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Scuba Diving Training

Learn about scuba diving skills, trainings, certifications and lessons on how to make your scuba bottom time safe, fun and lasting! Also, see what it's like to scuba dive in crazy situations, read our Lessons for Life, get underwater photography tutorials and check out expert scuba dive hacks for any and every dive condition.

Buoyancy Calculator—How Much You Need in Dive Weights

Struggling to find the right amount of weight for scuba diving? Here's how you can test and calculate just how much weight you need for scuba diving.

The Ultimate Guide to Nitrox Diving

What is nitrox diving, what are the benefits of nitrox vs. air and how do you get your enriched air certification? Here’s everything divers need to know.

How to Find a Doctor for Scuba Medical Advice

It's wise to schedule a medical checkup before embarking on a dive trip—even better if you can see a doctor who specializes in diving. Thankfully, there are resources to help you find one.

Recent Articles

Why Divers Should Treat War-Torn Wrecks with Respect

Why divers should think twice about disturbing remains when they come across them at war wrecks.

Adrenalin Overdose

Two distracted scuba divers learn an important safety lesson in this edition of Lessons for Life.

How to Identify Mountainous Star Coral

Sharpen your coral-ID skills with these expert tips on how to identify mountainous star coral, or Orbicella Faveolata.

Scuba Equipment Issues Get This Diver in Deep Trouble

Scuba diving safety lessons for scuba equipment malfunctions and how to deal with equipment issues while scuba diving.

How to Photograph Over/Under Split Shots

Pro underwater photography tips for nailing over/under split shot photos.

How to Prepare for Cold-Water Diving

From the preserved ­shipwrecks of the Great Lakes to the critter-­filled currents of British Columbia, the kelp forests of California, the wreck graveyards of Scotland’s Scapa Flow and the icebergs of Antarctica, some of the coldest aquatic environments on the planet harbor some of the most amazing sights you’ll ever experience.

What It's Like to Be Bitten by a Moray Eel

One scuba diver recounts her experience of what it's like to be bitten by a moray eel.