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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

How Long Should You Wait to Scuba Diving After Getting DCS (aka the Bends)

Ask the Scuba Diving Doctor: If you get bent after scuba diving, how long do you need to wait before you can go dive again safely?

Underwater Photography Tips from Cave Diver and Explorer Jennifer Idol

Jennifer Idol is the first woman to scuba dive all 50 U.S. states, and she shares her cave-diving-photography tips with us.

How to Exercise for Scuba Diving

Believe it or not, there are many reasons why you should hit the gym before your next dive.

Solo Scuba Diving: How To Safely Dive Alone and Expert Tips

Want to scuba dive without a buddy? In addition to getting the proper training and scuba gear, here are some tips to help you dive solo like a pro.

How to Treat Coral Stings

You had a run-in with stinging coral? Find out how to prevent and treat coral stings in this article.

Scuba Diving & Heart Disease: Risks of Diving After Cardiac Arrest

In this installment, Eric Douglas explains what happens when you have a heart attack, and if it's safe to scuba dive after going into cardiac arrest.

The Real-Life Superheroes of Scuba Diving

Meet the Heroes of Diving: 5 scuba divers who have dedicated their lives to a life of service to their fellow man and the underwater world that they love.