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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.
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.
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
Have you ever wondered what it's like to be a diver for the Army? Well, it's not easy! Lt. Christie Plackis tells us the story of her journey through the grueling program.
Goliath grouper spawning off Florida's coast is an epic adventure if you're lucky enough to find the party.
We all know that we should avoid touching a reef. But are you aware of the many common reef inhabitants that are capable of inflicting a painful, and occasionally fatal, wound? Check out underwater photographer Judy G’s gallery of beautiful but dangerous underwater creatures.
Are oil rigs good or bad for the environment? Our scuba diving experts explore both sides of the issue as it relates to Monterey, California's oil rigs. For more on marine conservation, go to scubadiving.com.
Getting caught up in the moment turns a son’s first ocean dive into his father’s last. Losing focus during a dive leads to tragedy for this dad.
Before you get in the water with your brand-new dive computer, here are our best tips for prepping it so that it's ready for its first scuba dive.
Being overweighted in unfamiliar gear leads to a fatal descent. Sadly, this tragedy spells out how important knowing your dive gear is and how it can mean the difference between life and death. Another installment in our dive-training series, Lessons For Life.