Quarry diving is essential for local scuba communities. It helps new divers practice and maintain their skills. Facilities like White Star Quarry provide safe environments for all skill levels. Local dives keep divers engaged, encouraging them to buy gear and take courses. Community events build friendships and loyalty among divers, making local diving important for…
Dive Industry Young Professionals (DIYP) connects young divers under 40. It aims to inspire and support the next generation of dive leaders. Members include instructors, travel specialists, and marine scientists. DIYP offers networking and professional development opportunities. The first meeting is at DEMA Show 2025, and membership is free for the first year.
Explorer Ventures Fleet offers great DEMA Show deals. Group leaders can save up to $900 per diver. Special offers include bonuses and locked-in pricing through 2028. Deals are valid for new groups and specific destinations, including the Caribbean and Galápagos. Don’t miss the chance for free Nitrox and extra perks with your group booking!
ScubaRadio is a radio show all about diving. It airs live every Saturday from 3-5pm EST. You can listen on radio or through podcasts. Each week, Greg The Divemaster shares dive news and fun stories. Join the conversation or watch the live video feed on their website.
Dalton’s Law helps divers understand how gas mixtures work underwater. When we dive, the pressure of gases increases as we go deeper. Nitrox diving uses a mix of oxygen and nitrogen, and knowing how to manage these gases is vital for safety. For example, using equations from Dalton’s Law, divers can calculate safe diving depths…
Orcas are increasingly attacking boats in Spain and Portugal. There have been over 300 attacks in the last two years. These powerful marine mammals can weigh up to 7 tons. The orcas work together to damage sailboats by chewing off rudders. This worrying behavior seems to be taught to younger orcas.
Jiawen Zhou is an SDI instructor from China living in Florida. He loves diving and feels motivated by teaching students. Neutral buoyancy is a key skill for safe diving. Zhou believes that teaching helps people connect with and protect the ocean. He enjoys helping students learn to use rebreathers in technical diving.
In scuba diving, instructors must create a safe environment for their students. The “thumb rule” means any diver can end a dive for any reason. Psychological safety allows divers to speak up without fear of criticism. Instructors should calmly handle mistakes to encourage open communication. This helps everyone learn and improves dive safety.
The Marla Blue app predicts underwater visibility for divers. It uses satellite data and weather factors to make accurate forecasts. Currently, it is available in the UK and Ireland. The app updates visibility information every hour and includes local conditions like water temperature and tides. Plans are in place to expand coverage to other countries…
Cocos Island National Park is a top scuba diving spot in Costa Rica. The park has 20 dive sites filled with diverse marine life, especially sharks. Hammerhead sharks, tiger sharks, and manta rays are common here. Illegal fishing harmed the area, but marine protection has improved fish populations. Visitors come mainly on liveaboard boats for…