I wrote this article hoping that others can share my love of capturing the beauty of the underwater world. Although we all may have slightly different interests underwater, I am sure we all share a common bond of wanting to take great photographs underwater. Modern technology has greatly changed our view of underwater photography. Cameras are much easier to use and housing manufacturers have given us a sometimes bewildering array of...

Scuba diving is simply great fun and the sooner you master the use of your basic scuba gear the faster you will be able to reap naturally each and every dive’s amazing wonders! Good buoyancy control means longer and relaxed dives, less fatigue, drastic reduction in the possibility of scuba accidents and greater enjoyment. As a novice you will have trouble with your scuba BCD in the beginning. You will use excess air in trying to...

Should You Dive Solo? As long as there has been SCUBA gear there have been solo divers who strapped it on and went off to explore without the redundancy of a buddy and his gear. It is not likely that SOLO SCUBA diving will go away any more than it is that solo sky diving, rock climbing, paragliding or any other sport will for that matter. Each year solo divers represent a significant portion of those involved in dive accidents. This is in...

For those interested in exploring underneath the Earth’s surface, scuba diving is the perfect recreation. Folks of all ages can become certified and explore many bountiful underwater regions all over the glorious coasts of North America. The certification process is affordable, simple, relatively quick, and taught by capable professionals that will equip you with the knowledge you need to avoid bad situations. Overcome your Fears People...

Technical diving courses, like all diving courses, cover both the theoretical and practical aspects of learning how to dive correctly and safely. During a technical diving course, students will learn how to use specialist technical diving equipment and how to keep themselves safe while they are in the water. Different technical diving courses are available for students of different ability levels, and there are also more specialized...

“How deep have you been underwater?” One of my open water course students asked. This is a tricky question, one that I don’t like to answer because I fear that my students may aspire to my maximum depth, or worse, attempt to beat it. A more appropriate question is, “How deep can scuba divers descend?” Unfortunately, the answer is not straightforward – it depends on a variety of factors such as breathing gas, experience...