How long do you stay underwater during a typical dive? Regardless of where you are diving, you’ll probably want to spend a decent amount of time exploring the aquatic environment. From fish and octopuses to coral reefs and sunken man-made structures, there’s a whole new world waiting for you below the surface. To fully explore […]
Diving can be classified as either open circuit or closed circuit depending on the type of breathing apparatus used. While the former is most common, advanced divers often switch to a closed-circuit breathing apparatus. Regardless of your skill level, though, you might be wondering how they differ from each other. Today, we’re going to take […]
It’s a problem that nearly all divers will encounter during their underwater adventures: a flooded mask. When water sneaks past the outer seal, it will enter the mask’s interior. While a small amount of water shouldn’t cause any need for concern, too much water can interfere with your vision. As a diver, you should familiarize […]
While covering less than 1% of the ocean floor, coral reefs are among the most diverse ecosystems in the world. Approximately one-quarter of all marine species like in or around coral reefs, including fish, algae, shrimp, mollusks, sponges, clams, crabs, worms and more. As a result, coral reefs have become popular dive sites. With their […]
Solo Diving: Is It Safe to Dive Without a Buddy? After learning the basics of diving, you might be wondering whether it’s safe to dive alone. Known as solo diving, it’s a hot topic among professional and recreational divers alike. Some believe it’s a safe and acceptable practice, whereas others believe it’s too dangerous and, […]
Diving is a fun recreational activity, as well as a professional activity for some individuals, that allows you to explore underwater environments teeming with marine life. Because each dive offers a unique experience, though, you should document them in a dive log. Dive logs contain several sections that you complete with information pertaining to a […]
Whether you run a resort, dive shop, dive center, dive charter or any other business that sells scuba diving services, you should consider investing in custom dive logs. While custom dive logs serve the same purpose as generic dive logs – to allow customers to document and log their dives – they offer several unique […]
A dive log is an essential record-keeping tool used in scuba diving. For over a half-century, recreational and professional divers from across the world have used them to record their underwater adventures. After resurfacing, a diver can complete the given fields in a dive log to document his or her experience. The creation of these […]