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Scuba divers completing a mandatory 15-foot safety stop while holding a surface marker buoy line
Scuba Education ⏱️ 5 min read

Decrease the Risk of SCUBA Related Deaths

Scuba divers on safety stop with bouy underwater in the Ocean    SCUBA diving as a recreational activity has increased in the…

Feb 23, 2022 Read Article →
Invasive red lionfish swimming over a coral reef displaying spread pectoral fins and venomous spines
Scuba Education ⏱️ 3 min read

How you can Help Conserve our Ocean

 SCUBA divers travel from around the globe to visit one of nature’s most prized wonders, The Great Barrier Reef. The Great Barrier…

Jan 26, 2022 Read Article →
Cold-water scuba diver wearing an insulated drysuit and hood surfacing through a hole cut in thick ice
Scuba Education ⏱️ 3 min read

How To Stay Warm During a Cold-Water Dive

Divers who are intrigued by the “Polar plunge” or ice dives are willing to push the limits of their bodies to experience…

Nov 30, 2021 Read Article →
Ice diver swimming underneath a frozen ice shelf with sunlight illuminating the clear sub-zero water
Scuba Education ⏱️ 7 min read

6 Beautiful Locations to SCUBA Dive through the Ice

Have you ever fantasized about diving below the surface of the Arctic Ocean or swimming amongst the icebergs? The open ocean seems…

Oct 29, 2021 Read Article →
Freediver swimming alongside a large sperm whale in deep blue open ocean water without scuba gear
Scuba Education ⏱️ 4 min read

Do you need a SCUBA certification to Freedive ?

Sperm whale and Freediver Freediving immerses you into the underwater world without a tank or scuba gear. Freedivers, such as Marina Kazankova,…

Sep 28, 2021 Read Article →
Orca killer whale diving downward through clear ocean water near a dive expedition boat
Scuba Education ⏱️ 5 min read

How Can I Dive or Swim with the Orcas?

An orca swims below the surface as a ship cuts through the ice nearby. Experience the Magic of Swimming with Killer Whales…

Jul 30, 2021 Read Article →
Athlete performing core strength conditioning and leg exercises to build endurance for scuba diving
Scuba Education ⏱️ 3 min read

Exercises That Help Your SCUBA Diving

Scuba exercises SCUBA diving requires training for fitness as well as for safety. The buoyancy control device helps you to sink or…

May 30, 2021 Read Article →
PADI scuba instructor assisting a student diver with buoyancy adjustment during open water training
Scuba Education ⏱️ 4 min read

What SCUBA Classes Should I Take?

Diving Instructor assisting student in open water.  Get ready for unforgettable adventures. For individuals who have always dreamed of SCUBA diving or…

May 28, 2021 Read Article →
Scuba divers exploring colorful anthias fish swarming around soft coral pinnacles in the Egyptian Red Sea
Scuba Education ⏱️ 3 min read

Can You SCUBA Dive in the Red Sea?

Red Sea coastline in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, Sinai Many people question the safety of Egypt’s Red Sea. It holds some of…

Jan 31, 2021 Read Article →
Scuba diver exploring vibrant healthy coral formations and tropical reef fish in warm clear water
Scuba Education ⏱️ 7 min read

The Best and Most Extreme Destinations for Scuba Diving During the Winter Months

Diving under the ice during the Winter on Lake Baikal, Russia. Scuba Diving is not only for summer vacation. In Winter, a…

Dec 31, 2020 Read Article →

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