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Practical advice on scuba certifications, gear selection, North Carolina wreck diving guides, and training tips from PADI Master Instructor Kevin Alexander (#33230).

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Scuba diver swimming along a vibrant tropical coral reef during open water training
Scuba Education ⏱️ 4 min read

Your Crash Guide to Becoming a SCUBA Diver

Beautiful underwater documentaries, photos, and experiences are shared online regularly amongst the SCUBA diving community. Considered water recreation, this activity does not…

Nov 30, 2022 Read Article →
Person practicing yoga breathing and stretching pose on mat to improve diving breath control
Scuba Education ⏱️ 5 min read

Conquer Your SCUBA Dives with These Helpful Yoga Exercises

What do yoga and one of the world’s most technical sports have in common? They both require a hard deep breath. Ever…

Oct 31, 2022 Read Article →
Newly identified colorful marine reef fish species swimming near deep ocean coral formations
Uncategorized ⏱️ 3 min read

Three New Marine Species Discovered 2022

This year divers have been able to get out more than usual. While there have been frequent discoveries of marine species, our…

Sep 30, 2022 Read Article →
Shearwater Perdix 2 wrist-mounted scuba dive computer with clear digital display and titanium bezel
Scuba Equipment ⏱️ 3 min read

Why You Need a Perdix 2 Dive Computer from Shearwater

The Perdix 2 dive computer, a cutting-edge computer with attachable components, sleek design, and reliable strength, is a must for the serious…

Aug 31, 2022 Read Article →
Close-up of a rugged water-resistant scuba diving watch with high-visibility orange dial and rotating bezel
Scuba Equipment ⏱️ 4 min read

How to Find the Correct SCUBA Dive Watch

closeup watch for diver with orange dial Diving watches can range in price from $100,000 range to $25. This huge price difference…

Jul 31, 2022 Read Article →
Great white shark swimming through deep blue open ocean water toward a protective dive cage
Uncategorized ⏱️ 5 min read

Surviving a Shark Attack While Cage Diving

Great White shark while coming to you on deep blue ocean background Have you ever dared to cage dive with the Great…

Jun 30, 2022 Read Article →
Couple relaxing on a tropical sandy beach with scuba masks and fins beside turquoise ocean water
Scuba Education ⏱️ 4 min read

Five Unforgettable Romantic Dive Destinations

happy young romantic couple in love have fun running and relaxing on beautiful beach   If you are a SCUBA enthusiast on…

May 30, 2022 Read Article →
Whale surfacing near coastal icebergs in the cold Arctic waters of Greenland
Scuba Education ⏱️ 5 min read

Why Diving in Greenland is a Bucket List Must

When people think about their diving bucket list, the Great Barrier Reef, Cancun, and the Bahamas usually come to mind. While these…

Apr 27, 2022 Read Article →
Jardin del Eden freshwater cenote surrounded by lush jungle greenery with crystal-clear turquoise diving water
Scuba Education ⏱️ 4 min read

7 Beautiful and Unique Swimming Holes for SCUBA Diving

There are places where brave divers dare to dive. Secret swimming holes and springs throughout the Western Hemisphere have drawn attention on…

Mar 30, 2022 Read Article →
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 →
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