Colorful nudibranchs can be found in every ocean the world over. They are enchanting to both scientists and divers. Here are some fascinating fats about these sea slugs: What they are – They are mollusks in the phylum Mollusca under the class Gastropoda. This means that they are in the same class as sea hairs, […]
If you are a scuba diver, you appreciate the importance of understanding buoyancy not only for a better diving experience but also for your safety. This is one of the trickiest parts for learners but if you understand the basics, it becomes much easier to control your dive. Diving Buoyancy Control in the simplest terms […]
It is one of the most uncomfortable things that can happen to a diver, but this is not to say you should not learn what to do when it happens. vomiting while scuba diving is not the easiest of topics in any situation and most scuba diving students are not comfortable asking about it. As […]
If you are an avid scuba diver, it is highly likely that you already understand the basics of underwater pressure. However, for a beginner, this is one of the most important lessons they will learn during initial instructions. Changes in underwater pressure constitute a large part of the safety lessons you learn as a beginner. […]
Scuba diving involves a lot of physics and learners are always fascinated how this can help them enjoy the sport more. One of the basic laws used in scuba diving training is the Archimedes principle. The principle avers that any object which is partially or wholly submerged in a liquid will be buoyed by a […]
One of the vital investments you will make when it comes to scuba diving fins. Due to the fact that options are in plenty, your personal preference is the main determinant for the ones you will buy. You also need to consider the following: Your style of swimming Economy of effort or power Boat or […]
One piece of equipment that is very important for any diver to have is a dive computer. It ensures that you remain safe, without having to work with dive tables to make your calculations. In order to get one that is well suited to your needs, do some research prior to making your purchase. Here […]
One of the keys to having an enjoyable and safe dive is staying warm once you go under. You need to have a thermal protection suit in order to achieve this and there are two choices – a drysuit or a wetsuit. In addition to the temperature of the water, there are other considerations to […]
Enriched air is commonly referred to as Nitrox. It is breathing gas that has more oxygen in it by percentage, than is commonly found in regular atmospheric air. The name Nitrox is derived from Nitrogen and Oxygen, but the proper term is actually Enriched Air Nitrox or EANx. Like with everything else, there are advantages […]
