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Divers have an intimate connection to our equipment. But the history, evolution and hidden inner workings of many integral pieces of our collective kit might be a mystery to many of us. Check out these 13 curious details, historical head-scratchers and surprising facts, including why dive watches glow and what the heck is the “Bends-O-Matic?”
Don’t miss your chance to witness and shape the future of rebreather diving on 18-20 May 2012 at the Caribe Royale Hotel in Orlando, Florida, USA. Rebreather Forum 3 (RF3) is a three day event that includes everything from try dives on cutting edge rebreather units as well as thought provoking and informational seminars.
We’ve got predive and postdive steps to keep your BC in top-notch working conditionIf you want to extend the life of your BC for years to come, follow our maintenance tips:Predive
A diver’s first line of defense against the ocean environment is the exposure protection suit - wetsuits and drysuits. But do you know what neoprene is made from, or what our forefathers used to stay warm underwater? Check out these five surprising facts.
A real diver never stops learning and growing. Here are 10 bits of gold from PADI dive professionals for honing your skills, improving your performance and having more fun down below.
The newly released AWARE Shark Conservation Diver Distinctive Specialty Course will turn you into an advocate for shark conservation. A course for both divers and non-divers alike, you’ll learn all about the world’s most vulnerable shark species and how to protect them. What will you discover during the AWARE Shark Conservation program? • The value of sharks to marine ecosystems and economies.• Major threats pushing many shark species close to extinction.• What is missing in current shark fisheries management.
Technical diving has always seemed a bit out of reach for me — too complicated, too difficult, too risky. But my mind has been seriously changed thanks to PADI’s recent Tec Xplor Days, a series of three events offering divers the chance to sample the latest in tec diving gear and rebreather technology in a safe, controlled — and free — environment.
Are your underwater navigation skills a bit rusty? Check out these helpful tips for finding your way back to the boat or beach with ease.
Shore diving offers the ultimate in freedom: no schedule to keep, no divemaster to follow and no boat to catch. However, with that freedom comes responsibility, and these five diving tips provide expert advice on making effortless entries and exits from any beach.
Operators now offering PADI lionfish specialty course and local culling license
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i have a link to share that will explain about diving sports :) http://alboomdiving.com/3:20amMay 23
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Check out this link to get some info http://www.westpalmbeach.com/activities/snorkel.p ...9:43pmMay 22
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I got certified JAN 2012 I am 65 in April I had to have oral surgery. I had to have al ...12:13pmMay 19
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wonderful pics! I really love it thanks for the links3:22amMay 17
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what is the proper design in diving suite ??.. :)3:11amMay 17
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