Scuba Diving Information 
Scuba diving is a rich a varied activity that extends far beyond looking at pretty fish under the water. Scuba diving is still evolving as people come up with new and improved methods, techniques and equipment, but that doesn't mean that there isn't a wealth of information out there.
Scuba diving can be broken down into two broad categories: professional or commercial diving and recreational diving, and each of these can be further broken down into sub-categories of their own, each with information about equipment and certification needed, as well as basic safety rules.
Read more...What To Take When Going On A Scuba Diving Trip - 2009-11-11 by admin
Scuba diving is one of the most exciting adventure sports for lovers of marine life. More and more people are taking up scuba diving as novice courses become more affordable and more diving spots open up for beginners.
Votes: 0 |
Comment: 1 |
Views: 831
Diving for Treasure - 2009-10-30 by admin
This is a pastime that many divers would like to take up - however - the laws were changed a couple of decades or so ago and it is now not as easy as it once was. Things are definitely not the way they were for Kelly Tarlton, the renowned New Zealand diver who was able to profit and set up a museum with his finds. But that isn't to say it's not possible.
Votes: 0 |
Comments: 0 |
Views: 1140
How To Clean Your Diving Gear After Diving - 2009-10-19 by admin
Washing your diving gear after diving is important because it will help keep your diving gear in working order and extend its life. All diving gear is an investment, so it is worth the time and effort to clean it properly after each and every dive.
Votes: 0 |
Comments: 0 |
Views: 1042
Trimix Diving - 2009-09-21 by admin
Trimix diving is a form of scuba diving that relies on the use of a special mixture of different gases including nitrogen, helium, and oxygen. Roughly fifteen percent of the gas nitrogen is also added to trimix: a three gas mixture, so that a diver can successfully go diving in deep waters without an increased risk of having to deal with nitrogen narcosis or oxygen toxicity during the dive
Votes: 0 |
Comments: 0 |
Views: 1044
Inland Scuba Diving - 2009-09-11 by admin
Inland diving is diving that takes place in lakes or rivers or any location that isn't in the open ocean. Inland Scuba Diving can be recreational or commercial. The most common commercial inland dives often involve construction or maintenance of structures such as bridges or ships.
Votes: 0 |
Comments: 0 |
Views: 1011
Buddy System VS Solo Dives - 2009-08-28 by admin
In scuba diving there is a system whereby you have a "dive partner" and this is referred to as the "buddy system". For some considerable time it was considered unsafe to dive alone and this was frowned upon by certification agencies. More recently however that thinking has enjoyed something of a revision. So what are the pros and cons of each type of diving?
Votes: 0 |
Comments: 0 |
Views: 842
Extreme Scuba Diving - 2009-08-14 by admin
There are those who think that scuba diving is too sedate to even be considered a sport, but I wonder how many of them have tried ice diving? This is just one of the extreme
Votes: 0 |
Comments: 0 |
Views: 2066
Poaching of Endangered Marine Animals - 2009-07-06 by admin
In 1969 and 1972 acts were passed which purpose it is to conserve endangered species and marine mammals, and to prevent these species from being used by mankind for either consumption, commercial use, or their retail value.
Votes: 0 |
Comments: 0 |
Views: 1994
Scuba Dive Travel - Global Conditions - Part 3 - 2009-07-03 by admin
In this final third article on global scuba diving locations we will look at both Southeast Asia and Oceania, which while fairly close in proximity can offer a different scuba diving atmosphere.
Votes: 0 |
Comments: 0 |
Views: 624
Reef Coral Disease - 2009-06-29 by admin
Concern has been expressed about the diminishing coral reefs and steps are being taken to try and alleviate the problem. While it has been suggested that much damage is caused by shipping, which is no doubt true..
Votes: 0 |
Comments: 0 |
Views: 694
Cage Diving vs. Scuba Diving - 2009-06-26 by admin
After looking at all the information, it would appear that there are two camps of thought on the topic of cage diving and whether it increases the risks for scuba divers.
Scuba divers are continually looking to push the envelope and find a better “high” from their diving trips.
Votes: 0 |
Comments: 0 |
Views: 823
Medical Uses of Coral - 2009-06-22 by admin
As we are discovering more and more plants in the rain forest, which can be used by the pharmaceutical industry in drugs, so we are finding that there are many uses for components in coral as well.
Votes: 0 |
Comments: 0 |
Views: 1368
Scuba Dive Travel - Global Conditions - Part 2 - 2009-06-19 by admin
We look at the scuba diving conditions in the United States, South and Central America as well as Europe. The general expectations for diving there and if it's worth planning a diving trip there.
Votes: 0 |
Comments: 0 |
Views: 708
Are Artificial Reefs Good or Bad for the Environment - 2009-06-08 by admin
Due to the development of our coastal areas, the habitats used by fish and shellfish for nurseries, have declined dramatically. In a bid to provide other areas for the marine life to take up residence and continue to propagate, certain groups have advocated constructing artificial reefs.
Votes: 0 |
Comments: 0 |
Views: 1578
Scuba Dive Travel - Global Conditions - Part 1 - 2009-06-05 by admin
Nearly 75% of the world is made up of ocean, leaving man with 3/4 of the earth’s exploration to be done under water. As with land, the oceans differ greatly in conditions from area to area.
Votes: 0 |
Comments: 0 |
Views: 768
Damaging Coral Reefs While Diving - 2009-06-01 by admin
All around the world divers are inadvertently damaging the reefs when they dive. This mainly happen when divers swim too close to the coral. Divers sometimes accidentally kick or grab at the coral, breaking pieces of it off.
Votes: 0 |
Comments: 0 |
Views: 2238
Cave Diving - 2009-03-20 by admin
Cave diving branches off Speleology’s many technical–natured divisions, employing specialized equipment to explore rather unique natural features.The sport also falls under the subdivisions of penetration diving, which also encompasses wreck and ice diving.
Votes: 0 |
Comments: 0 |
Views: 2592
The Details of Wreck Diving - 2009-02-16 by admin
Wreck diving is an exceptionally mystifying experience. Seeing the skeleton of a former ship under water sparks imagination as to what they may have
Votes: 0 |
Comments: 0 |
Views: 553
Deep Diving - 2009-02-01 by admin
Deep diving is the means to an end and not an end in itself. Most wrecks require visiting depths below 18metres, the Open Water qualification cut-off.
Votes: 0 |
Comments: 0 |
Views: 2374
Research Diving and Scientific Diving - 2009-01-29 by admin
The world's vast oceans still remain a mystery and though there is no officially appointed body monitoring this source of life's resources, its dynamics have inspired a field of research dedicated toward the advancement of science.
Votes: 0 |
Comments: 0 |
Views: 925
High Altitude Diving - 2009-01-27 by admin
The cardinal rule at altitude is oxygen ratios are much lower than at sea level. Hypoxia translates to insufficient oxygen and thus the symptoms that result. The bodies of those who live at high altitudes adapt, therefore making them less susceptible.
Vote: 1 |
Comments: 0 |
Views: 874
Underwater Photography - 2009-01-22 by admin
It helps to have background in 'land photography' in order to understand the basic principles of underwater photography and unless you plan to rival the likes of National Geographic's David Doubilet, it could just be the start of an obsessive and thrilling new hobby.
Votes: 2 |
Comments: 0 |
Views: 960
Military Diving and Combat Diving - 2009-01-09 by admin
Ever since the 40's when the first military divers appeared on the scene resembling amphibians, the name 'frogmen' was spawned and stuck. It has since branched off officially from a term of endearment into naming formal squad divisions of certain countries.
Vote: 1 |
Comments: 0 |
Views: 3926
Diving with Nitrox - 2008-12-11 by admin
Contrary to popular belief, Nitrox isn't to diving what Nanotechnology is to science. Stripped of its state-of-the-art myths and attachments, Nitrox was actually put to use successfully as long ago as WWI has been tested in theory since the late 1800's.
Vote: 1 |
Comment: 1 |
Views: 675
Scuba Diving Tips for Beginners - 2008-11-17 by divetime
Wearing gloves does not give one license to touch anything. It is as easy to be stung through them and essential to respect fragile aquatic organisms.
Votes: 0 |
Comment: 1 |
Views: 509
Register Today!
