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By Ilse Hagen 

Before you can call yourself a scuba diver, you will need to familiarize yourself with the equipment used in this activity. Scuba regulators, for instance, are a definite must-have when you go undersea. Basically, these regulators allow you to breathe underwater by adjusting the air pressure coming from the tank to match that of the one found in water.

First stage regulator

The first stage of scuba regulators work to control the air pressure coming out of the tank. It keeps pressure from flowing in unmanageable gushes. It essentially adjusts the pressure just so it is balanced against the ambient water pressure.
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by Elisha Burberry

The Red Sea’s narrow, sheltered shores have extensive shallow shelves which allow marine life to flourish; the region supports over 200 hard and soft species of coral, over 1000 invertebrates and over 110 species of fish - 10 percent of which are not known to be found anywhere else in the world. The rich biodiversity of the area has been officially recognised by the Egyptian government, who set up the ‘Ras Mohamed National Park’ in 1983 to protect the Red Sea from pollution and over development.

As the world’s most northerly tropical sea, it is very popular with European divers and offers hundreds of top diving spots. Not only is it extremely diverse in marine life, but with an average water temperature of around 26C, good visibility and a small tidal range it is also considered a safe place to dive. Though the Red Sea laps the shores of several North African and Middle Eastern countries, including Sudan, Eritrea, Somalia, Saudi Arabia and Yemen, it is Egypt that is best known as the host of diving holidays.
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By David Holt

Some of the best selling books found on the New York Times best-seller list advocate self help. These titles promise wealth, a better sex life, happiness, and world peace; “follow these guidelines and all you desire can be yours” is the implied wisdom.

If only it was that simple. Self improvement requires dedication, hard work, constant inner dialog - and a plan. As a diver, although it is sometimes difficult to gauge your improvement, with time, you can see results. Air consumption is an excellent tool to use to measure your diving skills and gauge improvement. Refining your buoyancy, perfecting your fin kick, and proper weighting all have an affect on Air Consumption. In short, “If your air consumption is going down, your skills are going up!”
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By Lisa Jenkins

The world’s oceans take up approximately 70% of the Earth’s surface. Imagine how much stuff lies underneath it. Since the beginning of time the waters of the world have been an unexplored realm that has remained mostly untouched until recently. The invention of scuba has opened up the possibilities of not only exploring, learning, and enjoying the underwater world, but also recovering what has been lost and hidden beneath its deep expanses.

Treasure hunting has a mysterious ring when it rolls off your tongue. It’s an intriguing diving job that will take you to the far regions of the earth in search of buried treasure, but will also have you huddled in the corner of the world’s best libraries researching everything and anything about your newest treasure quest…… Continue Reading »

By Aazdak Alisimo 

The world is full of excellent locations for scuba diving. Everyone has their own dream list. Here is one list of the top ten scuba diving trips although you’ll probably have your own.

Just try to imagine that you were given the assignment of selecting the top ten scuba diving spots in the world. It would be nice if you were given an expense account and sent to try out as many as you possibly could before paring your list down to ten. If such a dream assignment ever came your way, there is a good chance that the final list might look something like this. The following list is in no particular order as it would just be too hard to make that kind of decision.

Cozumel is in Mexico. There are 19 well known reef in the area that are ideal for scuba diving and it may just have the most crystal clear water anywhere. The visibility reaches up to 200 feet along some of the reefs. Although some people prefer peace and quiet surrounding their scuba diving areas, others will be thrilled by Cozumel’s wild night life. The Fiji Islands make the list also. They are called the “Soft Coral Capital of the World” and are a favorite of undersea photographers…. Continue Reading »

By Dianne Rei

Diving is a fun and popular sport. However, there are some steps every diver should follow to ensure he has a safe dive.

Scuba Diving Safety Rules

• Get proper training - Being comfortable underwater will go a long way towards having a safe dive. Proper training is one key to being comfortable underwater. The beginning of proper training is to get your open water certification. If you go diving in caves, caverns, wrecks, etc., you should also have the proper training for this type of dive. Don’t dive beyond your ability.

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by Chris Chew

Australia’s Great Barrier Reef is regarded as one of the world’s most popular scuba diving holiday destination. The Great Barrier Reef is situated off the east coast of Australia and it is the only living organic collective on earth, said to be visible from outer space.

This Australian reef is also regarded as one of the wonders of the world and was declared as a World Heritage since 1981. It is the world’s largest coral reef ecosystem and being so huge, scuba divers are offered a large array of magnificent dive sites and bountiful marine life to enjoy.

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by Fred Geraldsten

A cool fact everyone should know is that the majority of planet Earth is covered with water. So basically most of our planet is hidden under water. Why not explore this area and see what else is out there besides humans and land animals? The most elegant and untouched things lie in the world of the oceans and other bodies of water. It would make for a great vacation to discover these fascinating underwater mysteries. There are countless scuba diving holiday companies out there for your enjoyment. If you are a single man or woman it is a great place to connect with others who have your same interest in the adventure of finding new and exotic species living in the deep sea. If you have a family there is nothing better you can do to bring your family together then by going scuba diving and exploring the unknown.There are several scuba diving holiday companies that go to the most remote and exotic places on Earth. Some of these beautiful places include; the Red Sea, the Mediterranean, the Bahamas, Kenya, Australia, Thailand, and Costa Rica. These are a few of the interesting and adventurous places most scuba diving holiday packages include. Research all of the different scuba diving holiday companies to see where they go. The cool thing about scuba diving holidays is that they are more luxurious than the normal vacation. Most travel companies provide a great hotel room in which to stay with fine dining and plenty of other amenities. So the reality is that you get to go to an out of the ordinary scuba destination and stay in beautiful accommodations as well. If you have a family, many are family friendly and offer lessons and activities for your children.
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by David Yuri

What would you say to the person diving underwater next to you if a Manta Ray or a Whaleshark passes by you ?Well nothing, it’s hard to open your mouth already. Pun intended.

For those of you who enjoy scuba diving, you will have heard lots of scuba diving jokes as scuba diving in itself is a fun and educational activity, yet it is also an activity to be undertaken carefully. You may not see a lot of people bantering jokes while swimming with shoals of barracuda, hovering motionless over mating cuttlefish, or photographing Leopard Sharks, but once out of the waters the laughter never ends. People are always able to connect the thrill of diving underwater and getting through any mishaps that might come along the way, with simple jokes. …… Continue Reading »

by Lisa Jenkins

Are you ready for fun in the sun? Are you ready for a job that people are always jealous of? Working underwater is a great way to live your life. Being a divemaster is the first professional level of diving and is an easy way to get sucked into the best lifestyle ever. Diving jobs are exciting. They’re different every day.Now you do need to be aware that once you become a divemaster, you may never go back to your “real” life. And diving jobs do require real work and dedication to safety and customer service. And that other dreaded word - responsibility. Divemaster jobs are easy to get and it’s easy to be successful, but you do need to be able to do both physical work, like carrying heavy air tanks, and social work, like reassuring an anxious diver after stepping on the sharp spines of a sea urchin.
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