Scuba Diving

SoYouWanna know if you're mentally ready to scuba dive? 1. The first step to becoming a scuba diver is to determine how serious your interest is. Will you dive in warm waters a few times a year at some pricey ...Read More

SoYouWanna know the difference between the NAUI and PADI scuba diving agencies? There are many agencies around the world; however, in the United States the two you should concern yourself with are the NAUI and ...Read More

SoYouWanna get the proper equipment for scuba diving? 1. Don't buy any equipment until you decide on a course and find out if rentals are included in your fees - then decide if you'd rather rent than buy. 2. ...Read More

SoYouWanna know if you're physically ready to scuba dive? 1. Do you know how to swim? If the answer is "no," then we suggest a hobby that does not involve water. (We're legally obligated to ask this question.) ...Read More

SoYouWanna find a good scuba diving course? 1. Use the Internet or Yellow Pages to find your local dive shops, YMCA, and independent instructors (assuming that you want to get certified close to home rather ...Read More

SoYouWanna know what you'll be tested on during an "open water dive" scuba diving certification exam? 1. You will be required to pass a series of five open water dives in a lake, quarry, ocean or other large ...Read More

SoYouWanna know why you need to get certified to go scuba diving? Why can't you just strap a pack on your back and jump off a rock into the ocean? Because stores won't sell you air tanks unless you're ...Read More

SoYouWanna know what you have to do to pass a scuba diving certification exam? 1. We suggest you go with a course that gives you several weeks to absorb the dense lectures and book readings on various topics ...Read More

A buoyancy compensator (or more commonly, a "BC") is a type of SCUBA-diving equipment. Its primary function is to help a diver control his depth while diving, or said another way, to control his buoyancy....Read More

Proper weighting when scuba diving or snorkeling while wearing a full wet suit is critical for both safety and enjoyment and is an important part of pre-dive planning....Read More

In the United States alone, an estimated 500,000 new scuba (self-contained underwater breathing apparatus) divers are certified each year. This sport, which has exploded in popularity since taking hold in the ...Read More

If you are hooked on observing fish in their natural habitats instead of inside glass bowls or tanks, plan a scuba diving trip. Don't confuse scuba diving with snorkeling, where you simply skim the water's ...Read More

3Florida is synonymous with scuba diving. Warm waters, abundant marine life and a beautiful climate all lure scuba divers out into the ocean. But you don’t just don a tank and regulator and hop into ...Read More

Keeping your scuba gear in top-notch condition will save you money by extending its life. More importantly, it can save yours. Maintaining your equipment doesn't take a lot of effort, and it can mean the ...Read More

Scuba diving is an equipment intensive sport that requires many different pieces to safely and effectively operate in the underwater world. These considerations include equipment and clothing options for this ...Read More