6 Surprising Facts You Probably Never Knew about Jacques Cousteau

No one in history has done more to bring attention to the world’s oceans, the life thriving beneath its surface and for the sport of scuba diving than Jacques Cousteau. For decades this French explorer and filmmaker was a fixture in American…

Nitrogen Narcosis: What it is and How you Can Prevent it

Alternately called the “compressed air intoxication” or “raptures of the deep”, nitrogen narcosis is a very real threat for divers who wish to truly test their mettle by making extremely deep descents. And while it is a relatively rare…

Family Vacation Tips for Scuba Divers

Scuba diving is a fun family activity. The fact that more and more families around the country are choosing to dive together is proof of this. Some of the benefits of scuba is that it diving teaches kids valuable skills like working with a…

How To Prevent Leg and Foot Related Cramps When Scuba Diving

Leg cramps that occur while you are diving can have two effects neither of which is desirable. One is that they can make you that lonely diver who sits in the boat or on the shore while his/her buddies are having fun. Two, they can actually create…

5 Ways to Get Over the Fear of Scuba Diving

Many people believe that with the proper attitude, work and patience you can overcome just about any fear. We believe this too. And when it comes to fears, scuba diving is near the top of the list for some people. However, there are specific…

6 Celebrities who Scuba Dive

For years Holly wood has tried to capture the excitement of scuba diving in movies such as “Thunderball,” “The Abyss,” “Open Water.” To guarantee the most realistic scenes they can, directors have often asked that celebrities to…

5 Things You Can Do for the Ocean

Almost by their very nature scuba divers are interested in seeing and experiencing marine wildlife in its most pristine and natural setting. Diving makes a person one with the ocean and instills in one the desire to not only experience this…

5 Odd Things Found by Scuba Divers

“There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, than are dreamt of in your philosophy.” Hamlet, William Shakespeare The earth’s oceans hold mysteries that we haven’t even begun to discover. In fact, only 5% of the world’s…

6 Tips for Easy Equalizing After a Dive

Our ears are incredibly complicated organs. Not only do we perceive sound through them but they also play a critical part in helping us to maintain our balance. No one knows this more than people who scuba dive. Divers are vulnerable to ear problems…

All About Technical Diving: A brief guide for beginners

If you are an experienced diver then you can understand the feeling of accomplishment that descending to a 100-foot/30 meter depth can bring. Put simply – it’s a rush. However, there those of us who desire to test ourselves even further…