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Skill of the Week: Ascending

12.05.2008 07:00
Unfortunately, every dive has to end and when it does it's important that you take as much care to finish it safely as you do throughout the rest of the...

Favorite Dive Destination - Round 5: Caribbean

09.05.2008 12:00
A region of the world that needs no introduction when it comes to diving is the Caribbean. The Caribbean Sea...

Featured Creature: Whale Shark

07.05.2008 07:00
Considered by many divers to be the Holy Grail of diving, the Whale Shark is perhaps the most sought after fish in the ocean. Measuring in at up to 60...

The Wrecks of Lake Erie

05.05.2008 08:00
I tend to get excited even when I'm only reading about wrecks and I just recently came across a great new website I'd like to let you know about. The...

Skill of the Week: Fin Pivot

03.05.2008 15:00
This week we're focusing on a skill that will help you find neutral buoyancy when you dive - the Fin Pivot. One of the top reasons divers go through a lot...

Featured Creature: Great White Shark

01.05.2008 21:00
When most people think of sharks they think of the sharks of Great White Sharks. Movies like Jaws and Deep Blue Sea have painted these sharks as unstoppable killing machines...

Favorite Dive Destination - Round 4: Oceania

30.04.2008 05:00
What is world's biggest single structure built by living organism? The Great Barrier Reef of course. This is the center...

Destination of the Week: Koh Phi Phi, Thailand

25.04.2008 14:00
I may be a little biased as I originally learned to dive in the lovely waters around Koh Phi Phi, but I honestly do think it's a great place to...

Favorite Dive Destination - Round 3: North America

23.04.2008 17:00
The latest round of our quest to find the dive destination most favored by About.com readers brings us to North...

Skill of the Week: Descending

21.04.2008 04:00
Do you ever feel flustered when it comes time to descend for a dive? Do you ever have trouble sinking? It's quite common for new divers to have difficulty right...

Destination of the Week: Utila, Honduras

21.04.2008 04:00
Well known to North American divers and backpackers from all around the world, Utila has several claims to fame. Renowned as one of the best places in the world to...

Product of the Week: Suunto D9

17.04.2008 21:00
In the world of feature packed dive computers the Suunto D9 may very well be king. The D9 has all the bells and whistles in a neat wristwatch-like package....

Destination of the Week: Mexico

13.04.2008 23:00
Not many countries can boast stunning coral reefs, incredible fresh water caves, and cold water diving experiences with Great White Sharks and Whales, but Mexico has all of this and...

Skill of the Week: Mask Clearing

12.04.2008 10:00
The next skill in our ongoing series is a basic skill that many students find challenging - Mask Clearing. There are a few reasons why you may need to clear water...

Favorite Dive Destination - Round 2: Mexico & Central America

12.04.2008 10:00
Last week we started the competition with South-East Asia. After a week of voting we have a three way tie...

Dive for Earth Day 2008

10.04.2008 15:00
April 22 is Dive for Earth Day - a day that is all about making a difference. Our underwater environments face several serious concerns - pollution, overfishing, coral bleaching, and...

Skill of the Week: Regulator Recovery

06.04.2008 10:00
The next skill in our ongoing series is a skill that's taught right at the start of the Open Water course - Regulator Recovery. What do you do if your regulator...

Favorite Dive Destination - Round 1: South-East Asia

04.04.2008 09:00
A couple of days ago I was asked what my favorite diving destination is. I really couldn't narrow it down to...

Open Water Skill of the Week: Regulator Clearing

01.04.2008 04:00
I get lots of questions about how to perform the skills that are taught as part of the open water course. I've decided to start featuring an open water skill...

Destination of the Week: Egypt

01.04.2008 04:00
When most people think of Egypt they think of pyramids, pharaohs, and the Nile, but most avid divers can tell you there's a whole other side to Egypt - the...