Shipwrecks lure divers as much as they attract the sea life surrounding them. The spectacle of life on a wreck, an ecosystem unto itself, is often the main attraction for divers. Nearly every ocean, sea and lake holds a world of shipwreck exploration for advanced open-water divers. Each lost ship, submarine, airplane and even the odd locomotive is a time capsule waiting for an underwater explorer to visit and photograph. Never venture inside a shipwreck until you have advanced wreck-dive training from a certified, qualified dive training professional.
There is a moment in every dive — after the gear is checked, the team gives the final OK, and your body slips below the surface — that everything else fades.
What is saturation diving? When the diver breathes in inert gas, it dissolves into the body’s tissues and reaches equilibrium with the ambient pressure at the diver’s depth.
Military diving has ancient roots and today, is considered an elite classification. Military diving entails risks and responsibilities that go far beyond typical diving. Read more about the history of military diving and how it evolved.
Aside from allowing me to avoid that sunrise alarm, shore diving offers other freedoms as well: the last-minute choice of a dive site, the ability to do a two-hour dive without worrying a boat crew and the liberty to add a dive to my day if conditions allow. As an added benefit, beach diving can be quite economical compared with boat diving. And some of the most incredible sites in the world are most easily dived from the beach
Accidents and incidents occur worldwide that leave victims beyond the reach of standard rescue techniques. These events often happen in or near the water and may require the assistance of specially trained personnel.
Researchers test to see how rebreathers function in arctic environments. Read how a team of researchers aimed to explore this little-known subject.
Neutral buoyancy is a tough skill to master, but when it is accomplished, the rewards are dramatic. Learn the importance of good buoyancy and how to master this advanced technique.
WEATHER, SILTY SEDIMENT, time of day, or water movement are just a few natural factors among the range of possible causes that can influence the visibility at your dive site. […]
Uncover the importance of the culture of freediving safety in maximizing fun and minimizing risks during your underwater adventures.
