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A diver felt pressure in his teeth during a descent but dismissed the pain. The pain became worse, forcing him to cut the dive short. Read more about this tooth-related dive incident.
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A diver felt pressure in his teeth during a descent but dismissed the pain. The pain became worse, forcing him to cut the dive short. Read more about this tooth-related dive incident.
Emperor penguins are the largest species of penguins and they have very fascinating behaviors. Read one diver’s account of witnessing and photographing these penguins.
Jaw pain is a common complaint in divers, but the problem could be serious. Read more about temporomandibular joint dysfunction.
Out-of-air situations are the most common cause of fatal diving accidents. Surprisingly, these problems sometimes occur at the very beginning of dives when the diver should still have a full tank of compressed gas. How is this possible?
The Miskito Coast has a decompression sickness epidemic as many cases go undiagnosed in diving fishermen. Read more about DCS in the MIskito Coast.
Technical diving requires additional gear, training and knowledge, but once you become comfortable with tech diving, you can do a lot. Learn more about technical diving and if it is a right option for you.
Cabo Pulmo is a National Marine Park in Mexico and can be described as a treasure. From humble beginnings, this small marine preserve has become a bastion of biodiversity.
Thanks to previous readings and trainings, when a difficult situation presented itself, a diver was able to remain calm and advocate for the care he needed. Read more about his story.