A Rising Tide
Thanks to scholarships, eight landlocked high school students were able to experience the ocean firsthand. Their experiences were part of a web-based series called “A Rising Tide.”
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How Old is Too Old
Dive computers and BCDs are expensive, which can make it very tempting to keep using the ones we own year after year. Remember that this is life-support gear, and it won’t last forever.
How to Save a Fish
In response to the declining grouper populations, conservation organizations have paired with local government to spearhead initiatives. Their efforts have worked and populations have grown.
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A Cleaner, Brighter Future
Fishing gear debris is unfortunately common in the waters surrounding Hawaii, and it threatens green sea turtles and the endangered Hawaiian monk seal. Volunteer divers, however, have come together to restore these waters.
Kona, Hawaii
While Kona, Hawaii may have the same biodiversity or colorful corals as other dive sites, it has much, much more. One diver discusses why they enjoy diving in Kona.
Basking Sharks
The basking shark is the world’s second-largest fish. They have large gaping mouths which are used to skim the plankton-rich surface of the water. Basking sharks are slow and populations have been declining.
Emergency Planning: What Makes a Good Plan?
Do you know what comprises an effective emergency action plan (EAP)? Include these suggested elements when you’re creating your EAP.
What Did I Do Wrong?
Adaptability to conditions is a must-have skill for any diver. Evaluating the appropriate dive gear and competency with basic safety protocols allow you the presence of mind to handle capricious weather.
Nitrox Diving Safety
Nitrox has gone from being warily regarded to being the gas of choice in many dive operations. It is estimated that in the United States alone, divers make millions of dives each year while using nitrox. Read more about recent nitrox research.
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