Florida Manatees: Between a Rock and a Warm Place
Florida manatees are slowly rebounding, however, they have been urbanized and migrate to places often unsafe. Read more about Florida manatees.
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First Aid Kits
First aid kits should not be an afterthought. Preparations should done now so you have a stocked first aid kit. Do you know what to pack? Get our best tips on packing your first aid kit.
Marine Envenomations: Invertebrates
Are you prepared to deal with an envenomation from an invertebrate? Learn more about common invertebrate envenomations and how to prevent and treat them.
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Lessons in Gas Management
It’s important to put breathing gas considerations into your dive plan. Read an incident of three divers who exercised poor gas management.
The Galapagos Islands
The Galapagos Islands repeatedly tops the world’s lists of best diving destinations. Big and diverse marine animals are certainly a draw, but many love the topside attractions. Read more about traveling to the Galapagos Islands.
How Good Is Your Emergency Plan?
Emergency plans are vital and as you prepare, you need to ensure your plan encompasses a variety of scenarios. Good emergency plans reduce feat and anxiety. How good is your plan?
Could Breath-Hold Diving after Scuba Cause Decompression Sickness?
Breath-hold diving after scuba diving may lead to decompression sickness in extreme breath-hold diving. Read more about this link with breath-hold diving.
Diving in the Dark
Diving at night is a memorable experience because many nocturnal creatures come out to mate and feed. It requires a bit more equipment and training, but you can easily make your night dives as enjoyable as those in the daylight.
Third Time’s a Charm
Decompression sickness (DCS) is layered in variables and unique to each person. An experienced technical diver discusses their three DCS diagnoses and how they’ve since made adjustments.
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