Learning to Dive in the Bahamas

The Bahamas is home to calm, crystal-clear waters suited for beginner divers. Here, one diver hones their skills after getting certified in paradise.

The Path to PADI Pro

A special bond forges between a new diver and their instructor; it can be so strong it inspires the student to one day become a teacher. Here's the story of one diver who did just that.

Buoyancy Calculator—How Much You Need in Dive Weights

Struggling to find the right amount of weight for scuba diving? Here's how you can test and calculate just how much weight you need for scuba diving.

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Scuba Diving & Heart Disease: Risks of Diving After Cardiac Arrest

In this installment, Eric Douglas explains what happens when you have a heart attack, and if it's safe to scuba dive after going into cardiac arrest.

The Real-Life Superheroes of Scuba Diving

Meet the Heroes of Diving: 5 scuba divers who have dedicated their lives to a life of service to their fellow man and the underwater world that they love.

What It's Like To Scuba Dive After Jumping Out of a Helicopter

Want to scuba dive from a helicopter? Find out what it's like from the only PADI Heli-Diver 1 specialty course instructor in the world.

Scuba Diving Regulator Maintenance

Your regulator is a vital piece of your scuba diving gear. Following these guidelines and tips will help keep your equipment in proper working order.

Find the Right Fin for your Kicking and Diving Style

Choosing the right fins can help improve your kicking style as well as keep you from getting cramps and fatigued underwater.

Fin Kick Techniques: Tips, Tricks and Advice for Scuba Divers

Fin technique is an often overlooked but crucially important part of diving — here are some important tips to improve your diving and stop leg cramping.

Scuba Diving Training

Learn about scuba diving skills, trainings, certifications and lessons on how to make your scuba bottom time safe, fun and lasting! Also, see what it's like to scuba dive in crazy situations, read our Lessons for Life, get underwater photography tutorials and check out expert scuba dive hacks for any and every dive condition.