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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Lessons for Life: Alone in a Crowd

Seven scuba divers enter the water for a wreck dive, but only six returned alive. Learn how to stay safe and avoid dive accidents in this latest installment of Lessons for Life.

Do You Know What to Do in a Silt-Out?

Do you know what to do in a silt-out? Keep cool and remember these tips from the experts if you find yourself in a dangerous situation scuba diving.

Training: 5 Tips to Safely Dive a Shipwreck

Do you know your wreck-diving basics — from your gear, to your dive plan, to using the current? See Travis Marshall's 5 tips to safely navigate a shipwreck.

Ask an Expert: Solo Diving, OK or No Way?

Solo diving: Should you ever do it? Ask an expert and read for yourself to see if you have enough experience, dedication and training to tackle the task of scuba diving by yourself.

Ask an Expert: Is Spearfishing OK on Scuba?

For some divers, spearfishing on scuba is a great past-time. For others, the act plucks marine animals from the gene pool, degrading their ability to reproduce. See what some spear-fisihing experts think about the controversy.

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.