The Bahamas is home to calm, crystal-clear waters suited for beginner divers. Here, one diver hones their skills after getting certified in paradise.
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.
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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A PADI Adaptive Support Diver certification equips divers to be buddies with physical or mental disabilities.
Dick Rutkowski looks back on a career immersed in dive science, including new hyperbaric chambers and his launch of the first-ever recreational nitrox certification.
A rusty diver gets entangled in kelp when task overload separates leads to buddy separation.
Five things divers can do to make every dive a safe one.
The best vacations for diving photographers, from Indonesia to Egypt.
Training, gear and travel tips that cater to the specific needs of differently-abled divers.
Capturing natural ocean scenes in original ways is just the start. Shoot with RAW files, follow content rules and deadlines, and submit photos to contests frequently to be a serious entrant.
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