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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Tips for Choosing the Right BCD

Style, bouyancy, extra features and portability all impact which scuba diving BCD is best for you.

Sardine Run Fever on South Africa's Wild Coast

On South Africa's Wild Coast, divers travel near and far for a chance to take part in the world's largest sardine run.

Eight Safe-Travel Tips Every Diver Should Know

How to pick travel insurance, protect valuables abroad, and get reliable global information during an emergency far from home.

How to Avoid Cave Diving Accidents and Stay Alive, According to an Expert Explorer

Renowned cave diver and underwater explorer Jill Heinerth shares how she stays alive in the trickiest of cave diving situations, from embracing fear to thinking small.

Scuba Skills You Can Practice at Home

Here are five scuba skills you can practice from home, so you can always be ready for your next dive trip.

Waste not, want not: The science of fish pee.

If you like marine biology and bathroom humor, urine for a treat with this edition of *Science Stop.*

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.