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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How To Plan a Dive

Remember all the elements of a dive plan? Here's how you make a dive plan the next time you go scuba diving.

Scuba Diving Tips: How To Avoid Decompression Sickness — AKA The Bends

How do you avoid getting the bends? Here are eight tips to keep you from getting decompression sickness (DCS) during a dive.

What To Do When You Run Out Of Air While Scuba Diving

Do you know what to do when you run out of air underwater? Here's how to handle a scuba diving emergency so you're prepared for your next dive.

Scuba Diving Tips: How To Make An Emergency Ascent

Be prepared for any situation while scuba diving: Here's how to make an emergency ascent.

Scuba Diving Tips: How To Ditch Your Weights Underwater

Knowing how to ditch your weights while scuba diving is a matter of life or death — here are the tips that will save your life.

What To Do If You're Left By The Dive Boat

You surface after scuba diving and the dive boat is nowhere to be found. Do you know what to do if you're left at sea?

How To Survive Runaway BC Inflation while Scuba Diving

How do you survive an uncontrolled ascent? Here's how to deal with runaway BC inflation, and how to keep from getting decompression sickness, or the bends.

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.