Scuba Diving: Most Popular Articles
These articles are the most popular over the last month.
About Scuba Diving
An overview of scuba diving as a sport and profession. All about the what, who, why, where, and how of scuba.
An overview of scuba diving as a sport and profession. All about the what, who, why, where, and how of scuba.
Certification Agencies
A basic overview of scuba diving certification agencies. What they are, what they do, the difference between agencies, and an overview of the most popular agencies.
A basic overview of scuba diving certification agencies. What they are, what they do, the difference between agencies, and an overview of the most popular agencies.
Open Water Certification
Answers to your basic questions about Open Water Certification.
Answers to your basic questions about Open Water Certification.
Cenote Diving - Puerto Aventuras, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Explore the underwater world of Mexico with the this photo gallery.
Explore the underwater world of Mexico with the this photo gallery.
Learn to Scuba Dive
All the basic information you need to know about learning to scuba dive. Includes courses available, where to learn, equipment, health and fitness, skills, and specialty courses.
All the basic information you need to know about learning to scuba dive. Includes courses available, where to learn, equipment, health and fitness, skills, and specialty courses.
Open Water Skills
A description of each of the water skills taught during the Open Water Diver certification course.
A description of each of the water skills taught during the Open Water Diver certification course.
Pre-Dive Safety Check
One of the most important parts of every dive is the pre-dive safety check, which is also known as a buddy check. You should always carry out this check with your buddy before beginning the dive.
One of the most important parts of every dive is the pre-dive safety check, which is also known as a buddy check. You should always carry out this check with your buddy before beginning the dive.
Fitness to Scuba Dive
A guide to the basic levels of health and fitness required to scuba dive. Features a check list of common medical problems that may prevent you from being able to scuba dive.
A guide to the basic levels of health and fitness required to scuba dive. Features a check list of common medical problems that may prevent you from being able to scuba dive.
Decompression Sickness
An overview of Decompression Sickness, including causes, types, symptoms, risk factors, prevention, and treatment.
An overview of Decompression Sickness, including causes, types, symptoms, risk factors, prevention, and treatment.
Scubapro Twinjet Fins
A full review of Scubapro's top of the line split fins - Scubapro Twinjets.
A full review of Scubapro's top of the line split fins - Scubapro Twinjets.
Open Water Swimming Tests
I frequently get questions on the difficulty of the water skills tests. The good news is that they're not difficult at all, and I've written some tips below to make them even easier.
I frequently get questions on the difficulty of the water skills tests. The good news is that they're not difficult at all, and I've written some tips below to make them even easier.
Discover Scuba Diving
An overview of the PADI Discover Scuba Diving program. A program that allows you to try diving under close supervision of a professional dive instructor.
An overview of the PADI Discover Scuba Diving program. A program that allows you to try diving under close supervision of a professional dive instructor.
What is Deep Diving?
Learn all about the thrilling world of deep diving.
Learn all about the thrilling world of deep diving.
School of Fish, Utila, Honduras
Underwater images from Utila, Honduras.
Underwater images from Utila, Honduras.
Sea Lions - Sea of Cortez, Baja, Mexico
Explore the underwater world of Mexico with the this photo gallery.
Explore the underwater world of Mexico with the this photo gallery.
Mask Clearing
How to perform the open water skill - Mask Clearing.
How to perform the open water skill - Mask Clearing.
Mask Removal and Replacement
How to perform the Open Water skill 'Mask Removal and Replacement'
How to perform the Open Water skill 'Mask Removal and Replacement'
The Red Sea, underwater landscape
An overview of the beauty of underwater Egypt.
An overview of the beauty of underwater Egypt.
5 Point Descent
How to perform the open water skill - 5 Point Descent.
How to perform the open water skill - 5 Point Descent.
8th Place: Greece
Favorite Dive Destination - 8th Place: Greece
Favorite Dive Destination - 8th Place: Greece
Suunto D9
A full review of the Suunto D9 Dive Computer
A full review of the Suunto D9 Dive Computer
The Red Sea, emperor angel fish and pink alcyonarians (soft coral)
An overview of the beauty of underwater Egypt.
An overview of the beauty of underwater Egypt.
How to Wash Your Gear
One of the most important skills you'll learn as a diver is how to properly wash your scuba equipment. It's very important to wash your scuba equipment thoroughly after every day of diving. Washing your scuba gear ensures that it all performs safely as it was intended to and it will also prolong its life.
One of the most important skills you'll learn as a diver is how to properly wash your scuba equipment. It's very important to wash your scuba equipment thoroughly after every day of diving. Washing your scuba gear ensures that it all performs safely as it was intended to and it will also prolong its life.
Ascending
How to perform the open water skill - Ascending.
How to perform the open water skill - Ascending.
Sand Tiger Shark
Information about the Sand Tiger Shark, also known as Grey Nurse Shark, and Spotted Ragged-tooth Shark
Information about the Sand Tiger Shark, also known as Grey Nurse Shark, and Spotted Ragged-tooth Shark
The Red Sea, school of jack fish and diver
An overview of the beauty of underwater Egypt.
An overview of the beauty of underwater Egypt.
Regulator Recovery
How to perform the open water skill - Regulator Recovery.
How to perform the open water skill - Regulator Recovery.
7th Place: Fiji
Favorite Dive Destination - 7th Place: Fiji
Favorite Dive Destination - 7th Place: Fiji
Giant Stride Entry
How to perform the open water skill - Giant Stride Entry.
How to perform the open water skill - Giant Stride Entry.
Decompression Table
Definition of the scuba diving term 'Decompression Table'
Definition of the scuba diving term 'Decompression Table'
Sinai, divers entering the water at Sharm el-Sheikh at Ras Katy
An overview of the beauty of underwater Egypt.
An overview of the beauty of underwater Egypt.
Scuba Diving - Articles
An index of articles for the Scuba Diving guide site.
An index of articles for the Scuba Diving guide site.
Free Flowing Regulator
How to perform the Open Water skill 'Free Flowing Regulator'
How to perform the Open Water skill 'Free Flowing Regulator'
Proper Weighting
How to perform the Open Water skill 'Proper Weighting'
How to perform the Open Water skill 'Proper Weighting'
Buoyancy Control Device
A Buoyancy Control Device or BCD for short (also known as a Buoyancy Compensator or BC) is the jacket that scuba divers wear.
A Buoyancy Control Device or BCD for short (also known as a Buoyancy Compensator or BC) is the jacket that scuba divers wear.
Regulator Clearing
How to perform the open water skill - Regulator Clearing - also known as Regulator Removal and Replacement.
How to perform the open water skill - Regulator Clearing - also known as Regulator Removal and Replacement.
Panamic Green Moray Eel (Gymnothorax castaneus) - Sea of Cortez, Baja, Mexico
Explore the underwater world of Mexico with the this photo gallery.
Explore the underwater world of Mexico with the this photo gallery.
Manta Ray
Information about the Manta Ray - the biggest Ray in the ocean and one of the most spectacularly amazing marine creatures often encountered by divers.
Information about the Manta Ray - the biggest Ray in the ocean and one of the most spectacularly amazing marine creatures often encountered by divers.
Fin Pivot
How to perform the open water skill - Fin Pivot with Power Inflator and with Oral Inflation.
How to perform the open water skill - Fin Pivot with Power Inflator and with Oral Inflation.
Zebra Shark
Information about the Zebra shark, also known as a Leopard shark. This shark inhabits with waters of the Indo-Pacific between Japan and the Red Sea.
Information about the Zebra shark, also known as a Leopard shark. This shark inhabits with waters of the Indo-Pacific between Japan and the Red Sea.
Weedy Sea Dragon
Information all about a unique relative of the seahorse - the Weedy Sea Dragon.
Information all about a unique relative of the seahorse - the Weedy Sea Dragon.
1st Place: Bonaire, Netherlands Antilles
1st Place: Bonaire, Netherlands Antilles
1st Place: Bonaire, Netherlands Antilles
Manta Ray - La Paz, Baja, Mexico
Explore the underwater world of Mexico with the this photo gallery.
Explore the underwater world of Mexico with the this photo gallery.
Great white shark (Carcharodon carcharias) - Guadalupe Island, Mexico
Explore the underwater world of Mexico with the this photo gallery.
Explore the underwater world of Mexico with the this photo gallery.
Stoplight Parrotfish
A profile of the Stoplight Parrotfish, one of the most commonly seen reef fish of the Caribbean.
A profile of the Stoplight Parrotfish, one of the most commonly seen reef fish of the Caribbean.
Mobula Rays - Mexico
Explore the underwater world of Mexico with the this photo gallery.
Explore the underwater world of Mexico with the this photo gallery.
6th Place: Cebu, The Philippines
Favorite Dive Destination - 6th Place: Cebu, The Philippines
Favorite Dive Destination - 6th Place: Cebu, The Philippines
Controlled Seated Entry
How to perform the open water skill - Controlled Seated Entry.
How to perform the open water skill - Controlled Seated Entry.
Oceanic Atom 2.0
A full review of the Oceanic Atom 2.0 Dive Computer.
A full review of the Oceanic Atom 2.0 Dive Computer.
2nd Place: Cozumel, Mexico
Favorite Dive Destination - Cozumel, Mexico
Favorite Dive Destination - Cozumel, Mexico
Divers with fish off the Exmouth coast, in Ningaloo Marine Park
The amazing underwater sights of Western Australia, Australia.
The amazing underwater sights of Western Australia, Australia.
Porkfish - Xcalak, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Explore the underwater world of Mexico with the this photo gallery.
Explore the underwater world of Mexico with the this photo gallery.
Sea Horse, Utila, Honduras
Underwater images from Utila, Honduras.
Underwater images from Utila, Honduras.
Hawksbill Sea Turtle
An overview of the beauty of underwater Egypt.
An overview of the beauty of underwater Egypt.
Partial Pressure
Definition of the scuba diving term - Partial Pressure.
Definition of the scuba diving term - Partial Pressure.
4th Place: Florida, USA
Favorite Dive Destination - 4th Place: Florida, USA
Favorite Dive Destination - 4th Place: Florida, USA
The Red Sea, alcyonarians (soft coral) and diver
An overview of the beauty of underwater Egypt.
An overview of the beauty of underwater Egypt.
Scuba Diving - HowTos
An index of HowTos for the Scuba Diving guide site.
An index of HowTos for the Scuba Diving guide site.
The Red Sea, salad coral and diver
An overview of the beauty of underwater Egypt.
An overview of the beauty of underwater Egypt.
The Red Sea, clown fish and anemones
An overview of the beauty of underwater Egypt.
An overview of the beauty of underwater Egypt.
School of Trevally Jacks - Cozumel, Mexico
Explore the underwater world of Mexico with the this photo gallery.
Explore the underwater world of Mexico with the this photo gallery.
Giant Moray, Utila, Honduras
Underwater images from Utila, Honduras.
Underwater images from Utila, Honduras.
Alternate Air Source
The Alternate Air Source is often called the Octopus and is your backup second stage regulator. It works just the same as the primary second stage regulator and can be used in the unlikely event that your primary fails or your dive buddy needs to share air. It is usually a bright color such as fluorescent yellow or pink and is normally secured somewhere within the triangle between the chin and the bottom of the rib cages, normally on the right side.
The Alternate Air Source is often called the Octopus and is your backup second stage regulator. It works just the same as the primary second stage regulator and can be used in the unlikely event that your primary fails or your dive buddy needs to share air. It is usually a bright color such as fluorescent yellow or pink and is normally secured somewhere within the triangle between the chin and the bottom of the rib cages, normally on the right side.
Oceanic Probe LX
A full review of the Oceanic Probe LX Buoyancy Control Device (BCD).
A full review of the Oceanic Probe LX Buoyancy Control Device (BCD).
The Red Sea, alcyonarians (soft coral) and red grouper
An overview of the beauty of underwater Egypt.
An overview of the beauty of underwater Egypt.
3rd Place: Egypt
Favorite Dive Destination - 3rd Place: Egypt
Favorite Dive Destination - 3rd Place: Egypt
5th Place: Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
5th Place: Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
5th Place: Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
Flying After Diving Guidelines
The current recommended surface intervals before flying after diving.
The current recommended surface intervals before flying after diving.
The Red Sea, hanging coral reef and diver
An overview of the beauty of underwater Egypt.
An overview of the beauty of underwater Egypt.
What is Nitrox?
You may have heard about Nitrox (also known as Enriched Air) and be curious what it is and how it works.
You may have heard about Nitrox (also known as Enriched Air) and be curious what it is and how it works.
The Red Sea, diver and stingray
An overview of the beauty of underwater Egypt.
An overview of the beauty of underwater Egypt.
Great White Shark
Information about the Great White Shark, one of the ocean's most fierce predators. This shark inhabits temperate coastal waters all around the world.
Information about the Great White Shark, one of the ocean's most fierce predators. This shark inhabits temperate coastal waters all around the world.
Disconnect LPI
How to perform the Open Water skill 'Disconnect Low Pressure Inflator'
How to perform the Open Water skill 'Disconnect Low Pressure Inflator'
Dive Computer
The most basic dive computers will tell you your depth and dive time but it is also common for dive computers to calculate no-decompression limits over multiple dives. Many newer dive computers will also track air consumption and temperature and some even have built-in electronic compasses. Dive computers are commonly found attached to gauge consoles or worn on the wrist like a watch and can now be found built into masks.
The most basic dive computers will tell you your depth and dive time but it is also common for dive computers to calculate no-decompression limits over multiple dives. Many newer dive computers will also track air consumption and temperature and some even have built-in electronic compasses. Dive computers are commonly found attached to gauge consoles or worn on the wrist like a watch and can now be found built into masks.
Martini Effect
A definition of the scuba term - Martini Effect. Also know as Martini's Law.
A definition of the scuba term - Martini Effect. Also know as Martini's Law.
Diver with whale shark (Rhincodon typus)
The amazing underwater sights of Western Australia, Australia.
The amazing underwater sights of Western Australia, Australia.
Weight System
Most people need weights to sink in water. There are two common weight systems: The Weight Belt and Integrated Weights
Most people need weights to sink in water. There are two common weight systems: The Weight Belt and Integrated Weights
What is Wreck Diving?
Learn about the basics of wreck diving, the types of wrecks you can dive, the dangers involved, and training.
Learn about the basics of wreck diving, the types of wrecks you can dive, the dangers involved, and training.
Diving the Far Pacific
A review of the scuba diving DVD 'Diving the Far Pacific: A Taste of Chuuk (Truk) and Palau'
A review of the scuba diving DVD 'Diving the Far Pacific: A Taste of Chuuk (Truk) and Palau'
Christmas Tree Worms, Utila, Honduras
Underwater images from Utila, Honduras.
Underwater images from Utila, Honduras.
The Red Sea, bubble coral and shrimp
An overview of the beauty of underwater Egypt.
An overview of the beauty of underwater Egypt.
Diver with coral, in Ningaloo Marine Park
The amazing underwater sights of Western Australia, Australia.
The amazing underwater sights of Western Australia, Australia.
Nitrogen Narcosis
A definition of the scuba term - Nitrogen Narcosis. Also commonly known as Rapture of the Deep and Gas Narcosis.
A definition of the scuba term - Nitrogen Narcosis. Also commonly known as Rapture of the Deep and Gas Narcosis.
Ron's Wreck, Utila, Honduras
Underwater images from Utila, Honduras.
Underwater images from Utila, Honduras.
Divers at the HMAS Swan Dive Wreck, off Meelup Beach
The amazing underwater sights of Western Australia, Australia.
The amazing underwater sights of Western Australia, Australia.
Hawksbill Turtle
Information about Hawksbill Turtles, one of turtles most commonly encountered by divers.
Information about Hawksbill Turtles, one of turtles most commonly encountered by divers.
Diver with potato cod (Epinephelus takula), near Exmouth
The amazing underwater sights of Western Australia, Australia.
The amazing underwater sights of Western Australia, Australia.
What is Night Diving?
It's different down there at night. The first time you descend into the darkness you'll realize that it's almost a completely different world at night. Learn all about the exciting scuba diving specialty - Night Diving.
It's different down there at night. The first time you descend into the darkness you'll realize that it's almost a completely different world at night. Learn all about the exciting scuba diving specialty - Night Diving.
Koh Phi Phi, Thailand
A review of diving around the beautiful tropical islands of Koh Phi Phi, Thailand. Dive sites include Bida Noka, The King Cruiser Wreck, Hin Daeng, and Hin Muang.
A review of diving around the beautiful tropical islands of Koh Phi Phi, Thailand. Dive sites include Bida Noka, The King Cruiser Wreck, Hin Daeng, and Hin Muang.
Clownfish (aka Nemo)
Clownfish (aka Nemo)
Clownfish (aka Nemo)
Bottlenose Dolphin
Information all about one of the most common dolphins in the sea - the Bottlenose Dolphin.
Information all about one of the most common dolphins in the sea - the Bottlenose Dolphin.
Green Moray
A profile of one of the largest Moray Eels found in the sea - the Green Moray.
A profile of one of the largest Moray Eels found in the sea - the Green Moray.
Schooling Yellowtail Surgeonfish (Prionurus punctatus) - Sea of Cortez, Mexico
Explore the underwater world of Mexico with the this photo gallery.
Explore the underwater world of Mexico with the this photo gallery.
Safety Stop
Definition of the scuba diving term - Safety Stop.
Definition of the scuba diving term - Safety Stop.
Surface Marker Buoy
Definition of the scuba diving term - Surface Marker Buoy (also known as a Safety Sausage).
Definition of the scuba diving term - Surface Marker Buoy (also known as a Safety Sausage).
Air
A definition of the term air as it's used by scuba divers.
A definition of the term air as it's used by scuba divers.
Divers at the HMAS Swan Dive Wreck
The amazing underwater sights of Western Australia, Australia.
The amazing underwater sights of Western Australia, Australia.
Whale Shark, Utila, Honduras
Underwater images from Utila, Honduras.
Underwater images from Utila, Honduras.
Dive Knife
It is good practice to carry a dive knife or shears. Dive knives are not used as weapons, they're used to free yourself from entanglement, particularly from fishing line. Many divers carry more than one knife for added safety and it's advisable to wear one on the BCD and one strapped to a leg.
It is good practice to carry a dive knife or shears. Dive knives are not used as weapons, they're used to free yourself from entanglement, particularly from fishing line. Many divers carry more than one knife for added safety and it's advisable to wear one on the BCD and one strapped to a leg.
Whale Shark
Information about the Whale shark, the biggest fish in the ocean. This shark inhabits tropical and warm temperate waters all around the world.
Information about the Whale shark, the biggest fish in the ocean. This shark inhabits tropical and warm temperate waters all around the world.
Buoyancy
A definition of the scuba diving term 'Buoyancy'.
A definition of the scuba diving term 'Buoyancy'.
School of yellow stripe goatfish (Mullidae) and a diver, near Exmouth
The amazing underwater sights of Western Australia, Australia.
The amazing underwater sights of Western Australia, Australia.
Diver with green turtle (Chelonia mydas) in Ningaloo Marine Park
The amazing underwater sights of Western Australia, Australia.
The amazing underwater sights of Western Australia, Australia.
Nitrox
A definition of the scuba diving term - Nitrox. Also know as Enriched Air and EANx.
A definition of the scuba diving term - Nitrox. Also know as Enriched Air and EANx.
Barrel Sponge, Utila, Honduras
Underwater images from Utila, Honduras.
Underwater images from Utila, Honduras.
Utila, Honduras
A review of diving around Utila, one of the Bay Islands of Honduras.
A review of diving around Utila, one of the Bay Islands of Honduras.
Slate
There are many different types of slates, but the most common are fish slates and writing slates. A fish slate is a waterproof plastic sheet covered in pictures and names of fish (and other creatures) the diver is likely to see. A writing slate is a blank piece of plastic with a pencil attached by a cord and is used to communicate by writing underwater, taking notes, or drawing. Slates are normally attached to a D-Ring on the BCD.
There are many different types of slates, but the most common are fish slates and writing slates. A fish slate is a waterproof plastic sheet covered in pictures and names of fish (and other creatures) the diver is likely to see. A writing slate is a blank piece of plastic with a pencil attached by a cord and is used to communicate by writing underwater, taking notes, or drawing. Slates are normally attached to a D-Ring on the BCD.
Snorkel
At its most basic a snorkel is a plastic tube that allows you to breathe while you're swimming on the surface. It is normally attached to the left side of the mask. It's a great way to conserve the air in your cylinder while swimming on the surface. Snorkels also come with such features as purge valves (to make it easier to clear any water inside) and splash guards (to make it hard for water to splash in the top).
At its most basic a snorkel is a plastic tube that allows you to breathe while you're swimming on the surface. It is normally attached to the left side of the mask. It's a great way to conserve the air in your cylinder while swimming on the surface. Snorkels also come with such features as purge valves (to make it easier to clear any water inside) and splash guards (to make it hard for water to splash in the top).
Submersible Pressure Gauge
The Submersible Pressure Gauge (more commonly called SPG) is the gauge that tells you how much air you have left in your tank. Air pressure is measured in PSI or bar. Most SPGs have a section of the dial highlighted in red which shows you when you're getting low on air.
The Submersible Pressure Gauge (more commonly called SPG) is the gauge that tells you how much air you have left in your tank. Air pressure is measured in PSI or bar. Most SPGs have a section of the dial highlighted in red which shows you when you're getting low on air.
Diver with manta ray (Manta birostris), in Ningaloo Marine Park
The amazing underwater sights of Western Australia, Australia.
The amazing underwater sights of Western Australia, Australia.
Regulator
This is what you use to breathe the air from the cylinder
This is what you use to breathe the air from the cylinder
Nudibranch
A definition of the scuba diving term - Nudibranch.
A definition of the scuba diving term - Nudibranch.
Green Moray
Green Moray
Green Moray
Diver under the Busselton Jetty
The amazing underwater sights of Western Australia, Australia.
The amazing underwater sights of Western Australia, Australia.
Flamingo Tongue, Utila, Honduras
Underwater images from Utila, Honduras.
Underwater images from Utila, Honduras.
Fun Dive
The meaning of the term fun dive.
The meaning of the term fun dive.
About - Scuba Diving Buyer's Guide
Find Guide reviews, top picks, and advice you can use before you buy.
Find Guide reviews, top picks, and advice you can use before you buy.
Weedy Sea Dragon (Phyllopteryx taeniolatus)
Weedy Sea Dragon (Phyllopteryx taeniolatus)
Weedy Sea Dragon (Phyllopteryx taeniolatus)
Anenomefish - Sipidan, Malaysia
A collection of scuba diving images that have featured in weekly Wordless Wednesday blog post.
A collection of scuba diving images that have featured in weekly Wordless Wednesday blog post.
Compass
An underwater compass is a very handy navigational tool and is a common piece of equipment for divers to carry. Compasses can be attached to gauge consoles, worn separately on the wrist, attached to the band of a watch or dive computer, and digital compasses are now even built into the latest dive computers.
An underwater compass is a very handy navigational tool and is a common piece of equipment for divers to carry. Compasses can be attached to gauge consoles, worn separately on the wrist, attached to the band of a watch or dive computer, and digital compasses are now even built into the latest dive computers.
Cylinder
The dive cylinder is also commonly called a tank and is what you use to carry your compressed breathing gas (usually air). Dive cylinders are typically made out of aluminum or steel and come in various sizes with the most common size being 90 cubic feet / 12 liters. Breathing gas is compressed inside the cylinder at up to 3000psi/210bar.
The dive cylinder is also commonly called a tank and is what you use to carry your compressed breathing gas (usually air). Dive cylinders are typically made out of aluminum or steel and come in various sizes with the most common size being 90 cubic feet / 12 liters. Breathing gas is compressed inside the cylinder at up to 3000psi/210bar.
Buddy
Definition of the scuba diving term 'Buddy'.
Definition of the scuba diving term 'Buddy'.
Buddy Check
Definition of the scuba diving term 'Buddy Check'
Definition of the scuba diving term 'Buddy Check'
Cenote
Definition of the scuba diving term 'Cenote'
Definition of the scuba diving term 'Cenote'
Depth Gauge
This gauge shows you how deep you are. Depth is measured in either feet or meters.
This gauge shows you how deep you are. Depth is measured in either feet or meters.
Wetsuit
Wetsuits keep you warm while underwater. They are made from neoprene and designed to be worn snugly in order to allow little water to move against the diver's skin. They work by insulating the diver from the cold water. Wetsuits come in many sizes from one millimeter to seven millimeters or more, with the most common sizes being 3mm, 5mm, and 7mm.
Wetsuits keep you warm while underwater. They are made from neoprene and designed to be worn snugly in order to allow little water to move against the diver's skin. They work by insulating the diver from the cold water. Wetsuits come in many sizes from one millimeter to seven millimeters or more, with the most common sizes being 3mm, 5mm, and 7mm.
Fins
Fins are commonly called flippers by non-divers. They are long flat rubber or plastic extensions of your feet that allow you to swim with much greater ease and speed. The two primary varieties of fins are full-foot and open-heeled. Full-foot fins completely cover the foot like a shoe and are most commonly used in warm tropical water. Open-heeled fins have a strap across the back and are worn with booties to allow the feet more warmth and comfort.
Fins are commonly called flippers by non-divers. They are long flat rubber or plastic extensions of your feet that allow you to swim with much greater ease and speed. The two primary varieties of fins are full-foot and open-heeled. Full-foot fins completely cover the foot like a shoe and are most commonly used in warm tropical water. Open-heeled fins have a strap across the back and are worn with booties to allow the feet more warmth and comfort.
New Species of Jelly Fish?
A collection of scuba diving images that have featured in weekly Wordless Wednesday blog post.
A collection of scuba diving images that have featured in weekly Wordless Wednesday blog post.
Lawn Scuba 1963
Lawn Scuba 1963
Lawn Scuba 1963
Scuba Fire Hydrant
A collection of scuba diving images that have featured in weekly Wordless Wednesday blog post.
A collection of scuba diving images that have featured in weekly Wordless Wednesday blog post.
Scuba Diving - FullReviews
An index of FullReviews for the Scuba Diving guide site.
An index of FullReviews for the Scuba Diving guide site.
Booties
In colder water it is normal to wear neoprene boots with open heeled fins to keep the feet warm. These boots are normally called booties. They are also used to protect the feet, particularly when shore diving, and some divers find them more comfortable than full foot fins.
In colder water it is normal to wear neoprene boots with open heeled fins to keep the feet warm. These boots are normally called booties. They are also used to protect the feet, particularly when shore diving, and some divers find them more comfortable than full foot fins.
Sea Turtle, Utila, Honduras
Underwater images from Utila, Honduras.
Underwater images from Utila, Honduras.
Hood
If you're diving in cold water you're likely to wear a hood. A hood is a neoprene cap that you wear over your head to keep it warm and can be thought of as an extension of the wetsuit.
If you're diving in cold water you're likely to wear a hood. A hood is a neoprene cap that you wear over your head to keep it warm and can be thought of as an extension of the wetsuit.
Scuba Diving - Profiles
An index of Profiles for the Scuba Diving guide site.
An index of Profiles for the Scuba Diving guide site.
Seahorse
A collection of scuba diving images that have featured in weekly Wordless Wednesday blog post.
A collection of scuba diving images that have featured in weekly Wordless Wednesday blog post.
The Diver
The Diver by John Kaufman - River Thames, Rainham, East London, UK
The Diver by John Kaufman - River Thames, Rainham, East London, UK
Liveaboard
Liveaboard can be used to describe both a dive excursion and a type of boat. A dive trip of at least one night is generally called a liveaboard. Liveaboard dive trips usually last from 3-14 days and involve staying on the boat for the duration of the trip while making up to 5 dives a day. The term is sometimes used to describe the boats that are used for these trips.
Liveaboard can be used to describe both a dive excursion and a type of boat. A dive trip of at least one night is generally called a liveaboard. Liveaboard dive trips usually last from 3-14 days and involve staying on the boat for the duration of the trip while making up to 5 dives a day. The term is sometimes used to describe the boats that are used for these trips.