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Mar 6, History Of Scuba Diving and Dive Equipment

Sat, 06 Mar 2010 14:55:24 GMT

Who is responsible for the development of SCUBA equipment? Hi, Thanks for getting in touch. I have a short history of scuba diving and the development

Mar 6, All Inclusive Resort In Yucatan, Mexico That Includes Scuba Diving

Sat, 06 Mar 2010 14:43:35 GMT

Hi, Cool site by the way. I saw that you mentioned all-inclusive where diving is included. We have a group of 11 that are going to the Yucatan in Mexico

Mar 6, New Scuba Diver Conquers Fear Of Diving

Sat, 06 Mar 2010 14:38:08 GMT

Hi, my name is Ashleigh. A few months ago I was CERTAIN that I would never take up scuba diving. My parents have been diving for a few years now and

Mar 4, Problems Equalizing While Scuba Diving: How to Equalize Ear Pressure

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 15:28:14 GMT

Hi, I am having problems equalizing my ear pressure while scuba diving. I recently took training for my open water dive certification. I managed to

Feb 24, Scuba Diving Equipment Purchase For Beginners

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 17:04:10 GMT

I have a question about buying scuba diving equipment for beginners. My son and I are getting certified in April and our first post certification dives

Feb 14, Scuba Diving in the Bahamas: Georgetown, Exuma

Sun, 14 Feb 2010 14:39:10 GMT

We went scuba diving in the Bahamas off of Georgetown, Exuma. We did two dives - the first a small tug wreck and the second was a reef dive. The diving was OK, not the greatest. We knew that going in but we wanted to get wet anyway. I will write a full report in the near future. The divemaster also brought a group to Long Island in the Bahamas (about a 45 minute boat ride according to the captain) the previous day. There they did a shark dive and saw about 15 or so nurse sharks. They didn't feed them but the sharks are used to being fed since another dive shop does the shark dive with feeding. Maybe next time.

Feb 4, Read Scuba Dive Stories Here - You Could Even Win a Gift Card With Yours

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 15:36:39 GMT

Here's your chance to win an Amazon gift certificate. It's easy and fun. Just share your scuba dive stories with us. It can be a rant or rave or anything in between...

Feb 4, Best Place to Scuba Dive: Mnemba Wall, Zanzibar East Coast

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 15:31:53 GMT

One of my top dives was on Mnemba Wall, Zanzibar. I dove with a small outfit off a dhow with 6 other divers. Viz on the day was >40m. So clear the

Jan 26, Scuba Diving in Puerto Rico: Mona Island

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 20:36:55 GMT

Great visibility, lots of marine life extremely beautiful dive, also the island itself is a great place to explore. This island is protected by the

Jan 20, Snorkeling in the Bahamas: Thunderball Grotto

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 19:13:51 GMT

Hope this new year is finding everyone doing well. I recently had the chance to do some snorkeling in the Thunderball Grotto located off of Staniel Cay in the Exumas, Bahamas. It was made famous by the James Bond movie - what else? - Thunderball. When we went there was a strong current running through it so it added to the excitement. We were able to snorkel through with no problems though. The grotto was not that big - I remember it seeming much bigger in the movie. I will have to rent the movie and check it out again. There were quite a few fish in the grotto - including gray and queen angelfish among many others. Didn't expect to see that many fish so it was a pleasant surprise. You can't fish in the grotto which helps keep the fish around. There is a hole on top of the grotto which some local guys would jump into and go straight into one small section of the grotto. Kudos to them. Not for me though. Great to watch, not to do. If you ever get a chance to snorkel here, give it a go. It makes for an interesting outing.

Dec 29, Happy New Year and Great Diving

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 03:01:07 GMT

Just wanted to wish everyone a very Happy New Year. I hope you have a happy, healthy and prosperous year. And, of course, a year filled with as much great diving that you can fit in. Enjoy the new year and if you do any great diving - or bad diving for that matter - please let us know so we can pass it on. Best wishes to everyone and enjoy every day that you have! Here's to a great new year and a year filled with memorable dives. Dianne

Dec 18, Beyond Bonaire: Shore Diving In The Caribbean

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 14:06:45 GMT

We have gone scuba diving and done shore diving in Bonaire several times. Unfortunately, my wife gets sea sick at the drop of a hat. We would like

Dec 9, Scuba Diving Resort Course and Recognition

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 12:30:40 GMT

I took a scuba diving resort course in Grand Cayman last year and did 3 dives. I am headed to St. John this January and am wondering if that resort

Dec 4, Give the Gift of Light and Love

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 00:39:40 GMT

Leisure Pro is running a special that donates a portion of proceeds from a light purchase to the fight against breast cancer. If you order a Princeton Tec, PINK LIMITED EDITION LED Light during the special youll save $30-10 off their regular price plus an additional $30-10 will be donated to the fight against breast cancer. So if you need a light, consider this special and help support a great cause. You can find the special items here.

Dec 3, Assembling New Scuba Regulator and Octopus

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 22:45:19 GMT

Great site guys! Maybe this is a silly question? I just bought a new regulator (Sherwood sr1) over the internet. I also bought new gauges and an

Dec 3, Long Term Effect of the Bends (Decompression Illness) From Scuba Diving

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 13:43:32 GMT

Having suffered from the bends, I would like to know if there are any long term side effects, ie mental effects, spasms? Hi Berenice, Sorry to hear

Dec 3, Review of Scuba Diving in the Dominican Republic - Good or Bad?

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 12:56:15 GMT

I think that I found a good school in the Dominican Republic to get my PADI scuba diving certification. I notice that you do not mention the

Dec 3, Blood Presure Measurement during SCUBA Diving

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 12:36:10 GMT

Hey guys, I have been trying to figure out how exactly to go about measuring blood pressure responses to SCUBA diving. I have looked into automatic

Nov 7, Best BCD - Which Top Rated Scuba Diving BC Is Best For You?

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 20:06:30 GMT

The best BCD varies according to your needs and/or budget. Here I give my picks in several categories - from budget-entry level to midrange to top of the line/high end to best for females..."

Oct 31, Scuba Diving Safety: Can I Dive With Asthma?

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 13:59:28 GMT

Hi, I am Asthmatic but I was wondering if I would be able to go scuba diving when I go on holiday next year? Hi Liam, Thanks for getting in touch.

Oct 31, Review of Scubapro Mk25/G250V Scuba Diving Regulator

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 13:18:44 GMT

I would like to give my opinion/review of the Scubapro Mk25/G250V regulator. I love this regulator. I dive 100 warm water and highly recommend it.

Oct 31, How Long Should I Wait to Fly After Diving?

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 13:06:31 GMT

Hi, I can't remember the rule on flying after diving. Do I have to wait for 24 hours after diving or is it dependent on the time under water?

Oct 8, Best Dive Computer: Top Scuba Diving Computers At All Prices

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 14:21:39 GMT

The best dive computer varies according to your needs and/or budget. Here I give you my picks of the best scuba diving computers - from budget-entry level to midrange to top of the line...

Sep 28, Best Place to Scuba Dive: Grand Cayman Island, Grand Cayman

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 19:52:30 GMT

One of the best places to scuba dive is Grand Cayman Island. The water is clear so you can see everything you've come to want to see on a scuba

Sep 13, The Bubble Watcher at Alexander Springs, Florida

Sun, 13 Sep 2009 11:26:55 GMT

My friend is going scuba diving down in Fort Lauderdale in about 2 weeks. That is all she thinks about. She is a certified scuba diver. It feels

Sep 12, Discount Wetsuit - Best Price On Wetsuits At Auction

Sat, 12 Sep 2009 14:50:21 GMT

Discount Wetsuit: Finding gear such as wetsuits at a good (maybe even cheap?) price can be hard. Try looking for this piece of scuba equipment at auction - you may be surprised...

Sep 11, Discount Scuba Equipment - Diving Gear Auctions For Cheap Prices

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 14:04:46 GMT

Discount scuba equipment can make your diving dollar go further. Take a look at these scuba diving equipment auctions for your new piece of scuba gear. BCD's, masks, wetsuits - they're all here...

Sep 9, Introduction To Scuba Diving - First Time Bad Experience!

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 12:28:32 GMT

I went to my local dive shop yesterday for my introduction to scuba diving course. I was so excited to finally take this step. My wife and I are

Sep 9, Review Of Our Scuba Diving Trip To Ambergris Caye, Belize

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 12:17:12 GMT

I would like to tell you about our first scuba diving trip to Ambergris Caye, Belize. It was the first of many dive trips there - I hope! Travel &

Aug 27, Scuba Diving For A Lobster Dinner Fit For A Queen

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 12:07:20 GMT

A thrill is exactly what I was in for that day! I proudly donned my brand new, beautiful BCD especially made for a woman's figure. I was queen for

Aug 25, Question About Age Requirement for Scuba Diving

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 11:35:39 GMT

How old do you have to be to go scuba diving? Hi, I get asked this question alot. You can see my previous answers regarding minimum age for dive

Aug 25, How Much Air Is In A Scuba Diving Tank?

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 11:18:38 GMT

How much air can a scuba diving tank hold? Hi, Thanks for getting in touch. For the purposes of this discussion, I am going to assume we are talking

Aug 24, Water Temperature in Montego Bay, Jamaica

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 21:31:39 GMT

I am going to Montego Bay, Jamaica for a vacation in October and was wondering what the water temperature would be. Also, what type and/or thickness

Aug 24, Best Scuba Diving Regulator: Top Regulators Make Your Dive Easier

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 19:13:43 GMT

I often get asked which is the best scuba diving regulator. Here I give you my picks of the best dive regulators - from entry level to midrange to top of the line...

Aug 19, Scuba Diving Bends: What is Decompression Illness?

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 22:00:08 GMT

You do not want to get the scuba diving bends. It is probably the most well known and feared dive illness out there. Find out what decompression illness (dci) is all about here...

Aug 19, Used Scuba Compressor: A Cheaper Way To Put Air In Your Tank

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 13:09:00 GMT

A used scuba compressor can save you some money if you are looking for your own source of air. Though not cheap, they are convenient. Check out these used scuba air compressors to fill your tank...

Aug 18, Scuba Compressor: Compressors To Put Air In Your Tank

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 21:33:35 GMT

A scuba compressor is one thing divers can't live without. No air compressor means an empty tank and no dive. Find out about compressors and where to buy one (we'll warn you - they're not cheap)...

Aug 3, How Long Does Air In Scuba Tank Last?

Mon, 03 Aug 2009 23:44:36 GMT

I bought a new scuba tank 12 years ago and never used it. The tank is now 12 years old. Is the air still safe to use? Hi Robert, Thanks for getting

Aug 3, Scuba Diving Mask and Snorkel: A Buyers Guide

Mon, 03 Aug 2009 00:58:33 GMT

The right scuba diving mask can make or break a dive. It is hard to enjoy a dive if your mask is constantly leaking or fogging. This guide will help you choose and maintain your mask & snorkel...

Aug 2, Diving and Breast Implants: Can I Safely Scuba Dive With Breast Implants?

Sun, 02 Aug 2009 16:51:37 GMT

Do scuba diving and breast implants mix? If you have saline, silicone or saline/silicone implants, find out the low down on taking that next scuba dive. Is it safe?

Aug 2, Scuba Diving And Menstruation: Is is Safe? What About the Sharks?

Sun, 02 Aug 2009 16:49:57 GMT

Is it that time of the month? What's the truth about scuba diving and menstruation? Find out about taking that dive while you have your period and whether sharks really are attracted to you...

Aug 2, Diving Pregnant? Can You Scuba Dive While Pregnant?

Sun, 02 Aug 2009 16:48:16 GMT

Is scuba diving pregnant safe? We'll give you the information on whether you should go on that scuba dive during your pregancy. Scuba diving while pregnant - a good idea or not?

Aug 2, Women Scuba Diving: Special Issues Include Pregnancy, Menstruation and Implants

Sun, 02 Aug 2009 16:41:32 GMT

There are some female issues that lead to questions by women scuba diving. A woman diver can be affected by pregnancy, menstruation (leading to the shark question), implants, etc. Learn more here..

Jul 31, Proper Size For Open Heel Fins and Booties

Fri, 31 Jul 2009 11:04:47 GMT

After many years I am getting back into snorkeling in the Florida Keys. I like the open heel fins w/booties for the hard coral areas for shore diving

Jul 29, Open Water Certification Dive Question

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 18:08:40 GMT

I would like your opinion about our open water certification dive. My question is how should a instructor handle the following scenario? Two

Jul 28, A Top Dive in the Pacific: Blue Corner, Palau

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 12:17:39 GMT

Amazing soft corals and sponges, great fish action: sharks, rays, schools of barracuda, turtles, midnight snappers - and it comes to you!!! You are

Jul 27, Is Scuba Diving Expensive? How Much Does It Cost To Dive?

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 14:58:49 GMT

I did the scuba diving resort course for 90 dollars in Cancun. And I love it. I did have some problems with my buoyancy control, but I know I can

Jul 20, How Do I Clean Salty Residue On Scuba Diving Mask?

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 19:57:24 GMT

I've bought a new dive mask and used it for my first fun scuba dive trip. After I cleaned the mask at home, I realized there is still some residue on

Jul 11, Scuba Gear: Hollis ATS (Advanced Travel System) BCD Review

Sat, 11 Jul 2009 12:01:10 GMT

Here's an in depth review of the Hollis ATS (Advanced Travel System) BCD (also with some comparisons to the Dive Rite Transpac 2) submitted by Roee

Jul 8, Minimum Age for Scuba Diving Certification

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 15:44:47 GMT

How old do you have to be to go scuba diving? Hi, The minimum required age for scuba diving is a question I get asked quite a bit. I like getting