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Descending and ascending are often overlooked as critical diving skills, usually outshone by the need for perfect trim and buoyancy once the dive is underway. However, being able to descend and ascend slowly and safely, while maintaining good positioning, is something that new divers can struggle with, and should be practiced just like any other […] Type: Post
About 40 km South West of Tallinn lies the Soviet-era Rummu prison. It sits adjacent to a quarry that used to be mined for limestone. Groundwater was pumped out of the quarry to allow for mining activities, which were mostly carried out by the local inmates. When the prison was closed in 2012, the water […] Type: Post
Whether you have a dive buddy for life or a different buddy on every dive, the buddy system makes every dive safer and more fun. As with any partnership, things won’t always go smoothly, but by avoiding these seven things, you can enjoy the best possible relationship with your dive buddy. Ignoring Your Buddy Underwater, […] Type: Post
Written by Guest Blogger, Mario Passoni. All photos taken by Sarah Lewis Join a liveaboard trip to Komodo National Park that involves looking for manta rays and all the marvelous underwater life that this UNESCO World Heritage Site has to offer. On board, you’ll be joined by Niv Froman, an expert from the Manta Trust. […] Type: Post
The Asia Dive Expo (ADEX), will be making its debut show in Mumbai, India from Friday 4th to Sunday 6th October 2019. ADEX aims to not only entertain its visitors, but also educate through a range of activities and programmes such as the ‘try dives’ and ‘pool sessions’. Regarded by many as one of the […] Type: Post
Contrary to popular lore, there is no definitive line in the ocean at Cape Point, South Africa. This might be a disappointment to some, but I find the reality all the more intriguing. At the nethermost point of Africa the Benguela current draws frigid waters from the Southern Ocean. They ride up the western shores […]