‘What is Freediving?’ and Other Frequently Asked Questions

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PADI Freediver - Free Immersion - Open Water Freedive Have you ever wondered how people can dive into deep water for long periods of time without any breathing apparatus? Or maybe you have questioned whether there are actually any differences between freediving and snorkeling? Despite your knowledge of the sport, you’re bound to have some questions before you take the plunge to become a […]

How to Prepare for Your First Scuba Diving Adventure

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Written by Shane Haumpton Scuba diving is one of the most fulfilling activities you can start doing. To be where not many people go–that is, tens of feet below sea level while surrounded by all kinds of beautiful sea creatures–is an experience that you would want to do over and over again once you get […]

Eco-Travel: Shark Diving

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hammerhead shark dive Divers have always had a fondness for sharks – even if the rest of the world is a little slower to love these misunderstood creatures. One in four shark and ray species is facing an increased threat of extinction due primarily to overfishing. One way divers can help the shark population is through shark tourism. […]

Exploring Inner Space

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astronauts underwater When French author Jules Verne wrote From the Earth to the Moon (1865), Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea (1869) and Around the Moon (1870), space flight was merely an idea and underwater breathing was so new that physiologists still didn’t know what causes decompression sickness. Many dismissed his novels as surreal impossibilities merely grounded […]

World Class Dive Sites in Sipadan, Malaysia

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SeaTurtles_Deep_Shutterstock Are you considering a dive trip to Malaysia? Have you heard of Sipadan Island? Sipadan is often cited as being among one of the best diving destinations on earth, but why is the diving around this island so highly sought after? Originally shot to fame by Jacques Cousteau, Sipadan is undoubtedly one of the premiere dive […]