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From claustrophobia to a fear of sharks, people give a lot of reasons why they won’t get scuba certified. Here’s a list of some of the most common hesitations people face and how to address them head-on. Who knows? Your non-diving best friend may end up being your next dive buddy. I’m claustrophobic. The ocean […] Type: Post
The movement to ban plastic bags is quickly gaining ground, with California, Oregon and Hawaii banning them statewide, and the island of Bali following suit. But it’s not spreading fast enough. Here’s how to get your city or state to join in. Step One: Education The fight against plastic bags begins with knowledge about their […] Type: Post
Discover 16 of the world's best places to swim and dive with sea turtles and plan your next turtle vacation! Type: Post
Want to go scuba diving with a manta ray? These are the 14 best places on Earth to jump in with our flying friends, from Indonesia to the USA. 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
Mention the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, a vortex of trash collected from an ocean gyre in the central North Pacific, and it brings up a lot of emotions. Especially for divers. What some people don’t know, is that there isn’t just one garbage patch of plastic, there are five. A few other facts: • […] 