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Article written by Amanda Parr Like most divers, I naturally felt some apprehension when first learning how to dive. With all the cumbersome gear, awkward movements, and unfamiliar sensations, scuba diving can be a bit stressful in the beginning. Even experienced divers can face stress and anxiety at times, like when diving in a new […] Type: Post
No matter where you’re from or where you’ve dived, the chances are you’ve heard of batfish – but did you know there’s actually several different species which share this spooky-sounding name? Batfish #1: Chaetodipterus faber Belonging to the Ephippidae family, this batfish is more commonly known as the Atlantic Spadefish. Abundant around shallow marine areas […] Type: Post
Topside, the earth-friendly community adopts streets and parks, so it only made sense for divers to adopt the same principles to some of their favorite dive sites. These four dive shops have proven that cleaning up your little area of the ocean, can make a big difference whether you are creating an artificial reef or simply […] Type: Post
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Ready for some spooky ocean stories to tell before your next night dive? Today’s post includes tales of ghost ships and sailors’ superstitions. Heed these tales or find yourself in Davy Jones’ locker! For those who dare to read on, we’ll share some of the world’s eeriest places to dive. Let’s begin with ghost ships… […] Type: Post
By Adam Maire Working as PADI professionals for several years, my girlfriend Christine and I have been lucky to work for many great dive companies and have had some fantastic adventures worldwide. We both started working in the dive industry to have our days spent playing in the ocean and earning money while we travel—two […] 