Divemaster Training: 11 Reasons to Become a “Tank Monkey”

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candice landau Disclaimer: The opinions of the author are her own and in no way reflect the opinions of PADI® or the dive shop affiliated with her. Of the many things I’ve learned in my Divemaster training (how not to map a dive site, and how to perform an equipment exchange while buddy breathing), a surprising number […]

Project AWARE’s Dive Against Debris Specialty

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project aware dive against debris specialty What is marine debris? Marine debris is anything that doesn’t belong in the ocean. Typically, marine debris refers to trash discarded by humans: plastic, glass, aluminum cans, fishing nets, etc. Ocean debris is costly to marine life and people. In 2016 alone, divers reported 1,624 entangled marine animals, and “ghost” fishing nets caused thousands of […]

20 Must-Dive Sites When Scuba Diving in Florida

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Close up image of coral located in the Florida Keys From oil rigs and bridges, to wrecks, reefs, statues and countless marine species, each day diving in Florida is sure to bring a new adventure. Here are 20 dive sites that promise some of the best scuba diving in Florida for beginners and experienced divers alike.

Top Destinations to Get Your PADI Night Diver Certification

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Diver lighting up a whip coral with a torch on a night dive Diving at night isn’t just cool, it’s also the chance to witness nocturnal marine life on the prowl. Animals like eels, lobsters, shrimps, crabs and octopuses can be seen during the day, but typically they’re laying low, waiting for nightfall when they leave their assorted lairs to hunt. And, in addition to seeing these new […]

A New Dive Site for India; The Parking lot

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The team at Temple Adventures, like many divers, feel an obligation to give back to the ocean for all we have received from it. They believe that all our underwater friends need is the right environment to thrive and so came about a project that served to provide shelter where there was none. Read on […]