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Water Facts: Fun and Fascinating Things You Should Know About H2O

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Danielle Schofield
27 November, 2024

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Greenland Cold-Water Freediving

Take the Cold Plunge: Tips for Getting Into Cold Water Diving

If you only dive warm waters, you're missing out on incredible cold water dive sites. Take a scuba cold plunge!
a diver wearing a dry suit spots a mola mola while diving in New Zealand

What’s the Difference Between Neoprene and Shell (Membrane) Dry Suits?

What's the difference between a neoprene dry suit and a trilaminate or membrane dry suit? We explain in this article.

Why Dry Suit Diver Should Be Your Next Specialty Course

Learn what's involved in learning how to dry suit dive, what's covered in the PADI Dry Suit course, how long it takes and how many dives.
diving Davíðsgjá in iceland

How to Maintain Dive Gear in Extreme Cold Conditions

Any life support equipment needs extra TLC in cold conditions and keeping kit working can be a real challenge in extreme conditions.
A scuba diver gives the okay symbol at the surface of the ocean. The okay symbol is when a diver touches the top of their head with their hand forming an 'o' with their head, shoulder, arm and hand.

Learning to Dive in Cold Water and Its Unexpected Rewards

Why should you consider learning to dive in cold water? Surely going abroad to somewhere warm would be better?
Drawna Rock at Porthkerris Cove, Cornwall - one of the UK's best shore dives

Scuba Diving in Cornwall – a Guide to England’s Riviera

Although England may not be known for its incredible diving, you may be surprised at what scuba diving in Cornwall has to offer.
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