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Scuba Diving in Northern Japan: Hokkaido & Tohoku’s Best Dive Sites

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Mahiru Hiroshima
27 August, 2025

Ice Diving

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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.
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Carinthia, Austria – Diving in Magical Underwater Worlds

Carinthia in Austria has many great lakes that are perfect for diving. Learn to dive and discover the magical underwater world.
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Why Ice Diving is So Special

Have you ever tried ice diving? The White Sea in Russia is an incredible ice diving destination. You might even meet a beluga whale!

6 Cool Creatures to Spot When Ice Diving

Hesitant to go ice diving because you don't know what you'll see? Here are six examples of cold water marine life to spot in chilly waters.
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Top 5 Places to Dive in France

A selection of the some of the best places to dive in France, the home country of Jacques-Yves Cousteau, from historical wrecks to ice diving at altitude.
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Working as a Scuba Diving Instructor in Cold Water Regions

Guest blogger, Florine, asked three experienced instructors their reasons for choosing to teach scuba divers in the coldest regions of Europe.
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