Scuba Diving

Gran Canaria offers water lovers of all abilities some wonderful scuba diving opportunities. From reefs to wrecks Europe's most southerly dive destination has it all.

Dec 4, 2009 - Steven Pink

This Christmas take a Caribbean scuba diving vacation to see beautiful marine life while getting a suntan.

Nov 20, 2009 - Megan Jungwi

Aliwal Shoal, South Africa's top scuba diving destination, provides safe Scuba Diving adventures on both its wrecks and its reef with professional dive charter companies.

Nov 8, 2009 - Andrew Rodgers

Scuba diving can be a fun and safe activity for anyone seeking an underwater adventure. However, there's a lot to learn and much to master before taking that first dive.

Sep 29, 2009 - Roxanne Blanford

Dive watches help to ensure the safety of scuba divers. They also look cool and are popular with men and ladies. Here are the features to look out for.

Mar 6, 2009 - Yuen Kit Mun

Located in the Pacific Ocean just north of the equator, Guam has warm, inviting waters filled with natural reefs and shipwrecks for all diving skill levels.

Jan 29, 2009 - Bradley Allen Ritzenthaler

Deciding when to buy SCUBA gear means evaluating diving needs. Start with personal gear like wetsuits, masks, and snorkels, and work up to the big-ticket items.

Jan 27, 2009 - Karen Berger

Once certified, SCUBA divers can explore different underwater environments. Specialty SCUBA courses teach safety skills for wreck, deep, night, and drift diving.

Jan 20, 2009 - Karen Berger

Learning to SCUBA dive introduces students to the underwater world, the diving gear needed to breathe underwater, and the wonderful environment they will be visiting.

Jan 18, 2009 - Karen Berger

Low frequency and irregular sounds, jerky movements and blood traces are all ways in which divers will attract sharks.

Jan 12, 2009 - Justin Schamotta

St. Vincent is called the "Critter Capital of the Caribbean" thanks to Bill Tewes, who takes St. Vincent SCUBA divers on a tour of weird and wonderful tropical sea-life.

Jan 7, 2009 - Karen Berger

Carrying a diving knife is basic dive safety. However, new tools can be better for cutting fishing lines, nets and other hazards.

Jan 6, 2009 - Yuen Kit Mun

The barrier reef off Ambergris Caye is part of the world's longest reef. Divers can visit two marine reserves, which protect sea turtles and a healthy reef system.

Jan 5, 2009 - Karen Berger

Diving is a safe sport as long as divers follow some scuba diving safety rules and learn to anticipate and solve problems. This is part of becoming an accomplished diver.

Nov 26, 2008 - Jim Bray

Knowing the facts about decompression sickness (dcs) and the proper treatment given quickly can help prevent this diving condition from becoming fatal.

Nov 22, 2008 - Jim Bray

The waters of Kings Bay, located in Crystal River, Florida provide an abundance of diving opportunities for the novice to experienced diver.

Nov 2, 2008 - Sean Keefer

Training for a scuba diving certification is physically and mentally demanding. Students who complete a scuba diving course find it very rewarding despite the hard work.

Nov 2, 2008 - Jim Bray

Because they are a key piece of a diver's underwater life-support system, scuba diving regulators are one of the most important pieces of scuba gear.

Oct 30, 2008 - Jim Bray

Because divers can not naturally adjust their ability to float they wear a buoyancy compensator (BC) to control their buoyancy (ability to float).

Oct 26, 2008 - Jim Bray

Scuba wet suits help a diver beat the chill while diving. Even in warm waters a diver needs a dive suit, because as a diver descends the water temperature drops.

Sep 25, 2008 - Jim Bray

Replacing and clearing a face mask is a key skill for a diver. Here is an exercise to help nervous students transition from pool drills to performance in open water.

Sep 19, 2008 - John Pohl

A scuba diver's two most important pieces of basic dive gear are their scuba mask and swim fins. A diver's level of comfort depends on a mask and fins that fits right.

Sep 14, 2008 - Jim Bray

Scuba buoyancy is the most fundamental diving skill. Mastering buoyancy control enables a diver to use less effort to maintain his position while diving.

Sep 7, 2008 - Jim Bray

With the many different types of dive gear on the market, a diver needs to know what equipment is necessary and what equipment is for special diving environments.

Aug 21, 2008 - Jim Bray

As diving's popularity increases around the world, it is important that divers know the gas laws. Dalton's Law explains the danger of oxygen toxicity at depth.

Jul 30, 2008 - John Pohl