A buoyancy compensator device, commonly known as buoyancy compensator, BCD or BC for short is a piece of equipment worn by divers to help them maintain their buoyancy underwater. It is usually buoyant and provides positive buoyancy in water so that the diver does not have to rely on swimming skills alone. For experienced divers … Read more
Advanced Recreation Diver Dry Suit Diver Practise Q & A which will help you prior to your knowledge reviews Here are some practice questions and answers to help you along: Question 1 Explain why even mild hypothermia can be a problem for divers, and how to avoid it. Question 2 How do you check for … Read more
Dry suit diving is a type of scuba diving that involves using dry suits for insulation. A drysuit diver will wear neoprene boots, gloves, hood and dry mask to protect the body against water. It’s great for people doing cold water diving, or ice diving and ensuring you keep warm. The dry suit diver wears … Read more
The dive logbook (also referred to as dive diary or dive record book) is the most important piece of equipment for any diver. It can be thought about as an on-board dive computer, but without the bells and whistles that computers are famous for. The dive logbook is a record of all dives done by … Read more
Barotrauma is the damage caused to ears, lungs, or other parts of the body by a change in air pressure. It occurs when the atmospheric pressure changes, for example during ascent or descent during scuba diving. Barotraumas can also occur near bodies of water from sudden change in ambient air volume due to wave motion. … Read more
The Art of Free Diving: Exploring the Depths of the Ocean Without Air Free diving is one of the most fascinating and primal ways to explore the ocean. It strips away the need for bulky equipment, relying solely on the diver’s breath and ability to navigate the underwater world. Whether it’s for the thrill of … Read more
Do you know how to care for your diving cylinders properly? Diving cylinders are the lifeblood of every scuba diver. They supply air to breathe underwater, and without them, we couldn’t dive at all! But these tanks require special care to keep them working correctly. This post will provide you with some tips on how … Read more
Preparing for the PADI Open Water Diver Course The PADI Open Water Diver (OWD) final exam consists of 50 questions, so we have included these practice questions (and answers) to help you study for this test. Most of the PADI Open Water Diver final exam questions are multiple-choice questions, along with a couple of … Read more
3 Underwater Photography Tips You Should Know Shoot with what you got! Many divers are under the assumption that they need the fanciest camera equipment to capture good photos. This is incredibly false. Use what you have and be creative. Some of my personal favourite photos were captured with a GoPro. It’s portable, light, inexpensive and … Read more
Snorkeling is a popular recreational activity to enjoy viewing the rich, underwater aquatic life. Snorkeling masks provide the required protection when the snorkeler is submerged in water. Traditional masks have a snorkel, or a tube that has a mouthpiece attached and the free end emerges out of the water surface. There are several inconveniences that … Read more