Avoid task loading. Remember the K.I.S.S. principle, because stupid is what you'll be. If you've got a new and confusing camera housing, get familiar with it at shallow depths. And it's not just the picture you might screw up at ...

Do your homework. There are several options for finding a dive buddy before your vacation. Check with your local dive store or club and post messages on the web in places like ScubaDiving.com's Diver to Diver message board and BuddyFinder. ...

A good dive insurance policy may be your best piece of safety equipment.

Trip cancellation insurance is designed to reimburse you for financial losses incurred when you're forced to cancel a trip or interrupt it. You will not be reimbursed if you simply change your mind about traveling or forfeit only a modest ...

23 things to look for before you step aboard another dive boat.

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Too much of a good thing can be hazardous to your health.

What to do when the water turns from gin-clear to Bloody Mary.

The three essential skills every diver must have, and 16 tips for a lifetime of better diving.