Sea urchins pose a hazards to unwary divers. Understanding how to avoid, identify and treat these injuries is crucial for a safe and enjoyable diving experience.

Divers have a lot of tasks to juggle while in the water, and it can get overwhelming. Here's how to efficiently manage your task load and maximize your safety and comfort in the water.

Ask a group of divers to share the most important piece of equipment they dive with, and you're likely to get as many answers as you have divers. Here, we make the case that it's actually the one thing you can't purchase at a dive shop: your mental well-being.

It's wise to schedule a medical checkup before embarking on a dive trip—even better if you can see a doctor who specializes in diving. Thankfully, there are resources to help you find one.

New divers might be especially eager to don their fins and get in the water, but scuba diving should never be rushed. Here's why it's important to thoroughly handle all pre-dive preparations—including accurately filling out your medical questionnaire.

Some divers who experience difficulty equalizing their ears may be tempted to try decongestants, but there can be risks associated with it. It's important to be aware of the potential side effects so you (and your dive buddies) are prepared.

What is dive accident insurance, and how do you pick the best option for your travel and dive lifestyle?

Experiencing a rash post-diving can be a sign of decompression illness. Learn from one diver's experience on how to stay safe diving.

Diving despite having a cold may seem enticing when you are on a trip to a beautiful destination, but one diver's firsthand experience is a cautionary tale of the risks associated with ascending too quickly and diving while under the weather.