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Scuba Diving Training

Learn about scuba diving skills, trainings, certifications and lessons on how to make your scuba bottom time safe, fun and lasting! Also, see what it's like to scuba dive in crazy situations, read our Lessons for Life, get underwater photography tutorials and check out expert scuba dive hacks for any and every dive condition.

The Path to PADI Pro

A special bond forges between a new diver and their instructor; it can be so strong it inspires the student to one day become a teacher. Here's the story of one diver who did just that.

Buoyancy Calculator—How Much You Need in Dive Weights

Struggling to find the right amount of weight for scuba diving? Here's how you can test and calculate just how much weight you need for scuba diving.

The Ultimate Guide to Nitrox Diving

What is nitrox diving, what are the benefits of nitrox vs. air and how do you get your enriched air certification? Here’s everything divers need to know.

Recent Articles

How Your Fitness Impacts Diving

Diving inherently requires some degree of fitness, but certain dives require more strength and stamina than others. Here's how staying fit can make you a better (and safer) diver.

What It's Like to Be a Scuba Instructor

The world would be a better place if we could all get paid to do what we love. Start your journey to becoming a certified scuba instructor, and you can do just that.

What Happens if You Miss a Decompression Stop?

Decompression stops are vital to diving, as they let nitrogen safely leave the body. Skipping one can cause serious health issues, like decompression sickness. Here's what to do if you miss one.

How Can I Afford Diving With Limited Funds?

Looking for ways to fund your favorite hobby? Our resident expert weighs in with creative ways to help make diving more affordable when money's tight.

The Risks of Task Overloading While Diving

Certification and experience are not the same. One diver quickly discovers how dangerous it can be to take on too many new firsts during a dive.

How Do I Stay Comfortable in Cold Water?

Yes, there is gear designed to keep you warm in colder water, but that doesn't mean you'll be comfortable if you're used to a lifetime of plunging in warm waters. Here's how to make the switch.

8 Reasons to Learn to Dive in Florida

From year-round diving and a diversity of habitats, Florida has everything you need to learn to dive and advance your skills. With some luck, you could even glimpse a whale shark.