By: Sandro Lonardi Cocos Island in Costa Rica is a scuba diving wonderland. In addition to being one of the best shark diving destinations in the world,...
By: Douglas Ebersole, MD The relationship between decompression illness (DCI) and patent foramen ovale (PFO) has been popularized in the diving community over the past 5-10...
By: Kate Heller Buddy diving – is it really that important as a beginner? The short answer is yes, of course. As a diver, the buddy...
By Kate Heller “My fin strap broke.” “My tank o-ring is missing.” My student’s BCD isn’t holding air.” Whether you’re a new, experienced, or professional diver,...
By: John Bentley Night diving may seem daunting to the new diver and, in many ways, it should! While night dives are a great way to...
By: Bo Tibbetts In many parts of the country, fall weather has arrived and winter is right around the corner. Rescue professionals must gear up for...
by John Bentley Sidemount is mainstream as a gear configuration and it works well for lots of people. While it originated in cave sites, it’s a...
There’s a cavern, I want to look in there! The allure of a new environment is tempting, especially when you are diving in clear water and...
By: Karen Pietrantonio I am not a diver; at least, not yet. I am excited to learn to dive and yet a little bit nervous about...
Picture this: you are swimming along an enormous wall in the Caribbean; there is clear blue water above and below you as you drift along in...
By Chris “Doc” Radley So you’ve been diving for a while and you love it. Each trip to the water makes you want to do more....
By: Jon Kieren As divers, you have all seen the little airplane icon on your dive computer with a countdown timer next to it. Understanding where...