Advice & Tips

Gall bladder removal, also known as cholecystectomy, is a standard procedure for gallstones. The gallbladder is part of the digestive system but is not an essential organ for survival. When this organ...

Choosing a new scuba diving mask can be overwhelming. Don't just rush out to the local dive shop and grab the first mask that fits. Selecting the right mask is always one...

Many divers question the need for a snorkel when, as a diver, you already have a regulator. The truth is that in many places, snorkels are mandatory equipment for recreational diving. The...

There is no vacation like a liveaboard vacation. Every scuba diver who has been on a liveaboard will tell you this. Scuba divers know that there is no better way to explore...

It looks like a nice day to dive, but how is the current? Maybe you want to try drift diving today. You have the latest and greatest dive computer and believe that...

Dry scalps are a very common occurrence in newborns and youngsters. There is a difference between dry scalp and cradle cap so in the following I will explore the differences and how...

Dive fins may look simple, but the fact is that, a lot of research and science goes into their designing. Manufactures will often combine different material and blade designs to ensure that...

Does you little one love to dance? Both little girls and boys both love to move around to the music, whether it is their favorite cartoon or a toy! Many little ones...

When it comes to finding an affordable home for yourself and your young one or ones it can be a really difficult task. There are options out there so read on for...

For the large population who work a desk job, it is extremely important to set up your workstation in the most ergonomic way possible. Reduce the damage of sitting for the vast...

Planning and preparation is often the most exciting part of any vacation. That’s true for diving holidays as well. What animals and plants are you going to see? Which pictures are going...

The ocean is big, blue and beautiful. But what’s really going on down there? It’s arguably the most fascinating part of this planet. These incredible ocean facts will prove this. The Ocean...

Every scuba diver will need to select the right, diving gear, equipment and accessories. This certainly includes the wetsuit. It’s thus essential that the diver knows how to select the right wetsuit...

Deep sea divers have many reasons for going deep into the blue depths. Most of them do so to get close and personal with the plentiful schools of colorful fish. There are...

When I did my advanced dive license, during our second deep dive we got 'narced' as the instructor called it. He wanted us to feel the effects of nitrogen narcosis and test...

While it can be fun to be 'narced' or feeling the effects of nitrogen narcosis, it can also become pretty dangerous, pretty quickly if you are caught unaware. If you missed our...

For many divers - not just beginners - buoyancy control can be one of the hardest skills to master. I hope to explain the best ways to tackle any buoyancy issues which...

Hawaii, the Island paradise in the middle of the Central Pacific ocean. Known for many great things, hikes, waterfalls, surfing, beaches and of course snorkeling and scuba diving. Largely due to the...

It is not uncommon for divers to experience vertigo while scuba diving. Vertigo is the feeling of tilting, swaying, whirling or spinning when your surrounds are in fact not moving.  When does vertigo...

A lionfish or scientifically speaking the Pterois volitans (red lionfish) and Pterois miles (Devil firefish) are typically nocturnal creatures that are quite docile. The docile factors make it easy for divers to get up close...