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Skills and Tips

There are some things you just learn from experience – and we’ve got tons of that! Our experts provide skills and tips to help keep you safe and best enjoy your underwater adventures.
Tech diver with four tanks
Scuba Diving
Teagan Kane

Decompression Diving Explained

Sidemount and diving with twin tanks are gaining popularity. This leads to longer dives and you will have to be careful about your No Decompression

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Divers practicing Buoyancy in a pool
Scuba Diving
Teagan Kane

Buoyancy Control Tips

Good buoyancy control is key for making longer dives, air conservation, and protecting the local marine environment. When you are able to control your buoyancy

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Naval Base Guam diver locker demonstrate patient care
Scuba Diving
Austin Tuwiner

“The Bends” & Scuba Diving

The thought of getting “The Bends” or “Bent” has likely turned more potential scuba divers away from the hobby than anything else, including sharks! But

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Man Spearfishing with Scuba Tank
Scuba Diving
Austin Tuwiner

Can you Spearfish on a Scuba Tank?

If you’re like most people, any video you’ve ever seen of someone spearfishing is typically done by a freediver. spearfishers on a baot And that

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instructor teaching rescue scuba in a pool
Scuba Diving
Chris Botting

Is Scuba Diving Dangerous?

Scuba diving is an exhilarating activity enjoyed by millions of people all over the world. From the amazing ocean landscapes to the rare and beautiful

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  • Welcome

    My name’s Austin Tuwiner, a PADI Divemaster based in South Florida. With nearly 10 years of diving under my belt, I’ve accumulated the knowledge to help readers become better divers, buy their next piece of gear, and plan their dream dive vacation! Please contact me if you have any questions.