• Divemaster

The article evaluates free, unpaid, work exchange and paid Divemaster internships by looking beyond tuition to time, labour, living expenses, training quality, legality and career outcomes. It identifies red flags, suggests questions about inclusions.. Read More

• Ocean Science and Scuba Knowledge

Facts About Life Below Water: The Ultimate List of Underwater Fun Facts In our opinion, the ocean is one of the most astonishing and mysterious places on Earth. Of course, this only means there's a mountain of cool facts about it! We decided to c.. Read More

• Beginner Divers
• Dive Skills

A Day Out on the Dive Boat: Advice from Seasoned Boat Divers  If you are new to diving, a day out on the dive boat can be a daunting prospect. What should you expect? What do you need to bring? And most importantly, what will you be doing u.. Read More

• PADI Open Water

How Long Does PADI Certification Take: A Look at the Open Water Course Scuba diving is a popular activity the world over, and for good reason – it’s a fun and exhilarating way to explore the underwater world. If you’re interested in.. Read More

• Divemaster

What is a Divemaster? Many new divers think that a divemaster is a more advanced qualification than an instructor, but a divemaster is the first level of professional diving and a prerequisite level to an instructor. A divemaster is someone who has c.. Read More

• Freediving Skills and Safety
• Diver Health and Wellbeing

DCS and Freediving While Decompression Sickness (DCS) is quite rare while freediving, it is still a possibility. There are some precautions that every diver should take to minimise their DCS risk. Firstly, to help understand how to minimise your.. Read More

• Divemaster

Becoming a Part-time Divemaster Do you love diving? Do you want to make your diving even more challenging and rewarding? If so, becoming a divemaster may be the perfect option for you. A lot of people who become divemaster’s do it as a career, .. Read More

• Divemaster

This guide argues that training quality matters more than scenery or headline price when choosing a Divemaster internship. It compares programs by dive volume, mentoring, work with real students, boat and shore experience, total costs, accommodation,.. Read More

• Freediving Skills and Safety
• Diver Health and Wellbeing

Marine Stings and Minor Injuries of Freediving At Abyss Scuba Diving, we want our divers to be safe both in and out of the water. That's why we've put together this post on marine stings and minor injuries while freediving. There are a range .. Read More

• Dive Club and Community

Dive Boat Etiquette: How to Behave on a Dive Boat If you're heading out on a dive boat, there are some basic etiquette rules that you should follow. This will help make the trip more enjoyable for everyone on board and ensure that you have the be.. Read More