What to Know Before Enrolling in a PADI IDC? There are a few things you should know before enrolling in a PADI IDC course. What is an IDC? An IDC is a PADI Instructor Development Course, meaning it is the course to train aspiring dive […]

What is the Importance of Dive Theory to an IDC Candidate? Dive Theory is one of the most important aspects of becoming an Open Water Scuba Instructor that many Instructor Candidates forget to focus on. Why Dive Theory is Important It is simple, if your […]

Complete Your PADI IDC with Just One Week Away from Work. The PADI IDC is a professional training course which fully qualifies you to be a PADI Dive Professional. Due to its standardised nature, an IDC allows the diver to become part of a global […]

6 Reasons to Choose PADI for a Career in Scuba Diving Scuba diving is an exciting career that offers you a better lifestyle than almost any other full-time job. As a PADI dive professional, you have access to one of the largest networks in the […]

6 Scuba Diving Tips for Nervous Divers. Scuba diving can be exciting yet intimidating to the new diver. When I began diving, I was extremely nervous before each dive, I struggled to control my breathing, and suffered from mild panic attacks when entering the water. […]

6 Tips to make the Absolute Best of Your Dives. The more dives you make, the more times you experience an extraordinary dive. One of the great joys of scuba diving is making that perfect dive. I can still remember several of my treasured dives […]

6 Tips for Finding the Best PADI Dive Centre. There are 6,600 PADI Dive Centres and Resorts worldwide, but not all of them fit everyone is needs. Here are my top tips for finding the best PADI Dive Centre for you or your family. "Be […]

A trip to Africa in late 2011, which ended with a week in Zanzibar, brought Katrine back to the world of diving in a big way. Once back in Melbourne she got her Advanced Open Water and took full advantage of all the amazing pier […]

Robin has been working part time at Abyss Scuba Diving since 2017.  He grew up as a competitive swimmer, competing at NSW State and Australian National titles for over 7 years.  However, this love and comfort in the water didn't initially extend to anything below […]

Rae began diving with us at Abyss Scuba Diving in 2020 and fell in love from day one. From the very start, Rae's passion for protecting marine life and exploring shipwrecks was obvious.   Rae's love of shipwrecks and sharks came from her background as a […]

Marcus was in the ocean as soon as he could swim as a child where he would boogie board and surf regularly as a grom off Cronulla Point. This love for the ocean and the environment leads him to learn to scuba dive with an […]

Diving Martin Island: The Ultimate Guide to Sydney's Only True Seal Dive Situated about one hour south of Sydney is a one of the most astounding underwater adventures you can do along the New South Wales coastline. Nested about a few kilometres off the coastline […]

Boat Diving in Southern Sydney. Sydney's best boat diving is found in southern Sydney, which may come as a surprise to divers who haven't dived the numerous and diverse locations around the entrance to Botany Bay. Divers who haven't explored southern Sydney may be surprised […]

Should I Get Certified to Dive Before Going to The Great Barrier Reef? As the world’s largest coral reef system, the Great Barrier Reef is unsurprisingly a hugely popular destination for scuba divers and snorkelers from all corners of the globe. And with good reason […]

Do you need a dive computer? Do you often ask yourself if you need a dive computer? A lot of divers have asked us this question at one time or another and our response is always the same: Yes! Dive computers are necessary for every […]