We’ve covered off potable water divers, scientific divers, abalone divers, golf ball divers and oil and gas divers. Now, take a look at a few more weird and wonderful diving jobs that let you do what you love (well, except maybe for the contaminated environment diving) AND […]

If you thought being an instructor was the only way you could be paid to do what you love, then think again!    Potable water diver Ever thought about how water storage tanks are inspected, cleaned and repaired? Some of these tanks can hold millions […]

In my previous blogs, I’ve talked at length about the benefits of Freediving, whether it be physically or psychologically. However, today’s blog is focused on the Scuba Diving Professional; Divemaster and Instructor alike and how Freediving will make you a better teacher, a stronger and more […]

Freediving is one of the fastest growing segments in the diving industry.  In late 2015 PADI announced the rollout of its new PADI Freediver program. The market has been stunned by the rapid uptake of the sport. Every day more and more divers are gravitating to […]

So, why become a Technical Diver and how will this benefit me as a Divemaster?? Before we can answer this question, we need first understand what it means to be a Technical Diver… Technical Diving is scuba diving’s “extreme” sport, taking experienced and qualified divers […]

Turn your freediving passion into a profession! The PADI Freediver Instructor Course (FDIC) is for the avid freediver who spends a lot of time thinking about freediving and sharing details of their latest adventures. If you’re an avid freediver, you likely spend a lot of time thinking […]

There will come a time in a freediver’s development and training where the equipment they have is no longer allowing them to access their full potential and the decision must be made to upgrade their fins. In our article on Freediving Fins, we looked at the different […]

Open Cell Wetsuit Scuba divers, are familiar with the traditional scuba diving wetsuit, heavy neoprene with reinforced stitching to keep us warm and comfortable during our dives. However, Freedivers want some additional functions from our suits, like streamlining and hydrodynamics so we may look to a different […]

Here at Abyss Scuba Diving, we are passionate about the environment and our oceans. We believe it’s every diver’s job to inspire and educate people about the importance of protecting and preserving our beautiful marine environment.   As a PADI Divemaster and an Abyss Eco-Warrior, […]