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Wreck Of The Firefly

Wreck Of The Firefly

One of the unique dives in Jervis Bay is to dive the wreck of the Firefly, not only because it’s an aircraft, but the very good condition and lies upright. The plane is covered in a lot of growth with lots of feather worms and […]


Cave Diving Training – What’s It All About

Cave Diving Training – What’s It All About

By Caroline Manie As a kid I was quite claustrophobic, I have my theories as to why, but suffice to say for a very long time I completely avoided situations where it might become an issue. So a few years ago when my dive buddy […]


Relocation Of The Seahorses At Manly

Relocation Of The Seahorses At Manly

Seahorses, Pipe Fish and Sea Dragons are normally animals that are on the top of all divers bucket list. An encounter with these magical creatures is really something special. Their venerability and passive nature touches any diver who is lucky enough to interact with them […]


Shark Diving In Nsw

Shark Diving In Nsw

Until you actually start diving a lot of people have a fear of sharks.. I guess it is a fear of the unknown. Once people learn to dive and see what is actually down there generally that fear is gone and the view is changed […]


What Is Padi Freediver Touch?

What Is Padi Freediver Touch?

Watch, listen, read, scroll, tap and interact while you learn to freedive with PADI Freediver Touch. It’s fun, it’s easy, it’s portable and it’s your entry to the underwater world as a Freediver. The PADI Freediver Touch tablet app is an interactive study tool that gives you the […]


What Is Bioluminescence?

What Is Bioluminescence?

What is Bioluminescence? Have you ever seen the ocean at night and been mesmerized by the flashes of light? This is called bioluminescence, and it’s a really cool phenomenon! In this blog post, we will discuss what bioluminescence is, how it works, and some of […]


The Leap, Sydney’s Premier Shore Freediving Site

The Leap, Sydney’s Premier Shore Freediving Site

Depth: down to 21m Best Time to Dive: Incoming tide approaching high tide, seas must be flat. The Leap is a site well known to SCUBA divers but often neglected by the keen Freediver. Nestled in the beautiful Kamay National Park between Cape Solander and Sutherland Point is the […]


Freediving Questions Explained

Freediving Questions Explained

How is Freediving different from snorkelling? Snorkelling is the casual act of putting on a mask and snorkel and looking below while floating. Snorkelers may not have any training and spend most of the time on the surface. Skin diving takes snorkelling a step further […]


The Best Time To Dive In Sydney

The Best Time To Dive In Sydney

The Best Time to Dive in Sydney Are you a scuba diver? If so, then you're in luck - Sydney offers great diving all year round! But if you're looking for the best diving experience, stick around between July and September when the flat seas […]


Freediver Stretching Exercises

Freediver Stretching Exercises

Freediver Stretching Exercises In today’s blog, we will look at the benefits of developing a morning routine; be it stretching, breathing or exercises in mindfulness. Incorporating 30-45mins of diaphragmatic breathing with some gentle stretching before work is a great way to prepare yourself for the […]


Why Carry A Safety Sausage

Why Carry A Safety Sausage

Why Carry a Safety Sausage! A lot of divers seem to neglect the purpose of a safety sausage (SMB). Divers may think they don’t need one, and, or they don’t need to bring it on a dive. However, I am telling you now that an […]


How To Find A Padi Instructor Job In Australia?

How To Find A Padi Instructor Job In Australia?

Finding PADI Instructor Jobs in Australia can be relatively easy if you have the right tools to help you. At Abyss, we teach lot of different PADI Instructor programs, probably more than any other facility in Australia. All of our PADI Instructor level internships include job placement assistance which makes […]


The Leap

The Leap

The Leap After entering, swim on the surface for about 50 metres and descend into around 10 metres, heading northeast until you reach a distinct drop-off that meets the sand in 22 metres, populated by boulders and overhangs. Head along the wall in a general […]


Dive Neoprene Socks

Dive Neoprene Socks

Dive Neoprene Socks | Abyss Scuba Diving Australia Designed specifically for divers like you, Abyss Scuba Diving's high-quality dive neoprene socks offer a range of advantages that contribute to a safer, more comfortable, and enjoyable diving experience. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced […]


Freediving In Melbourne

Freediving In Melbourne

Headquartered in Blairgowrie on the Mornington Peninsula in Victoria, WaterMaarq is the first full-service freediving education, tours and excursions organisation in southern Australia. The Mornington Peninsula is approximately a one-hour drive south of Melbourne. They’re passionate about the underwater world and particularly the one that rests on their […]


Diving Batemans Bay

Diving Batemans Bay

Batemans Bay is located in the mouth of the Clyde River on the South Coast. This beautiful location and caters for all levels of diving, from stunning shore dives to boat dives to 40 metres. The Bay is located approximately 3.5 hours south of Sydney on the […]


Diving Forster & Seal Rocks

Diving Forster & Seal Rocks

An easy 3 hours drive north of Sydney lies the coastal town of Forster, and just a little south of Forster is Seal Rocks. These areas are two of the iconic dive locations on the NSW coast. Dive sites at Forster include “The Pinnacle” which on its day has […]


Snorkelling Sites Around Sydney

Snorkelling Sites Around Sydney

SNORKELLING SYDNEY Sydney is renowned for its snorkelling spots in Sydney, offering a diverse range of sites that will keep your sense of discovery growing with every snorkelling expedition you go on. The calm waters of these spots provide ideal conditions for exploring marine life, […]


The Attack Of The Sea Urchin | What You Need To Know About Sea Urchin Stings

The Attack Of The Sea Urchin | What You Need To Know About Sea Urchin Stings

What You Need To Know About Sea Urchin Stings Imagine exploring the depths of the ocean, marvelling at the vibrant marine life all around you, when suddenly, you feel an intense pain shooting through your foot. You’ve just encountered a sea urchin, and its sting […]


Underwater Naturist Or Naturalist

Underwater Naturist Or Naturalist

A Naturalist is someone who is versed in Natural History (This is not to be confused with a “naturist” who is someone who sunbaths naked). The Underwater Naturalist module of the PADI Advanced Open Water Course teaches you about aquatic natural history and not how to dive in the […]