How to Find a Dive Buddy As the most reputable scuba diving school in Sydney, we always try and make our divers happy! It is this ethos that often leads to people asking for advice about how to find a scuba dive buddy to dive […]

How Deep Can You Dive? Exploring the Limits and Possibilities Have you ever gazed at the vast expanse of the ocean and wondered about the mysteries that lie beneath? The allure of the deep sea, teeming with life and enigma, is undeniably enticing. Yet, how […]

Why a Scuba Course is the Perfect Gift for a 70th Birthday I recently wrote a blog "Why a Scuba Course is the Perfect Gift for a 40th Birthday" but as I had just turned seventy, I began to think that it would be appropriate […]

Why a Scuba Course is the Perfect Gift for a 40th Birthday I attended a friend's 40th birthday party just a few days ago, and he asked me the question, what did you do for your 40th birthday. My answer was I learned to scuba […]

5 Tips for Scuba Diving with Seals Imagine the thrill of scuba diving alongside seals, some of the ocean's most playful and captivating creatures. They want to have fun, and if you're not up for it, they'll find someone or something else to play with! […]

What Will I See While Learning to Dive in Sydney? Are you interested in learning to scuba dive, and do you want to know what you will see while taking your PADI Open Water courses? Most people are surprised when they learn how many fish […]

Why Listen to a Dive Briefing? Dive briefings are one of the most important parts of any dive. The best dive briefing will provide you with the most important safety information and tell you where to find the most unique marine life on your dives. […]

What to Do If You Have Equalizing Problems While Scuba Diving? Equalizing problems while scuba diving? Equalizing is the process of adjusting to the pressure of the water around you. When you scuba dive, you need to equalize your ears to avoid pain and damage, […]

The Importance of a Buddy check. The buddy check is one of the best ways to prevent diving accidents through oversights, equipment malfunctions and forgotten equipment, for this reason the buddy check is taught during every scuba diver certification training. How to Carry Out a […]

Can I spear while scuba diving in Sydney? When SCUBA diving in NSW, it is against the law to use a spear gun or spear. It is important to note that possessing these weapons while diving can result in charges, regardless of whether or not […]

Why Would You Scuba Dive at Night? So… Why would you scuba dive at night? Why would you want to use a snorkel? Or a dive a wreck? Why would you want tec dive, or get your PADI Divemaster qualification, or go on a liveaboard […]

Proven Strategies for New Dive Mask Keeps Fogging Up Ever wondered why your foggy mask seems to be a bigger issue in colder waters? Well, here's an interesting fact! This foggy mask issue is due to the temperature of your breath and the water vapour […]

Is Scuba Diving Dangerous? A Comprehensive Look at the Risks and Safety Considerations Scuba diving offers an unparalleled opportunity to explore the mesmerizing underwater world. When done properly, it is a relatively safe sport, enchanting adventurers with its vibrant marine life and unique experiences. However, […]

How do scuba divers control their buoyancy? When scuba diving, it is important to control your buoyancy. This keeps you safe underwater and helps you maximize your diving enjoyment. There are three the ways to control your buoyancy: Use your weights for the course adjustment […]

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 compile a list of fun facts […]

Bouyancy Control Buoyancy control one of the most important skills to master as a scuba diver, and probably one of the hardest ones to master. Once you get your buoyancy right, you will use up less air. You'll feel more comfortable underneath the water, and […]

The Best Tips for New Divers from a PADI Master Instructor There are few experiences that are as exciting as learning to dive. If you are one of the few lucky enough to discover this, I'm sure you will agree that the feeling of being […]

How to Fart Underwater We were recently asked, "how can you fart underwater? It's impossible."Yes, it is possible to do this. Not that you would want to; still, the information is worth knowing if you just need to let one rip from under the sea. […]

How to Understand Diving Conditions?  As the weekend is just around the corner, I can imagine there are more than a few of you scanning the Abyss Calendar page planning your next dive. I’m sure there’s even more of you out there that have arrived […]

 When you talk about diving in winter your non diving friends usually cringe away in horror at the idea of cold water. They can’t understand for the life of them why anyone would want to play in the ocean when it’s winter. The truth is […]