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 […]

Why I Became a Divemaster After I got my diving certification, I dived most weekends and built on my experience and training. Eventually, I wanted to increase the challenge diving presented me. I enjoyed the social aspects of diving, so becoming a Divemaster fit the […]

Why choose a Padi 5 Star Dive Centre There are several dive shop in Sydney that have achieved the PADI Five Star rating. The PADI Five Star rating is awarded to PADI Dive Centers for excellence in providing a full range of PADI scuba diving […]

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 […]

John Hall John originally started diving in the mid-eighties in the UK and Germany while in the Royal Air Force. But it was only after 2013, when the rest of his family was certified that his passion for it was ignited, and he started diving […]

Why is Ramsgate such an ideal place for a dive shop? Ramsgate is one of the premier location in the Sydney for a dive shop, with easy access to both the boat and shore to offer easy access from most parts of Sydney. Ramsgate has […]

What is a Dive Shop? In Australia, divers commonly refer to a diving facility as a dive shop. A dive shop is the base location where recreational divers learn how to scuba dive or enjoy guided dive trips both locally and further away locations. It […]

What is the difference between the Advanced Course and the Specialties? This is a question I get asked quite regularly. I get the question of, I've done my Advanced Course, am I now a deep diver? The PADI Advanced Course is designed to do straight […]

Dive Shop Near Me: How to Find a Scuba Diving Shop Near You Where can I find a dive shop near me? Whether you are a new or experienced scuba diver, finding the best dive shop and the nearest dive shop that can help you […]

How long does scuba certification last? Many people are understandably concerned about the length of time their scuba certifications will remain valid for? A question that comes up often is “How long does scuba certification last?” The broad answer is no, your scuba certification does […]

Should I buy or rent scuba gear? If you're considering buying scuba equipment but aren't sure if it's the right decision, there are a few things you might want to consider. Buying your own scuba diving gear is a big commitment, and you should carefully […]

VoliVoli Fiji New Years Dive Trip  Up until the Covid pandemic, Abyss has always led a group of divers to an overseas dive destination to bring in the New Year with a great group of people and some sensational warm, tropical diving. This year we […]

How to Choose the Right Snorkeling Equipment   If you’ve never experienced the beauty of snorkeling, it’s a must-do activity! Snorkeling is an incredible adventure that allows you to view the underwater world in a completely different way, and it’s incredibly easy to get started. […]

How to be Scuba Certified There is nothing quite like getting scuba certified and embarking on your very first scuba diving adventure. Becoming an open water diver is not an easy thing to do, but once you get there, it will change your life forever. […]

How to become a scuba diving instructor Have you ever looked at all those divers with shiny dive watches, their tanks decorated with cool stickers, their bright swimming gear and wished that someday you could be like them? Do you want to start a scuba […]