Why Do Divers Shower After Each Dive?

If you’ve ever watched divers step out of the water and immediately head for a shower, you might have wondered—why do divers shower after each dive? The answer is simple: it helps regulate...

Why Do I Get a Nosebleed After Diving?

Have you ever surfaced from a SCUBA dive and suddenly your nose started bleeding? It can be really scary to surface, remove your mask, and see blood come flowing out of your nose! Don’t be...

Why Do SCUBA Divers Fall Into The Water Backwards?

Why do SCUBA divers fall backwards into the water? Because if they rolled forward, they’d still be in the boat! I wish I could take credit...

Can You SCUBA Dive With a Cold?

Sniffles or congestion got you down and out? If you're hoping to dive and explore the depths of the underwater world, it's natural to wonder whether a cold should keep you out of the water. The...

Can I Use My Surfing Wetsuit For Scuba Diving?

If you own a surfing wetsuit, and are interested in diving, then you might be wondering if it can double as a SCUBA diving wetsuit option. The...

How Long After SCUBA Diving Can You Fly?

SCUBA diving opens a gateway to explore the wonders of the underwater world, but it comes with rules—especially when it comes to flying afterward. The short answer to “How long after diving...

Underwater Visibility Measurement Methods

SCUBA divers often chat a lot about the “viz”. The “viz” is the visibility underwater. Many divers on the same dive will tell you...

SCUBA Diving Age Restrictions: At What Age Should You Stop SCUBA Diving?

SCUBA diving is a wonderful adventure of the exploration of the underwater world that many...