Importance of Additional Training
A lot of people complete their Open Water (beginner course) and never complete any additional training again. They simply go ‘fun’ diving with their family/ friends or other dive buddies read more…
Category: Scuba Diving
Stay Warm this Winter
With the sudden drop in air temperature this week caused by westerly winds many divers are thinking about how they can stay warm and comfortable this winter read more…
Butterfly cod (lion fish)
The butterfly cod is one of the most spectacular looking fish a diver will ever see. In different parts of the world it is also known as read more…
Sharks are beautiful creatures
It is unfortunate that many movies and television shows over the years have depicted sharks as mindless man eating creatures. While the Great White shark is indeed a ferocious fish that will attack large animals for its prey it is only one of
DIVERS DESERVE THE TRUTH ABOUT REBREATHERS
Whether you are just starting to investigate the world of rebreathers or are already an experienced rebreather diver it’s likely you’ve heard a lot of very convincing yet, blatantly incorrect, statements on the subject.
Importance of safely deploying a SMB
A lot of newly certified recreational divers wouldn’t know how or wouldn’t feel confident if asked to safely deploy an SMB (safety sausage). Most newly certified recreational divers wouldn’t understand the importance of being able to safely complete this skill either.
Far North Queensland Trip
Coral bleaching on the Great Barrier Reef is in the news again. Reports of extensive damage to reefs from Port Douglas to the Torres Strait are a bit disconcerting. Most experts agree the bleaching is caused by a rise in water temperature. What is encouraging is the experts also agree that over time the corals will recover provided there is a drop in water temperature.
Scuba Safety Tips
All diving involves a degree of risk, because, after all, we are air-breathing mammals who have no sensible reason to be underwater. If we accept this premise, and admit to ourselves that we are voluntarily entering an alien environment, we are more likely to approach our diving with a sensible degree of caution. We must also acknowledge that we rely totally on our equipment while diving.
Nudibranchs: Shell-less marine snails
Gary Cobb is a local diver born in Florida who for the past dozen years or more has become an expert in the identification of nudibranchs. Nudibranchs are shell-less marine snails who unfortunately bear the ugly name of sea slugs. They are arguably the most beautiful and stunning creatures a diver could ever see underwater.
