SIZING UP SHARKS,THE LORDS OF THE SEA
SIZING UP SHARKS,THE LORDS OF THE SEA Sharks range in size from the largest fish on the planet to the length of your palm. See how you compare to some of these vulnerable predators that are so crucial to the ocean’s health. (ALL TEETH SHOWN ARE MAGNIFIED AND IN PROPORTION TO ONE ANOTHER.) WHALE SHARK Rhincodon typus Body length: 32-55+…
4 Easy Ways to Find A Dive Buddy
8 June, 2016 at 5:53 pm 4 Easy Ways to Find A Dive Buddy Posted by Peta King The buddy system is one of the first things we learn about as divers – and it’s something we practice on every dive. So what’s the best way to find a Dive Buddy to join you on your future adventures? 1. Ask your friends…
Unlikely Sea Creature Friendships
9 August, 2016 at 7:00 am Unlikely Sea Creature Friendships Posted by Tara Bradley Connell Sea creatures form friendships from the least likely of pairings as underwater relationships provide symbiotic benefits to both animals. Crabs and Sea Anemones Crabs choose to partner up with poisonous sea anemones by either holding them like weapons to fend off predators or attaching them…
Choosing the Best Scuba Instructor Course
Choosing the best instructor course can make a huge difference when taking those first few steps towards working within an extremely popular industry. Many recreational divers, at least fleetingly, have considered becoming dive instructors. Choosing the best scuba instructor course can make a huge difference when taking those first few steps towards working within an extremely popular industry. It’s not…
Family Dive Trips Are Possible With Junior Certifications
Family Dive Trips Are Possible With Junior Certifications BY LORI BACHELOR-SMITH JULY 10, 2016 Kadu Pinheiro PASSING THE TORCHWith PADI programs available for children as young as 8, you can take the whole family on your next dive trip. From packing bags to boarding a plane to seeing a new land for the first time: Some things that can be taken for granted…
Most Common Diving Hand Signals
Hand signals are the most effective means of communication underwater. Do you know which are the most common? Divers know that good communication is key to not only having an enjoyable dive, but also to completing a safe one. First and foremost, signaling is necessary to communicate intentions and give direction, such as whether to go up or down. Hand…
The Scuba Diver Gift Guide for Him & Her
21 December, 2016 at 2:00 pm The Scuba Diver Gift Guide for Him & Her Posted by Megan Denny Whether you need a gift for Scuba Steve or Scuba Stacy, we’ve got you covered with our ultimate scuba diver gift guide for him & her. Scuba Diver Gift Ideas for Her For much of diving’s history, female divers made do with equipment…
Tips for Photographing Macro Subjects Underwater
Tips for Photographing Macro Subjects Underwater BY SPORT DIVER EDITORS OCTOBER 1, 2016 Greg Lecoeur A diver takes a look at a anemonefish in the Red Sea Mind Your Manners Underwater Etiquette 101: With so many divers shooting stills and video, be considerate of those waiting to shoot the same creature. Show them exactly where the subject is before swimming away, and…
Three Great Inventions for Scuba Divers in 2016 BY SPORT DIVER EDITORS YESTERDAY AT 10:05AM Each year, our Bonnier Corp. sister magazine Popular Science lists its choices for the 100 greatest new innovations in science and technology. We picked three we thought scuba divers might like. Hydra-Light PL-500 Saltwater Light and Charger Courtesy Hydra-Light Hydra-Light PL-500 Saltwater Light and Charger This beachside power for gadgets is pretty…
Your Scuba is Showing: 14 Signs You’re a Dedicated Diver
6 August, 2015 at 3:41 pm Your Scuba is Showing: 14 Signs You’re a Dedicated Diver Posted by Julie Clarke-Bush Like a secret handshake, divers have a way of finding each other in a crowd. A mask ring is imprinted on a face while dining al fresco at a Cayman restaurant. A liveaboard T-shirt may be spotted at a backyard cookout….
