Moray Eels
Some divers find moray eels frightening, but they have always looked a bit goofy to me! With tiny, bulbous eyes and flapping mouths, they remind me more of dopey canines than vicious snakes. To be fair, moray eels do tend to lurk creepily under dark overhangs and inside reef holes, and they often appear to be gnashing their teeth in an aggressive display of fangs. However, when a diver understands the reasons behind these behaviors, morays become less frightening. Read More
About.com Scuba on Facebook | My Scuba Diving Newsletter Moray Eels originally appeared on About.com Scuba Diving on Wednesday, June 19th, 2013 at 12:33:48. Permalink | Comment | Email this
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Recall: DiveAlert and DiveAlert Plus
DiveAlert devices fit between diver's low pressure hose and his buoyancy compensator (BC) inflator. They are used to create an audible alert, either above or below water, and can be used to call the attention of a dive buddy or surface support in an emergency. Read More >>
About.com Scuba on Facebook | My Scuba Diving Newsletter Recall: DiveAlert and DiveAlert Plus originally appeared on About.com Scuba Diving on Tuesday, June 18th, 2013 at 12:18:26. Permalink | Comment | Email this
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Mask Review: Omer's Zero Cubed Mask 
I have a round face with very small features, and have always had a difficult time finding a scuba mask that fits me properly. It seems that masks that fit the width of my face are too large for my features, while the masks that fit my features (don't cover my upper lip or make it impossible to pinch my nose) are far too narrow. I have long been a fan of Omer's Alien Mask, and when I was making my mask purchase this year, I noticed the Omer Zero Cubed Mask on the website. It was advertised as having a very wide field of vision and being so low-volume that it doesn't need to be equalized until sixty feet. I ordered this mask out of curiosity. My curiosity paid off. Read More >>
About.com Scuba on Facebook | My Scuba Diving Newsletter Mask Review: Omer's Zero Cubed Mask originally appeared on About.com Scuba Diving on Monday, June 17th, 2013 at 12:02:03. Permalink | Comment | Email this
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Decongestants and Scuba Diving
As an open water instructor, I issued a blanket statement whenever a dive student asked me if they could dive with decongestants: No. The reason was not that the decongestants themselves were dangerous, but that the underlying condition causing the student to want to take the decongestants was. A dive student has little experience underwater, and may not be familiar with the way his body reacts to the underwater environment. He may not know at what point a temporary medical condition such as a cold or congestion makes diving unsafe. Now that I work with experienced technical divers, it is not uncommon for one of my divers to pop a pill half an hour before diving and experience no negative consequences. Diving with decongestants can be done safely, but with caution and only under certain conditions. Read More >>
About.com Scuba on Facebook | My Scuba Diving Newsletter Decongestants and Scuba Diving originally appeared on About.com Scuba Diving on Sunday, June 16th, 2013 at 12:48:31. Permalink | Comment | Email this
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Tips: How to Vomit on a Scuba Trip Without Alienating Everyone
Is it possible to feel "green"? Most people who have experienced seasickness will say that it is! The feeling of seasickness starts as an uncomfortable lurching in the stomach, a slight dizziness, and a heightened sensitivity to any nasty boat fumes wafting through the air. Despite a truly heroic effort to force his stomach contents to remain in their rightful place, the victim soon finds himself leaning over the railing trying to be as inconspicuous as possible as he donates his last meal to the sea. Seasickness is terrible, but it happens to the best of us. Here are tips on how to avoid (further) alienating the rest of the dive group when the inevitable arises. Read More >>
About.com Scuba on Facebook | My Scuba Diving Newsletter Tips: How to Vomit on a Scuba Trip Without Alienating Everyone originally appeared on About.com Scuba Diving on Thursday, June 13th, 2013 at 12:00:55. Permalink | Comment | Email this
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Marine Conservation Interships and Volunteer Opportunities for Divers
Ditch the swanky spa and hotel you've been considering for your next vacation! Instead, choose to satisfy your adventurous spirit while doing good for the planet. Scuba diving internships and volunteer opportunities allow scuba divers to explore tropical, often exclusive locations, and enable them to support marine conservation while enjoying an activity they love. Read More >>
About.com Scuba on Facebook | My Scuba Diving Newsletter Marine Conservation Interships and Volunteer Opportunities for Divers originally appeared on About.com Scuba Diving on Tuesday, June 11th, 2013 at 18:17:15. Permalink | Comment | Email this
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Adjusting Your Trim Through Equipment Configuration and Selection
Trim is one of the most important (and most overlooked) concepts in scuba diving. A diver's trim refers to his position in the water. A diver in good trim can hold a horizontal position in the water with no hand or fin movements. Trim is affected by arm, leg, and torso position, as well as by his body composition and equipment configuration. This article assumes divers already understand the concept of trim in scuba diving, and focuses on how a diver's equipment may be adjusted to correct his trim. Read More >>
About.com Scuba on Facebook | My Scuba Diving Newsletter Adjusting Your Trim Through Equipment Configuration and Selection originally appeared on About.com Scuba Diving on Thursday, May 30th, 2013 at 12:01:15. Permalink | Comment | Email this
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10 of the Best Scuba Diving Masks
Not every mask will fit every diver, so it is impossible to recommend the single best scuba diving mask on the market. This is simply a list of the ten of the best scuba masks on the market in the author's opinion. Read More >>
About.com Scuba on Facebook | My Scuba Diving Newsletter 10 of the Best Scuba Diving Masks originally appeared on About.com Scuba Diving on Tuesday, May 28th, 2013 at 12:08:55. Permalink | Comment | Email this
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Dive Tips: Why Sunblock and Scuba Diving Don't Mix
I teach and guide diving in a hot, tropical location where divers frequently have to slather their faces with sunblock to avoid turning pink by the end of the day. Although using sunblock on a dive boat may sound like commons sense, leaving on sunblock when gearing up and entering the water is not a good idea for several reasons. Read More >>
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Dive Tips: Why Sunblock and Scuba Diving Don't Mix originally appeared on About.com Scuba Diving on Sunday, May 26th, 2013 at 12:00:33. Permalink | Comment | Email this
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Snorkeling Basics
If you have never ventured into the underwater world, snorkeling is a great way to get used to using a mask and breathing underwater. Not only is snorkeling an enjoyable activity on its own, it is an excellent way to get used to breathing underwater, using a mask, and swimming with fins -- excellent preparation for scuba diving. If you are a novice underwater adventurer, this article is for you! Read more >>
About.com Scuba on Facebook | My Scuba Diving Newsletter Snorkeling Basics originally appeared on About.com Scuba Diving on Friday, May 24th, 2013 at 12:12:10. Permalink | Comment | Email this
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