Why do tech divers use two computers? Technical diving requires redundancy of safety-critical equipment. If something fails, you still have to complete the planned decompression to surface safely. Being able to track time and depth for a decompression ascent is obviously critical to that requirement. It can be done (or backed up) with a written […]

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ADVANCED WRECK DIVING – COURSE NOTES by Andy Davis Disclaimer:   These notes accompany a professionally supervised advanced wreck diving workshop, aimed at developing specialist skills for qualified wreck divers.  This information is not a substitute for gaining proper experience under qualified direction.  Wreck penetration is a very hazardous scuba diving activity.  Divers should not […]

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5 Minute Photoshop Edit for Underwater Photographers by Andy Davis, PADI TecRec, ANDI, BSAC and SSI Instructor Many divers don’t have the luxury of using underwater strobes to provide effective directional lighting for their underwater photography.  With a basic point-and-shoot underwater camera, the resulting pictures are often washed-out and contain too little red light.  When […]

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Scuba Buoyancy Masterclass Series #1 Scuba Buoyancy Control for Divers by Andy Davis Effective scuba buoyancy control is, without doubt, the most important attribute that a diver needs to develop. Control of your buoyancy has a direct impact on air consumption, comfort, relaxation and the control of descents and ascents – which have direct safety […]

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Employability of the Dive Professional: The Value of Maintenance by Shaun Notley. What do you think the most sought-after traits of a dive professional seeking a new role within the industry would be..?   I had a brief run through and tally-up of a popular diving jobs page and the results were as follows: Sales […]

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8 Factors To Consider When Purchasing Your Scuba Diving Regulator by Andy Davis Scuba diving regulators are one of the biggest purchases you will make as a diver.  There are many factors to consider when deciding what is best for you.  Don’t choose something you might regret later. Here are 8 factors to investigate when […]

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