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Heads-Up Diving: Building Your Underwater Situational Awareness
"You can’t respond to what you don’t notice." This simple truth lies at the heart of one of the most vital dive skills— Situational...

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Aug 64 min read


Essential Dive Gear Explained: Understanding Lift Bags, Safety Sausages, and DSMBs
Ever spotted a bright orange tube bobbing on the surface during a dive and thought, “That’s a lift bag, right?” Or maybe someone called...

divebuddyscubaadve
Jul 213 min read


Dive Boat Safety Tips for Scuba Diving Trips Every Diver Should Know
Stay Safe. Dive Smart. Enjoy the Adventure. Whether you’re a brand-new open water diver or a seasoned pro with hundreds of dives under...

divebuddyscubaadve
Jul 44 min read


How to Improve Your Air Consumption Rate While Diving
It’s always a bit of a bummer when a great dive gets cut short—not because of time, depth, or safety limits, but because you’re the first...

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Jun 283 min read


The Buddy System: Why Your Dive Buddy is More Than Just a Partner
When you're gearing up for a dive, there’s one piece of “equipment” more valuable than your fins, mask, or even your tank: your dive...

divebuddyscubaadve
Jun 234 min read


“BWRAF, Burger With Relish And Fries — And a Side of Not Dying”: Why Pre-Dive Safety Checks Still Matter
We all know the scene — the sun is shining, the water looks like something out of a travel magazine, your gear’s set up, and your dive...

divebuddyscubaadve
Jun 213 min read


Say Goodbye to Foggy Scuba Masks: Tips for a Clear View Underwater
Foggy dive mask obscure the view of a scuba diver. There’s nothing more frustrating than starting a dive only to find your mask fogging...

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Jun 104 min read


Understanding Decompression Sickness: 3 Key Factors Every Diver Should Consider
Understanding Decompression Sickness: Highlights three critical factors every diver must monitor—time at depth, ascent rate, and nitrogen...

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Jun 43 min read


What to Expect in Your First Scuba Class
Open Water Scuba Class Scuba diving is like unlocking a whole new world—except instead of a key, you get fins and a tank. If you’re...

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Feb 113 min read
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