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Travel ArticlesScuba Diving in Bonaire: Don't Get Caught Unprepared!Every trip to Bonaire tends to be filled with diving and little time for planning. It's easy to forget some of the items on the proverbial "to-do list" among the frenzy of unlimited shore diving, incredible conditions and visibility, and the camaraderie of thousands of like minded Scuba divers scurrying around the island. This year, I choose to leave no desired task undone... Lake Pleasant: Phoenix's Backyard Oasis Lake Pleasant is our oasis in the desert. Every weekend thousands of people come to the lake to enjoy their activity, which could include everything from Scuba diving to sea plane flying. Lake Pleasant is public access and open to everyone. Savvy Dive Travelers and the TSA Rules and Regulations This article discusses Scuba travel and related challenges, specifically looking at TSA restrictions and their impact on Scuba divers. Rocio Del Mar Liveaboard Makes the Sea of Cortez Its Home The Rocio Del Mar is a new luxury liveaboard that takes you to some of the most incredible and infrequently visited dive spots in the Sea of Cortez. Poseidon's Mistress Trip Report and Video 13 Divers ventured on the maiden charter to the Sea of Cortez wreck of the Poseidon's Mistress.
Training ArticlesAlert Diver Magazine Now Available for the iPad and iPhoneCan't wait for your next issue of DAN's Alert Diver? Now it is available for the iPad and iPhone. No more waiting by the mailbox. Fool Proof Methods Scuba Divers Use to Equalize Their Ears For most divers, clearing their ears is simplistic and routine. However, for those who have been out of the water for a while, or for those new divers who are still getting the hang of this, the following is a great primer on the different methods for clearing your ears while Scuba diving. Thinking About Going Pro? Working with students and certified divers is an unquantifiable reward. There is no way to measure the impact you have while escorting someone into the lifetime of adventure a dive class can foster. Be a Great Scuba Diver: Oxygen Management The most prevalent gas in our breathable air is Nitrogen which equals 79%. Oxygen, which is the gas that our life depends on, is a mere 20.9% of the gas we breathe. While this blend is harmonious and life-enabling, it all changes once you add pressure while Scuba diving. What It Takes to Get Certified to Scuba Dive If you want to learn how to Scuba dive, then taking a beginner lesson and getting your Open Water Scuba Diver or Scuba Diver certification is the first step.
Community ArticlesLake Pleasant Weekend Dive Report: January 21-22, 2012Conditions at the lake this time of year may be a bit chilly, but water levels are up about 30 feet since summer, making for great visibility with excellent light penetration. Desert Dwelling Scuba Divers Have Many Options Arizona has a well developed dive community. Phoenix is home to a tight local contingency that dives together, travels together, and socializes together. Arizona is ripe with options for local Scuba divers of all levels. DiveBuddy.com Is My Dive Buddy DiveBuddy.com is a place where you can appreciate experiences of other divers and share your experiences in a sport that is filled with so much passion. Boat Diving is Growing Trend for Scuba Divers in Lake Pleasant Diving from a boat on Lake Pleasant offers divers a comfortable environment with better visibility, and during the summer, ease of entry and finding deeper depths is certainly a reality. The History and State Laws of Dive Flags The worldwide icon or symbol for Scuba diving is its Dive Flag. However, the current Diver Down flag was not invented until the early 1950s and popularized later in the decade. |
Equipment ArticlesProduct Review: SeaSoft Raygun - R LED LightSeaSoft Scuba, long reputed as one of the highest quality manufacturers in the Scuba industry, has a new rechargeable light for 2012. The SeaSoft Raygun – R is a 300 Lumen rechargeable LED light that offers a lot more than just brightening up your dives. Product Review: The Atomic Venom Mask Atomic Aquatics' latest innovation, the Venom Mask, is full of performance, design, and ingenuity. Check out this review and discover what it's all about. Product Review: SeaLife DC 1400 Pro Camera Diverwire.com's Lisa Mongy takes us on a virtual photo shoot with her SeaLife DC1400. A fantastic camera, ready to turn all of us into "pro-level" photographers. Scuba Diving Dry in Arizona - It's a Dry Heat Colder water temperatures don't mean you have to put away your dive gear until next summer. Investing in a drysuit is an excellent way to keep diving all year long. Product Review: The Watermark Nite Edge Dive Knife Check out an Academy of Scuba review of the coolest Scuba Diving knife on the market today. Functional, comfortable, and a handle that "glows-in-the-dark". By SeaSoft, a manufacturer reknowned for its quality.
Environment ArticlesWhale Sharks - Eye to Eye with the Largest Fish on EarthAn encounter with a Whaleshark can be the most awe inspiring experience in your diving career. Whale sharks are not only the largest sharks, but also the largest fish in the world. Scuba Divers Recycle Christmas Trees and Help the Aquatic Environment Scuba divers recycle Christmas trees and help the aquatic environment with Lake Pleasant's Artificial Reef Program. Ten Tips for Preserving the Underwater Environment Inspired by one of Project Aware's brochures I have put together a quick list about how divers (and non-divers) can help protect our underwater playground. Seahorses: Mysterious and at Risk As a Scuba Diver, finding a Seahorse is only second to finding treasure. It's a rare and beautiful find. However, only 5% of juvenile seahorses make it to adulthood. So every threat to their habitats or populations puts them further at risk. Scuba Divers Understanding the Ocean: Coral Reefs and Sponges Two of the most predominant species in your dive site are sponges and coral. Many divers don't know one from the other, some divers can identify them, and very few know the difference. |
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