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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 ArticlesThe Heart of a Solo DiverA solo diver is not someone who just dives on their own, on occasion. A solo diver is someone who is prepared at the highest levels with a host of contingencies for even the most remote problems that may occur. Self Sufficiency: Are you prepared? For years the term "Solo Diver" has been tantalizing the industry because it debunks the practice that the buddy system is an absolute. Whether you are an advanced level, frequent diver, or still finding your way to a dozen dives as an open water diver, you have already learned this is a sport of skill and knowledge. Divers at every level need to invest the time to become more self-sufficient. Alert Diver Magazine Now Available for the iPad and iPhone Can'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.
Community ArticlesAcademy of Scuba Launches New Photo Diver ClubWhether you are a diver or a snorkeler, the underwater photo club is a place for you to ask questions, get answers and congregate with a lot of like-minded photographers. May 31: Lake Pleasant Dive Report Lake Pleasant is one of Phoenix's best opportunity to dive local. Read about recent conditions at the lake Lake Pleasant Weekend Dive Report: January 21-22, 2012 Conditions 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. |
Equipment ArticlesPut away your iPhone, aquaSketch is your next app!The aquaSketch Minno is a rugged underwater notebook, sketchpad, and reference platform that brings all the convenience and versatility of paper to the marine environment. This cool Scuba diver accessory is small enough to be worn on the wrist or stored in a pocket, yet it can hold up to ten feet of waterproof paper-like material that is printable, scanable, and reusable. Oceanic’s Pioneer Wetsuit Blazes Path to New Standard Oceanic Worldwide has just released its latest innovation to the scuba diving community – the Pioneer line of advanced premium wetsuits. Combining not one, not two, but THREE exclusive Oceanic technologies, the Pioneer line represents a significant evolution in exposure protection. Product Review: SeaSoft Raygun - R LED Light SeaSoft 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.
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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