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Phuket: Similan Island and Other Attractions

by Sssphuketth on April 15, 2015

If you are sitting in office and thinking to get rid of your hectic lifestyle, then there is no doubt that scuba diving can be a right option for you. This adventure sport has become a hobby of a large number of people from throughout the world. There are a number of places in the world, where you can visit and can fulfill your interest of diving. Among them, Phuket in Thailand is one of the most sought-after destinations.Diving in SimilanA large number of tourists visit Phuket every year to have fun and to soothe them. This is why, it has become a tourist hubs for scuba divers. There are a number of places in Phuket, where you can have fun. Diving Similan Thailand is highly popular in...

El fluorodiving

by Victor Masmitjà Prieto on April 08, 2015

Imaginas bucear por la noche y ser capaz de ver la vida marina en colores fluorescentes? Organismos que se escapan a tu vista bajo la luz normal? Pues es posible, con focos y filtros de luz especiales o lentes especiales en máscara, y se llama fluorodiving!

La fluorescencia se produce cuando un objeto absorbe la luz de un solo color (longitud de onda) y luego re-emite luz de un color diferente. ¿Te acuerdas de los carteles de ofertas de las tiendas que presentan fluorescencia bajo luz ultravioleta (UV)?, ¿O de cómo brillan tus dientes, o algunas prendas blancas, bajo la luz azul de la discoteca? Pues esos son dos buenos ejemplos de fluorescencia. ...

Diving around Koh Lanta in October/November 2013

by Putu Alessio De Vitis on March 03, 2014

I made a video while diving around Koh Lanta between 29 October and 3 November 2013 - here is the footage:

The Dive that Never Was

by Shelley Collett on January 13, 2014

In a previous post I talked about a dive that I probably shouldn't have done. I did learn from that mistake though, and made wiser choices in the future. Adrenaline junkie though I am, I have learned how to evaluate a situation better and take calculated risks. And while I enjoy and thrive on facing my fears, sometimes the fear wins. And sometimes, that’s okay.During the months after initially getting certified diving and moving through an advanced certification along with some specialties, my dive buddy and I were diving quite a bit in Florida. Springs, caverns, the Keys... we were doing it all during our winter in the Sunshine State. ...

PADI:OW - Open Water Dives

by Paul Smart on September 07, 2013

What a fabulous day! So having car issues meant I was up and out the door at 0700hrs this morning and on a bus then train.

Fun times but at the Dive Centre by 0905hrs. Great!

We did a gear check! I was given a weight harness, which I have never used before and it was super! I would love to get one, even at £85! Was very comfortable to wear, especially with 12KG in the belt and 6KG in the BCD.

The BCD (Scubapro T-Force) was brilliant by the way! I mean seriously good! Very comfortable and a pleasure to wear.

I decided to put my Scubapro Regs in for a service today to get rid of the slight leak they have. They may also sort the dry diaphragm too! ...

Input on a month-long dive trip in Sept.

by Sean on November 19, 2012

Leaving out of Los Angeles some time in September:

Week 1: YapWeek 2: Palau

Week 3: Australia (GBR / Great Barreer Reef)

Week 4: Christmas Island (CI)

Week 1+2 will be with a dive club (SCDCIE.ORG...unless I find a cheaper rate) but I'd like to extend my trip in the region to include a stop in Australia and hopefully hit Christmas Island (or some other islands in this area...suggestions?) before making my way back home most likely via Hawaii.

I was curious if anyone had any suggestions as to a liveaboard to use in Australia as I've been told by some fellow divers that this is the best route to go versus doing a trip out to the reef every day. ...

Discovery Channel : Special forces combat diving

by Ksso on February 07, 2011

Military operation is nothing near usual diving. In this documentary follow the 6-weeks training course of special forces as they are transformed from combat swimmer to combat diver.This documentary aired on Discovery Channel.