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Hi- I'm going to Belize in a little over a month. I don't think I'll have time to do any type of pre-training but I do want to learn how to Scuba dive. I'll be in Belize for 10 days so I'm fine with spending a couple days doing the training. I know how to swim and am very comfortable in/around...

Hello, All! As a retiring student from UC Santa Cruz, I will soon be receiving a B.S. in Cognitive Science and a minor in Electrical Engineering. I am a San Diego native, and therefore have a natural affinity for the water, growing up boogie-boarding at the Shores, snorkeling around the Cove...

Hi all, thanks in advance for your help! My wife and I are traveling to Thailand, Sri Lanka and Vietnam (in that order) in January, February and March. We'd like to get certified at the start of our trip, which will be in mid-January in Thailand, and from what I've read, the Andaman Coast is...

I am a newly certified diver with only 8 dives under the fins (including 4 certification ones). Was certified in warm water, but now diving in cold conditions of Monterey, CA. Recently got my own gear which I am looking forward to get wet in the ocean soon. Love love love diving, but been...

Hello, asking again an advice here... amazing forum. :-) So far I have been diving with a gopro but I would like to be able to also take decent still photos, as it takes me ages to properly edit a video. I am considering moving to a simple point and shoot camera which has also the ability to...

Hi all, I'm new to the underwater photography world so apologies if these are basic questions. After reading information online, I seem to find on a lot of websites that f/8 is recommended for underwater photography with wide angle shots. However, I don't get it.... - I am planning to buy an...

Hi guys! I'm on the last day of my open water certification tomorrow, currently doing it in bohol, alona beach, with Philippines fun divers (who have been fantastic so far!). I'm planning to do one day dive at Balicasag next, to get a few more dives experience. I'm still nervous but gaining...

Hey Everyone, I need some advice... So, I've been diving several years in lots of great locations, and I have finally convinced my boyfriend to get certified (he is an experienced free diver, and has always hated the idea of wearing all the necessary gear). He is completing his classroom and...

Hello everybody! This is my first post and I sure am glad to have found this diving community! So am new to diving and of course like many of you..in love with it! I have 20 logged (SSI) dives and am planning on completing this summer the Deep Dive and the Stress&Rescue, along with the first 2...

Hi! So diving is expensive...but it's always been on my bucket list. Fast forward to a couple weeks ago where I came into a bit of money. I'm gainfully employed, I have enough savings, and after investing a good bit of it, I'm ready to blow the rest away on (drumroll) diving! 1) Where can I get...

Hi, I am a beginner with only two dives before. For non-certified drivers, all dive operators offer a Discover Scuba Diving trip that includes a lesson and a one-tank dive. This is right for me. But I really don't which operator to choose. Options include Fantasea, Dive Bermuda, Blue Water...

My buddy and I have currently logged 7 dives each, all shore entry in pretty calm conditions. We are several hours inland so we like to look at forecasts a day ahead of time if we’re to make the most out of our dives. What kind of things are important, and why, when looking at predicted...

Hi everyone! I've recently decided to get certified with PADI. I thought I could borrow my brother "PADI Open Water Diver" DVD for my class, however I just found out that they came out with a new one in 2015. Does anyone know how significant the difference are between the two versions are...

Hello, Are there any exercises a diver can do indoors for improving his/her fitness for diving? So far I am making shapes with my feet to strengthen my ankles and improve their flexibility, "ladies" press-ups and sit-ups to strengthen my arm and stomach muscles. Jump-rope for cardio. After...

Hello, I was training in the 5meter pool for around 30 minutes. When I was surficing at the end of training I experienced a pressure pain in my ear, it felt so bad that I quickly forgot about the equipment I was wearing and my teacher. The pain initially went away when I blew something out of my...