regulations

Hi I currently dive a long hose configuration (2x Apeks MTX-RC). I am planning to go to the Maldives and dive there and I've read that by legislation an octopus is required. Does anyone know if this refers to an alternate source of air and I am ok with my current configuration or do I need...

I will be shipping my 2 HP100 steel cylinders internationally. The freight forwarder demands that the valves are removed from the cylinders prior to shipping, to prove that they are not pressurized, in accordance with international shipping regulations. In other words, the cylinders are to be...

Hey guys, I got into diving two years ago, it stemmed from an obsession because a doctor in a resort in Maldives said I couldn't dive because I had Diabetes type II. When I got back home I went to an endocrinologist to ask if he could sign my medical form, he said yes because I am young, in...

Does anyone know if it is legal to harvest lobster while diving on a rebreather, specifically in Florida? I know spear fishing is not allowed on a rebreather, unless hunting lion fish. I have reached out to the FWC and am awaiting an official response from them. I have been unable to find...

Deep 6, Poseidon, OMS, Apeks xtx50, all are welcome Price range 300-800. Please respond with info and pics to speed the process of determining. Thanks! ~C Please Respond with PM.

Hi All, I’m a new OW diver. I was looking to do my first beach dive this weekend for my birthday. I haven’t dove since I got certified 2 years ago, but I am going out with a friend who is AOW. I was thinking Shaw’s Cove would be a nice place to start. I have heard of places requiring a floatie...

Hi all In NY and/or NYC are you allowed to shore dive from publicly accesable parts of the coast, or are there laws about where you can dive? It looks likes NY state and NYC City parks for the most part do not allow SCUBA. Is that correct? Looking online all I can see is that you need a dive...