If you’re a recreational or professional scuba diver, you definitely heard family members or friends express concerns about the sport’s safety and effects on longevity. We all know about the immediate risks like Decompression Sickness (DCS), Nitrogen Narcosis, or technical accidents that may result in drowning, but what about the long-term effects? Because scuba diving … Read more
Whether you are an experienced diver who just bought a new mask, or a beginner preparing for your first dive – preparing your new scuba mask is an absolute must. In this article, you’ll find out why you need to clean a new scuba mask in the first place, and how to actually do that. … Read more
How can you get dehydrated when scuba diving in the … WATER? Well, it turns out diving does dehydrate you, just like any other sport. In this article, we will go over the importance of staying hydrated on your diving vacation, as well as what causes dehydration. We will also advise you on ways to … Read more
If you or someone you know has been scuba certified, you’re probably familiar with the possible negative side effects of diving. During scuba class, you’re taught extensively about the bends. But you should know that there’s a less severe but much more embarrassing side effect that can hit you underwater. Side effects from scuba diving … Read more
Have you ever heard someone say something along the lines “Wearing a black wetsuit will make you look like a seal and increase the chance of a shark attack”? Well, today is the day you can PROVE them wrong. There is no research or data pointing to the fact that wearing a black wetsuit attracts … Read more
If you are an Apple fanatic like me, you probably own an Apple Watch. I’m currently wearing a Series 6 and I love it. But if you ask me how many times I scuba-dived with my watch, the answer will be “never”. You should never wear your Apple Watch when you go scuba diving because … Read more
A Great White shark can regulate its body temperature up to 20 degrees higher than its surrounding environment. Just imagine that you are a Great White, swimming in 9 degrees and you have stabilized your body temperature to 24 degrees! Amazing isn’t it? Unfortunately, you are not a Great White and as a human, your … Read more
As hard as it is to admit, everybody farts. Girls, boys, your cute cat or dog. We all have to rip one from time to time. Some are loud and smelly, others are undetectable, but the fact is, our bodies have to release the gas buildup – and we can’t control it. So, what do … Read more