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Are you interested in learning to scuba dive but feel that you’re a bit older than the average? If you take a quick look at the marketing literature from some scuba resorts, you might think that the activity is only open to those below 20. So it’s reasonable to ask if there is a maximum …
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Whether it’s a 5 o’clock shadow, a goatee, or a classic full beard, we can confidently say that facial hair is getting more popular these days amongst all ages. While there have always been beards underwater, they tended to be of the older generation. Now, it’s common for many new scuba divers to have some …
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You might think that helium is only used for filling party balloons or making your voice go high-pitched. Or possibly, you may have heard that this gas is sometimes breathed by scuba divers but don’t know why. This article will show you that deep technical divers use helium to reduce the dangerous effects of narcosis …
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If you’re eager to get underwater and explore a new coral reef for the first time, how you’re getting off the boat or shore isn’t perhaps the first thing you’re thinking about. If going backwards has been suggested to you, maybe this is something you’ve done many times and are comfortable with, or it might …
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If you’ve ever watched a group of scuba divers struggling down the beach in all their heavy equipment, you might have wondered if they’re going to sink like stones and never come back. But of course, they do return, and when you see videos of their underwater adventures, it often looks like they’re floating effortlessly, …
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If you’ve experienced problems with your ears from scuba diving, you’re not alone. It’s said that ear issues are the single most common reason why people stop enjoying the activity. So if you love being underwater but are tired of ear pain, maybe you’re wondering if there’s an easy solution? Many people ask if it’s …
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For non-divers, one of the most common misunderstandings is that we breathe pure oxygen underwater. Along with calling fins “flippers” and masks “goggles,” referring to the “oxygen” tank is something that students are quickly corrected on when learning to dive. But, it’s reasonable for an average person to think it could be oxygen, and when …
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Australia, particularly its Great Barrier Reef, must be one of the most famous and popular scuba diving destinations around. This vast country has enough to keep even the keenest diver busy for a lifetime, but you might have heard some stories about it being particularly hazardous here. We’re going to look in detail and see …
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If you’re considering a new hobby, and love the outdoors, action, adventure, nature, meeting new people, and experiencing something completely different, scuba diving might be exactly what you’re looking for. But hold on a minute, isn’t it really hard to do? Have you heard horror stories from friends about their scuba course or diving in …
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There was a time when a self-respecting scuba diver wouldn’t even get close to the water without having a sizable commando-style blade strapped around their leg. But in recent years, as diving has become more of a mass, organized activity, it’s probably fair to say that carrying a dive knife or other cutting device has …
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