Scuba Diving Certification for Beginners: Preparing for Your Turks & Caicos Trip

QuestionMy son and I are hoping to get certified to scuba dive for a trip to Turks and Caicos that we are taking in late July.  We are taking our conf

Mini O2 Tanks for Recreational Swimming: Brands & Costs

Questiondear jesse, im not looking to get into scuba. i merely enjoy swimming in the shallows off the beach where i live. in order to stay underwater lon

Is SDA Scuba Diving Agency Credible? - Verification & Information

QuestionHave you ever heard of an agency called SDA (Scuba Diving Agency)?  I recently completed an online course, and the instructor said this was th

Diving Certification Age: What You Need to Know

Questionhow old do you have to be to have a diving licences AnswerDevon, Thanks for your inquiry. First, I must correct your reference to diving license

Shark Bite Protection: Effectiveness of Protective Suits

QuestionWe are thinking the taylor suit of mail that covers ones wet suit wont protect against a sharks bite causing fractures (of the arm, for example) si

Scuba Diving for Children: Safety, Lessons & Pool Introduction

QuestionMy sone loves water and I have done a fair amount of diving, I wont him to have lessons, but no-where does it for under tens, I would love him to j

Exhaust Port Bladder Replacement: Troubleshooting & Solutions

QuestionQUESTION: Is there a trick to removing/replacing a bladder from plastic exhaust port rings after unscrewing the caps? ANSWER: Hi Jim, Ive found t

Troubleshooting Dive Mask Leaks: How to Improve the Fit

QuestionI had to buy a mask when overseas.  The mask seemed to fit fine in the store, but now there is a slight leak at the side, as if the mask is no

Helping a Slow Reader Ace His SCUBA Certification: Tips for Parents

QuestionMy 13 year old is taking SCUBA lessons now.  He is very comfortable with his gear on, and he is a good student (AB) in elementary school. &nbs

Sudden Shortness of Breath During Nitrox Dive: A Personal Experience

QuestionI was on a recent dive trip and on my last dive of the trip I experienced something strange and scary. This was the sixth dive of the week, I was d

Repairing Your Mares Bottom Timer: Battery Replacement & Service

QuestionHi, Did you ever find the answer on weather the mares bottom timer that has the green yellow pink strips can have the battery changed? I cant fin

SCUBA Weight Recommendation: Calculating the Right Weight for Florida Diving

QuestionI am purchasing SCUBA equipment and it has been a while since I have gone diving.  Also, all of my dives were done, high altitude, fresh water

Calculating Dive Weight: A Guide for Open Water Diving

QuestionI was wondering if there is a way to determine how much weight I will need without getting in water.  I am going on a boat dive and will not h

Scuba Gear Lifespan & Maintenance: What to Expect After 5 Years

QuestionI was just given a truck load of equipment Tanks computers gear wet and dry suits cameras all in what a appears to be great shape clean and well se

Scuba Diving Breathing Issues: Causes & Solutions

QuestionI tried scuba a few years ago, and loved it. It felt so peaceful and calm. ( that was in okinawa) The air flowed effortlessly and I was able to cru

Choosing the Right Dive Shop & Divemaster in Turks and Caicos

QuestionWhat criteria should one use in selecting a dive shop and a dive master when visiting a new place to dive? (We are going to the Turks and Caicos).T

Dacor Enduro Power Inflator Reed Replacement - NZ

QuestionHi, I recently had the rubber cover on the inflator perish and luckily the dive shop found a cover that fits. Unfortunately the reed that pushes th

Mike's Dive Center: NC Cape Fear Wreck Diving & Local Insights

QuestionMike, are you a resident of North Carolina, US? AnswerHi Jim, Although I have relatives in Winston-Salem, Im currently a resident of Lake Charles

Cousteau ABS System: Value, Function & History

QuestionI have one of these I found at a garage sale a couple years ago, Does anyone know what it is worth, I may put it up on ebay, or trade for a hooka s

Becoming a Professional Diver: Costs, Certifications & Salary Expectations

QuestionTo be a master diver/ instructor, I was wondering about the financial costs to obtain such expertise/equipment and the average salary one can expec