For many divers, it is easy to find excuses to postpone the responsibilities of diving. Sending in your gear for an annual service and inspection may be missed when the sunshine is calling. This year don’t forget the most overlooked (.. Read More

If you have been out of the water for a while it’s natural to feel that your scuba skills could be a little rusty and in need of a tune-up. Some dive centers might insist that you do one before diving. Working as a scuba instructor, I made the .. Read More

Human beings clearly cannot breathe underwater—which is why you should have a scuba tank with you during your dives. These tanks usually contain regular filtered air, trimix, or nitrox. Divers typically use nitrox air in their tanks if they wan.. Read More

  Presently, the concept of mental health is under investigation. What we know for sure, regardless of your age, size, or societal status — it can affect anyone. Therefore, it’s tasking for medical professionals to give concise advic.. Read More

  Keeping your dive equipment in top working order is essential, and tanks are no exception to this. Your Scuba Tanks need to have a Visual Inspection, "VIP", done annually. They are going to need a HYDRO test completed every 5 years. .. Read More

Truthfully and accurately completing the Divers Medical Questionnaire is extremely important to divers’ health and safetyAt the beginning of every scuba class, students are required to fill out a Medical History Questionnaire.  This questi.. Read More

Are you a gas guzzler which always has to return to the boat first? Worry no more, with these top tips you’ll be using less air in no time and know how to use less air while scuba diving!  So are you ready for longer dives, using less air .. Read More

Tipping the crew on a dive boat is customary and proper dive boat etiquette. Recently, I was getting my gills wet aboard a charter dive trip. There was a group of tourists on board and two other instructors, each with their students.  By all acc.. Read More

At Dive Buddy Scuba Adventures, we’ve experienced firsthand the surge in popularity that diving has enjoyed over the decades. With the advent of the internet, diving information has never been more accessible to people who are curious about thi.. Read More

Delayed surface marker buoys are one of the most important pieces of safety equipment we carry as scuba divers. However, they’re often under-used and a lot of new divers aren’t armed with the knowledge of how to deploy a DSMB. With all th.. Read More