Why Scuba Diving is the Ultimate Adventure: 5 Reasons to Take the Plunge
Are you looking for a new adventure that combines excitement, exploration, and relaxation? Scuba diving is more than just a sport—it’s a gateway to an entirely different world. Whether you’re a thrill-seeker or someone who loves the ocean, diving offers experiences you won’t find anywhere else. Here are five reasons why scuba diving is the…
How to Make the Most of Your beautiful Philippine Summer
Make the most of Your beautiful Philippine Summer by preparing is key to enjoying the season. The Philippines is known for its warm weather, festivals, and outdoor activities. With over seven thousand Islands to choose from, the Philippines has the best that nature has to offer. And Just like Christmas the Philippine Summer begins early…
How to be an Eco-Friendly Diver Preserving the Underwater World
How to be an Eco-friendly diver is a must to preserve the underwater world. Often referred to as a responsible diver or diver who follows sustainable diving. It involves actions and habits that protect the marine environment and ensure its health for future generations. These practices are essential for preserving underwater ecosystems and promoting conservation.…
Avoid These 10 Common New Diver Mistakes
So You Just finished your Open Water Scuba Diving certification. Now what? Keep on diving. If you are like me who lives in the city, we usually do not dive every day. Which is why I am offering an 11-day open-water scuba diving package that can easily help you adjust to become a proper and…
Learning how to use the Recreational Dive Planner or the RDP
The Recreational Dive Planner (RDP) was developed by the Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI) in the late 1980s. It revolutionized recreational diving by providing a simpler way for divers to calculate safe dive times and surface intervals. Background and Development Before the RDP, divers primarily used the U.S. Navy Dive Tables, developed in the…
Scuba Diving Tips: Lifestyle Hacks to Transform Your Everyday Life
Scuba diving is more than just a recreational activity; it can significantly enhance and positively influence many aspects of your lifestyle. By incorporating the practices associated with safe and enjoyable scuba diving into your daily routine, you can improve your physical health, mental well-being, environmental awareness, and overall quality of life. Here’s how these scuba…
10 things to remember for 3 minute safety stop
Safety stops are a recommended procedure at the end of every dive to allow some extra dissolved gases to escape your tissues before exiting the water completely. It is done at 15 feet and it is a must to complete it at 3 minutes or over.
How to recover your scuba regulator and clearing it
Regulator recovery and clearing is a fundamental skill taught to divers during discover scuba diving and an important skill during your Open water scuba diving certification. Regulators can be taken out of your mouth. As you become a better diver, you will be more comfortable in taking out your regulator especially for that picture-perfect underwater…
Fête de la Musique: the World Music Day 30 years in the Philippines
This year’s 30th milestone will be celebrated with 100 artists and 70 stages nationwide. The biggest yet compared to that solitary venue and 40 spectators back in 1994. Most significant of the evolution of Philippines fete de la musique besides the multiple stages and nationwide festivals is the manifold of the genres and musicians participating.
Is Scuba Diving Safe? Here are some key topics
At the heart of it, is diving truly safe? Well, yes and no. Let’s unpack this. Even though we aspire for diving to be inherently safe, it’s essential to recognize the potential risks. One instructor said this is the ocean, with jellyfish, currents, and sea urchins. Even if they are not diving, just walking on…
How to equalize when scuba diving
Equalizing air spaces during scuba diving is crucial to avoid discomfort and potential injury from pressure changes. Here’s how to do it properly.
How to Clear Your Regulator
Clearing your regulator is an easy and important skill for scuba diving. It helps you breathe comfortably and safely, even if your regulator gets water in it. Learning how to clear your regulator helps you stay calm and in control underwater, which makes diving more fun and safe. Here’s a simple guide on how to…
Diving with a snorkel at all dives: The Snorkel Debate
The topic of diving with a snorkel evokes mixed feelings among both novice and experienced divers. This in-depth discussion explores the advantages and disadvantages of using a snorkel while diving, incorporating perspectives from various diving agencies and seasoned divers.
Air integration Dive Descent Dive Computer VS The O’l reliable SPGs
Garmin released a Descent dive computer featuring air integration. The previous model lacked this feature, leading to debates among divers about its necessity. Some argue that it’s a waste of money and an additional point of failure, while others see it as a valuable enhancement. So, what’s the fuss about air integration versus the traditional…
Where to scuba dive from the CBD of the Philippines
Manila and Makati City serve as bustling urban centers in the Philippines, but they are also strategic gateways to some of the country’s most renowned scuba diving destinations. Just about two hours journey from these metropolitan areas, divers can find themselves exploring vibrant coral reefs, historic shipwrecks, and rich marine biodiversity. Here are some top scuba diving spots accessible from…
Should You Wear a Wetsuit in Warm Water?
When it comes to diving in warm waters, the question often arises: should you wear a wetsuit? While it might seem unnecessary when the water temperature is so comfortable that you could easily dive in a swimsuit, there are several reasons why wearing a wetsuit, even a thin one, can be beneficial. Protection Against the…
Divemaster Intership 2024 in Small Lalaguna, Puerto Galera, Philippines June 30 to August 30 : All you need to know
Take your PADI Divemaster internship 2024 beside the azure waters of small Lalaguna Puerto Galera, Philippines this June 30 to August 30.
Advanced Open Water Course: Everything you need to know
You have just discovered that diving is an adventure and it is a fun and rewarding activity you want to grow into. You need more and crave more. Moving up to advanced open water can give you just that.
Hyperthermia: how to beat the heat in the Philippines
High humidity can make the heat in the Philippines feel even hotter. Impacting activities and lifestyle choices in the Philippines like wearing an exposure suit can make it harder for your body to cool down
How to act in a downcurrent
Down currents, often referred to as downwellings in the scuba diving community, pose a unique set of challenges and dangers to divers. However, with the right knowledge and preparation, divers can safely navigate down currents and continue to enjoy the wonders of the underwater world. This article provides practical advice on what to do when…
Removing Mask Underwater with Full Confidence and Ease
For many novice divers, the prospect of removing their mask underwater can evoke feelings of trepidation and anxiety. The mask serves as a crucial piece of equipment, providing clarity and enabling proper vision beneath the water’s surface.
How to deploy a Delayed Surface Marker Buoy the right way
how to deploy a delayed surface marker buoy
How to descend in scuba diving the right way
Why you cannot descend is sometimes easy to solve with these tips.
How ScubaLab Reviews 26 New Dive Masks
ScubaLab tested and reviewed 26 dual-lens, single-lens and low-volume masks in their latest ScubaLab review. The test dives were conducted in 72-degree water with air temperatures in the upper 80s at Alexander Springs recreation area in Altoona, Florida. HOW THEY TESTScubaLab test divers evaluated and scored masks for the following factors: Ease and Security of…
The 4 important uses of a DSMB every time you dive
Discover the indispensable role of Delayed Surface Marker Buoys (DSMBs) in scuba diving safety. Learn why divers need a DSMB on every dive for enhanced visibility, communication, and emergency signaling. From preventing lost divers to facilitating controlled ascents, DSMBs are essential tools for navigating the underwater world with confidence.
Equalizing issues? Here are 10 tips and advice from DAN
How to equalize your body airspace so you dont get the squeeze
All you need to know about the Wreck Diver Course
All you need to know about the Wreck Diver Course in Subic Bay is our focus this week. From that last push to take the course to the benefits of sacrificing a week in your life to focus on wreck dive training. Wreck diving captures the imagination of many divers, each drawn in for different…
Angelique Songco: the first beautiful filipina International Woman of Courage
Angelique Songco: the first beautiful Filipina International Woman of Courage. Known to the industry as Mama Ranger, because she inspires so many of us. Graduated with a degree in Literature from the University of the Philippines. Although her academic training was for the written word, her journey into marine conservation was driven by her deep…
Artificial reefs in beautiful Calatagan
Artificial reefs in beautiful Calatagan is a successful restoration story. A story of Community, Conservation, and Coral Revival. In this historic coastal fishing town, the once-devastating effects of unchecked tourism left scars on the ocean. But today, a glimmer of hope shines through as re-education and community efforts pave the way for a more sustainable…
Newly certified? Take the Peak Performance Bouyancy course now
Newly certified? Take the Peak Performance Bouyancy course now. By the way, Huge congratulations taking your open water diver course is an incredible milestone! Now that you’re certified, you’re probably getting more curious about how to dive better, longer, and with less effort. One of the best next steps you can take is the PADI…
Dr. Sylvia Earle and her beautiful love of the Sea
Dr. Sylvia Earle and her beautiful love of the sea conservation is a living legend. She inspires us and brings out so much determination and passion in us. A pioneering marine biologist, explorer, and National Geographic Society Explorer-in-Residence, Dr. Earle has dedicated over six decades to understanding and protecting the world’s oceans. She is affectionately…
The best sun protection product for the Philippines
The best sun protection product for the Philippines is California Baby Super Sensitive SPF 30+. For babies under 6 months, sunscreen is generally not recommended at all; instead, use protective clothing and shade. The Philippines is known for its sunny and warm climate, with high UV index levels throughout the year. Sunscreen plays a vital…
The Ultimate Guide to Snorkeling the beautiful Anilao
Our ultimate guide to snorkeling the beautiful Anilao is the fastest way to take a peek into the richness of the Philippines. Learn a bit about snorkeling, the how-tos, the easy way to be with nature, and safety guidelines. Snorkeling is one of the easiest and most magical ways to explore the underwater world—and there’s…
Take a daytour dive in beautiful Verde Island Passage
Take a daytour dive in beautiful Verde Island Passage. You will embark on a journey across crystal-clear waters aboard a Large Bangka boat, enjoy a beach BBQ lunch, relax in a charming rented hut, and—most importantly—dive some of the richest reefs on Earth. Whether you’re a passionate photographer, a seasoned dive professional, or simply someone…
The beautiful health benefits of Vegan Sinigang
The beautiful health benefits of Vegan Sinigang do not stem from the pork traditionally associated with sinigang. It can be cooked without the meat, fish, or shrimp. For divers, going vegan is a powerful act of Earth-first activism—A plant-powered push that echoes PADI AWARE’s call to protect what we love and protecting marine life, reducing ocean…
90% of the beautiful life in the Ocean are Still Unknown
90% of the beautiful life in the Ocean are Still Unknown Dr. Terry Gosliner said in his Ocean Elders interview with Mission Blue founder the legendary Dr. Sylvia Earle “We still only know 10% of the life that inhabits the world’s oceans. And with regard for example the nudibranchs I study in the Philippines, 50%…
