What divers should know before getting in the water An Australian study published in 2025 examined scuba diving fatalities over 50 years, comparing two periods: 1972-1999 and 2000-2021.1 The study used the Australasian Diving Safety Foundation database and the National Coronial Information System, so it describes documented fatalities rather than every dive conducted in Australia.1 […]
Welcome to the Underwater World Your first dives can change the way you see the ocean. The weightless feeling, the open blue water, and the marine life around you create memories that stay with you. Like any new skill, diving takes practice. Recognizing a few common mistakes can help make those early dives safer, calmer, […]
Fly Like Superman: A Guide to Drift Diving Imagine gliding underwater like Superman as reef scenery passes beneath you. That is the appeal of drift diving: letting the current carry you through the dive. It can be exhilarating, but it takes planning, knowledge and respect for the sea. This guide covers the essentials. Contents Fly […]
Learning to Dive, One Skill at a Time Every experienced diver was once a wide-eyed beginner, perhaps carrying a little too much weight on their belt. Learning to dive is exciting, and it brings new challenges. Mistakes are part of learning, but some beginner diving mistakes are worth avoiding from the start. Better habits make […]
Comfortable Diving Starts with Your Ears Equalizing your ears is one of the first skills every diver learns. That familiar pressure as you descend is a reminder of the physics at work underwater. Managing it helps keep dives comfortable and reduces the risk of pressure injuries, known as barotrauma, that can keep you out of […]
Beauty Best Admired from a Distance The underwater world is full of color, beauty and remarkable life. As divers, we are visitors, and our first rule is simple: look, but do not touch. It protects both fragile marine habitats and us. Some of the most striking animals are also among the most dangerous. Here are […]
The Reef After Dark: A Guide to Night Diving As the sun sets, the reef changes. Animals that hide during the day emerge, colors glow in your dive light and familiar scenery takes on a quiet mystery. Night diving offers a different way to experience the underwater world. Good preparation helps you enjoy it with […]
