Sure, becoming a PADI Pro can bring paychecks in paradise, but it also opens the door to so much more. Here’s what else you can gain. 7. Find Out What You’re Truly Capable Of Becoming a scuba instructor isn’t easy—otherwise everyone would do it. It tests limits mentally and physically. Some of the physical requirements,…
Deciding to become a professional scuba diver, or a PADI Pro, is one of the most exciting choices you could ever make – but it’s a big commitment, too! Even as a hobby, diving is physically and mentally challenging; when you’re a Pro, you’ll be the one coaching others through their own challenges. You need…
Maintaining Your Regulator The regulator is one of the integral part of you scuba diving equipment and is required to be working correctly 100% of the time to ensure a safe diving experience. It is also a fairly sizeable investment, and should be cared for as such, to ensure many years of worry free usage. For…
Depending on how you classify the different species of dolphins found around the world, there are generally considered to be 42 dolphin species and 7 porpoise species grouped into six families. The oceanic dolphin family is by far the largest, with 38 members. The porpoise family has seven members, and there are four river dolphin families, each containing just…
Both scuba diving and snorkeling are excellent activities for anyone who enjoys seeing marine life in its natural environment. The main difference between snorkeling and scuba diving is the air supply. Breathing from a scuba tank allows you to stay underwater longer and dive deeper, but it requires additional training. If you enjoy snorkeling and…
What a wonderful time we had on our Roatan trip! We were with a great group of people at a beautiful resort. We managed to have all of the “over-the-water” rooms and it seems like everyone was really pleased with them. Even the few who weren’t over the water had ocean front rooms with beautiful…
With their natural curiosity and affinity to learn new skills, children can make some of the best scuba divers. This article includes a list of all the scuba diving courses kids can take and the minimum age for scuba lessons. So what are you waiting for? Read on and find out more about getting your little ones…
Ready to learn about possibly the cutest sea creature of all time? Meet the sea bunny! While this animal’s scientific name is Jorunna parva, it has been dubbed the sea bunny slug due to its resemblance to a fluffy white bunny rabbit. Long before the sea bunny became quite the viral video sensation in 2015, these unique ocean animals…