scuba diving safety
Diving Into Danger – Alarming Lack Of Diver Treatment Facilities
The central gulf coast is a popular destination for diving enthusiasts, with its clear waters and diverse marine life. However, the lack of healthcare facilities for diving injuries such as decompression illness (the bends) in this area is a major concern.
Divers Trying To Escape a Massive Vortex Current [Video]
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A group of divers caught in a vortex current fight to free themselves from its grip.
In the following video a group of divers supposedly mistakenly swim into what is known as a vortex current.
Leopard Seal Attack – Three Divers Struggle For Life
Although rare, attacks by leopard seals are very much with in the realm of possibility, as seen here. This is true for areas even beyond the continent of Antarctica.
5 Tips For Safely Diving With Sharks
This clip will help you better understand shark behavior and present 5 tips to feel more comfortable diving with sharks.
Diving in the presence of sharks is often a dreaded experience for most divers.
Underwater Movie and TV Scenes – Review and Insights Of A Nave Seal – How Real are they?
Underwater missions in movies and TV are super suspenseful, or should I say entertaining. How real are they though? How would an expert carry them out if possible?
15 Most Challenging Emergency Scenarios For Scuba Divers
Most divers are generally aware of the risks involved with scuba diving and take the proper steps to avoid them.
There are , however, times when for whatever reason things get out of whack and the unlikely may occur.
Irukandji Jellyfish – Very Tiny & Very Dangerous
Irukandji jellyfish are tiny Jellyfish that are very venomous. They are barely visible have a deadly sting. Proof that size doesn’t matter when it comes to deadly creatures.
Diver Down Flags and Floats Usage [video]
Seemingly simple devices in form and operation, diver down flags and floats are a key component of diver safety.
Diver down flags and floats are supposed to indicate the presence of divers in the vicinity and or below the surface near-by.
6 Questions To Assess Diver Safety
Naturally the allure of the ocean appeals to the adventurous nature in all of us and that is a good thing.
Yes, the ocean is quite alluring in many respects.
Diving Safety: Full Tank of Air, But …
Every story has a lesson in it. This one is about being prepared and not panicking.
This is a story about Ann and Bill. Two relatively new divers that went out for what could be considered their typical dive in a local quarry.