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Scuba Diver Travel Packing List (Free PDF List So You Don’t Forget Things!)

By Russell BowyerPosted in Learn to Scuba Dive, Liveaboard, Scuba TravelTagged , No Comments on Scuba Diver Travel Packing List (Free PDF List So You Don’t Forget Things!)

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS: Passport, Visa, Flight Tickets, Scuba Certification Card, Travel/Diving Insurance, Currency, Debit and Credit Card, Mobile or Cell Phone. If you have the items on this first short list, and should you forget anything else, you can always buy it or rent it when you get there!

SCUBA EQUIPMENT: Light Weight Travel BCD, Regulator, Octopus (Alternative Air Source), Pressure Gauge, Depth Gauge, Mask, Fins, Snorkel, Booties, Dive Computer, Wetsuit or Dry Suit, Gloves, Swimwear Or Dry Suit Under-suit, Surface Marker Buoy, Underwater Torch or Flash Light, Light Weight Dive Bag, Spare Mask and Fins Straps.

CLOTHING: Clothing of your choice and other travel items. These are all explained in this article below.

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Exploring the Diversity of Sharks of The Red Sea: A Comprehensive Guide to Key Facts

By Russell BowyerPosted in Liveaboard, Scuba Diving Tips & Safety, Scuba TravelNo Comments on Exploring the Diversity of Sharks of The Red Sea: A Comprehensive Guide to Key Facts

Top sharks of the Red Sea include reef sharks, hammerhead sharks and oceanic whitetip sharks, with lucky sightings of tiger sharks, whale sharks, leopard sharks and thresher sharks when you dive the right location at the right time of year. The Red Sea is a great place to dive with sharks and cheap.

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What is It Like Scuba Diving For The First Time (Is Scuba Diving Scary?)

By Russell BowyerPosted in Learn to Scuba Dive, Scuba diving stories, Scuba TravelTagged , , 2 Comments on What is It Like Scuba Diving For The First Time (Is Scuba Diving Scary?)

The best way to describe what is it like scuba diving for the first time is to say it’s exciting. Breathing underwater on your first scuba diving experience is something you’ll probably always remember, as I do nearly 30 years later after my first dive. And for me that’s not just because my first diving experience was on The Great Barrier Reef.

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Liveaboard vs Resort Diving (The Pros Versus The Cons Of Both)

By Russell BowyerPosted in Fun, Liveaboard, Scuba TravelTagged , No Comments on Liveaboard vs Resort Diving (The Pros Versus The Cons Of Both)

Whether you choose liveaboard diving or resort diving depends on a number of factors. You may choose to dive from a resort so you can go away with your non-diving family. Whereas you may choose a liveaboard because it’s the only way to dive the location you choose. Or it may be your experience is lacking to go on a particular liveaboard trip. Whatever the reason, this article looks at liveaboard diving vs resort diving to help you make that decision.

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Raja Ampat Diving For Beginners (Can Novices Dive Raja Ampat or Not?)

By Russell BowyerPosted in Liveaboard, Scuba Diving Tips & Safety, Scuba TravelTagged No Comments on Raja Ampat Diving For Beginners (Can Novices Dive Raja Ampat or Not?)

Not all the dive sites at Raja Ampat are suitable for scuba diver beginners. This is due to the strong currents in the region. To enjoy the bio diversity of Indonesia’s Raja Ampat, you need to be a more advanced scuba diver with plenty of diving experience. You should be adept at drift diving before you go.

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9 Affordable Indonesian Raja Ampat liveaboards (Budget Raja Ampat Diving)

By Russell BowyerPosted in Liveaboard, Scuba TravelTagged , , No Comments on 9 Affordable Indonesian Raja Ampat liveaboards (Budget Raja Ampat Diving)

There’s no doubting that a dive trip to Indonesia’s Raja Ampat is top of many scuba diver’s bucket list. But if you’re on a budget, then an affordable option needs to be considered. Raja Ampat is a photographers heaven, with some of the best marine bio-diversity on the planet and has nine affordable liveaboard boats to choose from.

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Liveaboard Indonesia’s Raja Ampat Dewi Nusantara review (The Best Luxury Liveaboard)

By Russell BowyerPosted in Liveaboard, Scuba TravelTagged , No Comments on Liveaboard Indonesia’s Raja Ampat Dewi Nusantara review (The Best Luxury Liveaboard)

There’s no doubting that a dive trip to Indonesia’s Raja Ampat on luxury liveaboard Dewi Nusantara is a diver’s bucket list trip. A photographers heaven and with some of the best marine bio-diversity on the planet! The Dewi Nusantara diving liveaboard has great reviews and a great schedule.

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Can You Scuba Dive If You Smoke Cigarettes (What Are The Risks?)

By Russell BowyerPosted in Learn to Scuba Dive, Liveaboard, Scuba Diving Tips & SafetyTagged , , , No Comments on Can You Scuba Dive If You Smoke Cigarettes (What Are The Risks?)

Your question ‘can you scuba dive if you smoke cigarettes,’ I would argue no you shouldn’t. But if you choose to mix scuba diving and smoking, then you ought to be aware of the added risks of being a ‘scuba diver that smokes.’ If you’re finding it hard to quit smoking. Is your urge to experience ‘being underwater and breathing’ outweighing your need for nicotine, but you’re still struggling to make that step. Or if you’re thinking about curbing your habit down or switching to vaping and scuba diving, please read on.

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Boyle’s Law Scuba Diving (Diving Physics For Dummies)

By Russell BowyerPosted in Learn to Scuba Dive, LiveaboardTagged , , , , , No Comments on Boyle’s Law Scuba Diving (Diving Physics For Dummies)

Boyle’s Law scuba diving in simple terms means the volume of gases in a diver’s body cavities and flexible spaces in their diving equipment decrease in size as they descend and water pressure increases. But in reverse these same air spaces increase in size as the scuba diver returns to the surface.

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Can You Survive 47 Meters Underwater? (How Deep Is 47 Metres In Feet = 154 Feet)

By Russell BowyerPosted in Fun, Liveaboard, Scuba Diving Tips & SafetyTagged , , , , 13 Comments on Can You Survive 47 Meters Underwater? (How Deep Is 47 Metres In Feet = 154 Feet)

Can you survive 47 metres underwater?’ The simple answer is yes. But there’s a catch. The catch is you must have the necessary training and experience as a scuba diver to dive to 47 metres (154 feet) deep.

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Is It Dangerous To Scuba Dive? (10 Of The Biggest Dangers Divers Face)

By Russell BowyerPosted in Learn to Scuba Dive, LiveaboardTagged , No Comments on Is It Dangerous To Scuba Dive? (10 Of The Biggest Dangers Divers Face)

‘Is it dangerous to scuba dive‘ is a question asked by many looking to try scuba diving out. The answer to this question is yes, but only if you don’t get properly trained and then by not follow the training you receive. The biggest dangers divers face and number one reason why scuba divers die is because they run out of air. This is due to carelessness on behalf of the diver and in most cases can be avoided.

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14 Decompression Sickness Risk Factors In Scuba Diving and How to Avoid Them

By Russell BowyerPosted in Learn to Scuba Dive, Liveaboard, Scuba Diving Tips & SafetyTagged , No Comments on 14 Decompression Sickness Risk Factors In Scuba Diving and How to Avoid Them

14 decompression sickness risk factors in scuba diving include: Number and depth of previous dives, age, fitness, exertion, obesity, smoking and other drugs, alcohol consumption, fatigue, dehydration, injuries or birth defects, flying too soon being female and the menstrual cycle. When planning your next scuba dive, be aware of your own personal circumstances before simply relying on decompression tables or your dive computer.

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