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What is the difference between a drysuit and a semi dry suit?

By Russell BowyerPosted in Learn to Scuba Dive, Recommended Gear, Scuba Diving Tips & SafetyNo Comments on What is the difference between a drysuit and a semi dry suit?

The difference between a drysuit and a semi dry suit is that a dry suit keeps you dry and in a semi drysuit you get wet. There are other differences, which include that drysuits are designed to be used in colder waters than semi drysuits. Also, drysuits tend to be more expensive than semidry’s and a drysuit can be used for buoyancy control instead of your buoyancy control device (BCD). Whereas a semi drysuit cannot be used like a BCD.

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PADI vs SSI vs NAUI vs BSAC (Differences & is one certification better?)

By Russell BowyerPosted in Learn to Scuba Dive, Scuba Diving Tips & SafetyTagged 2 Comments on PADI vs SSI vs NAUI vs BSAC (Differences & is one certification better?)

PADI vs SSI vs NAUI vs BSAC what are the differences. There are a number of differences between the scuba diving agencies. Starting with PADI, they would be considered as a ‘training agency’ trading for a profit. Compared to BSAC at the other end of the scale would consider itself to be more of a ‘club’, and is a non-profit organisation. SSI is similar to PADI, as it’s also a profit making dive organisation, whereas NAUI is similar to BSAC, as it is also a not for profit scuba diving organisation.

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BSAC vs SSI (Which diving certification is better BSAC or SSI?)

By Russell BowyerPosted in Learn to Scuba Dive, Scuba Diving Tips & SafetyTagged , , , , No Comments on BSAC vs SSI (Which diving certification is better BSAC or SSI?)

Both scuba diving qualifications from BSAC and SSI are recognised internationally. The beginner scuba diving certification that BSAC teach is “Ocean Diver” where the maximum depth is 20 metres (67 feet). Whereas SSI teaches “Open Water Diver” as their first course where the maximum depth is 18 metres (60 feet). The course that BSAC teaches tends to be slighter cheaper and take longer than SSI. Many argue that BSAC training is more thorough too.

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Plastic pollution in the ocean (The facts about plastic pollution)

By Russell BowyerPosted in Liveaboard, Scuba Diving News, Scuba diving stories, Scuba TravelTagged , No Comments on Plastic pollution in the ocean (The facts about plastic pollution)

You may not know this, but bits of plastic have been found in almost every corner of the world…26 tons of plastic are dumped into our oceans each year. From the remotest of uninhabited islands to Antarctica and the deepest ocean trenches, including the Mariana Trench, you’ll find plastic pollution. The creatures of our oceans are being caught up in plastic too, which includes sea turtles, sharks, dolphins and seabirds. Plastic pollution in the ocean can be mistaken for food and it kills! Always remember that every river leads to the ocean.

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PADI vs BSAC (Which diving qualification is better PADI or BSAC?)

By Russell BowyerPosted in Learn to Scuba Dive, Scuba Diving Tips & SafetyTagged , , , , No Comments on PADI vs BSAC (Which diving qualification is better PADI or BSAC?)

Both scuba diving qualifications from BSAC and PADI are recognised internationally. The course that BSAC tech tend to be slighter cheaper and take longer than PADI’s. Many argue that BSAC training is more thorough too. But for a faster way to get qualified and for the number of places to do so, PADI would be the choice. The beginner scuba diving certification that PADI teaches is “Open Water Diver” where the maximum depth is 18 metres (60 feet). Versus BSAC which is “Ocean Diver” where the maximum depth is 20 metres (67 feet).

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PADI vs SSI (Which diving certification is better PADI or SSI?)

By Russell BowyerPosted in Learn to Scuba Dive, Scuba Diving Tips & SafetyTagged , , , , No Comments on PADI vs SSI (Which diving certification is better PADI or SSI?)

The beginner scuba diving certification that PADI teaches vs the training with SSI is very similar. For both organisations the beginner certification is known as “Open Water Diver”. This starter certification qualifies you to dive to 18 metres (60 feet) with both PADI and SSI. But SSI also offer a “Scuba Diver” level which is for divers who can only dive under the supervision of a dive professional and to a maximum of 12 metres (40 feet).

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PADI vs NAUI (Which diving certification is better PADI or NAUI?)

By Russell BowyerPosted in Learn to Scuba Dive, Scuba Diving Tips & SafetyTagged , , , , No Comments on PADI vs NAUI (Which diving certification is better PADI or NAUI?)

PADI vs NAUI and which diving organisation is better. Both PADI and NAUI their first certification level allows youto dive to a depth of 18 metres (60 feet). The main difference between these two beginner certifications is that NAUI trains its divers some basic skills of saving an unconscious diver, whereas PADI doesn’t.

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Best budget liveaboards Egypt & The Red Sea (Affordable Red Sea diving)

By Russell BowyerPosted in Liveaboard, Scuba TravelTagged , , , No Comments on Best budget liveaboards Egypt & The Red Sea (Affordable Red Sea diving)

Experience pristine reefs, amazingly clear visibility, an abundance of sea life and all this can be done on some of the best budget liveaboards Egypt and the Red Sea, as follows:

  1. Red Sea Aggressor II for up to 22 guests.
  2. M/Y JP Marine Liveaboard for up to 28 guests.
  3. MY Tillis liveaboard for up to 26 guests.
  4. Snefro Love budget Red Sea liveaboard for up to 20 guests.
  5. The affordable MY Golden Dolphin for up to 20 guests.

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Scuba Diving Cenotes Playa Del Carmen (The Best Cenotes To Dive)

By Russell BowyerPosted in Liveaboard, Scuba TravelTagged , , , No Comments on Scuba Diving Cenotes Playa Del Carmen (The Best Cenotes To Dive)

Scuba diving Cenotes Playa Del Carmen include three of the best Cenotes in Mexico, which are Dos Ojos Cenote, Casa Cenote and Gran or Grand Cenote. These are the best for beginners who’ve more recently trained to scuba dive caverns.

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The Best Luxury Dive Liveaboard Galapagos (Dive In Luxury & Comfort)

By Russell BowyerPosted in Liveaboard, Scuba TravelTagged , No Comments on The Best Luxury Dive Liveaboard Galapagos (Dive In Luxury & Comfort)

The 4 best luxury dive liveaboard Galapagos, which include these features: Rated 9 and Superb or more in the reviews; Scored 4.5 out of 5 star in reviews; Has a maximum capacity of 16 divers/guests or less; All cabins are air conditioned; All cabins have private en-suite bathrooms; Each bedroom is equipped with TV/DVD; Sea view cabins available.

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