Scuba diving stories, scuba equipment, dive locations and trips, musings, rantings, and ravings from an old, and slightly bent, scuba diver.
05/04/2016
RIP Shane Thompson.
Expert Diver Loses Life In New Mexico Blue Hole - Scuba Diving Blog Share On FacebookShare on TwitterTweet Highly experienced scuba diver, Shane Thompson, 43, loses his life while exploring caverns beneath the Blue Hole near Santa Rosa, N.M. The Blue Hole is a popular swimming hole known for its crystal-clear waters. The … Continue reading →
05/04/2016
Scuba diving with alligators.
Scuba Next To A Big Gator? - Scuba Diving Blog Share On FacebookShare on TwitterTweet Jay Young is building a 30-foot deep, goethermal spring-fed lagoon and stocking it with warm-water critters. It’s at his Colorado Gators Reptile Park in the San Luis Valley of Colorado. And, since Colorado has very few scuba … Continue reading →
Scuba diving safety is a matter of continuous learning.
deeperblue.com If you are new to scuba diving, then the question you have or will ask yourself is; ‘Is scuba diving safe?’ Well, scuba diving was created in the 1950’s and since then has come in leaps and bounds, both technology-wise and safety-wise. In fact, scuba diving is safer then driving a motor vehicle, sky…
18/03/2016
Scuba diving safety is a matter of continuous learning.
12 Top Tips for a Safe (SCUBA) Dive – DeeperBlue.com If you are new to scuba diving, then the question you have or will ask yourself is; ‘Is scuba diving safe?’ Well, scuba diving was created in the 1950’s and since then has come in leaps and bounds, both technology-wise and safety-wise. In fact, scuba diving is safer then driving a motor vehicle, sky…
Wreck diving is one of the most interesting dive profiles.
deeperblue.com The dive leader gets a confirmation from each diver, they are ready. A signal to descend is given, You raise your arm and release air from your BCD. As you start your descent, you follow the mooring line and see the reef below. As you get closer the details emerge, first a general outline of
18/03/2016
Wreck diving is one of the most interesting dive profiles.
Why Shipwreck Diving Rocks – DeeperBlue.com The dive leader gets a confirmation from each diver, they are ready. A signal to descend is given, You raise your arm and release air from your BCD. As you start your descent, you follow the mooring line and see the reef below. As you get closer the details emerge, first a general outline of
Diving skills - Part 4.
deeperblue.com Aerospace engineer, inventor and diver Ron Smith concludes his series on Diving Performance & Drag
18/03/2016
Diving skills - Part 4.
Diving Performance, Beyond Drag - Part 4 – DeeperBlue.com Aerospace engineer, inventor and diver Ron Smith concludes his series on Diving Performance & Drag
18/03/2016
Diving skills - Part 3.
Diving Performance, Beyond Drag - Part 3 – DeeperBlue.com Aerospace engineer, inventor and diver Ron Smith continues his 4 part series on Diving Performance & Drag
Diving skills - Part 3.
deeperblue.com Aerospace engineer, inventor and diver Ron Smith continues his 4 part series on Diving Performance & Drag
18/03/2016
Diving skills - Part 2.
Diving Performance, Beyond Drag - Part 2 – DeeperBlue.com Aerospace engineer, inventor and diver Ron Smith continues his look at Diving Performance & Drag in part 2 of his series
Diving skills - Part 2.
deeperblue.com Aerospace engineer, inventor and diver Ron Smith continues his look at Diving Performance & Drag in part 2 of his series
18/03/2016
Improve your diving skills - Part 1.
Diving Performance, Beyond Drag - Part 1 – DeeperBlue.com Aerospace engineer, inventor and diver Ron Smith looks at the dynamics of Diving Performance & Drag in the first part of his 4 part series
Improve your diving skills - Part 1.
deeperblue.com Aerospace engineer, inventor and diver Ron Smith looks at the dynamics of Diving Performance & Drag in the first part of his 4 part series
16/03/2016
Many enjoy the sport of scuba. Even handicapped divers can take part with the near non-gravity type experience.
Handicapped divers take the plunge | eNCA The Handicapped Scuba Association of SA is hoping to raise funds to train other disabled divers.
Many enjoy the sport of scuba. Even handicapped divers can take part with the near non-gravity type experience.
enca.com The Handicapped Scuba Association of SA is hoping to raise funds to train other disabled divers.
GoPro livestreaming from underwater.
deeperblue.com GoPro, the makers of the extremely popular compact video camera range, recently completed their first-ever underwater live stream using their GoPro HERO4 Black cameras to show off the newly announced integration with Periscope. The dive was completed with GoPro athletes Jeb Corliss and Roberta Manci…
11/03/2016
GoPro livestreaming from underwater.
GoPro Broadcast First-Ever Underwater Livestream – DeeperBlue.com GoPro, the makers of the extremely popular compact video camera range, recently completed their first-ever underwater live stream using their GoPro HERO4 Black cameras to show off the newly announced integration with Periscope. The dive was completed with GoPro athletes Jeb Corliss and Roberta Manci…
10/03/2016
Ate in the water's restaurant at Epcot Center once. A very relaxing & mesmerizing meal. Here's a new underwater restaurant setting up in the Maldives.
Sunken restaurant arrives Underwater restaurant finds its home in the sea
Ate in the water's restaurant at Epcot Center once. A very relaxing & mesmerizing meal. Here's a new underwater restaurant setting up in the Maldives.
stuff.co.nz Underwater restaurant finds its home in the sea
07/03/2016
Underwater cops protecting the reef. What a great idea.
Dive marshals to protect Sipadan reefs - Nation | The Star Online SEMPORNA: Four dive marshals of world-renowned diving haven of Pulau Sipadan have become Malaysia’s first underwater enforcers.
Underwater cops protecting the reef. What a great idea.
thestar.com.my SEMPORNA: Four dive marshals of world-renowned diving haven of Pulau Sipadan have become Malaysia’s first underwater enforcers.
07/03/2016
Diver takes wild ride in nuclear intake pipe.
Scuba diver miraculously survives horror ride through nuclear plant intake pipe A South Florida scuba diver was taken on a terrifying ride through a nuclear power plant's intake pipe that he feared would end in his watery death.
Diver takes wild ride in nuclear intake pipe.
fox29.com A South Florida scuba diver was taken on a terrifying ride through a nuclear power plant's intake pipe that he feared would end in his watery death.
07/03/2016
Deep diving under the ice. A new record depth.
Russian scuba divers set deepest under-ice dive record Two Russian divers say they've set yet another record, this time for deepest dive under ice.
Deep diving under the ice. A new record depth.
upi.com Two Russian divers say they've set yet another record, this time for deepest dive under ice.
04/03/2016
A dive site where you can exercise 3 different skill sets in one place.
Paradise in Playa: Wrecks, Caverns and Bull Sharks – DeeperBlue.com Famous for its chic beaches, cocktails and tremendous tacos, Playa del Carmen is also on the map for being one of the world's great diving locations
A dive site where you can exercise 3 different skill sets in one place.
deeperblue.com Famous for its chic beaches, cocktails and tremendous tacos, Playa del Carmen is also on the map for being one of the world's great diving locations
04/03/2016
Protecting your scuba gear investment.
Protecting Your Scuba Kit Investment – DeeperBlue.com The decision to buy your own scuba kit is an important one for any diver. You will want to purchase something of a good quality and that fits your current diving needs as well as being able to adapt as your diving skills grow. Once you do make that investment it is equally important to
Protecting your scuba gear investment.
deeperblue.com The decision to buy your own scuba kit is an important one for any diver. You will want to purchase something of a good quality and that fits your current diving needs as well as being able to adapt as your diving skills grow. Once you do make that investment it is equally important to