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Snorkeling Basics

2013-05-24T12:12:10Z

<img src="http://0.tqn.com/d/scuba/1/0/U/J/-/-/OrangeBikiniSnorkelerBLOG.jpg" alt="" hspace="5" /> If you have never ventured into the underwater world, snorkeling is a great way to get used to using a mask and breathing underwater. Not only is snorkeling an enjoyable activity on its own, it is an excellent way to get used to breathing underwater, using a mask, and swimming with fins -- excellent preparation for scuba diving. If you are a novice underwater adventurer, this article is for you! <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://scuba.about.com/od/SnorkelingCategory/a/Snorkeling-Basics-And-Information-For-Novices.htm">Read more >> </a> <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://www.facebook.com/pages/Aboutcom-Scuba-Diving/148404151852662">About.com Scuba on Facebook</a> | <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://scuba.about.com/gi/pages/stay.htm">My Scuba Diving Newsletter</a>

Snorkeling Basics originally appeared on About.com Scuba Diving on Friday, May 24th, 2013 at 12:12:10.

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100% Oxygen - Why It's Recommended First Aid for All Diving Injuries

2013-05-22T12:01:42Z

<img src="http://0.tqn.com/d/scuba/1/0/T/J/-/-/Oxygen3BLOG.jpg" alt="" hspace="5" /> What is the first action a rescuer should take in the event of a scuba diving injury? In addition to alerting emergency medical services, a rescuer should administer 100% oxygen to the victim of a diving accident, regardless of his suspected injury. <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://scuba.about.com/od/divemedicinesafety/p/Oxygen-First-Aid-Recommended-For-Scuba-Diving-Injuries.htm">Read More </a> <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://www.facebook.com/pages/Aboutcom-Scuba-Diving/148404151852662">About.com Scuba on Facebook</a> | <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://scuba.about.com/gi/pages/stay.htm">My Scuba Diving Newsletter</a>

100% Oxygen - Why It's Recommended First Aid for All Diving Injuries originally appeared on About.com Scuba Diving on Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013 at 12:01:42.

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Freediving Basics: Carbon Dioxide, Oxygen, and the Urge to Breathe

2013-05-20T12:10:31Z

<img src="http://0.tqn.com/d/scuba/1/0/Q/J/-/-/FreediverBlueCamoBLOG.jpg" alt="" hspace="5" /> Check out the most recent article by guest freediving author <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://scuba.about.com/od/whoswhoofdiving/p/Julien-Borde-Guest-Author-For-Free-Diving.htm">Julien Borde</a>: "If I hold my breath for a whole minute, I will die!" Or will you? This is a common fear of those with no freediving training. Many people have little knowledge of their natural breath holding capacities. As a professional freediving instructor, I am convinced that every person who undergoes freediving instruction can learn to hold his breath for at least two minutes! All it takes is a little knowledge and a little practice. Here is basic information about phsyiology of breath holding that every freediver learns during his initial training. <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://scuba.about.com/od/Freedivers/a/Freediving-Physiology-Basics.htm">Read more >> </a> <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://www.facebook.com/pages/Aboutcom-Scuba-Diving/148404151852662">About.com Scuba on Facebook</a> | <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://scuba.about.com/gi/pages/stay.htm">My Scuba Diving Newsletter</a>

Freediving Basics: Carbon Dioxide, Oxygen, and the Urge to Breathe originally appeared on About.com Scuba Diving on Monday, May 20th, 2013 at 12:10:31.

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Travel - Cocos Island, Costa Rica

2013-05-18T12:17:21Z

<img src="http://0.tqn.com/d/scuba/1/0/N/J/-/-/MarbleRayBLOG.jpg" alt="" hspace="5" /> Why would anyone want to book a dive vacation to a destination with very little coral reef? Cocos Island off the coast of Costa Rica in Central America has the answer - big life. Scalloped hammerhead sharks, manta rays, and even whales flock to Cocos Island because of its unique ecology and location. <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://scuba.about.com/od/centralamerica/ig/Diving-Cocos-Island/">Read More >> </a> <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://www.facebook.com/pages/Aboutcom-Scuba-Diving/148404151852662">About.com Scuba on Facebook</a> | <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://scuba.about.com/gi/pages/stay.htm">My Scuba Diving Newsletter</a>

Travel - Cocos Island, Costa Rica originally appeared on About.com Scuba Diving on Saturday, May 18th, 2013 at 12:17:21.

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What Is the Definition of a Squeeze in Scuba Diving - Dive Basics

2013-05-16T12:23:58Z

<img src="http://0.tqn.com/d/scuba/1/0/9/G/-/-/AnotherOkay.jpg" alt="" hspace="5" /> A squeeze occurs when the air pressure inside one of a diver's body air spaces is less than the pressure of the surrounding water. This condition can cause discomfort and even pain. <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://scuba.about.com/od/scubadivingfaqs/p/What-Is-The-Definition-Of-A-Squeeze-In-Scuba-Diving.htm">Read More >> </a> <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://www.facebook.com/pages/Aboutcom-Scuba-Diving/148404151852662">About.com Scuba on Facebook</a> | <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://scuba.about.com/gi/pages/stay.htm">My Scuba Diving Newsletter</a>

What Is the Definition of a Squeeze in Scuba Diving - Dive Basics originally appeared on About.com Scuba Diving on Thursday, May 16th, 2013 at 12:23:58.

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Inspiring Divers - David Hosick

2013-05-14T12:23:08Z

<img src="http://0.tqn.com/d/scuba/1/0/M/J/-/-/DavidPreppedBLOG.jpg" alt="" hspace="5" /> David Hosick is a world traveler, a cyclist and an experienced scuba diver. What makes David noteworthy is that he has accomplished all this without using his legs and with only limited use of his hands and arms. David is quadriplegic. <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://scuba.about.com/od/movies/a/Inspiring-Divers-David-Hosick.htm">Read More >> </a> <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://www.facebook.com/pages/Aboutcom-Scuba-Diving/148404151852662">About.com Scuba on Facebook</a> | <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://scuba.about.com/gi/pages/stay.htm">My Scuba Diving Newsletter</a>

Inspiring Divers - David Hosick originally appeared on About.com Scuba Diving on Tuesday, May 14th, 2013 at 12:23:08.

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Sea Turtle Identification Guide

2013-05-12T12:40:01Z

<img src="http://0.tqn.com/d/scuba/1/0/L/G/-/-/RedReefTurtleGoodOlga_blog.jpg" alt="" hspace="5" /> How many of the seven species of marine turtle have you seen while diving? Click through this guide to learn more about what makes these animals so special, how to properly identify turtle species while diving, and why they are considered endangered species. <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://scuba.about.com/od/marinelife/ss/Sea-Turtle-Identification-Guide.htm">Read more >> </a> Types of Sea Turtles: � <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://scuba.about.com/od/marinelife/ss/Sea-Turtle-Identification-Guide_4.htm">Green Turtles</a> � <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://scuba.about.com/od/marinelife/ss/Sea-Turtle-Identification-Guide_8.htm">Leatherback Sea Turtles</a> � <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://scuba.about.com/od/marinelife/ss/Sea-Turtle-Identification-Guide_9.htm">Australian Flatback Turtles</a> <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://www.facebook.com/pages/Aboutcom-Scuba-Diving/148404151852662">About.com Scuba on Facebook</a> | <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://scuba.about.com/gi/pages/stay.htm">My Scuba Diving Newsletter</a>

Sea Turtle Identification Guide originally appeared on About.com Scuba Diving on Sunday, May 12th, 2013 at 12:40:01.

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Where Should a Scuba Diver Attach His Alternate Air Source? - Dive Basics

2013-05-09T12:27:02Z

<img src="http://0.tqn.com/d/scuba/1/0/t/G/-/-/BlondDiveSurface.jpg" alt="" hspace="5" /> Alternate air sources are standard scuba diving gear and are required for most scuba certification courses. An alternate air source regulator is a back-up mouthpiece and air delivery system carried by a diver in order to allow another diver to breathe from his tank in the unlikely event of an out-of-air emergency. Where should a diver carry his alternate air source? Read general rules and suggestions here. <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://scuba.about.com/od/regulators/p/Where-Should-A-Scuba-Diver-Attach-His-Alternate-Air-Source.htm">Read more >> </a> More General Knowledge Questions: � <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://scuba.about.com/od/equipment/p/How-Does-A-Wetsuit-Keep-A-Scuba-Diver-Warm-Underwater.htm">How Does a Wetsuit Keep You Warm?</a> � <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://scuba.about.com/od/scubadivingfaqs/p/Most-Important-Rule-In-Scuba-Diving-Never-Hold-You-Breath.htm">What Is the Most Important Rule in Scuba Diving?</a> � <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://scuba.about.com/od/divemedicinesafety/a/Reverse-Block-And-Scuba-Diving.htm">What Is a Reverse Block?</a> <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://www.facebook.com/pages/Aboutcom-Scuba-Diving/148404151852662">About.com Scuba on Facebook</a> | <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://scuba.about.com/gi/pages/stay.htm">My Scuba Diving Newsletter</a>

Where Should a Scuba Diver Attach His Alternate Air Source? - Dive Basics originally appeared on About.com Scuba Diving on Thursday, May 9th, 2013 at 12:27:02.

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CITES 2013 - Victory for Marine Conservation

2013-05-07T12:18:31Z

<img src="http://0.tqn.com/d/scuba/1/0/K/J/-/-/MantaRayBLOG.jpg" alt="" hspace="5" /> Despite dramatic reductions in the populations of many commercially valuable species over recent years, marine species have received little attention. However, this was not the case at the recent March meeting held in Bangkok; a positive step in the right direction for marine conservation. Sharks and Manta ray populations can breathe a little easier now! <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://scuba.about.com/od/ConservationandDiving/p/A-Victory-For-Marine-Conservation-Cites-2013.htm">Read more >> </a> Conservation for Scuba Divers: � <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://scuba.about.com/od/ConservationandDiving/tp/Ocean-Food-Chain.htm">The Ocean Food Web</a> � <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://scuba.about.com/od/ConservationandDiving/ss/The-Great-Pacific-Garbage-Patch.htm">The Great Pacific Garbage Patch</a> � <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://scuba.about.com/od/ConservationandDiving/p/What-Causes-Coral-Diseases.htm">Guide to Coral Diseases</a> <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://www.facebook.com/pages/Aboutcom-Scuba-Diving/148404151852662">About.com Scuba on Facebook</a> | <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://scuba.about.com/gi/pages/stay.htm">My Scuba Diving Newsletter</a>

CITES 2013 - Victory for Marine Conservation originally appeared on About.com Scuba Diving on Tuesday, May 7th, 2013 at 12:18:31.

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Leo Morales - Inspiring Divers With Disabilites

2013-05-05T17:07:18Z

<img src="http://0.tqn.com/d/scuba/1/0/J/J/-/-/LeoTanksHorizBLOG.jpg" alt="" hspace="5" /> Leo Morales achieved the world record for deep diving with a physical disability on December 8, 2012, in Cozumel, Mexico. During his record-setting dive, he used eight tanks and descended to 410 feet. With asked about the record, Leo smiled warmly and explained that he is just a normal guy. That's the whole point. "I am not an astronaut, I am not an alien. If a regular guy can do an amazing thing like this, then anyone can do this, anyone can do amazing and inspirational things." And it's true. For a regular guy, he has made some astonishing achievements in a relatively short period of time. <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://scuba.about.com/od/diveentertainment/a/Inspiring-Divers-Leo-Morales.htm">Read more >> </a> <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://www.facebook.com/pages/Aboutcom-Scuba-Diving/148404151852662">About.com Scuba on Facebook</a> | <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://scuba.about.com/gi/pages/stay.htm">My Scuba Diving Newsletter</a>

Leo Morales - Inspiring Divers With Disabilites originally appeared on About.com Scuba Diving on Sunday, May 5th, 2013 at 17:07:18.

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