DSMBs- Essential Safety Equipment? Several years ago whilst diving in the temperamental waters off South Africa’s east coast, I had the terrifying experience of becoming lost at sea. In the area where we were diving, it is local law for divers to dive with a buoy line or an SMB- a surface marker buoy that…
Choosing The Right Wetsuit For You Original article found at ScubaDiveDestinations.com Whether you’re a diving newbie or a seasoned pro, buying a new wetsuit can be a daunting prospect. For some, it’s the cost that’s nerve-wracking; for others, it’s the thought of jiggling around in front of a mirror struggling for hours to find a…
10 tips to become the King of Buoyancy Originally posted at ScubaDiveDestinations.com Have you ever had those dives where everything was just perfect? Moving through the water was effortless, you felt completely relaxed and every breath took you exactly where you wanted it to? Why do these dives feel so amazing? That’s right: buoyancy! Buoyancy…
What To Expect From Your Dive Briefing Originally found at ScubaDiveDestinations.com In some areas, diving under the direct supervision of a divemaster is the norm; in others, it’s more common for buddy pairs to be allowed to explore independently while the dive guide or skipper remains onshore or on the boat. Whatever the situation, it’s…
Five Tips For Aspiring Underwater Photographers Post originally found at ScubaDiveDestinations.com The advent of affordable compact digital cameras and housings means that underwater photography is no longer the exclusive remit of experienced professional photographers. It is now a realistic and accessible pastime for members of the general diving public, and with a little practice there’s…
Techniques and Tips for Mastering Mask Clearing From ScubaDiveDestinations.com Both as a student and as an instructor, I have firsthand experience of the difficulties caused by mask clearing skills. As a student, I experienced a sudden, gripping claustrophobia upon flooding my mask for the first time, which triggered blind panic and caused me to rapidly bolt…
Diving with Bull Sharks in Costa Rica Article written by Ashley Taylor for ScubaDiveMarketing.com Shark dives have become increasingly popular and for those wanting to see sharks up close in their natural habitat, Costa Rica is the place do it. This Central American nation is an adventurer’s paradise, dotted with reefs, islands, caves and canyons.…
Whale Shark Visits Rocket Frog Diving in Costa Rica! Article written by Jessica Vyvyan Robinson of ScubaDiveTourism.com Costa Rica’s Gulf de Papagayo is an area known specifically for its abundant marine life; a place where constantly fluctuating sea conditions have created an incredibly diverse ocean ecosystem that always has the potential to surprise. Our dive…
The Pacific Giant Manta The Pacific Giant Manta is a remarkable creature. It is why many people come to dive with us in Costa Rica and visit the Catalina Islands which give you the chance to see these animals. The manta glides through the water with incredible grace and ease. They are some of the…
Costa Rica is translated to mean “Rich Coast” in english. A huge part of that has to do with how abundant the marine life along it’s coast and how well it has provided for fisherman for generations. It is this same reason that makes the area such an amazing location for scuba diving. We do,…