Scuba Diving Guides, Information, Tips, Equipment

Advanced Dives Are Part of Expanding Your Comfort Zone
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
When we do more advanced dives, it's a matter of getting the proper training and expanding our comfort zones. Master certified scuba diver and motivational keynote speaker Clint Cora wrote a good article on Expanding Your Comfort Zone that is worth a quick read.

Motivational Speaker Spoke About Scuba Diving
Monday, November 17, 2008
Canadian motivational speaker Clint Cora has spoken on a number of occasions about his passion for scuba diving. As a NAUI Master Diver certified scuba diver himself, Clint Cora has talked about what it's like to be in the water with all the marine life around him. He also talked about the various diving equipment and costs involved in the sport of scuba diving. There is even a photo of him

Scuba Diving and New Year's Resolutions
Thursday, November 13, 2008
As scuba diver, do you have any particular New Year resolutions? As you are aware, many people fail with New Year resolutions, usually within the few few months of the new year. To see what one motivational speaker and scuba diver says about dealing with such issues, read his article on New Year Resolutions so you have a better chance of keeping yours. One of mine is to get some diving in for

Sure Glad That I'm Not In The Water This Week
Monday, November 10, 2008
The temperatures at night here in Orlando have been a bit chilly requiring a jacket for sure. Mornings have been cold too. So I made the right decision for myself not to dive this week down here. Even though I don't get down south often, I won't enjoy scuba diving if the water is too cold for me. Last reports were in the 69 to 71 degree range which is way too cold for me.

May Miss Scuba Diving In Florida This Month
Monday, November 03, 2008
The reports of the local gulf water temperatures do not look very promising to me and since I'm going to be in the Tampa area next week, I might miss scuba diving altogether. This is too bad since I haven't been in tropical waters for some time.

Tracking Water Temperature In Clearwater Tampa Area
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
I'm tracking the water temperature in the Clearwater Tampa area because I'll be down there in about 2 weeks for an event. If I get spare time and if the water temp is not too cold, I might go for some diving. If the temperature is too cold, then I'll forget about the diving and wait for another trip down south after the winter.

Yellow Scuba Diving T-Shirt
Monday, October 27, 2008
We shipped one of our yellow color scuba diving t-shirts out to a customer in Minnesota this week and it should be pointed out that it is one of the rare yellow scuba shirts available. Check it out at yellow Scuba Diving T-Shirt.

Will Florida Temperature Hold Up In November?
Friday, October 17, 2008
I'm going down to the Tampa area in November. I hope that the weather and water temperature holds up so that it won't be too cold to scuba dive. I would love to try and get in at least one dive while I'm there.

Scuba Diving In Dominican Republic
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
My brother went to the Dominican Republic and tried the scuba diving there. He said that the diving is not too good there but since he was down there, it was better than nothing. I will probably not go to the Dominican Republic as a dive destination as other reports have not been too great about it as well.

New Dolphins Calendars For 2009
Wednesday, October 01, 2008
The new marine life calendars for 2009 that were selected to be put up on our website is a great collection and it's interesting again that just like last year, the majority of these calendars features dolphins. The selection for the 2009 calendars of dolphins again is a really nice one and it will take you some time to decide which one(s) you like the most. If you are a dolphin lover, then do

Scuba Diving and Marine Life Calendars for 2009
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
The new 2009 calendars with scuba diving and marine life are now available. There's a nice variety of 2009 calendars featuring ocean marine life, scuba diving, sharks, whales and dolphins. Something for everyone who is interested in the oceans. Check them all out at Scuba Diving Marine Life 2009 Calendars.

New 2009 Scuba Diving Calendars Coming Soon
Monday, September 29, 2008
We will be working on getting the new 2009 scuba diving calendars at our Free Spirit Activewear website soon. Stay tuned for their arrivals.

Pilot Guides Show on Scuba Diving In Australia
Friday, September 26, 2008
Watched an episode of the TV travel show Pilot Guides last night. They featured scuba diving in Australia with a few choice dive sites in the Great Barrier Reef. A great show. I've never dived in Australia yet but it is one of the must do's in the future. To see reports of other places around the world where I have dived, see Scuba Dive Articles.

No Ontario Diving For Me This Year
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Looks like I once again missed the opportunity to dive in Brockville Ontario this summer as the water temperature has dipped too low for my taste.  Oh well ...

Tuesday Nights for Scuba Diving At Etobicoke Olympium
Thursday, August 28, 2008
I found out yesterday that the scuba diving sessions at the Etobicoke Olympium are Tuesday nights from 9 pm to 11 pm.  Cost is about $25 which includes a pool charge and tank rental.  I will likely try it out in the near future.

Will Scuba Dive At Etobicoke Olympium
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
One of the nice things about living here in Mississauga is that we have access to the Etobicoke Olympium which has a 17 feet deep pool.  This is the pool that I took my original scuba diving certification as well as the pool sessions for my master diver.  We can rent scuba tanks to practice our diving skills in this pool and since it is 17 feet deep, it will give us an opportunity to practice

Scuba Diving in Brockville
Friday, August 22, 2008
As I check the water temperature for Brockville, Ontario, I noticed that it's holding steady at just under 73 degrees F.  I wish it was warmer but 73 isn't bad with a 7 mm wetsuit.  So I will make a decision about whether to go diving there as soon as I get back to Canada from Berlin where I am right now. I will process all orders that came in for scuba diving t-shirts while I was away.

Will Not Be Scuba Diving In Ireland
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Even though I will be going to Ireland this week for several days and near a scuba diving area, I won't be diving for this trip.  Water is too cold for my personal taste so I'm going to take extra time to see Dublin instead.  But I hope to dive down in Brockville, Ontario later when I return from my trip in late August or early September.

Brockville Water Temperature in Low 70s
Monday, August 11, 2008
The water temperature in the Brockville, Ontario area is presently in the low 70s.  This will be near the high peak for the year.  This area is known for great scuba diving for shipwrecks in the St Lawrence river.

Maybe Dive In Brockville This Summer?
Thursday, August 07, 2008
Even for the last five years I've lived in Montreal, I failed to do any scuba diving in Brockville, Ontario which is about one and a half hours west.  Now that I'm back in Toronto, I still might head out to Brockville at the end of this summer for a dive if the temperature of the water is decent.  Brockville waters are suppose to be among the warmest in Canada during our summers here.  I'm aiming

Scuba Diving Website Now On Apple Mac
Thursday, July 31, 2008
So far, our scuba diving website has been managed on our new Apple Mac for over a month now and we hope things look okay.  We are able to make updates rapidly now but now totally sure how the website looks on various monitors with Internet Explorer on Windows.  The only time I'm able to see our website through Internet Explorer on Windows is the occasional visit at the local library.  Apple Mac

Welcome To Toronto Toastmasters Clubs Readers
Friday, July 25, 2008
I would just like to welcome members of my local Toronto Toastmasters clubs who are visiting this blog and its affiliated Scuba Diving website for the first time.  Feel free to browse around since there is a lot of information articles and videos at the site.  Also, feel free to comment on any of the blog posts here.  

Relatively Warm Waters In Canada Will Be Short Window
Thursday, July 24, 2008
A friend of mine is considering on doing his scuba dive certification up here in Canada.  He lives in Montreal.  I told him that if he wants to do his open water dives up here, the warmest waters will be in the Brockville, Ontario area but the window is very narrow in terms of water temperature.  The temperatures peak around mid August to mid September at about 72 to 75 degrees F and the rest of

Emerald Sea Scuba Diving
Monday, July 21, 2008
Saw a TV documentary on scuba diving in the Pacific Northwest coast region in an area known as the Emerald sea since the ocean there is very high in plankton.  Despite the cold waters, there is an abundance of marine life including whales, octopus, crabs, anenomes, seals and much more to see.  I can now understand why this area has been voted by many scuba divers to be among the top dive

Another Visited Stingray City
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
While I was a guest speaker at a local Toastmasters club last night, one of the members was asked during the meeting to describe a memorable time in the water.  This member talked about his visit to Cayman Islands Stingray City which brought back good memories.  But it seems that he did the cruiseship visit which just involved swimming with the stingrays rather than the scuba dive version that I

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Wordless Wednesday: Arrow Crab in Anenome
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Florida, USA c flickr / tiswango Wordless Wednesday Gallery...

Wordless Wednesday: Anenomefish
Wednesday, September 03, 2008
Anenomefish, Sipidan, Malaysia c flickr / JennyHuang Wordless Wednesday Gallery...

Wordless Wednesday: New Species of Jelly Fish?
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Sharks Bay, Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt c Stephen P. Swinton Wordless Wednesday Gallery...

Wordless Wednesday - Nudibranch
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Nudibranch - Ribbon Reef, Queensland, Australia c Nicholas McLaren Wordless Wednesday Gallery...

World's Deepest Swimming Pool - Purpose Built for Diving
Monday, August 11, 2008
Where would you imagine cruising around at 105 feet (33 meters) in warm (91F/33C) crystal clear tropical waters? The Bahamas or Fiji perhaps? How about Belgium? Though not in a...

Reader Photo Submissions
Friday, August 08, 2008
How would you like to see you photos on this site? If you think you've got a quirky, funny, or beautiful image for Wordless Wednesday email it in and you...

Wordless Wednesday - Scuba Fire Hydrant
Wednesday, August 06, 2008
Scuba Fire Hydrant - Solomon's Island, Maryland, USA Flickr / User: Robbie WT...

My Baby's Got the Bends
Monday, August 04, 2008
What are The Bends anyway? Besides a song by Radiohead that is. Well, The Bends is another name for Decompression Sickness, the biggest risk for scuba divers. I've just created...

Is an octopus right or left handed?
Sunday, August 03, 2008
Well I suppose octopuses actually have 8 tentacles so the question should be: Do they have a favorite tentacle? That's the question that Marine Biologists from 23 Sea Life centers...

Wordless Wednesday - Sea Horse
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Seahorse - Utila, Honduras Nicholas McLaren...

Dive teams search for missing scuba diver - MyFoxOrlando.com
Sun, 16 Nov 2008 18:34:00 GMT

Dive teams search for missing scuba diver MyFoxOrlando.com, FL - Nov 16, 2008 (WOFL FOX 35, Orlando) -- Dive teams continue searching for a missing 25-year-old scuba diver who disappeared in a Marion County sinkhole while on a guided ... Search for missing diver ends with body Ocala Body of 25-year-old Diver Found in Marion County Cave The Ledger Body of diver found in Florida cave ABC Action News MiamiHerald.com - Ocala all 45 news articles

Breathing underwater - The Spartan Daily
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 10:01:38 GMT

Breathing underwater The Spartan Daily, CA - 12 hours ago For $20, students were able to be transported to another world for 90 minutes during an introduction to scuba diving in Spartan Complex last night. ...

Diver has close call in Whytecliff waters - North Shore News
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 16:36:31 GMT

Diver has close call in Whytecliff waters North Shore News, Canada - 6 hours ago A scuba diver had a close call near West Vancouver's Whytecliff park Saturday when an underwater mishap sent him bobbing to the surface unconscious. ...

Ex-Dallastown man who died in cave dive described as 'wonderful dad' - Trading Markets (press release)
Tue, 18 Nov 2008 19:25:32 GMT

Ex-Dallastown man who died in cave dive described as 'wonderful dad' Trading Markets (press release), CA - Nov 18, 2008 Because he was so focused on his kids and his work, Robin Hartranft was surprised when Joe Hartranft, 52, took up scuba diving and realized it was his great ...

How 2 experienced divers die in massive School Sink in Hudson - Temple Terrace University Beacon
Tue, 18 Nov 2008 17:54:01 GMT

How 2 experienced divers die in massive School Sink in Hudson Temple Terrace University Beacon, FL - Nov 18, 2008 School Sink, also known to scuba diving enthusiasts as Wayne’s World, is a cavernous dive only to be undertaken by those with at least 100 safe cave dives. ...

Body of abalone hunter is recovered off Sonoma County coast - Los Angeles Times
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 10:03:39 GMT

Body of abalone hunter is recovered off Sonoma County coast Los Angeles Times, CA - 12 hours ago Jonathan Su, 29, of Sunnyvale apparently drowned while diving for the mollusks Nov. 9. He is the eighth abalone hunter to die off California's North Coast ...

Experience Real Beauty Under The Sea - MarketWatch
Mon, 17 Nov 2008 17:14:46 GMT

Experience Real Beauty Under The Sea MarketWatch - Nov 17, 2008 Cancun offers a wide variety of scuba diving centers offering the best in training and equipment for both novice and experienced divers. ...

The Great Wall (Dive) Of Andros - Jaunted
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 15:05:40 GMT

Jaunted

The Great Wall (Dive) Of Andros Jaunted - 7 hours ago Borrowing the standard scuba analogy that diving is like being in outer space, arriving on the underwater beach seriously felt like landing on the moon. ...

Disabled veterans scuba dive as recreational sport - International Herald Tribune
Wed, 29 Oct 2008 00:44:39 GMT

Disabled veterans scuba dive as recreational sport International Herald Tribune, France - Oct 28, 2008 So he was more than ready to pull on a wet suit, strap on a tank, gear and goggles and head into the deep end of the pool during a scuba diving excursion at ...

Big Love For Small Hope - Jaunted
Mon, 17 Nov 2008 15:23:36 GMT

Jaunted

Big Love For Small Hope Jaunted - Nov 17, 2008 Since Mark and I were on the scuba diving package, which includes two dives in the morning and a third in the afternoon, our schedule was a bit more ...

Ever wonder how we do it?
Sunday, January 13, 2008
Ever wonder how we do it? A few weeks ago we here at Leisure Pro decided to make a short video about our operations to give our customers a little glimpse into who we are. Check it out there is more to come.

Scuba Diving is the New Yoga
Sunday, January 13, 2008
Leisurepro predicts that scuba diving will be the hot new trend for people seeking stress relief in the New Year. Many in the sport have begun to refer to "scuba as the new yoga" and are planning underwater vacations for 2008 to escape the stress above sea level. "For thousands of years, cultures around the world have sought places to go for quiet meditation and peace of mind -- from the

Leisurepro is upgrading its order fulfillment system
Thursday, September 06, 2007
Fewer backorders, faster delivery Something big is happening at Leisurepro.com. For the last 6 months, Leisurepro has been busily upgrading its mega warehouse and order-taking system so it can deliver orders to its customers faster and more efficiently. Last week, Leisurepro "flipped the switch" and begin using the new system, the culmination of months of careful planning, programming, and

Go diving in our own backyard
Wednesday, September 05, 2007
Leisure Pro is proud to announce our picks for some awesome northeast diving without having to break out you passport or piggy bank. So fill your gas tank and don’t forget your air tank. and head out right in our own backyard for some of the most memorable diving experiences you’ll have close to home. Here are some interesting dive sites in the region for divers of all experience levels

Separate scuba facts from myths
Monday, August 20, 2007
As a new scuba diver you will have so many different questions about the sport you chose to participate in. You will hear and read exciting stories in the media and on the big screen. Making heads or tails of the information you gathered may sometimes be confusing to say the least and not knowing what is fact or fiction can have you blowing a lot less bubbles. That said, being Leisure Pro we felt

Scuba Diving Safe Ladder Exit
Friday, August 10, 2007
Climbing up the boat ladder is from the most challenging aspects of scuba diving. By following some simple rules you can exit safely. During your safety stop, assess the surface conditions, wait until the area around the ladder is clear of divers, hold onto the railing. Remain under water and off the ladder to take off your fins, and once your fins are off and secured, center yourself on the

Scuba Diving Summer Camp for Teens
Friday, August 10, 2007
Part 1: Choosing the right summer camp for your teen is not a simple task at all! Many camps offer hands-on programs focusing on scuba diving and other water activities that will surely have a significant influence on your child. Therefore it is important to choose a summer camp program wisely and carefully. The camp you choose should meet the needs, interests, goals and expectations of the

Buy Comfortable Scuba Diving Gear
Friday, May 04, 2007
When purchasing scuba diving gear and equipment, the most important factor is comfort. If the gear fits you right and is comfortable you will experience an enjoyable scuba diving experience. Choosing the diving gear that is right for you should not be hard, once you narrow down the equipment you will need, you just have to make sure that all equipment and gear can fit on you at once. For a

The basics of scuba diving
Monday, April 30, 2007
During the scuba diving certification process, you need to complete a 200-yard non-stop swim and a 10-minute tread/float. It’s important to be comfortable in the water and good shape, too. There are two basic ways to get yourself underwater with a breathing apparatus. The first one is to take a certification course, which includes classroom, pool, and open-water components in a twenty-hour

Scuba Diver Mask's Guide
Monday, April 30, 2007
A mask should be your first piece of equipment to buy before going scuba diving. A well fitting mask forms an airtight seal on your face so that you’ll stay clear of water. To judge the fit, gently place the mask on your face without strapping it; inhale through your nose and remove your hands. If it’s still on your face, it fits! It’s up to you to decide between an automatic purging devices or

Familiarize yourself with the Scuba Diving language
Monday, April 23, 2007
Following are just a few of the many words of the language that is used by Scuba Divers worldwide. BC: Buoyancy Compensator is a jacket-like device which secures the tank to the diver’s back and can be inflated or deflated so that divers can become neutrally buoyant. REGULATOR: A mouthpiece unit that is attached to the scuba diver’s tank. And the favorite, Hand Signals: A language that is used

Scuba Diving Season - Gear Up!
Monday, April 23, 2007
Gear up for the Scuba Diving Season! Get ready for the Scuba Diving Season and gear up with the latest spectacular Scuba equipment and Scuba Gear at discount prices when you shop at LeisurePro.com. LeisurePro.com offers the greatest selection in Scuba equipment, dive gear, and everything you’ll need for your scuba dive, at discounts prices. Check out our great selection of Buoyancy

What do I need to go Scuba Diving?
Wednesday, March 28, 2007
Part of the fun is actually choosing your gear! To get started, you want your own mask, fins, and snorkel. These have a personal fit, and LeisurePro.com can help you choose the ones that have the right fit and best features for you. We recommend that you invest in your equipment when you start the course, because: You will be more comfortable learning to dive using gear chosen. You will be more

Leisure Pro adds a full line of swimming goggles
Thursday, March 22, 2007
LeisurePro.com has added a full line of swimming goggles to it's large inventory of scuba diving and swimming gear. Swimming Goggles are protects the eye from water or chemicals from getting into the eyes. Goggles are also used in chemistry laboratories, snow sports, on motorcycles, woodworking, when using power tools and more. Prescription goggles are also available to purchase. Swimming

Planning a successful dive
Tuesday, March 13, 2007
It is important to plan your dive several days before you actually hit the water so that you are prepared for unexpected changes. Here’s how to plan your successful dive. First decide on a date and time, and then on a dive location. It might be to your advantage to have an alternate location n case conditions are unfavorable at your primary site. Research all about the site and try to visit the

Before you purchase snorkel equipment...
Tuesday, March 13, 2007
Snorkeling is the best way to explore the underwater world. Snorkel equipment is simple and you need only three essential pieces of snorkeling gear: mask, snorkel and a set of fins. Mask: The mask is the most important piece of equipment for snorkeling; it’s your window to the underwater world. A proper fitting mask will keep water out. Snorkel: The snorkel allows you to breathe through your

Features of a dry suit for scuba diving
Friday, March 02, 2007
In order to invest properly for a suit, it must fit well with seals that are efficient at the neck and wrists. Dry suits are divided in two main categories: Neoprene and membrane; the former keeps you warm due to the thickness of the foam. A membrane suit is purely for keeping water out, so an under suit needs to be worn for warmth. Remember that with a neoprene suit you need to counteract the

Take a scuba vacation and escape the winter chill
Thursday, February 22, 2007
Had enough of the cold, windy, icy, and snowy days? Now’s the perfect time to escape the winter chill and relax on a scuba diving vacation. One of the best vacations is a trip to Cozumel, Mexico. The waters around Cozumel host an amazing selection of fish. The visibility is beautiful and you dive 80 feet down. If you’re seeking a new and exciting dive destination, check out Rotan, Honduras. The

A simple exercise to reduce the fear of No-Mask-Swimming
Thursday, February 22, 2007
The following exercise is a superb means of over coming the natural discomfort that’s felt by novice scuba diving students when first learning to remove their mask while underwater. The exercise is simple and easy. Place your face in the water with out a mask and breathe through a snorkel. The point is that at some point the drill can be done without discomfort for most people. It’s less than

Divers underwater fish watching
Wednesday, January 24, 2007
One of the main reasons people dive is to watch the various fish underwater. But, many divers get discouraged with all the confusing scientific names and with the hundreds of names of all the species. The good part is that most of the fish belong to just a few families, so you can identify distinguishing features and place them in a family group. Then use the visual differences within these

Choosing Your Scuba Diving Equipment
Thursday, January 18, 2007
Scuba Diving: it is very important to get the necessary scuba diving equipment and gear. There are many scuba gear and equipment available but it’s best to start from the basics necessary equipment such as the mask, fins, snorkel, and weight belt, and then move on to more advanced and expensive gear and equipment. Basics Scuba Gear and Equipment: Diving masks allows you to see underwater through

Secure and Safe Scuba Diving - Exposure Protection
Wednesday, January 17, 2007
In order to remain a contented and secure diver you need to know about thermal and exposure protection. By being exposed to cold conditions, you cause an affect to your blood’s circulation. Because of the impaired blood flow to your body’s’ appendages, finger dexterity is reduced, which can lessen your abilities to perform certain skills. Even more so, the extremities will have a reduced off

Scuba Diving Certification Tips and helpful Information
Monday, December 25, 2006
Scuba diving is a true delightful and wonderful sport and with just the right basics it is relatively easy to get your scuba diving certification. Scuba diving is fun and exciting and once you are a long way under water there really isn’t much room for error. So why not give it a try? First, you need the ability to swim. Although this may seem quite obvious it is vital that you be a reasonably

The Perfect Gift Certificate For Scuba Divers
Sunday, December 10, 2006
Gift Certificates provide the right gift for everyone on "YOUR HARD TO BUY FOR" gift list. Gift Certificates at Leisure Pro are easy to order and arrive promptly, we will mail them to you or directly to the recipient. Simply place your order online, tell us the dollar amount, name of recipient, your message, and make payment as you would with a regular order.

Check your Scuba Diving and Gear and Equipment
Thursday, December 07, 2006
By: Lenore Chapman Before going on a trip to scuba dive, check your gear and tanks. You may think they are fine, but it is better to be safe than sorry. I had made a 7 hour trip to Florida to do some dives with my son and daughter-in-law. Once we got there, my son decided to take us to a dive shop and buy some diving skins and other stuff we needed. My husband ask the owner of the shop to top

Sodwana Bay Shootout 2006
The 2006 underwater shootout at Sodwana Bay is provisionally set for Tuesday 9 May to Saturday 13 May 2006. Entry and other administration will take place on the evening of the 9 May.

Dive South Africa to present workshop at Dive Ireland 2006
From great whites on the West coast to the sardine run on the East coast, South Africa is not to be missed for diving. Dive South Africa will be flying in just for the weekend to give a flavour of what's on offer!

Important new materials released by Technical Diving International
TDI announces all new Advanced Wreck Student Manual and support materials.

Egypt promotes Red Sea causeway!
Egypt is promoting a $3 billion causeway across the Red Sea linking Sharm el-Sheikh resort with Saudi Arabia's northwestern Duba port in the wake of another ferry tragedy.

Visit BSAC World at LIDS 2006!
LIDS 2006 will, for the second year, feature BSAC World. You can find out everything you want about the BSAC and have the total BSAC Experience!

Landslides hit popular dive destination
Torrential rain has triggered floods and landslides around the popular dive destination of Manado in Indonesia. Rescue officials said at least 26 people were killed by falling mud in the North Sulawesi provincial capital on Wednesday.

Visit Ponta Mamoli in Mozambique with Monty Halls
Cross north over the border of South Africa into Mozambique and there is a point where the road ends and the adventure begins.

Scuba diving in Mauritius
With its lush vegetation, sandy coastline, and coral-circled lagoons, Mauritius might as well be a purpose-made luxury holiday destination. But does that necessarily make it a divers' holiday of a lifetime?

Food for thought - Don't miss breakfast before diving
Is breakfast the most important meal of the day? Well, according to evidence unearthed by doctors in the US, eating breakfast is the secret to staying healthy.

Mozambique: New diving resort opened by Seablue Scuba Safaris
A Brand new diving resort has been opened in Mozambique. It is situated south of Inhambane, in between Guinjata Bay and Paindane. You just have to follow the bright orange sign with the manta on it!

DAN Research Newsletter February 2006
DAN releases their Safety Stop for February 2006

Australian wreck attracting record number of scuba divers
THE Sunshine Coast now has another tourism ace up its sleeve with the wreck of the former HMAS Brisbane attracting divers in record numbers.

7 deadly sins of scuba diving
DIVE Magazine asked their specialist writers to consider the conventions of modern diving and come up with a new set of seven deadly sins for 2006. This makes for very interesting reading.

DIVE contributors report back on best dives of 2005
What was your best dive of 2005? That was the question we put to DIVE's contributors, and they've reported back on a vintage year.

New Zealand: Diver's survival of 3 days in ocean defies all logic
While the country celebrates an extraordinary feat of survival, many experts are saying Robert Hewitt has defied all logic by surviving 75 hours adrift in Cook Strait.

For divers, sinkholes along Yucatan peninsula are popular spot
I thought I'd share with you a diver's perspective on diving the sinkholes along the Yucatan peninsula. I have not been there yet, but it sounds like paradise.

Two Japanese divers rescued after 30 hours at sea off Palau
Two Japanese divers survived the threat of dehydration, hypothermia, sunburn and sharks while drifting for more than 30 hours in the open waters of Palau earlier this week.

UK diving incidents in 2005 highest ever recorded
Diving incidents in 2005 were the highest ever recorded, but the number of fatalities was reduced from last year, according to the BSAC's Diving Incidents Report.

Shark Diving in South Africa
John Dwyer visits Gansbaai and combats his fear and comes face to face with a Great White shark.

Diver lost off Puerto Rico swims home
A lost diver who was the subject of a U.S. Coast Guard search managed to swim 10 miles through heavy seas to safety, authorities said Thursday.