Articles related to "Buoyancy Control"

In scuba diving, buoyancy control is an important technique to master. Controlling buoyancy can lead to longer dives, more to see, and less environmental impact.

Because divers can not naturally adjust their ability to float they wear a buoyancy compensator (BC) to control their buoyancy (ability to float).

Caring for the planet, recycling, greenhouse gases, these concerns must not stop when divers duck under the water. Scuba divers must help conserve the underwater world.

A slightly sarcastic look at underwater photo dos and don'ts from familiarizing yourself with the camera, buoyancy, and natural surround to respecting fellow divers.

Keeping scuba diving equipment in good operating condition is vital for safe and enjoyable diving. A scuba diving wetsuit needs to be well maintained.

Scuba buoyancy is the most fundamental diving skill. Mastering buoyancy control enables a diver to use less effort to maintain his position while diving.

Scuba diving requires certain skills and techniques to enhance underwater enjoyment. Some can be learnt, some need practice and some come with time spent underwater.

A few simple, environmentally responsible techniques can help scuba divers and snorkelers protect fragile coral reefs and other underwater ecosystems when they dive.

Keeping scuba diving equipment in good operating condition is vital for safe and enjoyable diving. A buoyancy compensator needs to be well maintained.

A frustrating aspect of scuba diving is lack of communication. With a bit of thought and practice there are ways to clearly converse underwater.

Air in the scuba tank is the most important resource a scuba diver has at their disposal. Scuba tank air should be conserved to make a scuba dive safe and enjoyable.

An air embolism is a risk inherent in scuba diving. And like most physiological problems in scuba diving, the risk is due to the diver breathing air at high pressure.

Scuba diving equipment in good operating condition is vital for safe and enjoyable diving. This article describes what a diver can do to look after their scuba regulator.

Once certified, SCUBA divers can explore different underwater environments. Specialty SCUBA courses teach safety skills for wreck, deep, night, and drift diving.

St. Vincent is called the "Critter Capital of the Caribbean" thanks to Bill Tewes, who takes St. Vincent SCUBA divers on a tour of weird and wonderful tropical sea-life.

Many times as a scuba diver you are tasked with determining if another diver is a safe diver. This article covers three key points to help you make that determination.

Divers can find many lead fishing sinkers while diving. These can be melted down to make weights to be used while scuba diving.

Deciding when to buy SCUBA gear means evaluating diving needs. Start with personal gear like wetsuits, masks, and snorkels, and work up to the big-ticket items.

There are reasons why panic and anxiety occurs and ways for worried divers to deal with these. Underwater nerves can and should be addressed.

Scuba photography is popular, with a camera buff on nearly every dive boat. There are techniques to make scuba diving with an underwater camera enjoyable and safe.

Seasickness is a common problem with scuba diving being carried out from boats. But there are simple ways to deal with this problem.

Fins or flipper are important scuba diving or snorkelling equipment. The fins assist a scuba diver or snorkeller move around in the unique underwater world.

St. Lucia's combination of mountain, rainforest, and ocean adventure tours offers something for everyone. SCUBA, snorkeling, and sailing are top water activities.

The Crowns of Thorns starfish is a known destroyer of coral reefs. A scuba diver may find this starfish in a marine park so background knowledge of the animal is useful.

Swim bladders help fish maintain buoyancy so they neither float nor sink. Here's how the swim bladder works.