Colin

Colin is Padi certified Divemaster, loves diving with the larger marine species around the world, and writing code.

10 tips to equalize while diving

Equalizing, also known as equalization, is a technique used by divers to equalize the pressure in their middle ear with…

How it works: Buoyancy Control Device (BCD)

A BCD is a vital piece of equipment for any scuba diver, as it allows them to easily and accurately…

Video testing

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Why do turtles get trapped in marine debris so often?

Sea turtles are regularly found with, among other things, plastic waste in their bodies or stuck to their bodies. But…

Is the 4ocean bracelet a scam?

We have all heard about 4ocean, the company that sells $20,- bracelets made out of recycled plastic they recover during…

An in-depth review of the Cosmiq+ dive computer

An in depth review of the all new innovative Cosmiq+ dive computer, a great all-rounder for freedivers and scuba divers…

The Diver Down Flag – a quick history lesson

We all know what the Diver Down flag looks like, but do you know how this flag got its colors?

Archaeologists Find 58 New Shipwrecks

Archaeologists have discovered at least 58 shipwrecks in the Eastern Aegean Sea. They date back from the period of ancient…

The story behind the 2017 viral seahorse photo

Wildlife Photographer of the Year finalist, Justin Hofman, explains why he thinks his image of a seahorse holding onto an…

Diving Nusa Penida – Crystal Bay

Watch this awesome and beautiful video shot while diving around Nusa Penida in Bali, Indonesia!

Flying & scuba gear: British Airways

Can you bring your scuba gear on British airways? Let's find out!

How deep is the ocean

The bottom of the Mariana Trench is the deepest point of our oceans and is known as the "Challenger Deep",…

Flying & scuba gear: South African Airways

Can you bring your scuba gear on South African Airways? Let's find out!

Choosing Scuba Fins: a Scuba Diving Essential

For most divers, a pair of fins and a mask are their first purchase after becoming certified divers. But what…

Sand tiger sharks

The sand tiger shark (Carcharias taurus), also known as the grey nurse shark, spotted ragged-tooth shark, or blue-nurse sand tiger…

Taking care of your wetsuit

You have invested quite a bit of time and money finding the wetsuit that fits you perfectly, now comes that…