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Sharks and Scuba Divers

admin — Mon, 15 Jul 2019 23:42:10 +0000

There is a common trope going around the news media recently of using Scuba divers as stock photos when broadcasting shark attacks. We are rather concerned about this for a plethora of reasons. Primarily, shark attacks are rare. Even in years where there seem to be more than normal like this year, on average only […]

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PADI Women’s Dive Day

admin — Mon, 13 May 2019 23:25:50 +0000

PADI Women’s Dive Day is an event taking place on July 20, 2019. This will be its 5th annual event. It is aimed to welcome women of all ages into the inclusive world of diving, as well as to celebrate women’s contribution to diving. It is the largest day of organized diving in the world, […]

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Amazon Sucks at Selling Scuba Gear & you will probably pay more

Melinda Herndon — Tue, 11 Dec 2018 18:00:13 +0000

Never Buy Any Life Support Equipment from Amazon For a reason that we don’t really understand- Amazon does not sell skydiving equipment but they do sell scuba gear. To become a scuba diver-you commit to about 40 hours worth of physical instruction to be able to earn your certification to dive safely. This is actually […]

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Darren’s Taste 2 Travel Guide: French Polynesia

Melinda Herndon — Wed, 07 Nov 2018 20:42:42 +0000

Darren McLean is the most intrepid traveler I have ever known. He’s not a tourist, he’s a temporary resident of each of the 180+ countries he has visited. This gives him a unique insider perspective that he shares with us on his website: www.Taste2Travel.com -By Melinda Herndon PADI & NAUI SCUBA Diving Instructor Please enjoy this […]

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Darren’s Taste 2 Travel Guide — Solomon Islands

Melinda Herndon — Thu, 18 Oct 2018 23:20:24 +0000

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Salon de la Plongée: Paris International Dive Show

admin — Wed, 19 Sep 2018 03:00:14 +0000

The Paris International Dive Show is the only event in France which is dedicated to the underwater world and all its associated activities. For over 20 years, it has brought travel agencies, artists, associations, insurance companies, boat, diving centers, publishers, manufacturers, retailers, training, media, and tourist offices together for this massive event. Attending More than […]

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Mail Your Postcards at 15 Feet Below Sea Level

Melinda Herndon — Mon, 17 Sep 2018 21:32:18 +0000

I wonder if the postman dons a uniform blue wet suit when he does his dive to retrieve mail The underwater postbox Fisherman’s Cove, Mahe, Seychelles. Does he take the time to visit the underwater art museum by local artist Georges Camille? Maybe he just takes his time to take a look around at the […]

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Oahu’s 6 Best Snorkel Spots – Infographic

Staff Writer — Tue, 21 Aug 2018 00:56:48 +0000

Check out this cool infographic from our friends at Activity Discounts: A cool infographic by our friends at Activity Discounts.

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Innerspace Rebreather Celebration in Grand Cayman

admin — Sun, 19 Aug 2018 18:12:29 +0000

Divers from all over the globe gather in Grand Cayman every year to happily immerse themselves for a week in the silent diving culture they are all passionate about. Divetech staff warmly welcomes more than 70 enthusiasts to Cobalt Coast Dive Resort, many of them returning guests. Innerspace attracts big names in the dive business […]

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Darren’s Taste 2 Travel Guide

Melinda Herndon — Tue, 31 Jul 2018 23:35:17 +0000

Darren McClane is the most intrepid traveler I have ever known. He’s not a tourist, he’s a temporary resident of each of the 180+ countries he has visited. This gives him a unique insider perspective that he shares with us on his website: www.Taste2Travel.com -By Melinda Herndon PADI & NAUI SCUBA Diving Instructor Please enjoy this […]

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