tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10370876Mon, 02 Sep 2024 00:15:16 +0000Scuba divingScubaSnorkelingMaskBlacktip reef sharksCoco IslandCosta RicaDive BuddyNASAOceanPeruPhuketSharksSnorkeldecompression sicknessunderwater communications equipmentAmalfi CoastAquacultureAquaculture farmAquariusBootiesBusinessCommentsConca dei MariniDANDCSDisclaimerDiver’s Alert NetworkDry snorkelFinsFloridaForce FinFriendsFull foot finsIsola GalliKrabiLEDLED lightsLimaMouthpieceNEEMONOAANeoprene BootiesPODPalomino IslandsPhi Phi IslandsPhi Phi LehPolicySCUBA diving and flyingSan Lorenzo IslandScallopsScuba FinsScuba diving maskSea lionsSemi-Dry snorkelSnorkel BarrelSpare airStrap heel finsSurfingTilapiaUSValveWetsuitabsairplaneaqualungbuddy breathingcalf crampsdeflectordive shopelectronic deterrent systemsexercisefitnesshalogen lightshammerhead sharksharpoonoctopuspony bottlescuba diving adaptorscuba lagoonscuba lightsscuba parkscuba partyshark shieldthe sunken cityultrasonic transceiversunderwater communicationsunderwater videowaveyard projectworkoutScuba Diving, Dive Equipment, Exotic Places and more!http://atlantisdiver.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (The Atlantis Diver)Blogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10370876.post-5683980113728636023Fri, 19 Dec 2008 21:22:00 +00002008-12-19T16:35:56.606-05:00aqualungScuba divingscuba diving adaptorIn case you missed the news, a couple of months ago the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Aqua Lung announced a voluntary recall of the Titan DIN 1st Stage Scuba Regulators and Titan/Conshelf DIN Scuba Adaptors, you should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is estimated that the company sold 6,000 units approximately.Over-tightening of the DIN http://atlantisdiver.blogspot.com/2008/12/aqua-lung-recalls-scuba-regulators-and.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Atlantis Diver)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10370876.post-813787300993026421Mon, 31 Mar 2008 05:06:00 +00002008-03-31T01:24:49.932-04:00DANDCSdecompression sicknessDiver’s Alert NetworkSCUBA diving and flyingDecompression sickness (DCS) describes a condition characterized by a variety of symptoms resulting from exposure to low barometric pressures that cause inert gases (mainly nitrogen), normally dissolved in body fluids and tissues, to come out of physical solution and form bubbles. DCS can occur during exposure to altitude (altitude DCS) or during ascent from depth (mining or diving). The first http://atlantisdiver.blogspot.com/2008/03/what-you-need-to-know-about-altitude.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Atlantis Diver)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10370876.post-1368142308984305385Wed, 30 Jan 2008 15:09:00 +00002008-03-06T22:55:45.773-05:00MaskNASAOceanScubaScuba divingScuba diving maskI was doing some research to find out what is new on the market of scuba diving masks and I found some interesting offerings:HydroOptix LLC a company based in Culver City, California developed an innovative product line, the HydroOptix Diving Masks. According to their web site their masks offer panoramic views allowing the scuba diver 350% more “visual space” than using conventional flat scuba http://atlantisdiver.blogspot.com/2008/01/scuba-diving-are-those-special-scuba.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Atlantis Diver)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10370876.post-3167018321824870333Wed, 21 Nov 2007 06:24:00 +00002007-11-21T01:37:15.863-05:00dive shopharpoonScuba divingscuba lagoonscuba parkscuba partySnorkelingthe sunken citywaveyard projectOn November 6, 2007 people from City of Mesa, Arizona by vast majority vote to approve Proposition 300, which basically is green light for the city's expenditure of public funds, tax concessions and grant of city-owned land to aid in the construction of the Waveyard Project. The Waveyard will be a huge water park that will offer surf-sized waves, snorkeling, scuba diving and kayaking.The focus ofhttp://atlantisdiver.blogspot.com/2007/11/scuba-diving-in-arizonas-desert.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Atlantis Diver)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10370876.post-5603172559463639917Sat, 17 Nov 2007 20:42:00 +00002007-11-17T15:46:48.983-05:00halogen lightsLEDLED lightsScubaScuba divingscuba lightsI was doing some research about this new technology and I found a wide range of products. I remember long time ago when I bought my first scuba lights…night diving was not the best experience since the lights were not the best products at that time.The LED lights, as most of the best technologies, were originally designed for military personal. But now, after some years the cost of producing the http://atlantisdiver.blogspot.com/2007/11/led-lights-are-cool-for-scuba-diving.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Atlantis Diver)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10370876.post-6652871911443299326Sat, 17 Nov 2007 00:30:00 +00002007-11-16T19:37:32.050-05:00AquacultureAquaculture farmBusinessOceanPeruScallopsTilapiaUSLove underwater sports, constant contact with marine or fresh water environment? Maybe Aquaculture is your next big business.The broad term "aquaculture" refers to the breeding, rearing, and harvesting of plants and animals in all types of water environments, including ponds, rivers, lakes, and the ocean. Similar to agriculture, aquaculture can take place in the natural environment or in a http://atlantisdiver.blogspot.com/2007/11/aquaculture-potential-business.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Atlantis Diver)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10370876.post-4983245310979566875Fri, 07 Sep 2007 03:24:00 +00002007-09-06T23:30:06.866-04:00AquariusFloridaNASANEEMONOAAScubaScuba divingunderwater communications equipmentI have never traveled to the space and chances are that neither do you. But we, scuba divers, have the opportunity to experience a similar environment in every immersion.The NASA Extreme Environment Mission Operations (NEEMO) uses the Aquarius facilities. The Aquarius is the only undersea laboratory dedicated to marine science operating in the world. This underwater structure is owned by the http://atlantisdiver.blogspot.com/2007/09/extreme-scuba-diving-nasas-undersea.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Atlantis Diver)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10370876.post-7881717007243795351Mon, 27 Aug 2007 18:52:00 +00002007-08-27T15:07:04.892-04:00airplanedecompression sicknessPhuketScubaScuba divingA simple rule that is sometimes overlooked even by experienced scuba divers. It is mentioned in almost all the scuba diving courses that it is not a good idea to scuba dive after flying or the opposite, fly right after scuba dive. It does not matter if you took a two hour flight to a Caribbean island or a 20-hour flight to Phuket, Thailand; during flights your body suffers dehydration and it ishttp://atlantisdiver.blogspot.com/2007/08/what-you-should-know-about-scuba-diving.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Atlantis Diver)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10370876.post-8819565635875338256Tue, 21 Aug 2007 02:39:00 +00002007-08-20T22:50:49.240-04:00electronic deterrent systemsPODScuba divingshark shieldSharksSnorkelingSurfing Two weeks ago the company Shark Shield made the public announcement of their new electronic shark deterrent systems product line. These devices are the next generation in shark attack prevention systems based on the not so old PODs (Protective Oceanic Device) designed to be used by scuba divers, snorkelers and surfers.The unit, according to the manufacturer creates an elliptical field that http://atlantisdiver.blogspot.com/2007/08/shoo-shark-shoo.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Atlantis Diver)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10370876.post-9042434721032844685Wed, 15 Aug 2007 01:58:00 +00002007-08-14T22:20:15.119-04:00abscalf crampsexercisefitnessScubaScuba divingSnorkelingworkoutFrequently, some of my friends and people interested in scuba diving asked me if it is ok to scuba dive if you are overweight or not the best fan of moving a single muscle. I am not a doctor or sports trainer to make an assessment if they are in good shape or not, so I always avoid saying yes or no. I am convinced that scuba diving, as any other sport, requires that you have at least some degree http://atlantisdiver.blogspot.com/2007/08/scuba-diving-and-fitness.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Atlantis Diver)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10370876.post-4352868323454372386Sat, 11 Aug 2007 02:04:00 +00002007-08-10T23:11:26.726-04:00Blacktip reef sharksCoco IslandCosta Ricahammerhead sharksMaskultrasonic transceiversunderwater communicationsunderwater communications equipmentunderwater videoA quick update on my latest post related to scuba diving with hammerhead sharks at Cocos Island (Coco Island, Costa Rica). This video will give any diver a good idea on what to expect to see during the immersion. Don't be scared by the number, because during day hours it is very common to see schools of sharks formed by more than one hundred sharks. Enjoy!I don't know if you notice the underwaterhttp://atlantisdiver.blogspot.com/2007/08/scuba-diving-underwater-talking.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Atlantis Diver)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10370876.post-198372893084529510Wed, 08 Aug 2007 20:27:00 +00002007-08-08T16:29:29.173-04:00Coco IslandCosta RicaScuba divingSharksSnorkelingThe Coco Island is located at 373 miles (600km) southwest of Cabo Blanco in the Pacific Ocean. The official name in Spanish is “Isla del Coco” and is also referred as “Cocos Island”. The Coco Island is a National Park where you can find more that two hundred species of fish, more than fifteen coral types, and what I consider the main attraction, more than ten types of sharks, from including http://atlantisdiver.blogspot.com/2007/08/scuba-diving-exotic-place-coco-island.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Atlantis Diver)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10370876.post-3156731588892066979Wed, 08 Aug 2007 05:25:00 +00002007-08-08T01:29:11.633-04:00Blacktip reef sharksKrabiPhi Phi IslandsPhi Phi LehPhuketIf you are planning to travel to Thailand for your next scuba diving vacation, the movie “The Beach” will give you a sneak peak of what you will see. A combination of beautiful ocean views and exotic islands is the perfect place for a relaxing scuba diving adventure. Some of the best spots for scuba diving in the Phi Phi Leh Island are:Sea Lake, Maya Bay, Camel Rock, Hin Klang and Hin Phae. Hin http://atlantisdiver.blogspot.com/2007/08/scuba-diving-exotic-place-phi-phi-leh.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Atlantis Diver)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10370876.post-1071004078115929253Tue, 07 Aug 2007 05:27:00 +00002007-08-07T10:10:25.179-04:00Amalfi CoastConca dei MariniIsola GalliScubaScuba divingIn the bay of Conca dei Marini, part of the Amalfi Coast, you will find one of the best scuba diving spots in the area: Capo di Conca. This is the ‘gate’ to a spectacular cliff for scuba diving or underwater photography; you can dive into a cave located at 35 meters deep where you will find thousands of red shrimps and sponges. Also, it is very common to see octopuses, moray eels and seahorses http://atlantisdiver.blogspot.com/2007/08/scuba-diving-exotic-place-amalfi-coast.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Atlantis Diver)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10370876.post-259719632560967480Sun, 05 Aug 2007 06:46:00 +00002007-08-05T02:57:51.147-04:00buddy breathingDive Buddyoctopuspony bottleScubaScuba divingSpare airWhile recreational scuba diving has a significant lower rate of accidents than other sports, emergencies happen and you should be prepared. But maybe you think that you will never run out of air because you have a gauge and you check it frequently...well, that is not completely true, because in the underwater world you have an infinite number of factors that can affect your diving experience.Evenhttp://atlantisdiver.blogspot.com/2007/08/scuba-diving-equipment-are-you-ready-in.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Atlantis Diver)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10370876.post-2133122887100851624Fri, 03 Aug 2007 23:50:00 +00002007-08-03T19:54:56.961-04:00Dive BuddyFriendsScubaScuba divingHere are some ideas on where to look when searching for a Dive Buddy:Scuba Diving Stores, usually you will find a message board, some of this ads are from new divers or divers looking for a dive buddy. If you are new to the area or city, ask the salespeople if they can recommend you to get in touch with somebody in particular.“Find a Dive Buddy” specialized web sites: Divebuddy (http://http://atlantisdiver.blogspot.com/2007/08/scuba-diving-five-places-where-you-can.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Atlantis Diver)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10370876.post-5197816099923415912Thu, 02 Aug 2007 16:06:00 +00002007-08-02T13:08:21.834-04:00LimaPalomino IslandsPeruSan Lorenzo IslandScuba divingSea lionsSnorkelingI did both, Scuba Diving and Snorkeling, many years ago and I can tell you that were awesome experiences! The younger sea lions are friendly and playful animals, while the older are not that friendly, they are not dangerous but a hit could hurt you if they decide to ‘play’ with you, considering the size of this animals, length 8’ 6” and weight 1000 lbs.As scuba divers, sometimes we look for some http://atlantisdiver.blogspot.com/2007/08/scuba-diving-and-snorkeling-with-sea.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Atlantis Diver)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10370876.post-5476884119950712891Mon, 30 Jul 2007 03:55:00 +00002007-07-30T00:00:51.409-04:00deflectorDry snorkelMouthpieceSemi-Dry snorkelSnorkelSnorkel BarrelValveIt could be very confusing for somebody who is starting in the scuba world the simple task of buying a snorkel. There are all sorts of brands and models, so what I am putting here are the main types that you will find in any store:Regular snorkels: These are the ones that allow the tube (also known as barrel) to be filled with water when you dive. Therefore, you will need to clear (purge) the http://atlantisdiver.blogspot.com/2007/07/buying-snorkel-is-easy.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Atlantis Diver)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10370876.post-5899722323108816737Thu, 26 Jul 2007 16:48:00 +00002007-07-26T23:19:23.329-04:00BootiesForce FinFull foot finsNeoprene BootiesScubaScuba FinsStrap heel fins Well it depends, first you will need to understand that fins are key components of you scuba gear. You can think of fins in this way: your body is the engine, fins are the propellers. As a general rule fins should fit your foot as if you were wearing shoes. We can divide the fins based on design:Strap heel fins: This type of fins offer the diver now a variety of options, you will find adjustablehttp://atlantisdiver.blogspot.com/2007/07/what-type-of-fins-should-you-buy.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Atlantis Diver)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10370876.post-113626869761941657Thu, 26 Jul 2007 04:10:00 +00002007-07-26T03:30:18.245-04:00FinsMaskSnorkelWetsuitBuying your first scuba diving gear is the key indicator that you are decided to jump to the water. You need to organize your shopping wisely, it’s better to first start with the basic stuff, and then, if you really (…but really, really) like this sport, you can buy the rest of the equipment. Basic Equipment: Mask, Snorkel, Fins, and Wetsuit.MASK: Your scuba mask is an important piece of http://atlantisdiver.blogspot.com/2006/01/how-to-choose-your-scuba-gear-wisely.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Atlantis Diver)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10370876.post-7534683479281216773Wed, 25 Jul 2007 04:55:00 +00002007-07-28T11:37:20.487-04:00CommentsDisclaimerPolicyThis is a personal blog. The opinions expressed here represent my own and not those of the people, institutions or organizations that I may or may not be related with unless stated explicitly.I am not responsible for any action, content, products or services or for any damages or losses, directly or indirectly, caused or alleged to have been caused as a result of your use or reliance on http://atlantisdiver.blogspot.com/2001/01/blog-disclaimer-and-comments-policy.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Atlantis Diver)