Where do you guys look for used tanks? And is there a good way to verify, especially if buying from a place like Marketplace? I'm a new-ish diver and slowly building my kit. Having a tank for air for local diving would substantially reduce costs, since the local dive group dives 2x/week. I don't think my dive shop sells used tanks. Thanks!
Was lucky enough to encounter a whale while diving in Papua New Guinea. Definitely not something you expect to see every day!
Mola Mola season is still on in Nusa Penida. On October 1st, I dived at Crystal Bay, and I saw 3 Mola Mola in the same dive. The first two were close to the first corner at 25 meters; the water was super cold, 17 degrees. We then crossed the bay to try to see the dolphins we'd seen at the surface before jumping in, but we saw a third Mola Mola instead, at only 12 meters in slightly warmer water at 22 degrees. It's rare to see them so shallow, and this one was not shy at all. Below my personal record, 14 Mola Mola spotted in October 2018 at Gamat Bay, but still a magic moment. For full transparency, I own a dive center in Nusa Penida.
I have an old Dacor regulator and guage. It's over 30 years old. I know that Dacor was acquired by Mares long ago. And they stopped servicing older Dacor equipment. So I likely can't get service parts. Not to mention, the hoses are likely unsafe to use as well. I hate just throwing stuff away, so I'm wondering if there's any use for any of this equipment? The gauge might be serviceable. I doubt the dive computer can be. Thoughts on what use this may have before I toss it?
Thx
So yeah i messed up pretty bad with these. I couldn't get too close to these moray eels and forgot to change my settings (I'm used to taking macro photos).
Anyways, how... do I fix these? I shot them in raw (these are just screenshots) and i just can't get the colors and lighting right.
I'm used to doing color correction on brighter images and those turn out fine. With these I always end up with aggressive reds, blue shadows, random white spots and just a general strange tint. What do I do?
Looking for a tech friendly dive operator in the Caribbean. Not tied down to any area.
Ideally a situation where they offer room/board and tech diving. Looking to do “shallow” tech dive then one or two recreational dives a day.
Suggestions appreciated.
Just wondering where you recommend diving in the red sea?
I have my AOW with 16 dives but last dive was in Aug 2025. I was also thinking about going to Marsa Alam but would hurghada be better?
Also thinking of going to the Sinai
I want to do my PADI course in Thailand, please recommend something like I’m your child you’d 100% not want me to miss out on it. Thanks!
Hey folks,
I'm thinking about going there during the Easter break next year, looking for a nice resort where the family can stay while I go diving.
Would you recommend Sal in March/April?
Any tips would be highly appreciated! 👌🤙
How can I dive more frequently in the Midwest?
Hi, I’m new here. I am a beginner diver with my SDI Open Water Scuba Diver certification. I got my certification fall of 2023, and wasn’t able to dive again until this weekend with my Alma mater (don’t worry, I refreshed my skills before diving). I live in the Midwest, and the only place I’ve ever dove is Gilboa Quarry in Ohio (shout out Davey Bones Scuba!).
I will say, I always thought it was very expensive so I didn’t search very hard to find places/people to dive with. But after this weekend I remembered how much I love it and really want to dive more.
So many people seem to be able to dive frequently, but when I ask how they talk about going on trips/vacations. I, unfortunately, am not in the place financially to go on vacations every year.
I am wondering if anyone dives in the Midwest (particularly in south/central Michigan, as that is where I am from) and has any recommendations for groups, shops, or places? I of course don’t plan to dive in the Midwest until next spring/summer, but I’d love to plan ahead and get as much info as I can! Any recommendations would be appreciated!
Hey everyone, so as a scuba diver and fishermen i’ve always wondered what it would be like to scuba dive off the Texas or Florida coastlines along the Gulf Of Mexico in about 150ft of water where the red snapper & their habitat are!
If anyone here has ever dove off Florida, Texas or anywhere on the Gulf Of Mexico coasts where the red snapper habitat is in 150ft plus deep water please comment! As i want to dive the red snapper reefs off Destin FL someday or maybe even out of Freeport TX. Destin would be my first choice for diving in 150ft of water where the red snapper habitat is
Thank you in advance
A few days ago at Manta Point in Nusa Penida, after more than 700 dives, I saw a wedgefish for the first time. At first, I thought it was a guitar shark, but after looking at the video, it is indeed a wedgefish. But I am not sure if it's a Bottlenose wedgefish (Rhynchobatus australiae), so if anyone can confirm it, that would be great.
Anyway, it's not a shark; it's a ray.
And whatever the name, I was super excited, and I tried to yell to tell my buddy to turn back. She did not hear me, but the wedgefish swam to her and passed in front of her eyes. Another diver in front of me never heard me and never saw it, so he will probably never know he had this rare species just behind him!
All of my diving has been done in warm water (min. 26c).
I will be moving to Malta in the new year and diving throughout the year, so I know a dry suit is required.
I have done plenty of research.
I has settled on the Seal SL01. Its quality and it's price point really stood out to me.
I have been advised that in Malta repairs and servicing for the suit could be challenging as there are no dealers or manufacturers nearby.
The same people have told me I would be better off going for Santi or Bare as they have dealers and factories nearby.
These brands are premium and up my spend significantly.
I have a friend who is a Seal distributor and can get me a pretty crazy deal on the already cheaper dry suit option.
I dont know enough about drysuits or maintenance and servicing requirements to make this decision by myself, do any thoughts or guidance are hugely appreciated.
Will I find any restrictions diving long term with the Seal in Malta? Should I just spend more money on a Santi or Bare?
Hi! I’m currently doing my Open Water certification at home (academics + confined-water/pool portion) and want to travel somewhere to complete my four open-water referral/check-out dives.
I’ll be traveling solo and won’t have a dive buddy, so I’m especially interested in hearing from other solo travelers who did their certification this way.
I originally planned on Cozumel, but getting there from where I live is turning out to be too hectic.. I’m considering Hawaii or Southeast Asia, but I’m very open to other destinations, especially somewhere with warm water, good conditions for a new diver, and a dive community that’s welcoming to solo travelers.
If you’ve done this, where did you go and which dive shop/operator did you use?
Thanks! I’d love specific dive-shop recommendations rather than just destinations.
Hi. I’m looking to join a dive club in the NW of England who dive regularly. Would anyone have any suggestions of clubs that have either regular club dives and/or an active group of members who are generally happy to meet up & dive? My experience so far has been a little frustrating due to some clubs not being particularly active, so after some recommendations if possible!
Also, do many folk dive Capernwray solo? I’m keen to do some shallow solo dives just to practice some skills etc from time to time & prefer the idea of doing this solo rather than feel I’m asking a buddy to hang around for 30 mins whilst I play with a DSMB/practice my fin pivots! Just not sure whether solo diving was frowned upon at Capernwray or accepted? Cheers!