It is an exciting time in life, when you have finally made the decision to pursue your divemaster course. Maybe it is that you are making a career change, maybe the stars have aligned and you finally, somehow, have six weeks off from work and all you want to do is dive. Whatever the reason the time has come and
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The latest disaster-documentary released on Netflix had me on the edge of my seat for an hour and a half. Chris Lemons’ death defying story in the Last Breath movie is simply astonishing. Under normal circumstances, a human brain will take permanent damage if it is deprived of Oxygen for around 6 minutes. He survived without breathing gas for over
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There is no better way to spend a safety stop than to sharpen your bubble ring skills. If you ever wondered how to make bubble rings while scuba diving, then please continue reading… Blow Bubble Rings While Diving This is usually the first method divers attempt to make a bubble ring. When done properly, these bubble rings are impressive. In
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Green Rock is a hidden gem among dive sites around Koh Tao. It lies just North of Koh Nang Yuan island and is often overlooked as a dive site. It is a staff favourite at Sairee Cottage Diving. With such diverse diving on offer, Green Rock is sure to excite many divers. It offers deep pinnacles that can be explored,
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It’s a reality fact that scuba diving, as a growing industry, can be very damaging to the reefs. The saddest part of this truth is that it doesn’t have to be damaging, at least not that much. Indeed, if every scuba diver that enters the water would be knowledgeable and aware of its potential impact on the ocean, they would
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Those new to Koh Tao have mostly heard of Chumphon Pinnacle. As a result, those that have dived Chumphon Pinnacle before continue to tell stories about it. Chumphon Pinnacle is often agreed to be the best dive site near Koh Tao. At a distance of about 10km north of Koh Tao, lies the submersed granite boulder pinnacle, casually referred to
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New divers often ask their instructors the following question. “Why do I need medical clearance before scuba diving?” The short answer is that certain pre-existing medical conditions are not compatible with scuba diving. In other words you may increase your risk of scuba diving related injuries if you have any pre-existing medical conditions. The next question has always baffled me a
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I recently saw Aquaman the latest underwater spectacle from DC and thoroughly enjoyed it. It is a visual spectacle allowing for some pure escapism. Yes, it certainly had its problems and if scientific accuracy is something you look for in movies, this one is not for you. The film is entertaining and often times down right silly. But among its
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For divers there is no question of why scuba dive, only how, when and where will my next dive be. So where does this enthusiasm come from? Are there underlying motivations for people to engage in scuba diving? There are so many recreational activities out there. People are passionate about golf, climbing, curling, bowling, tennis, swimming to name a tiny
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Do small changes really have a positive impact on the environment? Short answer is yes, absolutely. Too often we succumb to convenience or get overwhelmed when it comes to making a change in our habits that benefit the environment. Because there are so many factors that impact our world, it can be a bit overwhelming to know where to even
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