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Browsing: Scuba Features
Welcome to the “Scuba Diving Features” section of The Scuba News, your comprehensive hub for all things scuba diving. This parent category encompasses a wide range of topics, including maritime history, underwater photography and videography, scuba diving training, scuba diver travel, surface interval entertainment such as books, podcasts, movies, and TV episodes, as well as webinars and scuba diving events. Dive into our diverse collection of articles, reviews, and guides to explore the fascinating world of scuba diving from every angle. Whether you’re a novice diver, seasoned enthusiast, or simply curious about the wonders of the underwater realm, our curated content has something for everyone.
Solo travel is no longer a niche trend. Around the world, more people than ever…
The United States has some of the most diverse underwater landscapes in the world, including…
The Maldives government’s decision to pursue legislation for technical diving has sparked excitement across parts…
For travelling divers, fins are often the most awkward piece of gear to pack. Regulators…
On October 11, 1923, a perilous combination of dense fog and thick forest fire smoke…
A devastating boating accident on Lake Erie has claimed the lives of a Norfolk County…
The surface of the St. Lawrence River between Kingston and Montreal may look unassuming, but…
Operation Fish represents one of the most daring and high-stakes logistical feats of the Second…
In British Columbia, the Red Irish Lord (Hemilepidotus hemilepidotus) has earned a devoted following among…
For many military veterans, life after service can bring physical injuries, emotional trauma, and the…
Scuba diving offers excitement but comes with high equipment costs and ongoing expenses that can…
Long before adaptive diving became widely recognised within the scuba community, Diveheart was already changing lives underwater.…
Your Scuba Store Curaçao (YSS) positions itself as the Dutch Caribbean’s most personalized dive equipment…
One of the first lessons every new diver learns is that a bad mask can…
A group of student documentary film makers from Glenbrook South High School have turned their…
As the oldest local museum in Finland, the Raahe Museum has been preserving history since…
For over 30 years one of those shipwrecks the Hydrus, was the one ship that…
Mini scuba tanks (often called “pony bottles” or “spare air”) are compact, portable systems designed…
For many people with physical disabilities, everyday life can involve constant planning around obstacles and…
Seasonal change brings more than just a shift in water temperature. It changes how engines…
Scuba Industry Fun Facts Many divers believe that one scuba training agency is better than…
A major new European research project is highlighting what many divers have long felt intuitively,…
Momentum around the iGarden Swimjet X Series continues to accelerate, with the project’s Kickstarter campaign…
Most divers don’t think about hydrostatic testing until the date stamp on their tank tells…
For most divers, this question comes up sooner than expected. Usually right after the first…
College writing can sometimes feel dry, formal, and far away from real life. However, narrative…
Here is the current status of the operation as of Sunday, May 3, 2026 It…
You’ve got your gear packed, your tank filled, and you’re ready to hit the water.…
Diving asks a lot of the body, even when the experience feels calm and enjoyable.…
What truly lies at the bottom of Halifax Harbour? It’s more than just water—it’s a…
It is honestly one of nature’s most impressive “glitch in the system” moments. Watching a…
The SS Midland City holds a remarkable place in maritime history as one of the…
The Legacy of the Pilot House Museum Perched in Froomfield, just south of Sarnia, the…
After having multiple children, returning to scuba diving professionally felt daunting. I was nervous about…
Thailand has long held a place on the world’s diving map, a destination where warm…
I’m a forty-one-year-old male. I work a desk job, and recently I’ve been put on…
As I approach 25 years of diving and foresee my 1500th dive later this year…
By Lee
Half of Divers Don’t Know These Dive Destinations Exist, And That’s a Problem for the Industry
At a time when global dive travel is more accessible than ever, a surprising reality…
Known as the “Pirate of the St. Lawrence,” William “Bill” Johnston (1782–1870) was a notorious…
A dive site can look completely different from one day to the next, even when…
Accessible ocean tourism is rapidly shifting from a niche concern to a defining benchmark of…
By Lee
The Hidden Challenge of Recovering WWII “Hell Ship” Wrecks: What Divers Are Facing in Subic Bay
In the calm waters of Subic Bay in the Philippines, a complex and deeply sensitive underwater…
You’ve completed your Open Water certification and had a taste of what the underwater world…
Scuba diving is generally safe if you’re well-trained, plan ahead, and use good judgment. However,…
On September 20, 1991, the Andrea Gail set out from Gloucester Harbor for what would…
If you’re curious about why some glass is cobalt blue, here’s some information for you.…
There is a reason the Zoom name has stuck around in the dive industry. It…
Although the J.C. Morrison has rested underwater in a fragmented state for more than 160…
Sea anemones may resemble underwater flowers, but they are animals that live from sunlit tide…
By Aaron Weese
What Should the Student/Instructor and Shop/Instructor Be Responsible for When Someone Learns to Dive?
I just read through a ton of comments from instructors, divemasters, and newer divers on…