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Blackwater Diving: A Novice’s First Few Dives
I’ve only done a handful of blackwater dives. Maybe five at most. Each one is both terrifying and beautiful. This kind of dive isn’t for everyone. It’s done at night, usually far from shore, over…
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Sharks Are Not the Beasts—We Are
Swimming With Sharks—A Bucket List ExperienceFor many, swimming with sharks is a dream. Resorts and dive shops worldwide—especially in the Maldives, Bahamas, and Fiji—offer shark encounters. These often feature nurse sharks, a docile species.If you’ve…
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Why You Need Dive Insurance – A Diver’s Perspective
If you dive regularly—especially if you travel to dive—getting dive insurance is one of the best investments you can make for your safety and peace of mind. The Risks Are Real Scuba diving is an…
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Isla Verde, February 26: What Happened, What Didn’t, and Why It Matters
Two divers died in Isla Verde on February 26. They were Russian nationals. I did not know them. But the dive community is small. Their deaths weigh on all of us. I wasn’t there. I…
