scuba diving safety Archive

Diver Out Of Air Miscommunication Incident

ScubaDiver | September 5, 2020

Who knows the communications Protocol? Communication is a key survival tool, especially when scuba diving. A surprising number of out of air incidents are caused or exacerbated by

Scuba Diving Incidents

Panicking Divers and How To Deal With Underwater Panic

ScubaDiver | September 3, 2020

Panic is one of those things that only experience and practice can prevent. Panic is a common cause of underwater drowning. In fact, it is said that over

Scuba Diving Incidents

Out Of Air Incident & Miscommunication

ScubaDiver | August 23, 2020

As we all know, be prepared for the unexpected and overly confident, but things happen. In the following video clip a diver, Robert Edwards, candidly shares his thoughts

Diving Equipment

Handling Regulator Free Flows at Depths [video]

ScubaDiver | January 22, 2020

As impressive and meticulously designed as they are, regulators can sometimes malfunction and go into free flow. Free flow occurs when regulator fails and the downstream valve in

scuba diving safety

Diver Lost At Sea 4 Days

ScubaDiver | December 21, 2019

It was to be just a day trip off the coast of New Zealand’s North island. It was late summer at the end of February in New Zealand.

Diving Equipment

Do You Really Need A Rescue GPS When Diving?

ScubaDiver | December 13, 2019

Alec Peirce answers the question and explains how the Nautilus LifeLine Rescue GPS works. Alec explains that the device is an absolute necessity when diving under certain circumstances.

Diving Equipment

Nautilus LifeLine Marine Rescue GPS Reviewed & Unboxed

ScubaDiver | December 10, 2019

The Nautilus LifeLine MARINE Rescue GPS is an indispensable safety device for divers’ peace of mind. The Nautilus LifeLine MARINE Rescue GPS is a personal signaling device made

Diving Gear

Nautilus LifeLine Marine Rescue GPS Giveaway Contest

ScubaDiver | December 2, 2019

Nautilus LifeLine Marine Rescue GPS Giveaway Contest – Information We have done quite a few posts about the possibility of being separated from your dive boat while out

Scuba Diving Florida

Stranded, Scuba Divers Left Behind [Video]

ScubaDiver | June 29, 2019

Believe it or not, but it is not uncommon for dive operators to pull away from a dive site before they realize they left a diver behind. As

Marine Life for Divers

How To Treat Injuries Caused By Marine Life [Video]

ScubaDiver | May 12, 2019

Although rare, injuries caused by marine life are a possibility for divers due to the potential of unexpected contact with poisonous or otherwise harmful marine life. It is