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Dr. Bill Creasy
Choosing a Scuba Diving Instructor by Dr. Bill Creasy - SDUA President and Training Director
The instructor who teaches your Open Water Diver Program has a profound affect on your development as a diver. Becoming a competent, confident, comfortable and safe diver depends to a large extent upon the person who teaches your initial course. read more
Florida's Top 5 Artificial Reef Dives by Melissa Malka
A quick review of popular Florida dive sites including the famous Hydro Atlantic and Duane Wreck dives. If you want your favorite dive site mentioned in a future article, send an e-mail to melissa@diveshops.com read more
Jacques Cousteau: A Tribute to the Original Frogman by Staff Writer
From birth, man carries the weight of gravity on his shoulders. He is bolted to earth. But man has only to sink beneath the surface and he is free. -Jacques-Yves Cousteau read more
Beginner Diving Myths and Misconceptions by Maria Belgado
Dispelling some common beginner misconceptions about diving. read more
Purge Masks -- Are They An Easy Way Out? by Melissa E. Malka
Although I say, “go for it” to everyone who prefers the comfort and ease of a purge mask, I've been reading several threads where divers state that they are “scared to try a normal mask” and to them I... read more
Junior Divers – Getting Your Kids to Dive by Melissa E. Malka
If you’re diving on a regular basis and coming home gushing about the gorgeous fish you saw, your kids might be getting the taste to try scuba diving. Here's what's available to them.... read more
Are You Fit to Dive? by Maria Belgado
Before attempting any dive, make sure you're in the best possible mental and physical condition.... read more
Scuba Fin Fun by Staff Writer
Need new fins? Here's an article on the basics.... read more