Not every dive can be in pristine conditions, but there are limits, and you have to know when to say no—especially amid a weather advisory.

A sudden rash after diving can signal a serious condition. Here's what it could mean—and how to seek treatment.

As important as it is to know your own dive equipment, you must familiarize yourself with your buddy's too—here's why.

Wrapped up in the excitement of practicing a new underwater skill, one diver makes the fatal mistake of neglecting their air consumption.

Mistakes happen, but those mishaps can be deadly when you're diving. Here's what happened when one diver experienced a rapid ascent after their weight belt accidentally dropped.

No amount of eagerness to dive should ever make you skip any pre-dive safety checks. Here's what happened to one diver who learned that lesson the hard way.

Decompression stops are vital to diving, as they let nitrogen safely leave the body. Skipping one can cause serious health issues, like decompression sickness. Here's what to do if you miss one.

Certification and experience are not the same. One diver quickly discovers how dangerous it can be to take on too many new firsts during a dive.

Diving safety protocols exist for a reason, and while it can be easy to get caught up in the moment, skipping even one can be fatal.