Investing in your own dive gear is not expensive. So where do you start? Here, we're showing you what gear to invest in first and what you should keep renting.

Becoming an environmental consultant is like getting paid to do what you're already doing—spreading the good word about going green. Here's what it's like to be one.

Interested in learning more about rebreathers or hoping to make a decision? This short guide will help you understand the basic differences between mechanical and electronic closed-circuit rebreathers.

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.

Octopuses are among the smartest animals in the ocean, and we still have a lot more to learn about them. Here's what a career studying cephalopods is like—and how to kickstart your own.

Currents are found in all types of dive sites, and while common, they do require additional skills to manage. Here's how to prepare and learn how to enjoy the ride.

Diving inherently requires some degree of fitness, but certain dives require more strength and stamina than others. Here's how staying fit can make you a better (and safer) diver.

The world would be a better place if we could all get paid to do what we love. Start your journey to becoming a certified scuba instructor, and you can do just that.

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.