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How to Manage Your Diving Task Load

Divers have a lot of tasks to juggle while in the water, and it can get overwhelming. Here's how to efficiently manage your task load and maximize your safety and comfort in the water.

Buoyancy Calculator—How Much You Need in Dive Weights

Struggling to find the right amount of weight for scuba diving? Here's how you can test and calculate just how much weight you need for scuba diving.

Is a Snorkel Really Necessary When I Dive?

If you've ever mistaken a snorkel with an inflator hose while diving, you're not alone. While you may get frustrated and be tempted to ditch your snorkel, listen to what our expert has to say about a snorkel's importance.

What It's Like to Be a Public Safety Diver

Public safety divers are the ones who search the depths for missing people, vehicles and equipment with the hopes of recovering them. Read about one person's journey to see if it's the right move for you.

Why You Should Join PADI Club

Along with receiving a subscription to Scuba Diving magazine, PADI Club members

3 Mindful Techniques to Improve Your Diving

Ask a group of divers to share the most important piece of equipment they dive with, and you're likely to get as many answers as you have divers. Here, we make the case that it's actually the one thing you can't purchase at a dive shop: your mental well-being.

What Does It Mean When You Have Post-Dive Ear Pain?

Ear pain after a dive can signify bigger problems that shouldn't be ignored. Here's what can cause that pain—and where to seek treatment.

How To Pick a Scuba Diving Instructor

Discover key qualities to look for, such as effective communication, safety prioritization, and eco-consciousness, to ensure a safe and enjoyable underwater adventure.

What to Do If You Don't Like Your Dive Guide

Training expert Annie Crawley answers an uncomfortable, yet common, question about dive etiquette. Get her zero-judgment advice on approaching the situation and making you feel like a more confident diver.