By

Peter Sawicki
Traveler using smartphone with maps app to search for nearest dive shop location in Costa Rica showing GPS navigation and dive center finder

Nearest Dive Shop to me or How to Find a Dive Center?

Looking for the nearest dive shop to me? See our checklist when choosing an authorized dive center. See how to choose the best dive center
Dramatic vertical ocean cross-section showing multiple depth zones from bright surface with snorkeler through twilight zone to dark deep water illustrating ocean depth layers

How Deep Is the Ocean? Exploring Earth’s Greatest Depths

Do you know how deep the ocean is? See interesting facts about the ocean and its depth. It will surely surprise you!
Happy diver in wetsuit holding scuba diving certification paper with both hands showing it to camera celebrating achievement in Costa Rica

What Is the Best Scuba Diving Certification? PADI, SSI, CMAS, or NAUI?

What is the best scuba diving certification? How do you choose the best scuba organization? Our overview of diver certification organizations
Scuba Diving with Disabilities Breaking Barriers Underwater Happy person in wheelchair wearing wetsuit by pool with scuba diving equipment beside showing accessible adaptive diving preparation in Costa Rica

Scuba Diving with Disabilities: Breaking Barriers Underwater

Scuba diving with disabilities - is it possible? Yes! There is no reason why people with disabilities should not be able to dive.
Person enjoying scuba diving cartoon on tablet surrounded by diving-themed pop culture collectibles and comic books in Costa Rica showing diving in entertainment media

Scuba Diving Cartoons: How Diving Found Its Way Into Popular Culture

For centuries, people have been fascinated by the idea of "breathing" under water. This idea is also present in mass culture and in cartoons.
Person calculating scuba diving costs with calculator notepad and equipment price tags at table in Costa Rica showing diving budget planning and expenses

Cost of Scuba Diving: Is scuba diving expensive? Honest Budget Guide (2026)

Cost of Scuba Diving or is scuba diving expensive? How much does a diving course cost. Check out our guide to diving prices
Technical diver assembling advanced multi-tank configuration and complex equipment on dive boat in Costa Rica showing technical diving preparation and gear setup

Technical diving – How to become a tec diver?

Technical diving, what it is and how to become a technical diver. Everything about the PADI TEC 40 course. Do you dare to do this?
Close-up of scuba diving tank cylinder showing valve assembly markings and technical specifications in Costa Rica dive shop demonstrating tank structure and properties

Scuba Diving Tank – Everything about Diving Cylinders

A diving tank is a must-have item for diving equipment. For the basic diving course you will use compressed air that will be in the tank. But what exactly is a diving tank and how is it built?
Diver in t-shirt washing scuba diving equipment in rinse tank after dive at Costa Rica dive base showing post-dive gear cleaning maintenance routine

How to clean dive gear? Cleaning and disinfecting

Cleaning dive equipment is an important activity, not only in dive centers. How to clean dive gear? Everything on cleaning and disinfecting
Scuba diver with regulator breathing holding bright underwater flashlight illuminating coral reef and nocturnal marine life during night dive in dark Costa Rica waters

Diving at Night. A complete guide to night diving.

Night diving has a completely different character than day diving. It has a taste of mystery. Check what you need to know about night diving
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