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Peter Sawicki
Friendly dive instructor answering questions from curious non-divers about scuba diving in welcoming Costa Rica beach setting showing beginner FAQ education
October 20, 2022

Scuba Diving Questions Answered: Everything Beginners Want to Know

The most common questions about diving from non-divers. See what people who don't yet know anything about scuba diving are asking about
Close-up of blobfish or anglerfish showing bizarre unusual features demonstrating world's ugliest fish in underwater marine biology photography
October 17, 2022

Ugliest fish in the world

Which fish can we call the ugliest in the world? I have two candidates here. Blobfish and Goblin Shark. Which one do you choose?
Joyful scuba diver with arms spread wide in freedom pose surrounded by colorful tropical fish in Costa Rica showing happiness and passion for diving lifestyle
October 10, 2022

Why Become a Scuba Diver? 5 Life-Changing Benefits (Beyond Fish)

Wondering why become a scuba diver? It’s not just about seeing fish. Discover how diving offers a digital detox, stress relief, and a global community.
Diver testing scuba diving mask fit by pressing underwater mask against face to check seal in Costa Rica dive shop demonstrating proper mask selection technique
October 4, 2022

How to Choose a Diving Mask: A Complete Guide from a PADI Instructor

How to choose a diving mask? A diving mask is one of the basic pieces of diving equipment. Your comfort and enjoyment depends on it.
Scuba diver with regulator in mouth swimming calmly with multiple sharks in crystal clear Costa Rica waters showing thrilling shark diving experience
September 28, 2022

Diving with sharks – Everything You Want to Know

Diving with sharks? Such a dive is always accompanied by excitement and an accelerated heartbeat. Meeting a shark is very exciting!
What Is the Right Age to Scuba Dive Dive instructor showing child-sized scuba equipment to excited young child and parents at Costa Rica dive center discussing minimum diving age requirements
September 26, 2022

What Is the Right Age to Scuba Dive? A Parent’s Guide to Kids Diving

Wondering what is the right age to scuba dive? Or maybe you don't know if scuba diving is for kids? We answer all your questions
Dive instructor demonstrating to nervous person in shallow pool that scuba diving with BCD flotation is different from swimming in reassuring Costa Rica lesson
September 22, 2022

Do I Need to Know How To Swim to Scuba Dive?

Swimming and diving, what is it really like? Do you need to know how to swim to dive? We answer these questions.
Scuba diver performing giant stride entry jumping from dive boat into Costa Rica ocean demonstrating proper water entry technique with full equipment
September 21, 2022

How to Dive Into the Water: 5 Entry Techniques Every Diver Should Master

Learn the safest ways to dive into the water while scuba diving. Master giant stride, back roll, and shore entry techniques with our step-by-step guide.
Exhausted international traveler suffering from jet lag and time zone confusion in Costa Rica airport showing fatigue and disorientation with multiple time zone clocks visible
September 16, 2022

Dizzy Jet Lag – Diving Between Time Zones

Dizzy jet lag can happen to everyone. How to deal with jet lag? Is it okay to dive while having jet lag? Check out our tips
Dive guide on boat demonstrating underwater hand signals to group of scuba divers during pre-dive briefing in Costa Rica showing diving communication gestures
September 12, 2022

Diving Terminology: Speak Like a Diver (And Avoid Dangerous Mistakes)

Diving terminology looks a bit like a secret language, but it's really about knowing what you're talking about. How to talk like a diver?
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