PADI Open Water Diver Course The PADI Open Water Diver course is the basic scuba diving certification. It is available at all PADI certification agencies.   The course must cover a standard set of basic skills and knowledge. Naturally, scuba diving training may differ from agency to agency but the end result is the same. Dive-Site_thumb …
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Gangehi Kandu Dive Site With a drift of more than 2.5 km from the channel’s entrance to the end of the dive at the inside of the Atoll, Gangehi Kandu is known to be one of the longest channel dives in the Ari Atoll. When the current is incoming, the dive begins a bit further …
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Kandooma Thila Dive Site One of the most spectacular dive sites in the South Male Atoll, teardrop-shaped Kandooma Thila is known for its impressive underwater scenery and prolific fish life. A quick descend is necessary at Kandooma Thila because of the strong currents. The dive begins among up-currents and dive guides usually set the jumping …
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Are You Too Fat to Dive? On last night’s Biggest Loser, on NBC, we discovered that contestant Lance Morgan, from Texas, had previously pursued a lucrative career as a commercial diver.   Lance was raised on a farm, eating a typical farmer’s diet of meat and potatoes, he was always instructed to finish everything on his …
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How to Wash Your Scuba Gear Taking good care of expensive scuba gear is a very important trait that a scuba diver must get accustomed to. An exceptional part of this effort requires you to wash your scuba gear meticulously after a day of diving activity. This ensures that your precious equipment functions safely and …
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