To be properly weighted while diving, freedivers first need to understand the forces a diver must overcome and how to use them to their advantage. Being over-weighted increases the amount of effort used to stay at the surface in-between dives and when returning to the surface. Being under-weighted can also negatively impact your performance while diving. Let’s take a look at some proper weighting techniques for freediving.

When professional surfer Pacha Light, known for her prowess on the waves, decided to explore the depths of the ocean, she opened a new chapter in her already impressive career. This Ecuadorian-born, Australian-raised GoPro athlete and environmental activist took a leap into the world of scuba diving, achieving her PADI Open Water Diver certification. Her journey began off the picturesque Catalina Island, California, a place famed for its vibrant marine life and kelp forests, with the help of PADI Master Instructor, Zac Araneta, also known as Scuba Zac.

Scuba diving is a global sport, welcoming participants from all over the world. When comparing scuba diving in different countries, we need to take into consideration that some aspects change along the way, and one of the main things that changes from country to country is units of measurement. For example, when traveling, we have to convert miles to kilometers, pounds to kilograms, and Celsius to Fahrenheit. The numbers change but the physical measurements are the same. Bar or PSI is one additional measurement change scuba divers sometimes encounter. Below, we’ll explore how these units of measurement compare. 

When we talk about PADI certification levels, we often mention PADI’s core courses. But what’s considered a “core” course?

Have you ever wondered why being in and around water has such a calming effect on our brains? The sound of crashing waves, the gentle rhythm of the tide, and the whisper of bubbles as we explore underwater worlds profoundly impact our well-being. Let’s dive deep into the science and explore why ocean sounds are so soothing.