Scuba Diving News

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  1. Olympic Student-Athletes: Balancing School and Sport

  2. Satellite Determines New Birthday for the Universe

  3. The Vancouver Olympics in the Classroom

  4. Martin Luther King Jr., Civil Rights Leader

  5. Seeding the Clouds for Drought Relief

  6. “Temple Grandin” Sheds New Light on Autistic Experience

  7. On This Day: US Hockey Beats USSR in “Miracle on Ice”

  8. Vancouver Olympians: Snowboarder Shaun White

  9. Happy Birthday, W.E.B. Du Bois, Civil Rights Pioneer and Social Historian

  10. Vancouver Olympians: Ice Dancers Oksana Domnina and Maxim Shabalin

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Scuba Diving

The little mermaid wanted nothing more than to become human, but for us lifelong landlubbers, the idea of breathing underwater is equally alluring—and challenging. This guide shows you where to get certification, find a place to dive, get the best deals on equipment and connect with the scuba diving community.

Scuba Diving Certification

There’s a lot to know about diving, and following the rules can sometimes mean the difference ... read more »

Where to Scuba Dive

There’s nothing stopping you from diving in a nearby river or lake, but if you’re ... read more »

Scuba Diving Vacations

Some people discover diving by chance while vacationing in scuba-friendly locations, but others ... read more »

Scuba Diving News

Whether you’re fully submerged or just testing the waters, you can deepen your knowledge of the diving world with a variety of scuba-centric magazines and news sources. Use the sites in this section to read about the best places to dive, examine equipment reviews, explore dive features or just look at glossy pictures of really pretty fish.

Dulcinea's Insight

  • Reading diving news isn’t just a way to enjoy your hobby on dry land, it also ensures you stay current with safety information.
  • You may also find relevant news in the “Scuba Diving Forums and Communities” section of this guide.

Dulcinea's Picks

Sport Diver is the official magazine of the PADI Diving Society. Its Web site is a comprehensive resource for divers including information on schools, vacations, equipment and community activities. Consider subscribing to the free e-newsletter to be sure you’re up to date on worthy scuba news.
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Scuba Diving Magazine is divided into easily accessible sections with information on travel, training, equipment and more. There is also well-stocked photo/video section.
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Cyber Diver is an online magazine for divers. Find travel and equipment information, advisories and lots of news. Beware that some of the links don’t lead to anything but a “Coming Soon” page.
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Buying Scuba Equipment

“Scuba” is an acronym for Self-Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus, so it follows ... read more »

Scuba Diving Forums and Communities

Unless you live on the Great Barrier Reef, you probably can’t chat about diving with your ... read more »

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