In This Guide
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.
Expand All Guide SectionsScuba 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 ... read more »
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 coworkers. The sites below help you connect with other divers through online forums, blogs and community organizations.
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- The news and magazine sites listed in the “Diving News” section of this guide are also helpful resources for connecting divers.
- Looking for dive-related employment? Some of the community sites below are good places to look for job opportunities. Also consider contacting the career services sector of the organization that certified you.
- Reading scuba blogs is a good way to stay connected, too. A search on TravelBlog, a general travel blog site, found a story of one man’s diving experience in the Channel Islands.
Dulcinea's Picks
For online forums …
ScubaBoard
is an online forum that unites more than 100,000 divers in conversations on more than 500 scuba-related topics.
Scuba Diving Magazine
, listed above as a news source, also has a well-trafficked online forum. This page lets you select a category of interest.
MyDivingLife
is the “divers’ blog community.” Start your own blog or read the blogs of others. Don’t miss the link to Diver Jobs for a list of worldwide job opportunities.
For diving clubs and communities …
The Divers Alert Network
(DAN) is a nonprofit organization devoted to diver safety. Become a member, learn about training classes or research diver insurance.
The PADI
Diving Society provides a number of membership perks, such as a Sport Diver magazine subscription, savings on equipment, invitations to events, free gifts and savings on DAN membership.
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