Archive for January, 2010

Open Water Diver Certification

Sunday, January 17, 2010 8:35 No Comments

Okay, now you might be interested to join us exploring the underwater world but wondering what are the pre-requisites for Open Water Diver certification?. You must be 10 years of age or older (PADI eLearning however requires 13 years due to international Internet laws. Besides, you should be able to swim (basic swimming will do) [...]

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Night Diving Tips For Beginners

Sunday, January 10, 2010 10:24 No Comments

Life is boring without some excitement activites. Likewise in diving world, you are not a real diver if you have yet to try the night diving!. Night diving is like doing a night trekking in a jungle with a flashlight. Although you are familiar with the dive spots during the day, night diving is still [...]

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Beware of Trigger Fish

Friday, January 8, 2010 17:26 No Comments

For a regular diver, you definitely realize the potential hazard of trigger fish attacks. Trigger fish is a family of Balistidae, shallow-water marine fishes and commonly found in tropical seas. They’re usually colourful with hig set of eyes and three dorsal-fin spines used for protection. They are territorial and when they feel intimidated, it darts [...]

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Pedal Powered Submarine

Monday, January 4, 2010 13:26 No Comments

London, Jan 3 (ANI): A Russian company has developed a pedal powered submarine capable of diving up to 30 metres and gives its occupants “spectacular underwater views”. The submarine can be powered by two people with no specialist training and moves at about walking pace. It is made from a special acrylic glass, reports the [...]

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