UK AquaSun eLED light review update
Back in 2010 I wrote that I was diving with UK’s AquaSun eLED dive light and I enjoyed the light. Well it’s 2012, I’m still using the light but I’m a little more aware of it’s downsides. First I don’t…
Nudibranch feeding on a Tube Anenome
Craig sent me this video of a Nudibranch (Dendronotus iris) feeding on a Tube Anemone and from the looks of it this Nudibranch is quite quite large. Check it out: Monterey Shootout 2012 Macro Video First Place from Walter Marti on Vimeo.
Bonne Terre Mine
I came across this article in Alert Diver magazine on the Bonne Terre Mine in Bonne Terre, Missouri. Then I found this video excerpt from the History Channel’s trip: The Alert Diver article boasts some really nice photographs from the mine which…
Online Scuba Refreshers
Scuba Refreshers typically involve some book work and in-pool skills work. Depending on how long it’s been since the student was diving last, how much they remember from their class, their comfort level, etc. scuba reviews or refreshes can last…
I’m a PADI Instructor
As of last Sunday I am now a PADI OWSI or Open Water Scuba Instructor. I went through a month long Instructor Development Course or IDC and last weekend took and passed the Instructor Examination at PADI HQ in Rancho…
Beautiful Underwater Photography by Alexander Semenov
A co-worker turned me to this blog post on the Beautiful Underwater Photography by Alexander Semenov. He’s got some really great underwater macro and wide-angle shots. Check them out: http://laughingsquid.com/beautiful-underwater-photography-by-alexander-semenov/ If you want to see more (all?) of Alexander’s shots…
Project A.W.A.R.E acronym
Project AWARE is a PADI’s non-profit organization dedicated to “conserving underwater environments through education, advocacy and action.” (Quoted from projectaware.org) What the Project AWARE website doesn’t tell you is A.W.A.R.E is an acronym that stands for Aquatic World Awareness Responsibilty…
Not quite 16 Reasons to Go Pro
The Dive Guru posted in September last year 16, actually 15, reasons Go Pro or to become a professional scuba diver. In PADI terms this means Divemaster or higher. While I agree with a number of the 15 statements (the…
2012 IDC Crewpack
For 2012 PADI is going to change the materials found in the IDC Crewpack by adding the Prescriptive Lesson Guides as stated on the PADI Instructor News blog. I start my IDC in January (wahoo!) but I know from experience…
Picture with Scuba Santa
Two weeks ago Sports Chalet did their Discover Scuba Diving with Santa Claus. Did you get your picture taken with Scuba Santa? Turns out almost as many certified diver’s got in the pool with Scuba Santa as did new potential…
