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How Many Calories Does Scuba Diving Burn

Does scuba diving burn calories? Yes, but there are many factors… According to research, scuba diving can burn approximately 400-700 calories per hour. This is due to the physical exertion required while diving, maintaining neutral buoyancy, breathing at depth, swimming against currents, and controlling your breathing. The amount of calories burned can also depend on … Read more

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What To Eat Before Scuba Diving: A Complete Guide

Are you worried about what you should eat before a big dive? The last thing you want is to feel stuffed underwater. Our aim is to be comfortable and stay safe.  Avoid eating heavy meals and use this advice to ensure ultimate preparation before you scuba dive. Why Is It Important To Eat Properly Before … Read more

Best Rashguards – Research Before You Buy in 2025

If you’re likely to go diving or surfing a lot, then there’s a really good chance you’re going to need a rash guard. Rash guards are brilliant at helping to protect us from the cold, they offer amazing UV sun protection, and some may even help prevent bites and stings. There are plenty of rash … Read more

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Seashell Drybag Review

When it comes to outdoor activities or water-based adventures, having reliable gear that keeps your belongings safe and dry is essential with the best drybags.  The Seashell Dry Bag Backpack, available in a fully waterproof 25L variant, is a lovely product that performs brilliantly to protect your valuables from water damage. Dry bags are one … Read more

Australia Liveaboards [PADI Instructor Review]

Diving liveaboards give you a great chance to really appreciate diving. On a liveaboard trip, you get to experience deep sea exploring in a way that you have never experienced it before. Devote yourself to live in and on the water for a few days! As you can imagine, Australia has some of the most … Read more

Suunto Eon Core

Suunto Eon Core Review [A PADI Instructor’s Test]

Dive computers can really add a whole new dimension to scuba diving fun. They’re not only great for keeping track of dive time and decompression data, but also for uploading all kinds of dive data when you get back to the surface. In this Suunto Eon Core review, I’ll take a look at why this … Read more

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Do Scuba Tanks Float? Exploring the Buoyancy of Scuba Tanks

Scuba diving is an exciting and rewarding experience that allows us to explore the fascinating world under the sea. But have you ever wondered if scuba tanks float or sink? Aluminum scuba tanks are designed to float when empty, but become negatively buoyant (sink) when filled with air. This is because the air inside the tank … Read more

Best Maldives Liveaboard Diving in 2025: My Review

Enjoying a Maldives liveaboard is a bucket-list mission for many divers but it’s an expensive prospect with lots of choices. The Emperor Serenity is the most luxurious and exciting cruise in my opinion but there are many other premium liveaboards available, find the one that’s tailored for you.  Best Maldives Liveaboards Dive, sleep, repeat… You … Read more

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Children’s Dryrobe Alternatives 

Dry robes may not seem to be the most essential diving gear, but they can definitely make your experience all the more cosy and safe. Trust me, I’ve used a few during my diving over the years. So, I’d argue that dry robes should be a priority when looking for the best diving gear for … Read more