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For me, one of the most amazing things about scuba diving is the ability to block out the world and focus on the moment. I recently read this article on PADI and thought it was a great item to share... I also have two blogs on my Diving411 website about the importance of mindfulness, feel free to check them out:
https://blog.padi.com/scuba-diving-underwater-meditation/?fbclid=IwAR0YJbTxvuUURjrN5MYHssq-kv_ULg0XqTq6lQDnk2HMT12K_EnE81NzirI&social_post_id=sf260793319&spredfast-trk-id=sf260793319


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Underwater Meditation: Scuba Diving for Inner Peace There are many benefits to underwater meditation, and scuba diving in particular helps to focus the mind and breathing for inner peace.

Are you planning any fun dive trips this summer? Brining your camera?
Please read this blog about taking amazing pictures and protecting the reefs ... there are five common issues.
https://www.diving411.com/post/5-reasons-why-your-dive-camera-might-be-bad-for-the-reef

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Our last "Scuba Exercise" blogs was our #1 hit blog ... so we created another one:
Five Mobility Exercises for a More Successful Dive.

Better mobility will result in smoother movements underwater and ultimately lead to more successful dives. Let us know what you think
https://www.diving411.com/post/five-mobility-exercises-for-a-more-successful-dive

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Five Mobility Exercises for a More Successful Dive Better mobility will result in smoother scuba diving movements and ultimately more successful dives.

As divers we definitely know about equalizing our ears, but have you wondered why this happens?
Attune Hearing posted this great blog.

https://www.attune.com.au/2020/07/17/ear-pain-diving-why-your-ears-hurt-underwater/ #:~:text=Ear%20pain%20through%20scuba%20diving%20is%20common%20and%20is%20caused,equalising%20may%20not%20be%20possible


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Ear Pain & Diving: Why Your Ears Hurt Underwater - Attune We’ll take a close look at why your ears hurt from diving and what you can do about it.

Did you know that some of the most successful programs to save coral reefs are done by local reef managers and recreational SCUBA divers?
Discover in this blog how local organizations protecting the ecosystems their communities depend on.
https://www.diving411.com/post/how-divers-are-saving-coral-reefs




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How Divers are Saving Coral Reefs Did you know that some of the most successful programs to save coral reefs are done by local reef managers and recreational SCUBA divers? All over the world, local marine conservation organizations are springing up to protect and restore the ecosystems their communities depend on.

We spend a lot of time teaching the importance of safety while diving, but what you do after the dive is equally important to ensure your equipment is ready for future use (protect your safety and your wallet).
Thanks Dive Buddies 4 Life for this great article.

https://divebuddies4life.com/the-dreaded-scuba-gear-cleanup/


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The Dreaded Scuba Gear Cleanup Rinsing your scuba diving gear after each use in clean, fresh water is a simple yet essential maintenance routine that all divers should get in the habit of doing.

According to researcher, the most common dive errors can be correlated with an increase in anxiety or panic.
Do you think diving curriculums should include some level of coping skills and techniques to help manage a stressful situation?
This blog is meant to introduce the concept and start the discussion.
https://www.diving411.com/post/diving-curriculum-integrating-mental-health

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Diving Curriculum: Integrating Mental Health By: Ingrid Hasselquist When it comes to being a scuba diver, safety is consistently kept in the forefront of our minds. Safety is integrated into every aspect of the journey. Without feeling this sense of security, it is near impossible to relax and enjoy the beautiful special experience that diving...

"Adaptive Diving" is on of the most amazing gifts we can give to anyone that is living with a disability. This blog is an introduction to this amazing program. At the end it includes links to associations and dive shops around the country that have Adaptive Programs ... If your Dive Shop offers these programs, please send me a note and I will update the blog.

https://www.diving411.com/post/diving-with-disabilities-it-s-called-adaptive-scuba-diving

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Diving with Disabilities: It’s called “Adaptive Scuba Diving” By: Amal Pillai Scuba diving is one of the most sought after recreational activities across the globe. Right from children to adults to elderly citizens, everybody fathoms the less explored world which is underwater. But did you know that there are over 1.5 billion people in the world who are suffer...

"Adaptive Diving" is on of the most amazing gifts we can give to anyone that is living with a disability. This blog is an introduction to this amazing program. At the end it includes links to associations and dive shops around the country that have Adaptive Programs ... If your Dive Shop offers these programs, please send me a note and I will update the blog.

https://www.diving411.com/post/diving-with-disabilities-it-s-called-adaptive-scuba-diving

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Diving with Disabilities: It’s called “Adaptive Scuba Diving” By: Amal Pillai Scuba diving is one of the most sought after recreational activities across the globe. Right from children to adults to elderly citizens, everybody fathoms the less explored world which is underwater. But did you know that there are over 1.5 billion people in the world who are suffer...

"Adaptive Diving" is on of the most amazing gifts we can give to anyone that is living with a disability. This blog is an introduction to this amazing program. At the end it includes links to associations and dive shops around the country that have Adaptive Programs ... If your Dive Shop offers these programs, please send me a note and I will update the blog.

https://www.diving411.com/post/diving-with-disabilities-it-s-called-adaptive-scuba-diving

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Diving with Disabilities: It’s called “Adaptive Scuba Diving” By: Amal Pillai Scuba diving is one of the most sought after recreational activities across the globe. Right from children to adults to elderly citizens, everybody fathoms the less explored world which is underwater. But did you know that there are over 1.5 billion people in the world who are suffer...

This could be interesting.
I was out on a boat recently and faced this issue.

Join our live webinar this Wednesday, September 21st, at 7 PM ET! 📽

We will cover peer pressure in diving and how friends and dive buddies influence your decisions.

For webinar details, click here: https://dan.org/events/peer-pressure-in-diving/.

Physical fitness is especially important for divers - air consumption, weight on back, etc. Diving411 contracted an NASM personal trainer to create a short exercise routing for divers.
https://www.diving411.com/post/building-strength-for-scuba-diving-posterior-chain-and-core-exercises


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Building Strength for Scuba Diving: Posterior Chain and Core Exercises By: Shae Mayan Although going “under the sea” is a peaceful endeavor, it takes a great amount of strength and requires your body to use muscles that you may not normally use on a day-to-day basis. An example of this is using your legs and core to kick and stabilize, either to swim towards that b...

Thank you Bubbles-or-Not (PADI 5-Star Center) for updating your store information on the Diving411 Dive Center Locator.
https://www.diving411.com/divingschools
To all other dive centers (or divers), please check to make sure your store is listed. We manually found almost 700 stores, but I know there are more!

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I started a collection of infographics that people could download.
Please share links to any other infographics you have seen.

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Dive Boat - reminders and etiquette
Diabetes - guidelines
DCS - decompression sickness
Boyle's Law - air compression
Flags - diver and boat awareness
Hand signals - PADI overview
Fitness - tips for divers
Atmospheres - pressure underwater
Gases - air mixes for divers
Flying - how long to wait

https://www.diving411.com/post/diving-infographics

Diving Infographics There is a lot to of information to remember when diving so many people try to associate images to the concepts. So I started a collection of infographics that people could download: Dive Boat - reminders and etiquette Diabetes - guidelines DCS - decompression sickness Boyle's Law - air compression....

SDI - Scuba Diving International wrote a great article about "no fly time - what it is and why it matters." Knowing the why is equally important to "don't do it."
If this information is valuable, please FOLLOW Diving411

https://www.tdisdi.com/sdi-diver-news/dive-computer-no-fly-time/

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How Long Should My No Fly Time Last After My Dive? - International Training - SDI | TDI | ERDI | PFI As divers, you have all seen the little airplane icon on your dive computer with a countdown timer next to it. Understanding where that number comes from and how to use it to plan your trips is important to avoid missing dives, or worse, having to miss your flight back home!

Coral reefs are the life blood of the ocean. With all the work done to restore these beauties, perhaps you would be interested in learning more about it is done.
Follow Diving411 if you would like to receive similar posts.
Special thanks to: Coral Restoration Foundation Maddie Howard

https://www.coralrestoration.org/post/talking-science-in-september-2022-with-the-coral-chronicles?mc_cid=9baf7690c7&mc_eid=2823ad260b

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"Talking Science" in September 2022 with the Coral Chronicles CRF™ SCIENCE PROGRAM 101 Coral Restoration Foundation™ is a science-centered organization, at the forefront of the world’s coral restoration community. Research and innovation are at the heart of all we do, with data driving the evolution of our restoration techniques. Three of our major areas...

When you are underwater and a tank slips, it can be a bit unnerving. Here is an excellent video from Marcel van den Berg on how to help your buddy.
Follow Diving411 for more Safety and Training tip videos.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FfFmf4E0goI

PADI Loose Cylinder Band Skill - All Problems & Solutions • PADI IDC Course Problems and Solutions for the PADI Loose Cylinder Band Skill. In this video, we cover all the Problems and Solutions for the PADI Loose Cylinder Band Skill ...

I think many of us have seen divers that are a bit nervous. Knowing "why it happens" is important.
If these posts are interesting, please FOLLOW Diving411.

Thanks SPORTDIVER for the article.

https://www.sportdiver.com/scuba-diving-training-how-to-deal-with-panic-underwater

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How To Deal With Panic While Scuba Diving Panic is one of the major problems scuba divers deal with. Check out our pro tips on how to deal with panic underwater while scuba diving.

Making plans for my annual Phoenix trip and thought: "where could you possible dive in AZ?" I did some research and it turns out there are a few new places that I will be visiting this year.
Have you been to any of these? What are your thoughts?

Please FOLLOW our new page Diving411 if you destinations, safety, and gear reviews are of interest...

I have tagged some local AZ dive shops so you can learn more.
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And local groups
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https://www.scubadiving.com/where-to-scuba-dive-in-arizona

Where to Scuba Dive in Arizona Great diving sites in Arizona and how to prepare for desert diving.

I often hear new divers asking about surface time - why it is important, how quickly can go back down, my trip is done and I have a flight tomorrow. So instead of just know that it is important please take the time to understand why it is ESSENTIAL.

This article from Deep Blue Diving - Scuba Diving Gear Reviews provides a great in depth explanation of what it is, what drives the "time," and key suggestions about do's and don'ts while your body recovers.

It is essential that you understand this very important safety part of diving. Saying that you "feel good" is not an indicator of the nitrogen levels in your body. Avoid the serious risks associated with decompression sickness.
https://www.diving411.com/post/surface-time-invisible-and-essential

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Surface Time - Invisible and Essential New divers often ask about surface time - why it is important, how quickly can go back down, my trip is done and I have a flight tomorrow. So instead of just know that it is important please take the time to understand why it is ESSENTIAL. This article from Deep Blue Diving provides a great in depth...

When asked about the history of diving, most people will attribute Jacques-Yves Cousteau, and refer to him as the "father" of diving. Would you be surprised to learn that Alexander the Great had a "diving bell" from which he was lowered into the Mediterranean?

Take a few minutes and discover something new about the early days of diving, and the major achievements made since then.
https://www.diving411.com/post/history-of-diving

Article from on History Cooperative
Guest Contribution, "The History of Scuba Diving: A Deep Dive into the Depths", History Cooperative, November 17, 2019


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I was wondering what it would be like to dive in Utah ... in the middle of winter. Has anyone been to Homestead Crater?
Please share your thoughts. Here is a review from Trailing Away
https://www.trailingaway.com/diving-utahs-homestead-crater-pros-cons/

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Pros & Cons of Diving Homestead Crater in Midway Utah - Trailing Away Did you know you can go scuba diving in Utah during the winter? Check out the pros & cons of diving Homestead Crater in Midway, Utah.

Clearing your ears is one of the most important skills to practice when starting. If you are having challenges, here is a quick video to help from Marcel van den Berg
https://youtu.be/QPlsZ2dHyL0

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Equalize Your Ears While Scuba Diving - Including a Special Trick Equalize your ears while scuba diving explained in an easy way. These are great tips on how to equalise your ears for scuba diving for beginners and experien...

We know the importance of prevent the bends, but do you really know what it looks like? The Action Lab created this great video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FTprhKPXvo8


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Rapid Depressurization of Human Blood! Giving My Blood the Bends In this video I show you what happens to human blood when it goes from a high pressure to a low pressure rapidly. Tiny little bubbles form in the blood. When...

As the summer comes to a close I wanted to start sharing some articles and videos about the importance of staying fit. Check out this first video as an intro from Ocean Pancake - Marine Conservation and Sustainability. My journey begins today (again), I encourage you to do the same. Please share your diving fitness tips.
https://youtu.be/muK0HIrrGeM


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Scuba Divers: How to Stay Fit at Home If you are stuck at home, but still wanting to stay fit, or maybe even improve your fitness for scuba diving, here are my three reasons and tips on how to bo...

Did you know that Nitrox provides several important benefits? Find out why some divers prefer it on their dives: https://bit.ly/3ft784B DEMA.org

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