New research in decompression science suggests that individual diver physiology and behaviour may be as important — or more — than dive profiles in understanding decompression sickness risk.
Artificial gills promise underwater breathing without tanks, but science says otherwise. We break down the myths, real research, and why scuba gear is still essential.
Artificial Gills and Underwater Breathing: Where Science Ends and Science Fiction Begins Read More »
With the advent of the holy month of Ramadan, a common and important question among divers – both beginners and professionals – is renewed: Can scuba diving be practised while fasting?
Fasting & Scuba Diving: Between Medical and Religious Perspective Read More »
A review of Divers Alert Network (DAN) emergency call records involving minors offers a clearer picture of what can go wrong when children scuba dive, and where prevention efforts should focus.
Sharks play an important role in both marine ecosystems and coastal economies. In several countries that depend on beach tourism, sharks are a major source of income. Annual revenue linked to sharks can reach around 500 million US dollars, and in some cases may be even higher. Despite this economic value, sharks continue to suffer from a negative public image shaped by inaccurate films and media portrayals.
Sharks, Tourism, and the Balance of the Sea Read More »
Scuba diving during pregnancy raises important medical and ethical questions. For ethical reasons, no experimental studies have been conducted on pregnant women to directly assess the risks of diving. Available knowledge is therefore based on surveys, observational data, and animal studies. These sources do not provide absolute answers, but they offer important guidance.
Scuba Diving During Pregnancy: Risks and Medical Considerations Read More »
Lead weights are a basic tool in scuba diving. They help divers control buoyancy and trim, and they make many dives possible. But lead also brings real safety and environmental concerns. These concerns are not only for dive professionals. They also matter for anyone who sets up gear at home, on a boat, or at a training site.
Lead Safety for Divers: Dangers, Precautions Read More »
Many beginner divers who wear contact lenses feel nervous about mask skills. They worry that if they remove the mask, they will lose a lens. The question is simple: is there any real risk when you dive with contact lenses?
All You Need to Know to Dive With Contact Lenses Read More »
