Have you mastered the art of duck diving, goggle defogging and practising your very best mermaid impression? Then it might be time to up the ante and transition into scuba diving. Swap out the snorkel for a rebreather to dive deeper, for longer. Snorkelling and scuba diving are two of the best ways to enjoy…
Buying your very first formal suit is a big deal! What style, cut and colour should you get? Should you spend the extra money to get it tailored? The same decisions apply to purchasing a wetsuit. There are many aspects to consider when investing in a good quality wetsuit, and the experts at Dolphin Scuba…
Perth is home to some amazing dive locations, from underwater shipwrecks to shallow lagoons, you can see some pretty amazing scenes when you are scuba diving off the Western Australian coast. If you don’t have access to your own boat, the team at Dolphin Scuba run dive trips out to popular dive locations. The team…
The ocean is a wonderful, however, unpredictable place. If you or a fellow diver get into a little trouble out on a trip, possessing first aid training may prove lifesaving. Being familiar with first aid training protocols and practices could be crucial in life threatening circumstances. First aid can be administered until medical help arrives…
Scuba diving is a fantastic underwater activity you can enjoy all year round. However, when the temperature drops it’s time to trade in the summer skin and opt for a wetsuit with a little more coverage. Whilst you may feel like you’re wearing the swimming attire version of a morph suit, taking proper exposure protection…
Scuba diving in Perth isn’t just an activity for the warmer months. Diving during the cooler seasons is equally as good as the warmer weather, if not better. Now, don’t be put off by the colder water temperatures, this can easily be combatted with exposure protection dive gear and proper post-dive preparation. Better visibility underwater…
TDI professionals are the industry standard for technical certification in advanced dive technical training courses. Some of the best wreck and cave dive locations are submerged deep in the ocean, and require specialised scuba dive training in order to complete. The biggest factor with extended dive depths is nitrogen narcosis, caused by the breathing of…
Purchasing dive gear is the final step for new divers ready to take the plunge into scuba. The amount of dive gear, gizmos and gadgets you need can be overwhelming for first time scuba shoppers. Don’t be concerned, here is a quick list of dive gear essentials for beginners planning their first scuba dive. Getting…
If you are not a fan of scuba diving because of the extensive equipment it requires, have you ever considered becoming a freediver? It gives you the same underwater experience, without the extra baggage. Freediving courses are available from Dolphin Scuba, and will give you an international certification from Apnea International. What is freediving? Freediving…
Scuba diving is a fantastic way to explore our underwater wildlife and landscape. Heading into the deep blue is one of the most magical experiences a person can have. The weightless feeling as you descend into the depths and the anticipation of discovering what lies beneath. The ocean floor is abundant with critters and creatures,…