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,…
Snorkelling is a great way to explore the ocean without having to leave the comfort of the surface. For those more daring, it allows the chance to dive down for a minute or two to see something closer up a little farther down below. This fun activity is ideal for children and adults alike, and…
If you are planning an overseas trip and want to add some adventure to your travel itinerary, have you thought about booking a dive holiday? You will be able to explore a new country’s destination sights, not just on land but the underwater highlights as well. Dolphin Scuba offer a range of diving holidays perfect…
Traditionally, dive watches have been identified by their ability to help divers measure bottom time and depth. Technology now allows divers to choose from a simple and inexpensive dive watch with a few standard features, to designer-made dive watches, or very sophisticated dive computers. Choose the right type for you, and a dive watch can…
Maintaining your scuba diving gear is not only important in order to ensure it lasts the test of time, but also a very important safety measure. Scuba dive gear is there to help you breathe, move and see underwater. Therefore ensuring it’s in top shape and working correctly is an important habit to get into.…