During every dive, our bodies absorb nitrogen from the compressed gas we breathe. The deeper and longer the dive, the more nitrogen we take on. By ascending slowly and performing safety stops, we allow that gas to start off-gassing while we’re still underwater. If you ascend too quickly or skip safety stops, nitrogen can…
As one of the early adopters of Shearwater in Australia, we have been big fans of their computers since the very beginning. They have become the gold standard for reliability and performance when it comes to dive computers and their latest release is another excellent example of that. For those not familiar, Shearwater Research –…
What to do when one of the most common problems happens to you. Twenty minutes into a dive, and you lose your dive buddy. What do you do? The lost buddy procedure is something that we all learned as Open Water Divers, but does everyone understand what, why, when and how this is done? Conditions…
Sharks are one of the ocean’s most extraordinary creatures — powerful, ancient, and essential to the health of marine ecosystems. For Australian divers, snorkellers and spearfishers, seeing a shark in the wild can be a breathtaking reminder that we’re visitors in a world far older and more complex than our own. At Dolphin Scuba, we…
July Critter of the Month: Stripey Size: Max 18cm Habitat: Commonly found in rocky reefs, coastal bays, and tide pools, often found in large schools. Description: Yellow to white body with six slightly rearward-slanting black strips. Facts: These are extremely common around W.A but can be found in China, Japan and Hawaii. They are…
Ask a diver if they need to analyse their gas every time, and the reply is almost always, “Yes — every single time.” This exchange isn’t about doubt or mistrust; it’s about certainty. Gas cylinders are filled daily, often with different mixes — sometimes Nitrox, sometimes Trimix. Fill stations might do it for you, or…
After a fantastic trip to the Maldives this year with Master Liveaboards we are joining them for another in 2027 – this time Komodo! Why Komodo? Diving in Komodo is not just about the thrill of the experience; it’s about the opportunity to witness one of the world’s most extraordinary marine ecosystems. The park’s unique…
If you’re not a scuba diver, chances are you don’t quite understand what all the fuss is about. You may be thinking “Why do scuba divers love diving so much?” The truth is…There are so many reasons! So many in fact, we thought we’d just share 10. Here are the top 10 reasons we love…
June Critter of the Month: Magpie Morwong Size: Max 40cm Habitat: Seen commonly around shallow reefs and sandy areas, often seen resting on the sea floor or hiding in rocky crevices. Description: White with four diagonal dark bands on its head and body. It can elongate its front spines of the dorsal fin. It also…
All the details for our upcoming Phillipines trip – great package price including flights. See flyer for more details feel free to contact the shop for more info or to reserve your spot.