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Ultimate Guide to Scuba Diving in Bali

Ultimate Guide to Scuba Diving in Bali

ByJason Botticelli June 7, 2025June 7, 2025

Imagine a world of vibrant coral reefs, majestic manta rays, and mysterious shipwrecks waiting to be explored. Welcome to…

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Ultimate Guide to Scuba Diving in San Diego

Ultimate Guide to Scuba Diving in San Diego

ByJason Botticelli May 28, 2025May 28, 2025

Ready for a breathtaking underwater adventure? Scuba diving in San Diego’s crystal-clear waters is a must-try experience. Scuba diving…

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The Ultimate guide to scuba diving in cozumel

The Ultimate guide to scuba diving in cozumel

ByJason Botticelli May 22, 2025June 4, 2025

Today we are going to look at the Beautiful Island of Cozumel Mexico. Pack your bags, don’t forget the…

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Scubapro Jet Fin vs. Mares X-Stream fin (Buying Guide)

Scubapro Jet Fin vs. Mares X-Stream fin (Buying Guide)

ByJason Botticelli May 6, 2025May 7, 2025

In order to get that good propulsion underwater, us divers need scuba fins. Sometimes it seems that there are…

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Scuba Diving And Sinus Squeeze (According to a scuba instructor)

Scuba Diving And Sinus Squeeze (According to a scuba instructor)

ByJason Botticelli April 29, 2025April 29, 2025

If on descent you start to feel pressure on your forehead and/or face, you may be experiencing a sinus…

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The Ultimate Guide To Scuba Diving In Puerto Vallarta

The Ultimate Guide To Scuba Diving In Puerto Vallarta

ByJason Botticelli April 19, 2025May 22, 2025

Are you ready to embark on an unforgettable underwater journey? Dive into the crystal-clear waters of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico,…

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Scuba diving and overexpansion injuries (According to a scuba instructor)

Scuba diving and overexpansion injuries (According to a scuba instructor)

ByJason Botticelli March 25, 2025April 29, 2025

When scuba diving you can end up with an overexpansion injury if you are not careful and break the…

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Scuba Diving and mask squeeze (according to a scuba instructor)

Scuba Diving and mask squeeze (according to a scuba instructor)

ByJason Botticelli March 21, 2025April 29, 2025

You’re descending into the underwater world and taking in all the new sites, when you start to feel your…

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Scuba Diving And Reverse Block (According To A Scuba Instructor)

Scuba Diving And Reverse Block (According To A Scuba Instructor)

ByJason Botticelli March 14, 2025May 24, 2025

You’ve had a great day so far! Nice boat ride to your dive site, entry went well, no issues…

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20+ Best Scuba Diving Movies

20+ Best Scuba Diving Movies

ByJason Botticelli March 10, 2025March 10, 2025

I live in Buffalo, NY and the winters can be long. unless I’m traveling, I’m usually not diving between…

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Ultimate Guide to Scuba Diving In Jamaica

Ultimate Guide to Scuba Diving In Jamaica

ByJason Botticelli March 1, 2025March 1, 2025

Jamaica, a true gem of the Caribbean, is not just a paradise for sun, sand, and reggae, but also…

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Scuba Tank Markings (According to a scuba instructor)

Scuba Tank Markings (According to a scuba instructor)

ByJason Botticelli February 16, 2025April 29, 2025

As some of you may not know, scuba is an acronym and stands for self-contained underwater breathing apparatus. It…

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Ultimate Guide to Scuba Diving in Catalina Island

Ultimate Guide to Scuba Diving in Catalina Island

ByJason Botticelli February 11, 2025May 28, 2025

Imagine exploring a vibrant underwater world teeming with colorful marine life, navigating through enchanting kelp forests, and uncovering sunken…

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Carbon Dioxide toxicity: Causes; Signs & Symptoms; Treatment; And Prevention (According to a scuba instructor)

Carbon Dioxide toxicity: Causes; Signs & Symptoms; Treatment; And Prevention (According to a scuba instructor)

ByJason Botticelli February 2, 2025April 29, 2025

As most of us know, carbon dioxide (CO2) is a byproduct of our breathing. Every time that we exhale,…

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Oxygen Toxicity: Signs & Symptoms; Treatment; and Prevention (According to A Scuba Instructor)

Oxygen Toxicity: Signs & Symptoms; Treatment; and Prevention (According to A Scuba Instructor)

ByJason Botticelli January 26, 2025April 29, 2025

I can hear you after you read the title of this blog: “wait a second Scuba Jay! oxygen can…

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Ultimate Guide to Scuba Diving In The Maldives

Ultimate Guide to Scuba Diving In The Maldives

ByJason Botticelli January 18, 2025March 10, 2025

Imagine yourself surrounded by crystal-clear waters, vibrant coral reefs, and diverse marine life, all while experiencing Maldives (pronounced “Maldeevs”)…

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Carbon Monoxide Toxicity: causes; signs & Symptoms; Treatment; and prevention (according to a scuba instructor)

Carbon Monoxide Toxicity: causes; signs & Symptoms; Treatment; and prevention (according to a scuba instructor)

ByJason Botticelli January 11, 2025April 29, 2025

Most of us are familiar that we need to be concerned with carbon monoxide in our homes, hence the…

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Decompression Sickness: Causes; signs & Symptoms; Treatment; and Prevention (According to a scuba instructor)

Decompression Sickness: Causes; signs & Symptoms; Treatment; and Prevention (According to a scuba instructor)

ByJason Botticelli January 5, 2025April 29, 2025

Decompression sickness (“DCS”), or “the bends,” can surface (no pun intended) in various ways. Symptoms of DCS range from…

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Mask Fog: causes and Prevention (According to a scuba instructor)

Mask Fog: causes and Prevention (According to a scuba instructor)

ByJason Botticelli December 22, 2024April 29, 2025

Trying to enjoy your dive, but your mask keeps fogging up? If you can’t see what you’re doing or…

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What is Nitrogen Narcosis: signs, symptoms and treatment (according to a scuba instructor)

What is Nitrogen Narcosis: signs, symptoms and treatment (according to a scuba instructor)

ByJason Botticelli December 14, 2024April 29, 2025

Feeling a little tipsy while diving, kinda like you’ve had one too many. Well my friend, you most likely…

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Scuba Diving And Middle Ear Squeeze (According To A Scuba Instructor)

Scuba Diving And Middle Ear Squeeze (According To A Scuba Instructor)

ByJason Botticelli December 8, 2024April 29, 2025

So you’re on your dive, starting to descend and bang! one or both of your ears start to hurt….

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Scuba Diving Holiday Gift Ideas

Scuba Diving Holiday Gift Ideas

ByJason Botticelli November 29, 2024March 29, 2025

Have a scuba diver on your holiday list, or perhaps you’re a diver looking for some ideas to give…

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Ultimate Guide To Scuba Diving In Iceland

Ultimate Guide To Scuba Diving In Iceland

ByJason Botticelli November 20, 2024March 13, 2025

Iceland, a land of unparalleled beauty and geological marvels, offers some of the most unforgettable scuba diving experiences on…

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The 10 hand signals you HAVE to know while scuba diving (according to a scuba instructor)

The 10 hand signals you HAVE to know while scuba diving (according to a scuba instructor)

ByJason Botticelli November 10, 2024April 29, 2025

Communication can sure be tricky underwater with a regulator in your mouth. However, we still need to relay messages…

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The Ultimate Guide to Scuba diving picton, ontario

The Ultimate Guide to Scuba diving picton, ontario

ByJason Botticelli September 4, 2024September 4, 2024

Shhhh…I’m going to let you in on a little secret. And that secret is Picton Ontario Canada is an…

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The Ultimate Guide To Scuba Diving In Buffalo

The Ultimate Guide To Scuba Diving In Buffalo

ByJason Botticelli August 5, 2024August 6, 2024

I know what you’re thinking. Buffalo…scuba diving? But yes! Scuba Jay’s hometown does have some nice Great Lakes diving,…

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The Ultimate Guide To Scuba Diving In The 1000 Islands (Alexandria Bay)

The Ultimate Guide To Scuba Diving In The 1000 Islands (Alexandria Bay)

ByJason Botticelli July 1, 2024July 1, 2024

Trust me, 1000 Island scuba diving on the St. Lawrence River off of the picturesque Alexandria Bay will have…

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Why the shearwater teric is a superior dive computer (according to a scuba instructor)

Why the shearwater teric is a superior dive computer (according to a scuba instructor)

ByJason Botticelli June 28, 2024November 17, 2024

I originally purchased my Shearwater Teric dive computer to serve as a backup to my Sherwood Profile dive computer…

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The Ultimate Guide To Scuba Diving In The Red Sea (Northern and Central)

The Ultimate Guide To Scuba Diving In The Red Sea (Northern and Central)

ByJason Botticelli June 10, 2024December 19, 2024

At the mention of the Red Sea, most of us will conjure up an image of Moses parting it….

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The Ultimate Guide To Scuba Diving In Nassau New Providence Bahamas

The Ultimate Guide To Scuba Diving In Nassau New Providence Bahamas

ByJason Botticelli May 24, 2024May 24, 2024

While it’s technically not in the Caribbean Sea, It’s difficult to not think of the Bahamas when discussing the…

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Why the Henderson Talon is a superior wetsuit (According to a scuba instructor)

Why the Henderson Talon is a superior wetsuit (According to a scuba instructor)

ByJason Botticelli May 22, 2024November 17, 2024

The old saying “you get what you pay for” could not be more true with the Henderson Talon wetsuit….

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The Ultimate Guide To Scuba Diving In Key Largo

The Ultimate Guide To Scuba Diving In Key Largo

ByJason Botticelli May 13, 2024May 30, 2025

Considered by some to be the diving capital of the world, the beautiful Florida Keys are home to some…

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Why the Spyderco Snap-It Salt is a Great diving knife (According to a scuba instructor)

Why the Spyderco Snap-It Salt is a Great diving knife (According to a scuba instructor)

ByJason Botticelli May 8, 2024November 25, 2024

I have to start out by saying that this particular knife has been discontinued, which is a shame as…

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Why the stahlsac Curacao Clipper is an excellent scuba gear travel bag (according to a scuba instructor)

Why the stahlsac Curacao Clipper is an excellent scuba gear travel bag (according to a scuba instructor)

ByJason Botticelli May 6, 2024December 12, 2024

I purchased my Stahlsac Curacao Clipper in 2020, just before heading off to Little Cayman (It was a short…

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The Ultimate Guide to Scuba Diving In Panama

The Ultimate Guide to Scuba Diving In Panama

ByJason Botticelli May 3, 2024November 14, 2024

“Panama!! Panama a a a a a!” The first thing that pops into my mind when this country is…

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The Ultimate Guide To Scuba Diving In St. Lucia

The Ultimate Guide To Scuba Diving In St. Lucia

ByJason Botticelli April 29, 2024April 29, 2024

Imagine a world beneath the waves, teeming with vibrant marine life, a few shipwrecks, and a mysterious creature that…

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Why The Cressi Eyes Evolution Mask is a great scuba diving mask (According to a scuba instructor)

Why The Cressi Eyes Evolution Mask is a great scuba diving mask (According to a scuba instructor)

ByJason Botticelli April 29, 2024December 12, 2024

Looking for a mask that is comfortable and offers an excellent field of vision, then look no further than…

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Why The Sherwood Axis is the best Back inflate Buoyancy Compensator (According To A Scuba Instructor)

Why The Sherwood Axis is the best Back inflate Buoyancy Compensator (According To A Scuba Instructor)

ByJason Botticelli April 29, 2024November 17, 2024

I’ve been diving for most of my life and have had the opportunity to wear various BCs. The Sherwood…

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Why the Scubapro Go Sport is a superior diving fin (According to a scuba instructor)

Why the Scubapro Go Sport is a superior diving fin (According to a scuba instructor)

ByJason Botticelli April 29, 2024December 29, 2024

I had gone through several different types of fins until I found the Scubapro Go Sport, and then my…

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The Ultimate Guide For Scuba Diving In Costa Rica

The Ultimate Guide For Scuba Diving In Costa Rica

ByJason Botticelli March 16, 2024July 11, 2024

Picture yourself gliding through an underwater paradise, surrounded by vibrant coral reefs, graceful manta rays, and majestic whale sharks….

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