Safety Culture - diving in the zone
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“Thank [beep] for that! How lucky were we? We better not do that again.
Don’t tell anyone though, we don’t want to look like amateurs...”
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Shoot Down This Myth
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Simon Pridmore
Photo by Peter Symes
A routine dive trip ended in tragedy for a newly certified, inexperienced diver. The novice did not die from illness or extreme conditions, but from a series of preventable oversights, misplaced assurances and long-standing assumptions about what beginners can safely manage. Simon Pridmore debunks these myths and offers practical advice on how to avoid such casual negligence.
NAUI Worldwide Announces 2025 NAUI International Technical Diving Summit
NAUI Worldwide is proud to extend a global invitation to the international diving community for the 2025 NAUI International Technical Diving Summit (NITDS), hosted by NAUI Affiliate North Florida Cave Training, taking place Friday, October 31 through Thursday, November 6, 2025, in Fort White, Florida.
Discover Florida Cave Diving
For divers worldwide, Florida is more than just shore and boat dives; it’s also home to some of the most legendary freshwater cave systems on the planet.
Announcing Bonaire TeK 2025 at Buddy Dive Resort
Buddy Dive Resort is getting ready for the 14th edition of Bonaire TeK – Caribbean’s premier tec diving event - set to take place September 27 through to October 3, 2025.
Controlled Ascent, Hidden Risk
Controlled Emergency Swimming Ascents (CESA) are a fundamental component of diver training, simulating ascent without a gas supply. Now, a new study led by Olivier Castagna and colleagues at the French Military Diving School has raised questions about whether this vital drill might be more taxing on the lungs than previously assumed.
Learning To Dive Back in the Day
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Simon Pridmore
Sultan’s Armed Forces (SAF) Beach Club in Oman in the 1980s
Scuba training has come a long way since its early days. Simon Pridmore takes an entertaining look back at what was required of students just a few decades ago.
Sport Diving in 2025 Is in a Good Place
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Courtesy of Purple Dive Penida
Divers in a pool session at Purple Dive Penida in Bali, Indonesia. Photo courtesy of Purple Dive Penida.
Recreational diving as a sport today is in a better state than commonly thought just two decades ago. Simon Pridmore takes a closer look and offers insights into the positive developments in diving.
Surface Support: The Most Important People in Your World
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When divers face unforeseen conditions, the actions they and the dive crew take at the surface can significantly impact the outcome. Simon Pridmore shares his personal experience and insights on handling challenges on a dive.
New Programme Empowers Young Black Girls in Marine Science
In a groundbreaking partnership, the Black Girls Dive Foundation (BGDF) and Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) have launched a new programme with a powerful mission. This initiative is aimed at empowering young Black girls to pursue careers in marine science and diving, addressing the lack of diversity in the field.
It’s Probably Not You – It’s the Cylinders
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Ever wonder why the number of weights you need to wear changes from dive to dive or why there is a significant difference in the air left in your cylinder on similar dives? Simon Pridmore investigates these mysteries and offers insights and advice on how to deal with them.
Dive Culture Confusion
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What happens when confusion hits a group of divers during a dive trip? Simon Pridmore takes a closer look and offers insights and advice to keep you diving safely.