Glamour meets scuba diving as Paris Hilton scuba dives with PADI
Paris Hilton scuba diver, horse rider and sky diver is the heiress to the Hilton Hotel chain. She has wealth and a net worth most could only dream of. But in...
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At what depth can you get decompression sickness?
How deep can you dive before you have to decompress or at what depth you can get decompression sickness may depend on a number of factors. These factors...
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What are the signs and symptoms of decompression sickness?
The most common manifestation of decompression sickness is joint and muscle pain, as well as a skin rash or itching. But beware, as this may just be the...
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What does BCD stand for in diving?
BCD in scuba diving is: B For Buoyancy; C for Control; and D for Device What does BCD stand for in scuba diving? A buoyancy control device is also known as a BCD, which stands...
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Where are the best liveaboard destinations in January (7 Top destinations)
The best January dive destinations for liveaboard boats includes the Caribbean, the Galapagos Islands, Egypt's Red Sea, Costa Rica's Cocos Island, the...
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Is Barbados good for scuba diving? (7 Great dive sites in Barbados)
Scuba diving in Barbados is ideal for all scuba divers of every certification level and experience. Enjoy great colourful reefs that are full of life. Plus...
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What should you and your buddy do if separated during a dive?
If you get separated from your dive buddy during a dive, stop and do a slow visual 360-degree spin. In doing so always remember to look up and down too. Look...
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Why are scuba tanks filled in water? (7 key questions answered on air fills)
The reason why scuba tanks are filled in cold water is that a warm dive tank holds less air at a given pressure than a cool scuba tank does at the same...
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Do empty scuba tanks float? (This depends on the material they are made from)
Quick answer to the question do empty scuba tanks float: Empty steel tanks don't float but are less negatively buoyant. Whereas aluminium dive tanks float...
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