Difficulty Equalizing Ears When Diving: What to Do? Difficulty equalizing while scuba diving? Equalizing is the process of adjusting to the pressure of the water around you. It is important to equalize the pressure in the outer ear to prevent discomfort and barotrauma. When your […]

The Importance of a Buddy check. The buddy check is one of the best ways to prevent diving accidents through oversights, equipment malfunctions and forgotten equipment, for this reason the buddy check is taught during every scuba diver certification training. How to Carry Out a […]

Can I spear while scuba diving in Sydney? When SCUBA diving in NSW, it is against the law to use a spear gun or spear. It is important to note that possessing these weapons while diving can result in charges, regardless of whether or not […]

Why Would You Scuba Dive at Night? So… Why would you scuba dive at night? Why would you want to use a snorkel? Or a dive a wreck? Why would you want tec dive, or get your PADI Divemaster qualification, or go on a liveaboard […]

Proven Strategies for New Dive Mask Keeps Fogging Up Ever wondered why your foggy mask seems to be a bigger issue in colder waters? Well, here's an interesting fact! This foggy mask issue is due to the temperature of your breath and the water vapour […]

Is Scuba Diving Dangerous? A Comprehensive Look at the Risks and Safety Considerations Scuba diving offers an unparalleled opportunity to explore the mesmerizing underwater world. When done properly, it is a relatively safe sport, enchanting adventurers with its vibrant marine life and unique experiences. However, […]

How do scuba divers control their buoyancy? When scuba diving, it is important to control your buoyancy. This keeps you safe underwater and helps you maximize your diving enjoyment. There are three the ways to control your buoyancy: Use your weights for the course adjustment […]

Facts About Life Below Water: The Ultimate List of Underwater Fun Facts In our opinion, the ocean is one of the most astonishing and mysterious places on Earth. Of course, this only means there's a mountain of cool facts about it! We decided to compile […]

Bouyancy Control Buoyancy control one of the most important skills to master as a scuba diver, and probably one of the hardest ones to master. Once you get your buoyancy right, you will use up less air. You'll feel more comfortable underneath the water, and […]

The Best Tips for New Divers from a PADI Master Instructor There are few experiences that are as exciting as learning to dive. If you are one of the few lucky enough to discover this, I'm sure you will agree that the feeling of being […]

How to Fart Underwater We were recently asked, "how can you fart underwater? It's impossible."Yes, it is possible to do this. Not that you would want to; still, the information is worth knowing if you just need to let one rip from under the sea. […]

How to Understand Diving Conditions?  As the weekend is just around the corner, I can imagine there are more than a few of you scanning the Abyss Calendar page planning your next dive. I’m sure there’s even more of you out there that have arrived […]

 When you talk about diving in winter your non diving friends usually cringe away in horror at the idea of cold water. They can’t understand for the life of them why anyone would want to play in the ocean when it’s winter. The truth is […]

How to perfect your duck dive?   A duck dive is a basic surfing maneuver that lets you quickly get your board down through the surf and out onto the wave. To perfect your duck dive, follow these steps:    1. Start by paddling hard […]

Master the Art of How to Blow Bubble Rings Underwater Curious about how to blow bubble rings underwater? This guide covers choosing the right location, staying still, mastering the mouth technique, and practising effectively. Follow these steps for perfect bubble rings. Key Takeaways Finding calm, […]

We left for Sri Lanka on Saturday 19th April, all very excited to see what recent divers on the Hermes had been talking about. An 8-hour flight to Singapore, followed by a 3 hr flight to Colombo, and we had arrived in our destination country. We spent […]

There is a Colony of Australian Fur seals on Martin Island, a 10-minute Boat trip from Port Kembla Boat Ramp. Martin Island has areas that are protected, but also provides some great basking areas for the seals to sit and dry off in the sun. […]

Why Carry a Safety Sausage! A lot of divers seem to neglect the purpose of a safety sausage (SMB). Divers may think they don’t need one, and, or they don’t need to bring it on a dive. However, I am telling you now that an […]

  When Should a Child Learn to Dive: A Guide on Scuba Diving Age Scuba diving is a great family sport, and many parents ask, how old do you have to be to scuba dive? Before a parent has their children taught to dive then, […]

The SS Satara was a cargo vessel, first launched in October 1901. The ship was over 130 meters long with a beam of 17 meters. The Satara‘s first voyage to Australia was in September 1902 and she completed many other voyages to and from and within Australia before […]