Scuba Diving Blog

Can I still dive if I wear glasses? One of the questions we often get asked is whether someone who wears glasses can dive. The short answer is yes, there are a few different options for those who wear glasses and want to dive. One […]

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 […]

Will Your Scuba Certification Be Recognised? There are a lot of scuba diving certifications available these days, but not all of them are created equal. There are many international certifications around the world - PADI, SSI, SDI, NAUI, RAID, BSAC, and CMAS, just to name […]

Is a Free Divemaster Internship Worth the Cost? If you are thinking about doing a divemaster internship, then it's critical to distinguish between paid and unpaid divemaster internships. In essence, a paid internship obligates you to pay a set price for your training, and an […]

A Day Out on the Dive Boat: Advice from Seasoned Boat Divers  If you are new to diving, a day out on the dive boat can be a daunting prospect. What should you expect? What do you need to bring? And most importantly, what will you […]

Sue Burnett Sue Burnet is an exceedingly experienced PADI instructor who has been diving for over 30 years and teaching for over 20 years. Sue was influential in convincing her friend and the founder of Abyss Scuba Diving, Peter Letts to learn to scuba dive. […]

Stephen Guy Stephen started snorkelling as a 12 year old in Sydney and developed a love for diving, the sea and marine creatures. Stephen has a background in science and education, both as a teacher and as a student. Seeing things from a student's perspective […]

Can You Teach Yourself to Scuba Dive? When you’re looking to get into scuba diving, one of the first things you might wonder is whether or not you can teach yourself to scuba dive. The answer? No. There are two primary reasons for this answer, […]

How Long Does A PADI Open Water Course Take? Scuba diving is a popular activity the world over, and for good reason – it’s a fun and exhilarating way to explore the underwater world. If you’re interested in giving it a go, you may be […]

DCS and Freediving While Decompression Sickness (DCS) is quite rare while freediving, it is still a possibility. There are some precautions that every diver should take to minimise their DCS risk. Firstly, to help understand how to minimise your risk, let’s quickly examine how DCS occurs.  […]

What is a Divemaster? Many new divers think that a divemaster is a more advanced qualification than an instructor, but a divemaster is the first level of professional diving and a prerequisite level to an instructor. A divemaster is someone who has completed a divemaster […]

Simon Coulter Simon learnt to dive in 2008 & was immediately addicted.  Simon loves exploring Australia's many dive locations and has experienced Southwest Rocks, Montague Island, Bushrangers Bay, Nelson's Bay & The Great Barrier Reef to name a few.  His passion for diving led him to […]

Becoming a Part-time Divemaster Do you love diving? Do you want to make your diving even more challenging and rewarding? If so, becoming a divemaster may be the perfect option for you. A lot of people who become divemaster’s do it as a career, but […]

What is the Best Place to do a Divemaster Internship? So, do you want to know the best place to do a Divemaster Internship? Look no further than Abyss Scuba Diving in Sydney. Abyss offers certified divers a range of diving courses and diving activities, […]

Marine Stings and Minor Injuries of Freediving At Abyss Scuba Diving, we want our divers to be safe both in and out of the water. That's why we've put together this post on marine stings and minor injuries while freediving.There are a range of marine […]

Dive Boat Etiquette: How to Behave on a Dive Boat If you're heading out on a dive boat, there are some basic etiquette rules that you should follow. This will help make the trip more enjoyable for everyone on board, and ensure that you have […]

What To Do When You Surface and You Cannot See the Dive Boat While diving, no diver wants to surface after an exhilarating dive to find no sign of the dive boat in any direction you look. On the off chance that this was to […]

Do piercings affect your scuba diving? Have you ever wondered whether piercings can impact your scuba diving? Let's review some frequently asked questions relating to diving with piercings!   Can I go diving after getting a new piercing? A common assumption is that salt water […]

How To Find Your Way Back to the Dive Boat As a scuba diver, you get incredibly excited to be out on the dive boat, in the water and exploring. However, at some point you may have experienced something which might mean that you will […]