Scuba Diving Blog

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 comprehensive Divemaster Internship? Look no further than Abyss Scuba Diving in Sydney. Abyss offers certified divers a range of diving courses and diving […]

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 […]

How to put on Dive Fins Paying attention to the correct technique of putting on your fins is one of the most essential skills for a new diver to learn. It is important to keep always hold of your scuba flippers. If you are putting […]

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 […]

Why Become a Divemaster: Uncovering the Benefits Are you ready to take your scuba diving passion to new depths? Why become a divemaster, you may ask? Becoming a divemaster can unlock a world of incredible experiences, skill enhancement, and personal growth. Join us on this […]

Why choose a Padi 5 Star Dive Centre There are several dive shop in Sydney that have achieved the PADI Five Star rating. The PADI Five Star rating is awarded to PADI Dive Centers for excellence in providing a full range of PADI scuba diving […]

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 […]

John Hall John originally started diving in the mid-eighties in the UK and Germany while in the Royal Air Force. But it was only after 2013, when the rest of his family was certified that his passion for it was ignited, and he started diving […]

Why is Ramsgate such an ideal place for a dive shop? Ramsgate is one of the premier location in the Sydney for a dive shop, with easy access to both the boat and shore to offer easy access from most parts of Sydney. Ramsgate has […]

Exploring the Essentials: What is a Dive Shop and How It Serves Divers Embarking on an underwater adventure begins at a dive shop, the go-to destination for both novice explorers and seasoned divers. But, what is a dive shop? From securing the right gear to […]

What is the difference between the Advanced Course and the Specialties? This is a question I get asked quite regularly. I get the question of, I've done my Advanced Course, am I now a deep diver? The PADI Advanced Course is designed to do straight […]

Dive Shop Near Me: How to Find a Scuba Diving Shop Near You Where can I find a dive shop near me? Whether you are a new or experienced scuba diver, finding the best dive shop and the nearest dive shop that can help you […]