Scuba Diving Blog

How Long Does Scuba Certification Last? As an adventurous scuba diver, you've completed your scuba certification and now have the skills to explore the mesmerizing underwater world. But did you know that scuba certifications from major organizations like PADI, SSI, NAUI, CMAS, and SDI/TDI last […]

Should I buy or rent scuba gear? If you're considering buying scuba equipment but aren't sure if it's the right decision, there are a few things you might want to consider. Buying your scuba diving gear is a big commitment, and you should carefully consider […]

VoliVoli Fiji New Years Dive Trip  Up until the Covid pandemic, Abyss has always led a group of divers to an overseas dive destination to bring in the New Year with a great group of people and some sensational warm, tropical diving. This year we […]

How to Choose the Right Snorkeling Equipment   If you’ve never experienced the beauty of snorkelling, it’s a must-do activity! Snorkelling is an incredible adventure that allows you to view the underwater world in a completely different way, and it’s incredibly easy to get started. […]

How to be Scuba Certified There is nothing quite like getting scuba certified and embarking on your very first scuba diving adventure. Becoming an open water diver is not an easy thing to do, but once you get there, it will change your life forever. […]

Essential Guide on How to Become a Scuba Instructor: Dive into Your New Career! Interested in turning your diving passion into a teaching career? This article outlines the clear steps on how to become a scuba instructor, including the qualifications you’ll need, the training process, […]

Marty's 3 must-not-be-missed boat dives in Sydney. In my early years of diving around Sydney, I was blown away by the spectacular marine life and exciting experiences available from a boat.And I still am!So, if you’re planning on spending some time in Sydney, here are […]

A Long Weekend At South West Rocks When you hear South West Rocks, what comes to mind? Sharks? Fish Rock Cave? Great diving! All of these things?! You do get some beautiful resident Grey Nurse sharks when diving up at South West Rocks, & often […]

Marty’s Top 5 Tips for Sydney Boat Diving   As the skipper of the Abyss Scuba boat “Bidjigal Dreaming”, I am often asked “How can I make my diving experience even more enjoyable?” or “How can I improve my diving skills?”. After 40 years on […]

Martin Fallon, a divers dive boat skipper Marty's love of the ocean started about 40 years ago when he got his recreational boat license, which was followed a short time later by the acquisition of his first boat, a 6mtr, 85 hp ocean runabout called […]

Montague Island, Australia: Where to Dive with Seals Whether you’re a new Open Water diver or have been diving for many years, diving with seals is always heaps of fun! Seals are playfully referred to as the puppy dogs of the sea, & the Australian […]

The Start of Your Journey to Become a Confident Diver   If you are a certified scuba diver, lacking the 100% confidence in the water you need to help you get more out of your dives, then let our Master Scuba Trainers help you with […]

7 Tips to Avoid Getting Lost While Scuba Diving   There is no doubt in our expert opinions that divers who explore with their buddies rather than following their divemaster have a much more enjoyable time and are more likely to continue to dive. However, […]

How to Get the Most out of Your Next Scuba Dive  Some divers don't know this but it's a fact - divers who explore with their buddy rather than just following along behind the divemaster enjoy the dive much more and are more likely to […]

5 Tips to Improve Your Dive Boat Experience If you are new to scuba diving or are just looking for an opportunity to get some valuable tips about diving, then you may be interested to know that you can make your diving experience even better! […]

Learning to Freedive Makes You a Better Scuba Dive If you are a scuba diver, you owe it to yourself totry freediving. Whether you’ve been a scuba diver for decades or are just getting started, the basic skills you learn in freediving can be applied […]

How To Stop Your Dive Knife Rusting A great scuba diving knife is useful for dealing with dangerous entanglements underwater. Ensure that your knife is always ready to go by taking care of it between dives. Scuba diving knives rust because they are composed of […]

The Best Scuba Diving Certification for You Whether your interest is a resort dive holiday, a quick dip at the local pool, a PADI dive certification or a professional career as a PADI Professional or PADI Instructor, make sure you choose PADI for the best […]

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. […]