I have been diving and teaching on open circuit scuba for 29 years, so when people see me at the dive site with this box on my back I do get asked all the time why make the switch now? “What took you so long to make the switch?” or “Why bother switching to CCR now?”

Celebrating International Women's Day is an opportunity to highlight the remarkable achievements and contributions of women across various fields. In the spirit of this celebration, we turn our attention to the incredible female divers on Shearwater's Customer Care team. These women are not only experts in their field but also serve as inspirations to many aspiring divers around the world. 

Let’s look at some of the Shark species that are local to the North Pacific: their history, their known biology, where to see them, what to do in an encounter, and how to help with conservation efforts.

One to two inches of visibility doesn’t excite many divers, and I can’t think of a noncommercial reason why someone would willingly brave blackwater conditions, facing strong currents, near zero visibility, and even the occasional alligator. Yet, I’ve found myself doing just that,

For those of us who love finding and diving on shipwrecks, diving is the means to the end and not the end itself. We are constantly looking for opportunities to explore and combine interests that include history, research, adventure and diving.

Most people believe the North Atlantic Ocean is a dark, empty, and cold place, and while the latter is true, the ecosystems in Newfoundland are rich in biodiversity and overflowing with examples of intricate lifeforms and complex behaviour.

Follow this guide to properly maintain Fischer Connectors in your dive gear. They require ongoing maintenance to protect and prevent corrosion. If you see green, you have corrosion that needs to be removed.

Cave diving in the Yucatan is like travelling back in time. You may come across ancient Mayan relics, fossils, artifacts, or even animal and human bones. There are an estimated 8000 cenotes around Merida, with more being discovered all the time.