BUDDIES DIVE BLOG

Navy diver attacked by shark

A NAVY diver who lost his hand after being attacked by a shark in Sydney Harbour says he is about to have his leg amputated, but is looking forward to rebuilding his life and career.

US man in custody over wife’s dive death

An American man accused of murdering his wife on a Great Barrier Reef scuba diving trip has voluntarily returned to Australia to face trial.

Tips for taking underwater photos

Here are a number of example camera settings and shooting tips that may help you get the shot you want. When going for the more advanced pictures, the digital world is not that different from the conventional: each kind of photo requires a different approach!

Guides to Scuba Diving Equipments

Scuba diving is a great underwater activity that lets you explore the great sea bed. The wonders of the sea will leave you spellbound as you thread below the waves.

Equalising Your Ears

As you descend, pressure increases on the dead air spaces in your body, especially the ears and sinuses. To equalize the air space, you need to add more air to these areas.

How to Descend

To start sinking, exhale and slowly let air out of your BC by pushing the manual deflator button and holding the BC inflator hose up with your left hand.

Ascending

On a normal dive it’s time to ascend if one of two things happens: You’ve reached the time limit you planned for the dive, or you’re low on air. You or your buddy will give the “let’s go up” sign

Buoyancy control

Buoyancy control is perhaps the most important skill divers must develop. He’s the one seemingly hovering still in the water, floating in place with his arms leisurely crossed, while the rest of the group is bouncing up and down like a bunch of rubber balls.

To pee or not to pee that is the question

It’s happened to all of us, you descend to 18 metres and suddenly you feel the urge.

Project AWARE Foundation

Project AWARE Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to conserving underwater environments through education, advocacy and action.