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Nicholas' Scuba Diving Blog April 2008 Archive

By Nicholas McLaren, About.com Guide to Scuba Diving since 1998

Featured Creature: Great White Shark

Wednesday April 30, 2008
When most people think of sharks they think of the sharks of Great White Sharks. Movies like Jaws and Deep Blue Sea have painted these sharks as unstoppable killing machines ... Read More

Favorite Dive Destination - Round 4: Oceania

Tuesday April 29, 2008

Destination of the Week: Koh Phi Phi, Thailand

Thursday April 24, 2008
I may be a little biased as I originally learned to dive in the lovely waters around Koh Phi Phi, but I honestly do think it's a great place to ... Read More

Favorite Dive Destination - Round 3: North America

Monday April 21, 2008

Destination of the Week: Utila, Honduras

Sunday April 20, 2008
Well known to North American divers and backpackers from all around the world, Utila has several claims to fame. Renowned as one of the best places in the world to ... Read More

Skill of the Week: Descending

Friday April 18, 2008
Do you ever feel flustered when it comes time to descend for a dive? Do you ever have trouble sinking? It's quite common for new divers to have difficulty right ... Read More

Product of the Week: Suunto D9

Tuesday April 15, 2008
In the world of feature packed dive computers the Suunto D9 may very well be king. The D9 has all the bells and whistles in a neat wristwatch-like package. ... Read More

Destination of the Week: Mexico

Sunday April 13, 2008
Not many countries can boast stunning coral reefs, incredible fresh water caves, and cold water diving experiences with Great White Sharks and Whales, but Mexico has all of this and ... Read More

Favorite Dive Destination - Round 2: Mexico & Central America

Friday April 11, 2008

Skill of the Week: Mask Clearing

Wednesday April 9, 2008
The next skill in our ongoing series is a basic skill that many students find challenging - Mask Clearing. There are a few reasons why you may need to clear water ... Read More

Dive for Earth Day 2008

Tuesday April 8, 2008
April 22 is Dive for Earth Day - a day that is all about making a difference. Our underwater environments face several serious concerns - pollution, overfishing, coral bleaching, and ... Read More

Skill of the Week: Regulator Recovery

Friday April 4, 2008
The next skill in our ongoing series is a skill that's taught right at the start of the Open Water course - Regulator Recovery. What do you do if your regulator ... Read More

Favorite Dive Destination - Round 1: South-East Asia

Wednesday April 2, 2008

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