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SCUBA Myths: Do You Have to Be an Expert Swimmer or an Adult to SCUBA? Many people think they must be adults and expert swimmers before they can start their SCUBA certification. You only need to demonstrate basic swimming skills and feel comfortable in the water. Minimum age of 10 and good health are also… Read More »

Huge thanks to the Voyage Baltimore for writing this story. Please check out the original article here Today we’d like to introduce you to Mike Parker. Hi Mike, thanks for sharing your story with us. To start, maybe you can tell our readers some of your backstory.After having completed my SCUBA diving certification training, my… Read More »

Let’s face it, sometimes there’s nothing better than an ocean-related joke to make your friends and family nod, grin and groan. Especially when you are discovering the world of scuba diving for the first time. To get you going, found the best ocean jokes that are so not funny, that they actually are! Next time… Read More »

At SPE Dive School, with over 50 years of expertise in safe diving, we’re dedicated to finding impactful ways to save our oceans. Whether you’re a seasoned diver or a beginner, explore five essential steps to preserve ocean health and enhance your diving experience. Reduce Dependence on Plastic Scientists estimate that the size of the… Read More »

Divers just know. They know they love the water, especially being under it. What they might not know is that water has tremendous healing power and there are demonstrable physiological reasons for this. Now, thanks to Wallace J. Nichols’ descriptively titled book Blue Mind: The Surprising Science That Shows How Being Near, On, or Under… Read More »

When the Women Divers Hall of Fame (WDHOF) was created in 1999, only 28 percent of divers were female. Now the Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI) reports that almost 40 percent of newly certified divers are female, thanks in part to the support of and inspiration from other women in the sport over the… Read More »

Here at SPE Dive School, we have been teaching safe diving practices for over 50 years. This experience allows us to delve into the essential precautions every diver should take after their underwater adventure. From seasoned enthusiasts to novices, discover the key steps to safeguard your health and enjoyment. In this post, we uncover 5… Read More »

Carrie and I had the mid-winter blues and, not having been diving since completing our Open Water Certification in August, were itching for some great dives.  Anyone who’s done a Google search for scuba diving in the Caribbean knows that there are several destinations all claiming or reported to have the best diving for one… Read More »

On Sunday, April 22nd, the world will join together to celebrate the beloved holiday known as Earth Day. It is a time where we can reflect on how our actions affect Mother Earth. Just about every activity we engage in can be improved in some way, and those improvements can keep this big blue ball… Read More »

Before you look to take your scuba diving to the next level, the first step is knowing how to enjoy your new adventure as safely as possible. You can start by checking out these five helpful safety devices. GPS The last thing you would want to imagine is getting lost while scuba diving, but if… Read More »