The Scuba Zone

Scuba Pictures from Maui - Octopus on Scooter

2008-06-16T16:13:00.001-07:00

Hey there,
I know it has been a long time since I wrote in the blog. Bad blogger that I am. Went to Maui last month and got to hold an octopus and ride on the scooter. Nice thing about scooter rides is that you don't kick and you cover a lot more area. You also save on air. All these benefits outweight the drawback on dragging the scooter to the water. It is negatively buoyant though and it sinks in the water. Very light and accessible in the water.

Click here for the pictures:

Scuba Diving in Maui

Happy Diving!

Layla

Scuba Diving: Sharks and other accidents

2008-03-25T07:04:00.001-07:00

Hi,

I found these 2 news articles of Shark Attacks. I wouldn't get scared because these are really rare occasions, but it is always good to know what is going on.

Shark kills tourist diving without cage

Austrian dies of shark bite on Bahamas trip

Have a great day!

Lilah

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Scuba Diving: March 2008 Scuba Zone Newsletter

2008-03-10T13:34:00.000-07:00

Hi there,

March 2008 Scuba Zone Newsletter is ready. In this newsletter you will see the following:

Real Life: A Guy Nearly Died... (and lessons learned from that experience)
Health: Tips for Clearing your ears (how to avoid sinus pressure)
Travel: Scuba Diving in Cozumel (and lots of resources)
Upcoming Scuba Conferences/Meetings

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Happy Diving!!!

Lilah

Scuba Diving: Great Barrier Reef

2008-03-04T04:26:00.000-08:00

Hi,

I haven't forgotten about you. I am busy trying to set up some Scuba Vacations this year. This is one place I have not been to yet, but I am placing it on my wish list.

Read the article at: A diver's-eye view of Great Barrier Reef

It gives you details of diving that makes you feel like you are right there.

Happy Diving!!!

Lilah

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Scuba Diving Solutions: Underwater Sports Car (James Bond Style)

2008-02-22T15:53:00.001-08:00

Hi There,

This article is pretty cool. Check out the underwater car.

James Bond Car - Underwater Sports Car

Happy Diving!!!

Lilah

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Scuba Diving: Scuba Board

2008-02-15T05:59:00.001-08:00

Hi,

If you are not a member of the largest Scuba Diving Online Community, then you need to go on over to Scuba Board and join. Scuba Board is a great place for resources, tips, and just meeting scuba diving buddies to chat too.

Happy Diving!

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Scuba Diving: David Swain Extradition

2008-02-12T15:28:00.000-08:00

Hi,

Here is the latest update on the Murder Trial - David Swain:

Man charged in scuba diving death faces extradition hearing

Lilah

Scuba Diving - Scuba Zone Newsletter

2008-02-06T05:32:00.001-08:00

Hi,

February 2008 Scuba Zone newsletter is ready. In this issue you will see:

Gear: All about Scuba Diving Wetsuits

Health: The Dangers of Diver Dehydration

Travel: Top 5 Incredible Scuba Diving Destinations

Contest: NO STRINGS ATTACHED - Everyone Wins Contest – See Easy Contest Rules below

Upcoming Scuba Diving Conferences

Enjoy the Newsletter!

Lilah

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Scuba Diving: Dry Suit

2008-02-01T14:31:00.001-08:00

Scuba diving dry suits are needed for cold water diving. If you are diving in water below 55 degrees, a dry suit is essential. Diving in water that is colder than 65 degrees, you may want to consider a dry suit if you noticed that your scuba diving efficiency and abilities are dimishing during the dive.

Dry suits keeps you dry. It does not allow for water to touch the skin. It removes the water from your ski and the neoprene.. The dry suit is filled with air, the gas space changes the volume with depth. When you descend, the inflation system is to remain the gas volume and when you ascend, the exhaust valve releases the expanding gas.

The shell of the dry suit is made of a thin material that keeps you dry. The undergarments keeps you warm. The dry suit dries quickly and you can vary your warmth with the undergarments.

For more on this article, click here

For more information on dry suits and to view the selection of dry suits, Click Here

Lilah

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Scuba Diving: Newest Article on David Swain Murder Charge

2008-01-31T06:38:00.000-08:00

Hi,

Here is an updated article on the David Swain murder charge:

Man charged in scuba diving death faces extradition hearing

It looks like he will be heading back to Caribbean to face charges.

Lilah

Scuba Diving: SCUBA-EQUIPPED EASTER BUNNY TO HOST EGG HUNT MARCH 23 IN KEY LARGO

2008-01-28T22:02:00.000-08:00

Hi,

This is a cute article I found since I met Santa Claus scuba diving this December. Now the Easter bunny is visiting the Scuba Divers.

Check it out at: SCUBA-EQUIPPED EASTER BUNNY TO HOST EGG HUNT MARCH 23 IN KEY LARGO

Happy Diving!

Lilah

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Scuba Diving: Inquest on death of Tina Watson

2008-01-23T20:02:00.000-08:00

Hi,

This story is still intriguing. Here is a couple on their honeymoon and the wife drowns while diving with her husband who is a certified rescue diver. I am not judging whether Gabe Watson killed his wife or not, I am just reporting the news. The judgment will be the evidence that the authorities find or don't find in this case.

Here is the latest article on the inquest:

Inquest on death of Tina Watson

Dive Safely,

Lilah
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Scuba Diving in Maui

2008-01-21T13:54:00.000-08:00

Hi,

I am booking my warm water vacation already. I will be going to Maui in the end of April. It will be my first underwater experience in Maui. I have heard wonderful things about the scuba diving in Maui and look forward to my adventure. I will let you know about everything I find out about Maui to include Places to Go, Places to Avoid, good dives and bad dives (is there such a thing???).

Maui here I come!!!

Lilah

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Scuba Diving for High School Students

2008-01-14T05:29:00.000-08:00

Hi,

This is a very cool program. It talks about how these high school students are learning scuba diving. Here is the article:

Students learn about space underwater

It is really a brilliant idea to implement scuba into the math and science.

Happy Diving!

Lilah

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Scuba Diving Accidents

2008-01-07T06:57:00.000-08:00

Hi,

I found this article that I thought was sweet and sad. The man who died in the scuba diving accident proposed to his girlfriend underwater and then died during their second dive during their trip.

Here is the article:

Scuba diver dies in hospital

Remember to dive safely and always be aware of your surroundings.

Lilah

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Scuba Diving: Top 5 Scuba Diving Destinations

2008-01-03T08:05:00.000-08:00

Hi,

Just thought you might be interested in the Top 5 Scuba Diving Destinations and Must Dive sites:

Top 5 Incredible Scuba Diving Destinations

Scuba Diving in warm, tropical water is great enough, but when you combine the perfect water conditions with amazing visibility and underwater life, then you have incredible scuba diving destinations.

The following destinations for scuba diving are worth saving for and travelling to:

1. RED SEA, EGYPT – The amazing Red Sea is unforgettable. The underwater sea life is colorful, electric and diverse. The bright coral and 1000’s of colorful fish are plenty. You will run into eels, snappers, barracudas, sharks, manta rays, sea turtles, surgeonfish and much more.

Remember to Dive: The Yolanda, Ras Mohamed and SS Thistlegorm

2. AUSTRALIA – Need I say more. On one area of Australia, you have around 1,200 miles of barrier reef. On the other end of the coast lives the whale shark. You will find all types of diving conditions in Australia from tropical to temperate waters.

Remember to Dive: The Coral Sea, Kangaroo Island, Heron Island

Read more of article at Scuba Diving Solutions.com

Happy Diving!

Lilah

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Scuba Diving: Happy New Year... Let's Go Diving

2008-01-01T05:04:00.000-08:00

Hi,

Happy New Year!!!

With the New Year here, there are many adventures to take. Would love to hear about scuba diving trips that have been incredible for you and places that are a must go and things to do or avoid in the different dive locations.

email me at: scubadivingsolutions@gmail.com
or comment on the blog.

My trip for the year will be at least to go and dive in Maui this year. Having little ones limits my out of the area diving. Maybe in a couple of years when the kids are 4 and 6 years old, then I can get a couple of trips in during the year. I would love to get my 17 year old daughter to get scuba certified. It is not on her goals list yet.

May your New Year be full of wonderful scuba diving adventures, travels, and good fun with friends!

Happy New Year!

Lilah

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Scuba Diving: Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

2007-12-26T07:27:00.000-08:00

Hi,

Hope you all had a wonderful Christmas. I love Christmas time and the holiday season. In S. California, our Christmas weather was beautiful, sunny day in the low 70's. Can't get any better than that (except maybe Hawaii, which is in the 80's).

Speaking of Hawaii and the New Year, that is one of my diving goals for the year. I will be going to Maui to go relax and do some beautiful diving. Would love to get some feedback from you on the best dive sites to hit (from your experience).

I love the end of the year and the New Year. The New Year brings new possibilities and the end of the year is the close of the amazing previous year. It is magical!

Have a wonderful day!

Happy Diving.

Lilah

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Scuba Diving: Recall on Scuba Diving Gear

2007-12-21T07:07:00.000-08:00

Hi,

I ran into this article on a recall of scuba diving gear sold in Canada. Here is the article:

Health Canada recalls scuba-diving regulator (Oceanic and Aeris)

The article lists the serial numbers of the regulators that are being recalled.

Have a wonderful Friday and happy Diving!

Lilah

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Scuba Diving: Investing Tips while Scuba Diving

2007-12-20T04:44:00.000-08:00

Hi,

Hope your holidays are going great! I can't believe it is almost Christmas. Where did the year go? Now that the year is almost over, I have been pondering over 2008 Scuba Excursions. Warm waters, please!!!

I ran into this article that I thought was interesting:

Investment tips found under water

I believe the best meditation and revelations come while you are scuba diving so getting investment tips while under water is definitely a good way of using good dive time!

Happy Holidays and Diving!

Lilah

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Scuba Diving: Scuba Diving Jobs Part II

2007-12-18T04:23:00.000-08:00

Hi,

This is the next part of the scuba diving jobs. The next job is Divemaster. Divemasters have an important role in instruction, as well as working at dive shops and dive boats. Here is some of the benefits of becoming a divemaster:

Divemasters work with instructors to instruct scuba diving classes. Divemasters can work on scuba boats or charters as the person in charge of the scuba diving excursion. You can dive a lot and get paid for it. Travel is a bonus, as well as having the cost of the boat trips covered. There are many opportunities all over the world for divemasters.

For more information on becoming a divemaster such as the prerequisites or what the training entails, go to ThatDiveSite.Com and sign up for the free special report on Top 10 ways to make money while Scuba Diving.

Happy Diving!

Lilah

Scuba Diving: Scuba Zone Newsletter - December 2007

2007-12-14T15:05:00.000-08:00

Hi,

December 2007 "Scuba Zone" newsletter is up.

You will read about:

Health: 7 Tips to Staying Healthy for Scuba Diving
Travel: Scuba Diving in Bahamas
Contest: Win “Diver Down” by Michael Ange (Easy Contest)
Upcoming Scuba Diving Conferences

Go to Scuba Zone Newsletter (December 2007)

Happy Diving!

Lilah

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Scuba Diving: Scuba Diving Jobs (Part 1)

2007-12-12T08:36:00.000-08:00

Hi,

There are so many different types of jobs you can get as a certified scuba diver. Of course, the more certification you get, the better types of jobs you can find. Have you ever considered becoming a scuba diving instructor??? Here is the requirements that you will need to become an instructor:

Prerequisites for Dive Instructor Program:

Obtain the assistant instructor certification
Certified diver for at least 6 months
60 log dives (with at least night, deep, and navigation experience)
Proof of CPR and first aid training within the 24 months

Click here for more information on the training as an instructor, as well as information on other Top Scuba Diving Jobs.

Happy Diving!

Lilah

Scuba Diving: Diving the Titanic

2007-12-11T15:31:00.000-08:00

Hi,

Here is an article I found about this professional diver who dove the titanic:

Diving the Titanic

That would have been an interesting to hear him talk. I am going to put it on my list of people to contact to do a teleseminar with. What do you think of that?

Happy Diving!

Lilah

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Scuba Diving: Visit to Santa

2007-12-03T10:25:00.000-08:00

Hi there,

I wanted to let you know that I went to visit Santa this past weekend since I couldn't dive due to unhealthy water conditions (rain!). It looks like huge surf this weekend, as well as more more rain... no diving for me!

Yeah, that is a picture of me with Santa, cheesy grin and no regulator. I decided to wear my xmas sweater too. Hey, you are never too old to sit on Santa's lap!

Enjoy your diving in other parts of the country and world! I need to plan a tropical diving vacation soon.

Happy Diving!

Lilah

Scuba Diving: Finally got some rain in California

2007-12-03T10:19:00.000-08:00

Hi,

This past weekend seemed like a good dive weekend until it started raining on Friday. That knocked all the plans out of the water. We have had some intense fires here in California and we desperately needed the rain to hit. The waves have been flat and the visibility has been pretty good (up to 20-25 feet). The rain hit and now I have to wait until the next good weekend. Of course that is not going to happen this week since I am away for the weekend in Maryland.

I am going to try to get out there and dive within the next 2 weeks. Hopefully the water will be clean by then.

Lilah

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Scuba Diving: Scuba Diving Cat

2007-11-30T07:58:00.000-08:00

Hi there,

This is one of the top scuba diving videos on YouTube. Over 176,000 have viewed this video.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=SN1VcgRrEM8

Talk about including your pet in all your passions.

Lilah

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Scuba Diving: Tips for Getting Started in Underwater Videography

2007-11-29T08:52:00.000-08:00

Hi,

I wanted to give you some tips for Getting Started in Underwater Videography. Wouldn't it be amazing to be able to show your friends and family your scuba diving adventure and what you saw? Imagine all the people around the world watching your experience on YouTube. You would be very cool!

Here are the tips:

When scuba diving, people would want to share the underwater experience that they see with their friends and family. First, they begin by regaling coworkers and family members with story after story of their underwater adventures. Then, they start to take a snapshot or two. But still, the frozen images that they bring back from the depths are lacking. It is impossible to convey the agility and grace of a great white intent on prey or the delicate, jerky movements of a sea horse. Read More...

Talk to you soon.

Lilah

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Scuba Diving: Vacation in Belize goes up in a Blaze

2007-11-28T06:17:00.001-08:00

Hi,

Can you imagine going on vacation to scuba diving vacation in Belize for 2 weeks and you are told to abandon your dive boat because it is on fire? That would be freaky, but that is exactly what happened to a couple from Battleground, WA. They were just 3 days into their trip when the fire occurred during their dive trip.

Read all about it in this article:

Scuba Diving Vacation in Belize - Dive Boat on Fire

They sure have a big story to tell friends and family when they get home. When they jumped in, they took a disposible camera to take pictures of the boat before it sank.

Lilah

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Scuba Diving - Need a New Wetsuit

2007-11-27T07:40:00.000-08:00

Hi,

So I was trying on a wetsuit I purchased about 8 years ago and it has been sitting around getting stiff. I have not gained any weight in the past 8 years. I think I am thinner but the wetsuit doesn't believe it. I talked to some dive shop owners about this dilemma and they mentioned to me that wetsuits shrink over time. Let a wetsuit sit and it will shrink. We all have extra gear in our closets and garages, don't we? I know I have extra gear because I am always into trying something new.

Tip of the Day: Saving a Wetsuit from its Final Fate

Stick the wetsuit in a huge garbage and fill it with water and Downey fabric softener. Place a weight on the wetsuit so it doesn't float above the water. Let it sit for a day or so and rinse it thoroughly and hang to dry. This might help the elasticity of the stiff wetsuit a bit. The shrinkage is another story!

If it doesn't work, don't shoot the messenger. I got this tip from one of the scuba boat cooks who quit counting his dives when he exceeded 1000.

Happy Diving!

Lilah

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Scuba Diving: Feeling Wimpy

2007-11-26T15:43:00.000-08:00

Hi there,

I love scuba diving! There is nothing better than being underwater. It is a very meditative feeling. I love the feeling of being still and watching the underwater life come up to me. I have having a hard time getting wet knowing that it is cold out there.

I was freezing on my last dive. Too cold!!! I know it is time to pull out the dry suit but I need a refresher class on dry suit diving. The buoyancy gets me.

I just want to dive warm waters. I write about the warm waters. I love the feeling of not having to put on so much gear to go diving. I shouldn't be complaining about the weather since I live in Southern California and the outside weather is 80's and sunny while my east coast friends are freezing their booties off. We still have cold water here. It is in the 50's to low 60's. Yes, you can call me a wimp and I accept that.

So here I am dreaming of warm water and visibility that is more than 20 feet. Yes, that is considered good visibility in California.

Happy Diving!

Lilah

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Scuba Diving: Diving in Deep Water

2007-11-24T06:15:00.000-08:00

Hi,

I ran into this article from the International Herald Tribune about 3 Russians who are missing while diving in the Red Sea. I thought this was an interesting article:

Egyptian official: hope dimming for finding alive 3 Russian divers ...

There were 4 divers and 1 of the divers surfaced after diving 35 m/ 90 feet and the other divers were trying to dive 90 meters.

Now that is extreme diving! Crazy diving, but extreme diving!

Happy Diving!

Lilah

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Scuba Diving - BCD's

2007-11-21T06:53:00.000-08:00

Hi there,

Here is some information about BCD's for you to read about:

BCD or buyoancy compensator device is used to float the diver and equipment while on the surface but allows for neutral buoyancy underneath the water. There are many BCD's. You can get an integrated BCD where your weights are integrated within the BCD instead of a weight belt.

BCD is to allow you to float on the surface to rest or swim, allow you to change the buoyancy while underwater and to keep the entire scuba sstem together on you.

There are 4 different styles of BCDs: Font mounted (vest) BCD, back mounted BCDs, advance design jacket BCD, and system BCD. The front mounted BCD is obsolete and old school. Back mounted BCDs are used mainly for cave diving and other forms of tech diving. The back mounted BCD are the standard for most tech diving. Advanced design jacket BCD is the standard BCD for recreational diving. The designs have changed over the years, but this continues to be the BCD of choice for recreational divers. System BCD has a versatile harness and interchangeable BCD bladders. This was originally designed for tech divers but is appropriate for any type of diving.

The inflation/deflation device on the BCD are a hose system. This also allows you to inflate your BCD with the air connected to tank and orally inflate the BCD. The modern BCDs have an overpressure valve that opens before the BCD bursts if you over inflated the BCD.
The shoulder and waist adjustments help custom fit the BC to you body. The more modern BCDs allow for integrated weight systems to allow you to adjust your weight in the BCD instead of using a separate weight belt. It allows for more comfort during your dive, as well as, easily dumping weights in case of emergency with quick release in weight pockets.

To see the variety of BCD's, Click Here!

Would love to hear about your favorite BCD to include in my upcoming blogs.

Happy Diving!

Lilah

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Scuba Diving: What to look for in a Wetsuit

2007-11-19T21:25:00.000-08:00

Hi,

Here is some information on what you need to know about wetsuits:

Most wetsuits are made with foam neoprene. It comes in 1/8", 3/16' and 1/4' thicknesses. This material is buoyant but the drying time is much longer. It keeps you 20-100% warmer than diving in bare skin. When scuba diving in warm water, you may try a 3 mm wetsuit or a diving skin. If you dive in cooler (not cold) water (not colder than 65 degrees), you may want a wetsuit that is 7 mm. If you dive under 55 degrees, it is essential that you do not dive in a wetsuit, but to invest in a drysuit.

When you are scuba diving, there is no such thing as a perfect wetsuit, but modern manufacturers have come close to perfection. The area you will dive in will determine whether you need a dry suit, a wetsuit, or a semi-dry suit. While dry suits are meant for cold dives, wetsuits keep your body warm in waters of moderate temperatures.

If you are going to scuba dive in a warmer area, you have the option of buying either a full wetsuit or a spring suit. A full wetsuit has full arms and legs while a spring suit has shortened arms and/or legs. Spring suits come in many combinations – a torso-only design, bicep length arm sleeves, or full length arms, but mid-thigh length pants.

A wetsuit called steamer cover your entire body except the head, hands and feet. Some steamers have removable arms or legs and are called convertibles. A shorty covers the torso but has short legs and arms.

Regardless of design, there is a standard way to measure a wetsuit – using the thickness of the neoprene material. A suit that has a thickness of 3mm (1/10th inch) thick in the torso, and a thickness of 2mm in the arms and legs is designated 3/2. Use a 3/2 wetsuit for dives in water that is 60F (15.5C) or above. If you need more warmth, you will need a 4/3 which is thicker. Some suits have separate numbers for the torso, arms and legs.

Like any other sports clothing, your wetsuit must fit well. Flexibility is important to allow easy movement underwater. The suit should not chafe or bind. Since you will be using your arms to navigate underwater, it is important that your suit allows for a free range of shoulder movements. It should be snug but not squeeze. Restricted blood flow near the skin surface will cause soreness and fatigue and shorten your dive time.

Secure suits will have fewer number of sturdy seams - wither glued, welded or uni-body. The material is most likely to split at the seams. Bad seams can also cause sore spots and adversely affect flexibility. While suits which are seamless or have fewer seams are best, some suit designs have to have seams because of their extra features like hydro-lock collars, integrated knife holders, removable headgear, and fire-skin linings for wicking.

If you have to dive in colder temperatures, you must have a good dry suit to keep you warm. An adult can die in a matter of minutes if exposed to waters of 50F (10C) or less. Dry suits come with attached booties that seal off your feet. They also have watertight seals around the neck and wrists. You must wear thermal underwear with your dry suit. The dry suit has sealing that keeps it dry, while the underwear has wicking that keeps moisture off the skin. In case of wetsuits, the design allows a layer of moisture which is warmed by skin.

Try on lots of models before you buy so that you find a suit that fits snug and yet allows maximum flexibility. You will be using your wetsuit for years, so invest the time in finding the right one.

To view the different wetsuits, Click Here!

Happy Diving!

Lilah

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Scuba Diving: Did Scuba Shop Owner Drown His Wife?

2007-11-18T23:15:00.000-08:00

Hi,

I was reading this news article and it is interesting. This accident occurred 8 years ago and they are finally charging the husband with murdering his wife while scuba diving in the Caribbean.

Did Scuba Shop Owner Drown His Wife?

A civil jury already awarded the family $3.5 million dollars in this wrongful death suit. It will be interesting to see what the criminal trial comes up with.

Lilah

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Scuba Diving: Education with Adventure

2007-11-18T02:02:00.000-08:00

Hi there,

Here is an article I found on making your vacation an education one:

Take A Vacation With Education

You can learn many skills such as scuba diving, cooking, golfing, water skiing, and many other great skills.

Have you taken a vacation like this before?

Would love to hear from all of you.

Lilah

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Scuba Diving - 7 Tips to Stay Healthy for Scuba Diving

2007-11-17T05:19:00.000-08:00

7 Tips to Stay Healthy for Scuba Diving

1. Hit the Gym – Most fit people do not get sick as often as unfit people. By exercising and taking care of your body, your immune system can fight any bugs that decide to come around.

2. Eat the Right Grub – Eating healthy foods and avoiding excessive fats can keep your body beautiful and immune and other systems on track. If travelling to scuba dive, beware of uncooked vegetables and fruits washed with local waters. Make sure your food was properly prepared to avoid any e-coli bacteria.

3. Night, Night, Baby – Get your rest. This is an important point because when you lack in sleep, your immune system starts to break down allowing for the bugs to attack your system. Get plenty of rest.

4. Drop the Booze – You don’t have to cut out the alcohol consumption completely, but reduce your alcohol consumption. The scuba diving risk of alcohol consumption is dehydration which may predispose you to DCS and other scuba related illnesses. Alcohol lowers your immune system which allows other critters to pay a visit to you.

5. Soap, Scrub, Rinse – Wash your hands. This is a simple rule, yet most people neglect it. Wash your hands after handling money, after diving, after using the restroom, before and after eating and periodically throughout the day. When you wash your hands, you reduce the likelihood of spreading germs. There are many antibacterial gels out there to help when you can’t get to a restroom to wash your hands.

6. Evian Please – Keeping hydrated while diving is important, but don’t drink the local tap water especially when diving outside the US. Drink bottled or purified water instead. The water going through the taps do not need to be cleaned. Don’t drink water when taking a shower. Use bottled water when brushing your teeth. (Trust me, I didn’t follow my own advice once and paid the price!)

7. STOP – Use precautions. If you are starting to feel under the weather, take it easy. Listen to your body. The more aware you are with your body, the faster you can fight any sickness. Avoid places and people who are sick and take special precautions to keep you healthy.

The “Secret” to staying healthy is to avoid catching a cold.

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Scuba Diving: Dive Interns getting Paid $3

2007-11-16T19:35:00.000-08:00

Hi,

I found this article that talked about these dive industry trainees getting paid as little as $3 per hour. Yikes!!!

Dive industry trainees 'paid $3 an hour'

Happy Diving!

Lilah

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Scuba Diving: Creating a Reef

2007-11-15T08:45:00.000-08:00

Hi,

I found this article on how to Create artificial reefs. It is fascinating to be able to create the beautiful reefs in the ocean.

Here is the article:

Artificial Reefs For Scuba Diving – A Useful Guide To Building A Reef

Happy Diving!

Lilah

Scuba Diving Travel: Scuba Diving in Israel

2007-11-08T00:25:00.000-08:00

Hi,

I found this article on scuba diving in Israel. There is a video of the Coral Beach in Eilat, Israel. It is a short video that makes you want to get wet.

ISRAEL - Coral Beach scuba diving in Eilat

Happy Diving!!!

Lilah
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Scuba Diving: Husband accused of Killing Wife on Honeymoon while Scuba Diving

2007-11-07T13:24:00.000-08:00

Hi,

Check out this article from New Zealand. The husband is accused of killing his wife on their honeymoon. He was a rescue diver and his wife was a novice diver. He said she freaked out and knocked off her goggles. He had no problem suing the travel company for "compensation" of a dive trip that went bad. As a matter of fact, he filed a claim with the company within 5 days after arriving back from the honeymoon.

Interesting articles...

Gabe Watson 'no-show' in inquest into wife's scuba diving death

Murder suspect Gabe Watson suing travel company for wife's scuba ...

- Lilah

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Scuba Diving Articles

2007-10-27T23:22:00.000-07:00

Hi,

Check out my new articles:

http://www.scubadivingsolutions.com/hawaii.html Scuba Diving in Hawaii - Hawaii is a top vacation destination for more reasons than the fashionable grass skirts and leis. People from all over the world travel to the Hawaiian Islands year after year to experience the adventure vacation of a lifetime.

http://www.scubadivingsolutions.com/maldives.html Scuba Diving in Maldives - Most of the land masses of the Maldives are below sea level. What looks like open ocean interspersed by tiny islands is actually lagoons, deep channels, and atolls broken only by the occasional tip of coral that breaks the surface to form an island. This means that most of the magic to be found in the Maldives is underwater and can only be experienced through a scuba diving expedition.

http://www.scubadivingsolutions.com/malaysia.html Scuba Diving in Malaysia - The attractions that you will see while scuba diving in Sipadan, Malaysia are endless. Turtles are abundant here, and it is not uncommon to be able to watch them for lengthy periods munching away at algae and sponges or lazing around on wall shelves. The amount of macro life that inhabits the walls is also staggering. You could literally while away hours of precious scuba diving time zeroing in on these tiny, wonderful creatures.

http://www.scubadivingsolutions.com/travelwithgear.html Travel with Scuba Gear - Protecting your scuba diving gear while you travel begins before you ever leave the house. Before leaving for a trip, you should inspect all of your equipment to make sure that it is in working order. Mark each piece of gear with a brightly colored paint marker (felt markers will wear off) and create a packing list. The packing list will include each piece of scuba diving gear that you will be taking on your trip listed in the order that you pack it in your dive bag.

Happy Diving!!!

Scuba Diving Articles - Dehydration and Clearing your Mask

2007-08-28T04:54:00.001-07:00

Hi,

Check out these new scuba diving articles:

http://www.scubadivingsolutions.com/dehydration.html A scuba diver can get dehydrated if there is an inadequate quantity of water in his body. That can cause major problems as water is crucial for the smooth functioning of a dozen biophysical systems and biochemical processes. At the cell level, chemical reactions in the cell require water. At the tissue level, water keeps the tissues flexible and plump...

http://www.scubadivingsolutions.com/clearmask.html While breathing right and keeping warm are very important factors in a successful dive, do not forget how crucial visual acuity is for a scuba diver. You need to keep your mask clear in order to see well underwater. The very purpose of a scuba diver is to enjoy the amazing sights of the various colorful fish and plants which make the underwater world so interesting and refreshing. You must see clearly in order to have a safe dive...

Have a safe dive!

Scuba Diving Articles - Wetsuits and Fins

2007-08-27T15:52:00.000-07:00

Hi,

Check out these new articles:

http://www.scubadivingsolutions.com/wetsuit.html There is no such thing as a perfect wetsuit but modern manufacturers have come close to perfection. The area you will dive in will determine whether you need a dry suit, a wetsuit, or a semi-dry suit. While dry suits are meant for cold dives, wetsuits keep your body warm in waters of moderate temperatures...

http://www.scubadivingsolutions.com/fins.html Fins are like shoes; they have to fit you well so you can be comfortable in them and they can function optimally. But shoe fit can be adjusted using socks and also shoes are so readily available. If you are uncomfortable in one pair, you can always change into another. In the case of fins, it’s likely to be your only pair so make sure you get the right one...

Happy Diving!

Scuba Diving Articles - Breathing Equipment and Nitrogen Narcosis

2007-08-26T09:28:00.000-07:00

Here are 2 new articles to check out:

http://www.scubadivingsolutions.com/breathingequipment.html Today’s scuba divers are lucky that technological advances have given them breathing equipment designed to facilitate a safe and healthy scuba diving experience. About a century ago, scuba divers had to breathe underwater using long tubes or sacks of air or such other methods. As you can imagine, there were problems and perils associated with such devices compared to the pressurized tanks and valve regulators that modern divers use...

http://www.scubadivingsolutions.com/narcosis.html
Scuba diving is a wonderful sport. Underwater you experience an amazing variety of plant and animal life, physical and sensory effects, and an overall environment that simply isn't possible topside. But scuba diving has serious and real risks. With proper guidance and training, those risks can be minimized easily in order to enjoy all the positive aspects...

Happy Diving!

Scuba Diving Articles

2007-08-24T08:06:00.000-07:00

Check out these new articles:

http://www.scubadivingsolutions.com/breathing.html Breathing Techniques: Ask a scuba diver about breathing underwater and he’ll tell you it’s not just about inhaling and exhaling. This is true of breathing on ground but when you get underwater, even if you have an air tank on you, you will need to know a lot more about breathing than simply how to inhale or exhale...

http://www.scubadivingsolutions.com/decompression.html Decompression Sickness:
Let’s try and understand what causes Decompression sickness while scuba diving. As the diver descends, he breathes in the nitrogen in the air through the tank. This nitrogen dissolves in the blood. While the diver is ascending, the lowered pressure causes the nitrogen to come out of the blood, forming small bubbles. To prevent these bubbles from becoming bigger, they need to be either re-absorbed into the blood stream or exhaled out through the lungs...

Happy Diving!

Scuba Diving Articles

2007-08-21T03:58:00.001-07:00

Hi,

Check out these new scuba diving articles:

http://www.scubadivingsolutions.com/basicgear.html Being a new diver, you would not be familiar with the underwater world, but you should be familiar with your scuba diving equipment. Here are certain tips on buying scuba diving equipment. A smart scuba diver should first get the basic gear, and eventually buy the optional gear that may be used on scuba trips...

http://www.scubadivingsolutions.com/divelight.html Scuba diving at nights, caverns, caves and wrecks require scuba diving lights, but lights can be useful for the day time diving too. If you use a dive light for the above listed specialties, you will need more than 1 dive light. Tech divers have at least 3 dive lights, one primary and two backup lights...

Happy Diving!

Scuba Diving Articles

2007-08-13T05:23:00.000-07:00

Check out these new articles:

http://www.scubadivingsolutions.com/greatbarrierreef.html Australia or “the land down under” as it is commonly called, is home to many wonders. Magical creatures that can not be found anywhere else in the world are part of the Australian allure, but these creatures are a small wonder compared to the many natural wonders that can be found in the waters surrounding this magnificent continent...

http://www.scubadivingsolutions.com/curacao.html Many modern dive destinations that are just now gaining the attention and interest of the scuba diving community have little else to offer other than great dive sites and numerous dive shops. They seem to lack the heart and soul of a historical location that can keep you enthralled during the whole of your vacation and not just those times that you are under water...

http://www.scubadivingsolutions.com/papua.html One cannot talk about scuba diving without mentioning the diversity and exotic beauty of Milne Bay and Papua New Guinea. Located East of Indonesia, Papua New Guinea is made up of a series of islands and land masses sprawling between the Coral Sea and the South Pacific Ocean...

http://www.scubadivingsolutions.com/videography.html If this sounds familiar and you want to get started in underwater videography, there are some things that you need to know before you get started. While shooting film underwater is similar to shooting video on dry land, the sea holds special challenges that you need to be aware of...

http://www.scubadivingsolutions.com/photography.html If you are a beginning diver, you are no doubt amazed by the beauty and grace of the underwater world and wish to share it with your family and friends who you have not been able to convince to go with you as of yet. Or maybe you just want to capture photos of your experiences so that you can keep them for your own enjoyment...

http://www.scubadivngsolutions.com/cleangear.html It is very important to learn how to clean and sanitize your gear because a lot of bacteria, viruses, and fungi can grow on the inside and outside of your gear if you don’t clean it regularly.

Scuba Diving Articles

2007-08-10T05:08:00.000-07:00

Check out these new scuba diving articles at:

http://www.scubadivingsolutions.com/cozumel.html Located just northeast of the Yucatan Peninsula, Cozumel is Mexico’s largest Caribbean island. Once known as the sacred grounds of Mayan Goddesses and a safe haven for pirates, Cozumel is now known for being home to the second largest barrier reef in the world and some of the best scuba diving to be found anywhere on the planet...

http://www.scubadivingsolutions.com/bonaire.html One cannot talk about the top scuba diving spots in the world without talking at great length about Bonaire. Voted as being one of the top four scuba diving locations in the world, Bonaire has led the way in marine preservation in the Caribbean and, thus, is home to some of the most breathtaking, pristine, and unharmed corals in the world...

http://www.scubadivingsolutions.com/caymanislands.html The Cayman Islands are made up of three islands that are actually the exposed top of an underwater mountain. The islands are the Grand Cayman, the Cayman Brac, and the Little Cayman. The mountainous nature of the islands contributes to numerous coral structures and vertical walls directly offshore. In fact, most scuba diving locations in the Cayman Islands can be reached directly offshore or within a few hundred yards of shore...

http://www.scubadivingsolutions.com/honduras.html A mere $150 could buy you as much as a dozen scuba diving trips out into the Caribbean Sea. And don’t let the numbers fool you, scuba diving in Honduras is not second-rate. In fact, the beauty of this area surpasses many other sites found all over the world...

http://www.scubadivingsolutions.com/bahamas.html One of the most popular scuba diving spots in the whole Bahamas region is located on New Providence Island at Nassau. Here tourists creep along the outcrops and caves of sheer vertical walls, explore historical wrecks of all sorts, find inspiration in the beautiful coral reefs, and play with the sharks of the Bahamas.

Scuba Diving Articles

2007-08-09T05:54:00.001-07:00

Scuba Diving Articles:

Check out these new scuba diving articles:

http://www.scubadivingsolutions.com/micronesia.html Some of the top scuba diving sites in Micronesia can be found in Palau, Truk, Yap, the Marshall Islands, and Kosrae. Many of these islands are very primitive and untouched by modern civilization...

http://www.scubadivingsolutions.com/redsea.html The scuba diving location mentioned earlier on the coast of the Red Sea might be the perfect spot for your first family scuba diving vacation. The park is called Dolphin Reef and it is located in Eilat, Israel. It is an open sea facility where families can swim and dive with dolphins in their natural habitat. Dolphin Reef also offers diving courses at their advanced scuba diving center along with diving expeditions to the Sinai and Jordan...
http://www.scubadivingsolutions.com/virginislands.html Aside from one living coral reef scuba diving site stateside, the US really has very little to offer unless you count the US Virgin Islands. The US Virgin Islands include 50 islands located in the Caribbean all of which offer unique and breathtaking scuba diving experiences...

http://www.scubadivingsolutions.com/turks.html The Turks and Caicos Islands are made up of more than 40 islands and cays found in the North Atlantic Ocean southeast of the Bahamas. While the islands themselves are not renowned for awe-inspiring beauty like that which can be found in the Bahamas, the beauty that can be found underwater more than makes up for the lack of it above...

http://www.scubadivingsolutions.com/costamaya.html The tract of reef that can be accessed by scuba diving in Costa Maya is actually two reefs that run parallel to the coast of Costa Maya. The first reef starts off at the surface of the water and gradually slopes down to 50 feet before turning into a sandy platform...

Happy Diving!

Scuba Diving Travel Articles

2007-08-07T23:42:00.000-07:00

Scuba Diving Articles

Check out these new articles at:

http://www.scubadivingsolutions.com/belize.html Belize is located in the heart of Central America right under Mexico and neighbors Guatemala. Its main attractions are scuba diving attractions and include breathtaking offshore atolls and the longest barrier reef in the Caribbean (185 miles). Not only is the Belize Barrier reef the longest reef in the Caribbean, it is also the longest reef in the whole Western Hemisphere as well...

http://www.scubadivingsolutions.com/fiji.html The one thing that can mean all of the difference between an average scuba diving expedition and a breathtaking one is visibility, and there is no other place on earth that is as widely known for clear dives than the islands of Fiji. Located in the South Pacific Ocean, the Fiji Islands encompass an area just slightly smaller than that of New Jersey. The Fiji Islands are well known for soft coral, warm waters, and exceptional visibility...

http://www.scubadivingsolutions.com/floridakeys.html When it comes to natural, living coral reefs the United States is sorely lacking. If it weren’t for the coral reef located in the Florida Keys, the US would have nothing to offer as far as scuba diving and coral reefs are concerned...

http://www.scubadivingsolutions.com/tahiti.html One of the best places for beginner scuba divers is the islands of Tahiti and the waters of French Polynesia. This is because numerous shallow scuba diving sites perfect for novice divers abound in Tahiti...

http://www.scubadivingsolutions.com/indonesia.html With 20 percent of the world’s coral reefs concentrated in the waters of Indonesia, it is little wonder that this region is one of the top scuba diving destinations in the world. Indonesia is made up of more than 13,000 tropical islands (many of them deserted) and boasts of the longest coastline of any country anywhere in the world...

Happy Diving!

Scuba Diving

2007-08-07T23:19:00.000-07:00

Check out these Scuba Diving Articles:

http://www.scubadivingsolutions.com/travelwithgear.html Protecting your scuba diving gear while you travel begins before you ever leave the house. Before leaving for a trip, you should inspect all of your equipment to make sure that it is in working order. Mark each piece of gear with a brightly colored paint marker (felt markers will wear off) and create a packing list...

http://www.scubadivingsolutions.com/hawaii.htmlHawaii is a top vacation destination for more reasons than the fashionable grass skirts and leis. People from all over the world travel to the Hawaiian Islands year after year to experience the adventure vacation of a lifetime...

http://www.scubadivingsolutions.com/malaysia.html On the eastern outskirts of Malaysia, you will find the most popular scuba diving destination in all of Malaysia, Sipadan...

http://www.scubadivingsolutions.com/maldives.html Most of the land masses of the Maldives are below sea level. What looks like open ocean interspersed by tiny islands is actually lagoons, deep channels, and atolls broken only by the occasional tip of coral that breaks the surface to form an island...