Fostering Safety Culture

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Fostering Safety CultureBy Divers Alert Network
We should all reinforce a safe culture in diving, even when no one is watching. A responsible diver will always voice concerns and ask questions. And remember, anyone can call a dive
While bubble-related injuries get a lot of attention, they represent only a fraction of the trouble divers can face…

Cave Diving Lights: Canister vs Handheld

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Cave Diving Lights: Canister vs HandheldBy Natalie Gibb
Modern handheld lights offer excellent power and burn time, so the first decision when purchasing a new primary light is whether to switch to handheld, or go with the tried-and-true canister style. Photo: Natalie Gibb
Fourteen years ago, the cave diving scene in Mexico looked a lot different than it does today: large, gruff men lounged on the tailgates of their pickup trucks, balancing backmount double tanks against the walls of their truck beds while they regaled each other with tales of badassery…

Video at Night: 12 Steps to Success

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Video at Night: 12 Steps to SuccessBy Jill Heinerth
Leaving your video lights on at all times make it easier to find your buddy, and should you ever loose your camera getting back onboard a dive boat (this happened recently – Ed.)it will be easier to find and recover! Photo: Russell Clark
When the sun drops below the horizon, vacationers often grab a cocktail and start sharing dive stories at the beach bar…