Educational Scuba Articles

Ever wondered what it takes to self-publish a children’s book? Well, Girls that Scuba founder, Sarah, did exactly that to launch her new book, My Mum’s a Scuba Diver. Here’s …

Shopping for the diver in your life? Not a diver yourself and no clue where to start? Fear not – we’ve created the ULTIMATE list of the best gifts for …

When you start scuba diving, it won’t be long before you want to share your adventures with everyone around you. An underwater camera is the key to capturing the beauty …

Out of all the diving rules and guidelines, knowing how to behave on a dive boat is one of the most important things you can learn. And for good reason, …

This is part of a series of guest posts by Andi Cross, whose incredible expedition is telling dive stories from around the globe. Check out the previous story, and join us as …

Ever wondered why sidemount diving has gained so much popularity? You’re not alone.  At first sight, diving with cylinders on either side of your body looks like a lot of …

This is part of a series of guest posts by Andi Cross, whose incredible expedition is telling dive stories from around the globe. Check out the previous story, and join us …

We slip into an entirely different world any time we dip under the surface, but exploring underwater relics takes that to a whole different level. Wreck diving provides a unique …

Few sights on Earth can compete with the breathtaking beauty of a healthy coral reef. What’s more, if you delve a little deeper into facts about coral, you’ll realise there’s …

This is part of a series of guest posts by Andi Cross, whose incredible expedition is telling dive stories from around the globe. Check out the previous story, and join us …

Night diving provides a unique opportunity to marvel at some of the ocean’s most mysterious secrets. As darkness falls above the water, the world underneath it transforms. Familiar faces go …

This is part of a series of guest posts by Andi Cross, whose incredible expedition is telling dive stories from around the globe. Check out the previous story, and join us …

You’ve done it – you’ve taken the first plunge into scuba diving and you’re hooked. Welcome to the underwater world. Now it’s time to shop for your first set of …

This is part of a series of guest posts by Andi Cross, whose incredible expedition is telling dive stories from around the globe. Check out the previous story, and join …

Love travelling but hate travelling with dive gear? Us too. Luckily, after a few years of running our Girls that Scuba Trips, we know exactly how to pack scuba gear …

This is the first in a series of guest posts by Andi Cross, whose incredible expedition is telling dive stories from around the globe. Join us as she takes us …

Heading out on a liveaboard trip is one of the best ways to dive. It’s a favourite for our Girls that Scuba Trips – what could possibly be better than …

If you’ve ever heard a diver asking for “nudi pics“, it’s not what you think. They’re probably asking for a snap of a colourful nudibranch! But what are these mysterious …

Earlier this year, we ran a survey investigating the diversity of women in scuba diving. After receiving an incredible response, the results are in. We can’t wait to share them …

There’s very little information online about childcare options while on scuba diving vacations or diving holidays with childcare. What does that mean? That you can’t take you kids on your …

Keen to learn some fun facts about whale sharks? We don’t blame you! Their incredible size and patterned exterior make whale sharks mesmerising to behold in the water. What’s more, these …

Altitude diving opens up a whole new world of dive sites to explore, even when you’re far from the coast. Dive sites at altitude are often overlooked, meaning you can …

If you’re anything like us, you’ll love a scuba diving podcast. There was a space in the dive podcast world for a chattier, more inclusive, and exciting dive podcast – …

Don’t know your dugong from your manatees? You’re in the right place! Next time you’re asking if it’s a dugong vs manatee, you’ll know the answer. Both members of the …