This article was written by fellow Shedd diver John Andre.  John is a certified divemaster and cave diver.  Here is his experience diving the caves (Cenote dive sites) in Cancun Mexico.
Recently, I took a trip to Cancun and as part of the multitude of activities you can do in Cancun, there are a host of […]

Have you ever been paired up with a buddy on a dive boat only to find as soon as you enter the water they are nowhere to be seen?  It has happened to me more than once.  And then there are you solo divers who don’t want a dive buddy………….until now.
An electronic dive buddy built […]

Scuba divers love their tech gedgets and other stuff.  We have computers to better manage our dive profiles, digital camera masks, artificial jellyfish, and more.  Yes we really like our tech stuff. 
As more and more divers use the gas mixture Nitrox, moremobilesoftware.com let’s you download a Nitrox tool to take with you on our iPhone or […]

Thailand has one of the world’s most diverse marine habitats, with more than 300 major reef groups covering an area of over 4,500 square miles. From pinnacles and submerged rocks, through to stunning coral gardens and sheer walls, the scuba diving in Thailand has something to offer scuba divers of all levels of experience. It […]

Part as a promise to his friend and founder of the museum and part as an effort to ensure a lasting legacy, Dan Johnson, dive store owner and diving instructor, has opened a scuba diving museum. 
The 1,800-square-foot museum, called Lockwood Pioneer Diving Museum, is at 7307 North Alpine Road, Love Park, Ill. It is in […]

 
One of the hardest thing to do while scuba diving is commuicate with another diver.  Some people use a dive board while other use hand signals.  Often, buddies hand signals are similar but not the same.  Here is site I found which illustrates hand signals which are simple but useful for all divers.

The most comprehensive update of The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species ™ will be unveiled
The IUCN Red List (2008) is now expected to cover more than 45,000 species. Not all the world’s species have been assessed but coverage is increasing every year.
Global Mammal Assessment released. Find out how all 5,490 of the world’s mammals […]

Did you know that the YMCA was the first organization in the US to certify dive instructors and divers?  The Y started the program in Chicago in 1959 and has continued for almost 50 years until now.  Now that program is coming to and end.  
The dive instructors at North Suburban Scuba Instructors (NSSI), who have taught YScuba […]

 
I often answer questions while feeding the fish and marine life when diving at Shedd Aquarium.  One of the most frequently asked questions is, “aren’t you afraid to be diving with those hammerhead sharks?”  I generally answer the question in 2 parts.  First these are not hammerhead sharks, they are Bonnethead sharks, and no I […]

Whether you are a scuba diver, snorkeler, swimmer or someone who like to see interesting marine life you should be concerned.  As reported here previously, the ocean and life in it are in trouble.  Over 70% of the world is covered by water and about 95% is still unexplored, yet soon there may be not […]