Dive Compass Navigation: How to Find Your Way Underwater
You descend onto a reef, spot a turtle, follow a school of fish around a rocky outcrop and suddenly realise something: the reef looks completely different from the way it...
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Halcyon 30th Anniversary: 30 Years of Dive Exploration and InnovationHalcyon 30th Anniversary: 30 Years of Dive Exploration and Innovation
This year the Halcyon 30th anniversary gives divers a reason to look back at where one of the most exploration-minded brands in diving came from. The story is less about...
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Which Dive Computer Fits Your Diving? 3 Advanced OptionsWhich Dive Computer Fits Your Diving? 3 Advanced Options
Choosing a dive computer becomes much more interesting once you move beyond basic recreational diving. Multiple gases, decompression planning, sidemount, wireless tank pressure and navigation can all become part of...
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Neptune III Full Face Mask: The Complete IDM GuideNeptune III Full Face Mask: The Complete IDM Guide
A full face dive mask changes the way you experience scuba diving. Instead of holding a regulator mouthpiece between your teeth and breathing only through your mouth, an Integrated Diving...
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Snorkel Gear for Your Half Term HolidaySnorkel Gear for Your Half Term Holiday
Half term has a funny way of sneaking up on you. One minute you're enjoying the last bit of summer, and the next you're trying to remember whether the kids'...
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The Best Drysuit Undersuits for UK Diving in 2026The Best Drysuit Undersuits for UK Diving in 2026
A drysuit keeps the water out. Your undersuit has the slightly less glamorous job of stopping you from freezing inside it. And if you've ever finished a two-hour UK dive...
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Best Drysuits for 2026 — UK Cold Water Diving and What to Look ForBest Drysuits for 2026 — UK Cold Water Diving and What to Look For
Diving in the United Kingdom offers spectacular marine life, dramatic shipwrecks, and atmospheric underwater landscapes. However, anyone who has ever surfaced from a UK dive with numb fingers and shivering...
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The Best Dive Gear for Getting Back in the Water This AutumnThe Best Dive Gear for Getting Back in the Water This Autumn
As the crisp autumn air rolls in and the summer crowds begin to thin, many divers feel a familiar pull. The local lakes, quarries, and coastal spots become wonderfully quiet,...
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Garmin and DAN Partner for Scuba Dive Emergency SupportGarmin and DAN Partner for Scuba Dive Emergency Support
Safety is the absolute cornerstone of every great scuba diving adventure. Whether you are exploring remote coral walls on a liveaboard expedition or navigating deep wrecks off the beaten path,...
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Wetsuits to Drysuits: When is the Right Time to Switch for UK Diving?Wetsuits to Drysuits: When is the Right Time to Switch for UK Diving?
As September rolls on and the peak of British summer fades, coastal waters begin their slow seasonal transition. The sea still holds some residual warmth — sitting roughly between fifteen...
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From Head to Toe with Scubapro: Style Meets Performance UnderwaterFrom Head to Toe with Scubapro: Style Meets Performance Underwater
Functionality has to come first when dealing with life-supporting scuba gear. But what if you can have top-tier performance and your own distinct style? We’ve all stood on a dive...
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Best Dive Knives and Cutting Tools for 2026 — Blades, Shears, and Titanium OptionsBest Dive Knives and Cutting Tools for 2026 — Blades, Shears, and Titanium Options
A dive knife or cutting tool is much more than just a piece of hardware strapped to your leg or BCD—it is a fundamental safety net. Whether you’re untangling a...
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Apeks RK3 vs RK4: Which Fin Should You Buy?Apeks RK3 vs RK4: Which Fin Should You Buy?
A fin that floats at your ankles mid-safety-stop, or one that leaves your legs aching after a single wreck dive — either mistake is easy to make when you're choosing...
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September Dive Destinations Worth Booking Before Summer EndsSeptember Dive Destinations Worth Booking Before Summer Ends
September doesn’t have to mean the end of your diving season. In fact, as the summer crowds begin to thin out, it can be one of the best times of...
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CCR Mode Is Here: Suunto Nautic Now Supports Rebreather DivingCCR Mode Is Here: Suunto Nautic Now Supports Rebreather Diving
If you've been holding off on committing to a dive computer because your rebreather setup felt like an afterthought in most product lines, this update is for you. Suunto has...
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Best Underwater Cameras for Diving in 2026: Complete Buyer's GuideBest Underwater Cameras for Diving in 2026: Complete Buyer's Guide
Every diver remembers the one that got away — the turtle that glided past while you fumbled with a fogged-up phone screen, or the reef shark that vanished before you'd...
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Lightweight Regulator Packages: A Travel Diver's Guide to Cutting the WeightLightweight Regulator Packages: A Travel Diver's Guide to Cutting the Weight
There's a particular kind of dread that hits every travelling diver at the check-in desk: watching the kilos tick up on the scale while a queue forms behind you. Fins,...
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Suunto Nautic vs Shearwater Peregrine TX: Full Dive Computer ComparisonSuunto Nautic vs Shearwater Peregrine TX: Full Dive Computer Comparison
Comparing the Suunto Nautic and Shearwater Peregrine TX on battery life, air integration and navigation to help you choose the right dive computer.
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Lightweight Dive Travel Packages for Every Kind of DiverLightweight Dive Travel Packages for Every Kind of Diver
There's a particular kind of relief that comes from opening your dive bag on a holiday and finding your own regulator, your own BCD, kit that fits the way you...
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Best Diving Fins 2026Best Diving Fins 2026
In this post I will outline the best diving fins on the market for all types of divers, from technical diving to those ready to start their open water.
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The Complete Guide to Choosing a Prescription Dive Mask in 2026The Complete Guide to Choosing a Prescription Dive Mask in 2026
Everything you need to know about choosing a prescription dive mask, from reading your prescription to picking the right model and lenses.
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The Best Dive Computer for Beginners in 2026: What to Look For and Our Top PicksThe Best Dive Computer for Beginners in 2026: What to Look For and Our Top Picks
Not sure which dive computer to buy? We've picked the best dive computers for beginners in 2026 — from budget buys to feature-packed upgrades.
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Halcyon Vector Pro Fins: Power, Trim & Versatility for Every DiverHalcyon Vector Pro Fins: Power, Trim & Versatility for Every Diver
In this blog: What Makes the Halcyon Vector Pro Fins Worth Talking About The Blade: Why Narrower Is Actually Better The Ballast System: The Innovation That Changes Everything Built With...
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Best Dive Torches 2026: Primary, Backup & Tech PicksBest Dive Torches 2026: Primary, Backup & Tech Picks
A dive light isn't just a torch — it's what stands between you and a black wall at 30 metres. Whether you're peeking inside a Red Sea wreck, hovering over...
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Halcyon Instructor Offer: 40% Off the Symbios SystemHalcyon Instructor Offer: 40% Off the Symbios System
Halcyon recognises that instructors are the lifeblood of our global diving community. For a limited time, qualified dive instructors receive approximately 40% off the Symbios Ecosystem — the most advanced...
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