Best BCDs for 2026: The Complete Buying Guide
Discover the best BCDs for 2026 — jacket, travel, hybrid and backplate wings — with expert picks for every diver and budget.
Kasia Neugebauer |
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The Best Snorkels for 2026: Dry Top, Semi-Dry & ClassicThe Best Snorkels for 2026: Dry Top, Semi-Dry & Classic
Whether you are drifting over a tropical coral reef or exploring the rocky shallows of a British dive site, having one of the best snorkels in your kit can make...
Kasia Neugebauer |
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How to Do a Buoyancy Check in Scuba Diving (The Right Way) 🤿How to Do a Buoyancy Check in Scuba Diving (The Right Way) 🤿
Not sure if you’re correctly weighted? Here’s how to do a proper buoyancy check in scuba diving so you can improve control, reduce air consumption, and dive more comfortably.
Brooke Allen |
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Getting Ready for a Dive Trip: The Complete Scuba Travel Preparation GuideGetting Ready for a Dive Trip: The Complete Scuba Travel Preparation Guide
A comprehensive yet practical guide to preparing for your next dive trip — covering travel insurance, gear servicing, packing, refresher dives and smart planning tips to ensure your diving holiday...
Kasia Neugebauer |
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Suunto: 90 Years of AdventureSuunto: 90 Years of Adventure
In February 2026, Suunto marks 90 years of precision, innovation and adventure. From pioneering compasses and dive computers to modern outdoor wearables, Suunto’s legacy is rooted in Finnish craftsmanship and...
Kasia Neugebauer |
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Suunto: 90 Years of Precision, Passion and Dive InnovationSuunto: 90 Years of Precision, Passion and Dive Innovation
As Suunto approaches its 90th anniversary, we take a look back at how a small Finnish company became one of the most trusted names in diving. From the world’s first...
Kasia Neugebauer |
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Global Dive – New Zealand’s Friendliest Dive CentreGlobal Dive – New Zealand’s Friendliest Dive Centre
Based in Auckland, Global Dive is known as New Zealand’s friendliest dive centre — offering world-class training, an active dive club, unforgettable local and international trips, and a fully equipped...
Kasia Neugebauer |
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Atomic Regulators: Unmatched Precision and PerformanceAtomic Regulators: Unmatched Precision and Performance
Explore the unmatched precision and performance of Atomic Regulators, engineered to deliver a superior diving experience. From the innovative T3 and stylish B2X to the durable Z3, Atomic offers regulators...
Michele de Jager |
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Scuba Divers' Calendar: Home and AwayScuba Divers' Calendar: Home and Away
Our dream scuba diving calendar to fill the whole year with scuba diving adventures!
Przemyslaw Tarko |
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Top Tips on How to Keep Warm When Drysuit DivingTop Tips on How to Keep Warm When Drysuit Diving
Top Tips on How to Keep Warm When Drysuit Diving When diving in cooler waters, you’re most likely going to be diving in a drysuit. Drysuits are completely waterproof but...
Lauren Mogg |
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Scubapro Everflex Yulex Eco WetsuitsScubapro Everflex Yulex Eco Wetsuits
Over 20 years ago Scubapro was one of the first mainstream companies to replace petroleum-based neoprene with more environmentally friendly limestone-based neoprene. Today one of the biggest manufacturers of high-quality...
Przemyslaw Tarko |
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Night diving Tips For Beginner Scuba DiversNight diving Tips For Beginner Scuba Divers
Night diving Tips For Beginner Scuba Divers Why is night diving so incredible and unique? Night diving offers an array of opportunities that you wouldn't find in the daylight. They’re...
Lauren Mogg |
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Top 3 Dive Computers For Beginner Scuba DiversTop 3 Dive Computers For Beginner Scuba Divers
Top Dive Computers For Beginner Divers Being a newbie diver, you don’t want to have an over-complicated watch that boasts multiple and advanced features. As you’re just starting out in...
Lauren Mogg |
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Top 10 Scuba Diving Tips From The ProsTop 10 Scuba Diving Tips From The Pros
Top 10 Scuba Diving Tips From The Pros We’ve been hard at work and done some research amongst the staff at Mike’s Dive Store. We’ve asked the staff about their...
Lauren Mogg |
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Cave Diving: What to Expect, Equipment Required and Safety AdviceCave Diving: What to Expect, Equipment Required and Safety Advice
Cave Diving: What to Expect, Equipment Required and Safety Advice Always dreamed and considered diving in a more complex, adventurous environment? Then cave diving might just be the adventure that...
Lauren Mogg |
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6 Life Changing Things to Expect When Becoming a Scuba Diver6 Life Changing Things to Expect When Becoming a Scuba Diver
6 Life Changing Things to Expect When Becoming a Scuba Diver Imagine if we told you that your life would be completely changed forever when you start scuba diving? Scuba...
Lauren Mogg |
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Is It Ever Too Late to Start Scuba Diving?Is It Ever Too Late to Start Scuba Diving?
Is It Ever Too Late to Start Scuba Diving? Is it ever too late to start diving? Absolutely not! As long as you’re medically fit and your health is in...
Lauren Mogg |
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Fourth Element Mask Comparison: SCOUT, NAVIGATOR or AQUANAUT?Fourth Element Mask Comparison: SCOUT, NAVIGATOR or AQUANAUT?
Fourth Element Mask Comparison: SCOUT, NAVIGATOR or AQUANAUT? SCOUT, NAVIGATOR or AQUANAUT? Are you deciding between the three top-quality Fourth Element masks and wondering, which mask is the right one...
Lauren Mogg |
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Recommended Exposure Protection For Warm Water DivingRecommended Exposure Protection For Warm Water Diving
Recommended Exposure Protection For Warm Water Diving Planning on diving in warm tropical water? You may be wondering whether it’s worth taking extra exposure protection. But when diving in any...
Lauren Mogg |
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How To Improve Your Underwater Navigation SkillsHow To Improve Your Underwater Navigation Skills
How To Improve Your Underwater Navigation Skills I know that when I started diving, I found it difficult to get to grips with understanding underwater navigation. It’s often a skill...
Lauren Mogg |
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Wreck Diving: Advice, Safety Tips And Equipment NeededWreck Diving: Advice, Safety Tips And Equipment Needed
Wreck Diving: Advice, Safety Tips And Equipment Needed Are you looking for your next scuba diving adventure and thinking about starting up wreck diving? Wreck diving is such a fascinating...
Lauren Mogg |
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Top Tips on How to Beat The Squeeze When Scuba DivingTop Tips on How to Beat The Squeeze When Scuba Diving
Top Tips on How to Beat The Squeeze When Scuba Diving How can we beat the squeeze when equalising during our scuba diving descent? Most of us at some point...
Lauren Mogg |
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SMBs vs DSMBs: What’s The Difference And What Do I Need?SMBs vs DSMBs: What’s The Difference And What Do I Need?
SMBs vs DSMBs: What's The Difference And What Do I Need? An important safety item that you need to take on all dives is an SMB (surface marker buoy) or DSMB (delayed...
Lauren Mogg |
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COMPETITION TIME: WIN a ScubaPro A2 Dive Computer with Transmitter (worth £810)!COMPETITION TIME: WIN a ScubaPro A2 Dive Computer with Transmitter (worth £810)!
COMPETITION TIME: WIN a ScubaPro A2 Dive Computer With Transmitter (Worth £810)! It’s World Ocean Day! As we are great lovers of the ocean (obviously!). We thought we’d celebrate this...
Lauren Mogg |
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How Manage and Prevent Underwater AnxietyHow Manage and Prevent Underwater Anxiety
Scuba diving anxiety affects over half of divers at least once on a dive. So don’t worry, you’re far from alone in feeling the pressures of anxiety while diving. If...
Lauren Mogg |
