Mike's London Dive Store Blog

Dive Computer Care and Maintenance

Dive Computer Care and Maintenance

Cath Bates

Dive computers are sophisticated precision instruments. They are designed to withstand pressure, currents, salt water and a range of temperatures but they still require proper care by the user to...

Dive Computer Care and Maintenance

Dive computers are sophisticated precision instruments. They are designed to withstand pressure, currents, salt water and a range... Read More

by Cath Bates
Saving Our Oceans This September

Saving Our Oceans This September

Cath Bates

With the recent UN climate change report a code red for humanity, efforts are needed in bucketloads to reverse the mess we have made. September 2021 has some important events...

Saving Our Oceans This September

With the recent UN climate change report a code red for humanity, efforts are needed in bucketloads to... Read More

by Cath Bates
My Favourite, Genuinely Useful Diving Accessories

My Favourite, Genuinely Useful Diving Accessories

Alex Griffin

Whilst we all love a good accessory, there's no question that the 'accessories' department of any good shop can end up becoming the home of all the weird and wonderful...

My Favourite, Genuinely Useful Diving Accessories

Whilst we all love a good accessory, there's no question that the 'accessories' department of any good shop... Read More

by Alex Griffin
When Should you do a Scuba Refresher?

When Should you do a Scuba Refresher?

Cath Bates

More thorough than a check dive, a refresher is for divers who haven’t been in the water for several months or more. You may be a bit rusty when it...

When Should you do a Scuba Refresher?

More thorough than a check dive, a refresher is for divers who haven’t been in the water for... Read More

by Cath Bates
Why You Should Get Your Kids Into Scuba

Why You Should Get Your Kids Into Scuba

Cath Bates

Children have enjoyed sport and water activities since the beginning of time. Some kids are natural water babies, some have no fear and some like to know how stuff works....

Why You Should Get Your Kids Into Scuba

Children have enjoyed sport and water activities since the beginning of time. Some kids are natural water babies,... Read More

by Cath Bates
Malta Stubborn wreck

Malta and Gozo – Best Wreck Dives

Cath Bates

With Malta and Gozo on the government’s Green list for travel and a new wreck (the P33) being scuttled, we thought we would celebrate some of the most iconic wrecks...

Malta and Gozo – Best Wreck Dives

With Malta and Gozo on the government’s Green list for travel and a new wreck (the P33) being... Read More

by Cath Bates
seaside family

How to Stay Safe at the Seaside

Cath Bates

The first World Drowning Prevention Day was on Sunday 25th July. It was supported by the UN Resolution on Drowning Prevention and the National Water Safety Forum (NWSF) which includes...

How to Stay Safe at the Seaside

The first World Drowning Prevention Day was on Sunday 25th July. It was supported by the UN Resolution... Read More

by Cath Bates
masks with treated lenses

Masks with Treated Lenses

Cath Bates

When we purchase a new diving mask we consider volume, the material it is made of, strap design, whether it is one lens or two and of course the colour....

Masks with Treated Lenses

When we purchase a new diving mask we consider volume, the material it is made of, strap design,... Read More

by Cath Bates
manta rays

5 Best Manta Ray Destinations

Cath Bates

Manta rays are part of the Mobulidae family, which also includes mobula or devil rays. There are 2 main species: Manta birostris that are oceanic and migratory and Manta alfredi...

5 Best Manta Ray Destinations

Manta rays are part of the Mobulidae family, which also includes mobula or devil rays. There are 2... Read More

by Cath Bates
national Marine Week

National Marine Week 2021

Cath Bates

Running for 15 action-packed days, The Wildlife Trust’s National Marine Week runs from 24th July until 8th August (allowing for the variation of tide times around the country). It is...

National Marine Week 2021

Running for 15 action-packed days, The Wildlife Trust’s National Marine Week runs from 24th July until 8th August... Read More

by Cath Bates
green list diving countries

Green List Countries - What Diving Equipment do...

Cath Bates

Whether you are heading to a warm Caribbean destination or a temperate Mediterranean island, you will need diving equipment. It is worth noting that renting equipment while on holiday is...

Green List Countries - What Diving Equipment do...

Whether you are heading to a warm Caribbean destination or a temperate Mediterranean island, you will need diving... Read More

by Cath Bates
Scubapro S-Tek Range

Scubapro S-Tek Range

Cath Bates

S-Tek is the new Scubapro range of technical diving equipment.  It has been designed so you can add items to your collection as you gain experience and learn different technical...

Scubapro S-Tek Range

S-Tek is the new Scubapro range of technical diving equipment.  It has been designed so you can add... Read More

by Cath Bates