What is decompression? Decompression syndrome is a term used to describe poorly being a result of reduced pressure in the environment surrounding a body. A good example is what happens when a diver begins to ascend to the surface at the end of...
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BUOYANCY Why is it so important? Improving your buoyancy skills is not only convenient for divers, but also useful to enjoy the benefits of it and have a good dive. When you complete the PADI Maximum Performance in Buoyancy course; You will find...
Read moreExplore the sunken ship Mama Viña
Sunken ship Mama Viña Playa Del Carmen This old shrimp boat was sunk in 1995 for scuba use. Since then, the coral has grown in a fast process, thus creating an artificial reef. With a maximum depth of 30 m. (100 ft) and the possibility of...
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Diving at night Like a brush on a blank canvas, your lamp illuminates the nighttime reef, revealing a bright and lively landscape. If you are like most divers, you will find night diving a fascinating and mysterious world. The regular dive...
Read moreInteresting facts about the cenotes
Cenotes A cenote (from the maya dzonoot: ‘hole with water’) is a flooded sinkhole of karstic origin. There are several types of cenotes: open, semi-open and underground or in a cave. This classification is directly related to the age...
Read moreLearn to prevent and control motion sickness
Dizziness prevention can save your day. Dizziness or Motion Sickness – DAN source (Divers Alert Network) Dizziness is a condition that individuals can experience when they are on a mobile platform. It is a general feeling of illness...
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I WANT TO DIVE! You have already spent several summers visiting the beaches of Mexico; and you have managed to meet many beautiful places where you “snorkeled” with turtles, whale sharks or spent some time looking for fish among the...
Read moreInteresting data about the whale shark
WHALE SHARK Type: Fish Diet: Carnivore Size: 5.5 to 10 m. Weight: Approx. 20.6 ton Group name: School Status: Endangered N scientist: Rhincodon typus Globally, whale sharks occur in waters of more than 100 countries and have a wide distribution...
Read moreA strange creature called the Portuguese Fragata
A strange inhabitant of planet Earth The vibrant colors and the strange body of these Hidrozoa invite you to take a closer look, but be careful! For those who get too close, this delicate creature can cause a painful sting. Being...
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