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Every diver no matter the experience or training level needs to focus on their buoyancy. Buoyancy control does not just mean that you don't hit the bottom or that you can ascend without getting a warning from your dive computer. Being able to hover on the spot, being able to swim throughout the dive with minimal effort, being able to observe the ocean reef without disturbing anything is buoyancy control. Having proper buoyancy control can make your dives more enjoyable, improve your photos, imp …

Take a look at any of your scuba certification cards and you will see there is no expiration date, that must mean it lasts forever, right? I like to think about it like a driver's license. If you learn to drive and maybe get a handful of times behind the wheel then proceed to not drive again or even be a passenger in a car or even see cars driving for the next 5 or 10 years, do you still think you would be a safe driver? Likely you would be pretty dangerous. This is why you need to dive to be …

Scientist have made an amazing discovery in the rocky mountains. Jasper National Park contains many picturesque lakes frequented by canoers, kayakers and scuba divers. For years stories and glimpses of this rare species have have circulated in the community.Thanks to some intrepid scuba divers we finally have photographic evidence of this newly discovered fresh water shark speciesThe species has been named, Carcharhinus aquae dulcis Jasperus, The Rocky Mountain Freshwater Shark. This s …

Get your family and friends something exciting for Christmas this year and support a small Edmonton business. This is a great opportunity to get out of the house and try something new. We have introductory classes available for beginner snorkelers and scuba divers wanting to have a unique experience. Also available are courses to become a certified scuba diver, to refresh scuba skills or advance your diving skills for certified divers. For Newbies:Discover Snorkeling - a 1 hour session in t …

One of the most important pieces of scuba or snorkel equipment is your mask. Often the first piece of equipment to purchase. Here are a list of our most asked questions with masks. 1. How long does a mask last? A good quality mask will last a long time as long as you care for it. A mask made with high grade silicone and tempered safety glass will last 10-20+ years also depending on how often it is used and how well it is cared for. 2. How to store a mask?You should rinse your mask …