Trying a night dive for the first time can feel a bit… intense.
Many divers imagine black water, unknown creatures lurking in the dark, and every shadow becoming a potential sea monster.
Starting your scuba diving journey is exciting—but it can come with a few bumps (or splashes). Most beginner divers make the same small mistakes early on. The good news? They’re easy to fix with awareness and a bit of practice.
However safe diving may be considered, when we dive, we enter a different realm than we’re used to. Different rules apply. Tasks and movements become more difficult underwater, and they often take more time than they would on land — for example, covering a distance.
Though often regarded as too dangerous by the general public, shark diving is surely at the top of the list for many divers. The thrill of meeting these magnificent creatures in person is too tempting to resist.
You've probably heard the terms Nitrox, Enriched Air, or EANx. But what exactly are they, and is it worth using it? Check out our Explained! series to find out.