Dive Lake Malawi in Africa
Malawi is a long landlocked country nestled between Zambia, Tanzania and Mozambique. Running throughout the length of this country is Lake Malawi Africa’s third largest freshwater lake which extends 600 kilometers in length and 80kms wide. This lake has been formed as a result of tectonic movements of the Earth’s crust as it lies in Read more »
Top 10 Scuba Dive Computers
Rated and reviewed by thousands of loyal LeisurePro customers as well users on the popular review site Buzzillions.com, we’ve compiled a list of the Top 10 Dive Computers, all available at LeisurePro.com with a best price guarantee. 1. Suunto “Gekko” Air/Nitrox Wrist Computer One of Suunto’s base models by no means is this dive computer Read more »
Brushing Up Your Scuba Skills: How To Deploy A Surface Marker Buoy (SMB)
One of the best emergency signaling devices that can be carried by divers ad we recommend that every diver carry this, is the Inflatable signaling tube also known as s Safety sausage or a Surface Marker Buoy (SMB). With the increasing number of high-profile reports of lost divers and serious surface accidents involving boats, the Read more »
Scuba Metal Detectors
Ever fancy yourself an underwater treasure hunter, searching for lost artifacts and hidden treasures? Well most Scuba treasure hunters will tell you that , though this hobby is not as glamorous as seems and the chances of you uncovering ancient priceless artifacts are slim, it’s still an immensely enjoyable pastime, and can often pay for Read more »
A Scuba Diver’s First-Hand Story of His Encounter With Giant Squids
AquaViews Reader- Peter (aka Aquaman) shares his first-hand experience of coming face to face with one of the most mysterious creatures of the deep- The Giant Squid… And remember if you’ve got an amazing story or experience of your own to share, you can e-mail us at aquaviews@gmail.com and to see it featured here. Many Read more »
Fascinating Feather Stars
Feather Stars also popularly known as Sea Lilies belong to Crinoid species of the Echinoderm family which comprise of Starfish, Sea Urchins, Brittle Stars and Sea Cucumbers. The word ‘Crinoid’ or ‘Crinoidea’ comes from the Greek word krinon, which means “a lily”, and eidos, meaning “form” which perfectly describes the Sea Lilies. Feather Stars are typically characterized Read more »
Diver Fitness: Prevention of Scuba Related Foot & Calf Cramps
The occurrence of a foot cramp or a calf cramp while Scuba Diving, is an agonizing experience, which most divers have faced at some point or the other. Often considered a nuisance, these cramps can actually be dangerous if they impede you from swimming against a strong current or getting back to the dive boat. Read more »
Jon Line- Your Deco Stop Helper
A Jon line (also known as Jonline) is a short cord used by divers to secure themselves to the main anchor line during safety or decompression stops. The purpose of the line is to relieve the diver from having to hold on to the anchor line, which is often dangerous or unreliable in rough weather Read more »
Egypt’s Most Controversial Wreck Dive: The Salem Express
The Salem Express is arguably one of the most controversial wreck dives in the Red Sea due to the tragic loss of life which occurred in December 1991 when she sank just an hour away from its final destination, the Safaga Port. Originally built in the French shipyards of La Seyne in 1964 and known Read more »
Warm Water Hypothermia
Can Hypothermia occur in warmer ocean water? Is warm-water Hypothermia even possible? Well to answer this question, we must first begin with trying to understand what exactly Hypothermia is. Hypothermia is the condition in which the body’s core temperature drops below that required for normal metabolism and body functions. When the body is exposed to Read more »
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