The Dive Right In Scuba Blog

  1. A mountain with a lake on it.

    Altitude Diving: Exploring the High-Altitude Depths (Safely)

    What happens when you dive in a lake surrounded by mountains? The answer might surprise you (and it's all about pressure).
  2. An image of a diver in a wetsuit above a surfer in a wetsuit

    Why Your Surf Suit Won't Cut It for Scuba (And Vice Versa)

    What's the difference between a surf suit and a dive suit? We break down the differences so you don't look like a kook (or freeze your fins off).
  3. men taking off a wetsuit

    Wetsuits: Your Second Skin for Underwater Adventures

    Wetsuits: more than just rubber! This guide helps you navigate the world of wetsuits and make the best choice for your underwater adventures.
  4. American flag overlooking the water

    Honoring Their Sacrifice: Diving and the Memory of Service Members

    This Memorial Day, we honor fallen service members by examining the connection between diving and remembrance.
  5. a surfer and a diver

    Surfing and Diving: Two Sides of the Ocean Adventure

    Confession: I thought working at a Chicago dive shop would be like a surf movie (on Lake Michigan, no less!). Boy, was I wrong. Click here for my hilarious take on surfing vs. scuba!
  6. Four images of public safety divers in action

    The Critical Role of Public Safety Dive Teams

    Time is critical in water emergencies. Learn why public safety dive teams are indispensable and how to support their operations.
  7. DRIS Investigations: The Naked 100th Dive Tradition

    DRIS Investigations: The Naked 100th Dive Tradition

    Is the 100th dive skinny dip a time-honored tradition or a mass delusion? We explore the (highly questionable) world of au naturel bottom time.
  8. Four images of divers wearing SEAC gear

    SEAC: Italian Flair Meets Underwater Excellence

    What makes SEAC a standout in the diving world? Dive Right In Scuba explores their history, design philosophy, and top-tier gear.
  9. A woman climbing out of the water

    Scuba Gifts for the Ultimate Aquawoman This Mother's Day

    What do you get the mom who can handle a regulator and a temper tantrum? Our Mother's Day gift guide for divers has the answer.
  10. A diver using the Nomad Hookah to venture underwater

    Your Guide to Hookah Diving (And No, It's Not What You Think)

    Forget the hookah lounge; let's go hookah diving! Dive Right In Scuba explains this alternative to scuba, covering safety, gear, and who it's for.
  11. Two divers on the beach with long hair

    A Diver's Guide to Avoiding Underwater Hair Horrors

    Is diving turning your hair into a tangled mess? Dive Right In Scuba offers a humorous and helpful guide to avoiding underwater hair horrors, from pre-dive prep to post-dive damage control.
  12. An image of the earth superimposed over an image of underwater marine life.

    By Your Powers Combined: Diving and Protecting Our Planet

    We're like Captain Planet, but with scuba gear! Dive Right In Scuba explores the diver's role in ocean conservation this Earth Day.