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    Diving Haiti's World Famous Zombie Hole And More  
Haiti offers a quality of diving that may surprise many people.  Once known as a prime tourist destination, this country has undergone so much political unrest and environmental degradation over the past few decades that it has become one of the poorest countries in the world.

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    Diving San Diego's Wreck Alley: An Underwater Playground Not To Be Missed  
Some of the most amazing, as well as some of the safest shipwrecks for diving can be found in San Diego, California’s aptly named “Wreck Alley.”  Many of these wrecks have been opened up for safety, and some have been reinforced.

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    Diving Arkansas' Crystal Palace: Lake Ouachita  
Lake Ouachita was created when the Ouachita River was dammed when the Blakely Mountain Dam was completed in 1953, six years after the project was first begun.  Pronounced WAH-shi-tah, Lake Ouachita covers 40,000 acres and has more than 690 miles of shoreline.

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    Antarctica’s Best Dive Sites: From Paradise Bay to Peterman Island  
While there are countless dive sites in the Antarctic, many of which are still waiting to be discovered, there are some known sites which offer an exceptional look at the continent’s beautiful underwater world, along with an opportunity to view some of the truly intriguing wildlife which calls th

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    Should manta ray fishing be outlawed?  
Yes

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    I would spend more time diving if:  
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    Manager's Log - Bilikiki - Solomon Islands  
July 29 - August 8 was another excellent 10 night trip here in the Solomon Islands. We were joined this time by divers from New Zealand, United States and Australia. The weather was in our favour most of the time with good days at Mary and in Marovo Lagoon, nice sunshine and calm waters.

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    My Belizian Adventure: A Trip Worth Waiting For  
Almost a year to the date before embarking, I booked a liveaboard trip on the Belize aggressor III. I then spent an entire year daydreaming about the sites we’d be diving! Let me say, this is the longest I’ve ever waited for a trip, and it was worth every second of waiting.

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    Underwater Australia: Our Coral Sea Liveaboard Adventure  
While our friends in the northern hemisphere were freezing, we were setting out for a 4-night liveaboard adventure on the Spoilsport. It wasn’t easy to fall asleep that night after we left Cairns, knowing that in the morning we’d be at Ribbon Reefs.

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    Incredible Marine Life and More: Africa is a Surprising Dive Destination for Beginners  
One of the biggest reasons people learn to dive is so that they can get even more enjoyment from their vacations.  If you think that just because you're a new diver, you cannot experience some of the world's most exciting dive destinations, we're here to help you change your mind.  One of Just Go

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    Surprising Discoveries: Massive Lake Found Under Greenland Ice  
Even naysayers are starting to admit to the truth: Climate change is real, and for now, it’s here to stay. But it seems even the darkest clouds come with silver linings.

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    Sea Bather's Eruption And Seaweed Dermatitis: What's The Difference?  
Maybe you are familiar with the dreadful feelings that accompany an itchy, red rash that corresponds with the outline of your wetsuit or shortie. Maybe you’ve heard horror stories about the worst rash your dive buddy ever had, and you’re hoping to steer clear of problems.

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    Shark Attacks: Three Shark Species Most Likely To Attack  
While some divers avoid sharks like the plague, some of us seek them out, enjoying even momentary encounters and counting down the days or hours that must pass until our next opportunity to swim with these magnificent ocean predators.

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    Log 252: Rudy's Rock  
Fantastic dive; saw lots of marine life; was able to follow adorable but curious turtle and came across a large grouper.

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    Australia's Cod Hole: Simply Amazing  
Just minutes after Becky and I took our giant strides off the deck of the Spoilsport, we found ourselves at a depth of 24.4 meters.

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    Log 299: Devil's Grotto  
My third trip to Grand Cayman and my forth dive at Devil's Grotto; one of my favorite sites; explored a series of caves and captured lionfish in an

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Scuba Diving Reviews

Edward Mills

Anthony's Key Resort

Decided on this venue as I’d

Decided on this venue as I’d heard they’re great for families, and we were completely satisfied.

Manuela Lima Costa

Eden Rock Diving Center

Wife and I had a fantastic

Wife and I had a fantastic time snorkeling with Eden Rock.

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Belize Aggressor III

Air-conditioned cabins,

Air-conditioned cabins, fantastic food, and exceptional service are just the beginning.

James Thurston

Amy Slate's Amoray Dive Resort

Amore dive resort has clean

Amore dive resort has clean rooms.

Carla Sweatman

Beqa Lagoon Resort

Friendly staff, a comfortable

Friendly staff, a comfortable, clean room, an abundance of great food, and amazing diving combin

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