Paradise Divers just got back from a fabulous dive trip to Bonaire. The Louisville Scuba diving group had a great time getting away from the cold Kentucky weather. They enjoyed some great food along with great water. A few of the group members even attempted wind surfing. The Louisville Scuba Diving group has made their [...]
The purpose and love of scuba diving is to get a closer look at the world under the water. Understanding the reasoning of the ocean and its’ inhabitants is a continuous job with no end in sight. The creatures beneath the water are fascinating and most we know little about. Recently, off the west coast [...]
Planning an exotic family vacation with daily activities can reach into the pocketbook a bit deep this summer. Most summer vacations are fairly expensive without including daily activities, such as scuba diving, with the family. This summer as gas prices are on the rise along with hotel stays, air plane tickets, food, etc. etc. try [...]
Recently the old World War II vessel, Gen. Hoyt S. Vandenberg, was sank off the coast of Key West. This project has been in the making for several years in an attempt to divert the traffic of divers and other ocean visitors away from the natural reef and onto this man made site. Protecting the [...]
I was just viewing some dive videos on YouTube and found this dive video from Paradise Divers. There are some great underwater shots in the video. Paradise Divers continues to have frequent dive trips, if interested visit their site for more detailed information. http://paradisediver.com/trips.html
Scuba couple survive 24 hours in open water
After current carried them away from boat, hypothermia and hallucinations
After drifting helplessly in the Gulf of Mexico for more than a full day, a middle-aged Florida couple had to face a grim truth: If they weren’t rescued soon, they’d end up like the couple in “Open Water,” the [...]
Planning your own scuba diving vacation can be stressful to any single person. There are so many details to worry about, making sure you have a diving partner at all times, where to stay, how to travel, who to pay, when to pay, the list continues. Upon searching for pre-planned trips, I found a [...]
Without the proper certification and instruction scuba diving can cause serious injuries to the body. In order to avoid injury, you should be able to recognize the signs as they progress.
Decompression sickness: Bubbles can form anywhere in the body, but symptomatic sensation is most frequently observed in the shoulders, elbows, knees, and ankles. There is [...]