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Decompression sickness is a complex condition and can show up in many different ways in different people. Through years of speaking to women in diving about their DCS experiences, we’ve …

Shopping for the scuba woman in your life? If anyone’s going to know what she might like, it’s us, the world’s largest scuba diving community for women! From stocking fillers …

At Girls that Scuba, we’ve been talking about sexual harassment in diving for a long time. A recent survey affirmed that this is still a huge issue. We care deeply …

Scuba diving in Komodo is on most divers’ bucket lists, and for good reason. This biodiversity hotspot hosts an abundance of stunning coral, reef fish, and a high chance of …

If you’ve ever felt calmer and happier after a dive, you’re definitely not imagining it. Scuba diving can have amazing benefits for your mental health, and there’s even science to …

If you’re a certified scuba diver, you’ll have learned about decompression sickness (DCS) during your training. Regardless of how safely and conservatively we scuba dive, there’s always a chance that …

If you’re anything like us, you love reading and you also love learning about the wonders of the underwater world. These are some of our favourite books about the ocean, …

Ever wondered what it takes to self-publish a children’s book? Well, Girls that Scuba founder, Sarah, did exactly that to launch her new book, My Mum’s a Scuba Diver. Here’s …

Shopping for the diver in your life? Not a diver yourself and no clue where to start? Fear not – we’ve created the ULTIMATE list of the best gifts for …

When it comes to cold water diving, getting a great drysuit is SO important. Bad drysuits lead to leaks, buoyancy issues, feeling cold, and all-round miserable dives. Luckily for you, …

When you start scuba diving it won’t be long before you want to share your adventures with everyone around you. An underwater camera is the key to capturing the beauty …

Buying your first wetsuit is a huge milestone in your scuba diving adventure, but choosing that wetsuit isn’t always the easiest task! In partnership with our friends at Scuba.com, we’ve …

If there’s one thing you’re guaranteed to see on a boat full of Girls that Scuba, it’s a sea of incredible colours and prints. Our group members – and our …

  Winning Design This competition is now closed, and we have the pleasure of introducing our winning design by Girls that Scuba member, Mia Engle! Competition (Now Closed) You read …

The first dive once you’ve found that perfect scuba mask is such a satisfying moment. But with so many to choose from, how do you know where to start? We’ve …

Liveaboard diving is one of the best scuba vacations. There’s no better way to eat, sleep, dive, repeat. But is it right for beginners? We think it might be! One …

Out of all the diving rules and guidelines, knowing how to behave on a dive boat is one of the most important things you can learn. And for good reason, …

Are you an avid iPhone user who wants to capture breathtaking underwater photos & videos? The ProShot Dive Case might just be for you. Check out our ProShot underwater iPhone …

This is part of a series of guest posts by Andi Cross, whose incredible expedition is telling dive stories from around the globe. Check out the previous story, and join us as …

Ever wondered why sidemount diving has gained so much popularity? You’re not alone.  At first sight, diving with cylinders on either side of your body looks like a lot of …

We slip into an entirely different world any time we dip under the surface, but exploring underwater relics takes that to a whole different level. Wreck diving provides a unique …

There’s a reason why scuba diving in Phuket is hugely popular. Every year, divers from all over the world travel to this small Thai island to explore its stunning dive …

Few sights on Earth can compete with the breathtaking beauty of a healthy coral reef. What’s more, if you delve a little deeper into facts about coral, you’ll realise there’s …

This is part of a series of guest posts by Andi Cross, whose incredible expedition is telling dive stories from around the globe. Check out the previous story, and join us …