Learn to Scuba Dive - Girls that Scuba

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Wreck Diving – Everything You Need to Know

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 …

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The Best Gifts for Scuba Divers – 27 Ideas for Every Diver & Budget

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 …

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11 Fascinating Facts About Coral

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 …

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Diving Gizo – Women Pioneering Conservation in the Solomons

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 …

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Night Diving – Everything You Need to Know

Night diving provides a unique opportunity to marvel at some of the ocean’s most mysterious secrets. As darkness falls above the water, the world underneath it transforms. Familiar faces go …

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Diving Beyond Boundaries – Bull Shark Conservation in Fiji

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 …

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Beginner Scuba Gear – The 3 Things to Buy First

You’ve done it – you’ve taken the first plunge into scuba diving and you’re hooked. Welcome to the underwater world. Now it’s time to shop for your first set of …

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A Newly Discovered Dive Paradise in Remote Vanuatu

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 …

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How to Pack Scuba Gear Perfectly for Travel

Love travelling but hate travelling with dive gear? Us too. Luckily, after a few years of running our Girls that Scuba Trips, we know exactly how to pack scuba gear …

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Women-Led Expedition Going to the Edges of Earth

This is the first in a series of guest posts by Andi Cross, whose incredible expedition is telling dive stories from around the globe. Join us as she takes us …

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8 Tips for Scuba Liveaboard Safety

Heading out on a liveaboard trip is one of the best ways to dive. It’s a favourite for our Girls that Scuba Trips – what could possibly be better than …

11 Nudibranch Facts You Need to Know

If you’ve ever heard a diver asking for “nudi pics“, it’s not what you think. They’re probably asking for a snap of a colourful nudibranch! But what are these mysterious …

Diversity of Women in Diving Survey – The Results

Earlier this year, we ran a survey investigating the diversity of women in scuba diving. After receiving an incredible response, the results are in. We can’t wait to share them …

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Diving Holidays With Childcare

There’s very little information online about childcare options while on scuba diving vacations or diving holidays with childcare. What does that mean? That you can’t take you kids on your …

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9 Fun Facts About Whale Sharks

Keen to learn some fun facts about whale sharks? We don’t blame you! Their incredible size and patterned exterior make whale sharks mesmerising to behold in the water. What’s more, these …

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What is Altitude Diving? – Everything You Need to Know

Altitude diving opens up a whole new world of dive sites to explore, even when you’re far from the coast. Dive sites at altitude are often overlooked, meaning you can …

Introducing Girls Talk Scuba – The NEW Scuba Diving Podcast

If you’re anything like us, you’ll love a scuba diving podcast. There was a space in the dive podcast world for a chattier, more inclusive, and exciting dive podcast – …

Dugong vs Manatee – 6 Ways to Tell the Difference

Don’t know your dugong from your manatees? You’re in the right place! Next time you’re asking if it’s a dugong vs manatee, you’ll know the answer. Both members of the …

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Best PLB for Diving – Nautilus, Garmin & More

Do you know what you would do if you got swept away at the surface? It’s a situation you’d hope to never be in, but carrying a PLB when diving …

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Diversity in Diving Survey

This survey is now closed. Thank you for your incredible responses – keep an eye out for the results! There are so many incredible women at a high level of …

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Diving With Sharks – Is It Ethical?

Diving with sharks is a thrilling experience that puts scuba divers face-to-face with some of the ocean’s most fascinating creatures. While this might sound like a real-life nightmare to some …

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11 Dive Shop Red Flags – How To Stay Safe

When you’re a brand new scuba diver, it’s hard to know what to look out for when choosing a safe dive shop. Experienced divers would know these red flags a …

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Save a Dive Kit – How To Build Yours!

Some of the best save a dive kits are built through years of diving mishaps. A mask goes missing, a fin strap snaps, or an o-ring bursts… and a disappointed …

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8 Fun Facts About Octopus

Ready to hear some fun facts about octopus? You’re in the right place. Octopuses have long captured the imagination of sea goers, and it’s easy to see why. They have …