Educational Scuba Articles

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Seagrass meadows have long been overlooked by scuba divers in favour of vibrant coral reefs and towering sea kelp forests. However, these luscious underwater fields are vital for the health …

Cave diving is a highly technical activity. It combines scuba diving with cave exploration (also known as spelunking). Diving in caves offers the chance to explore the last remaining untouched …

As the world’s largest scuba diving community for women, Girls that Scuba are always looking to learn more about the issues which affect women in diving. Apart from knowing that …

Floating in the darkness watching weird and wonderful creatures twirl around in front of you might sound like a scene from a sci-fi film, but it’s possible here on earth …

Parrotfish vary drastically from species to species, and there are roughly 90 species of parrotfish in the Scaridae family. Plus, they tend to change colour as they mature and change gender (more on …

Spent too much time on dry land recently and keen to learn some facts about turtles? Don’t worry, we have you covered. If you’ve ever been on a dive and …

Despite looking like something out of a fairy-tale, seahorses can be found in oceans all over the world. Their unique anatomy, quirky colours and delicate features make them a truly …

This survey is now closed. You can check out the results here! Are you a scuba diver currently pregnant? Have you been pregnant as a scuba diver? We are looking …

Scuba diving is an expensive hobby, and this can be a barrier to those who have something to offer to this industry but don’t have the means to pursue their …

Scuba diving with whale sharks is high on most divers’ bucket lists. Neither whale nor shark, whale sharks hold the title of largest fish in the ocean. They often reach …

Whitetip reef sharks, also known as Triaenodon obesus, can be found in coral reefs around the world. They are thought to have roamed the seas for an astonishing 42 million years. Whitetip …

Girls that Scuba are proud to be supporting the Manta Trust with their incredible campaign to empower women by giving them the opportunity to learn to swim. Flossy Barraud, who developed …

Tipping dive professionals in the scuba industry is always a hot topic. When it comes to how much to tip a dive guide, opinions vary hugely depending on personal experience …

We love to see the rise of role model women in scuba diving, and are always keeping our eye out for women achieving incredible things in the underwater world. We’ve put …

We love to celebrate pioneering women in the world of scuba diving. If we’ve ever heard a story which fits the bill it’s this one! Lauren Tidbury of the Honor Frost …

You’ve finally booked that dream scuba adventure, and now you’re left wondering what should I pack for a liveaboard dive? We’re here to run through the liveaboard essentials with our …

Most scuba divers will agree that travelling to far-flung locations for a dive adventure is one of the best parts of this hobby. However, being able to choose from every …

Learning what to do with your hair when scuba diving and in the ocean is always a journey, and we’ve shared plenty of advice on scuba haircare in the past. Some hair …