Educational Scuba Articles

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 …

This month sees two huge milestones for us at Girls that Scuba. Not only are our inaugural GTS ambassadors handing over their roles, we’re also celebrating the fifth birthday of our wonderful community! …

The biggest regret many scuba divers have is not starting soon enough. Which means, for many diving moms, getting their kids certified is simply a no-brainer. After all, according to DEMA, over …

Of the entry level and continuing education certifications issued by PADI in 2020, only 36.8% of new divers certified were women vs 63.2% men. We have a huge way to go to …

Only a few weeks after we announced our first ever ambassadors across our Girls that Scuba channels, one of the biggest brands in the world – Nike – contacted us to find …

Gifting to your dive-loving Dad, underwater uncle or boat-dwelling brother? No matter who it is, we’ve got scuba diving gifts for him covered with these 22 gift ideas. There’s something …

When you complete your entry level dive courses and start scuba diving a little more regularly, you soon start to notice that another diver’s alternate air source configuration might be …

As much as most of us would like to be in our scuba gear all of the time, unfortunately we have to take it off and pack it away from …

Most divers enjoy expressing their love for the ocean in different aspects of their lives, and it seems that naming their children is no exception! If you’re a scuba diver …

The first step in applying for any new job is getting your resume prepared to send to an employer. It’s exactly the same for diving jobs, but writing a scuba …

No doubt you have heard the hype about Netflix’s latest enviro-hit Seaspiracy. A compelling ninety-minute feature dedicated to uncovering the horror that is human impact on the ocean.But just how …

The importance of servicing your scuba equipment When we first start buying our own scuba equipment many of us treat it as our most prized possession, but lots of divers …

Most divers have been there – you’re heading out on the boat dive you’ve been dreaming of for months, but rough seas catch you off guard. Suddenly you fear you …

Here at Girls that Scuba we’ve dedicated the month of March to careers month. We are discussing all sorts of jobs in scuba diving, how much you can get paid as a …

Finding the perfect wetsuit/drysuit/dive layers.This is a topic that comes up here at Girls That Scuba time and time again. We’re sure we speak for every girl in this community when we …

At Girls that Scuba we talk a lot about anxiety in scuba diving because we think it’s incredibly important to open up the conversation and normalise this experience. Whenever the conversation is …

We’ve all heard the saying that “there are two types of diver – those who pee in their wetsuits, and those who lie about it”. However, when you find yourself in …

It takes a lot of people to look after the 71% of our planet which is covered in water, and there are countless ocean charities doing this incredibly important work. …

I’ve never had a rock bottom, I’ve always had a job, friends, hobbies and been active – so many people wonder, why would I give up alcohol? I started drinking …

Podcasts have surged in popularity over the last few years, and it seems that scuba diving podcasts are no exception. With so many to choose from, which ones should be …

There are often awesome dive sites to be found by jumping on a boat and heading out into the blue. But some of the best sites can be accessed by …

It’s that time of year – actually it’s just this year – we are looking for new ocean documentaries to watch after finishing most series and films on Netflix. But, do …

Marine-inspired art and my mental health: I was 14 when they gave me a diagnosis. I couldn’t remember the last time I was happy, I was insecure, I felt stressed, …