View All Scuba Diving Articles

Thinking about becoming a marine biologist? Here at GTS we have interviewed a fellow GTS member and marine biologist, Rachel Hale from the UK, to tell us everything there is …

We’ve all met that scuba diver who passionately tells us they’ve logged all 732 of their dives, and whilst some of us feel envious that they have their dive history …

Do you have a physical disability and wonder if scuba diving is for you? We talk to Southwest Apadtive divers who tell us more about the benefits of scuba diving to overcome a …

If you’re looking for plus size wetsuits, scuba diving leggings, and swimwear in plus sizes, you’re in the right place. For many years people have struggled to find sizing which extends …

Cast away in the far corners of the South Pacific lies the Solomon Islands. These are some of the most remote, majestic and intriguing islets on the planet. Boasting an array of …

Dominica, a small island in the Caribbean – not yet taken over by the tourism traps of all-inclusive resorts – may just be one of the most beautiful islands we have …

It’s vacation time, and of course yours is a scuba vacation. Duh, you’re not taking time off work to lie on a beach, you’re taking time off to spend most …

Scuba diving in Fiji means the choice of over 900 dotted luscious volcanic islands in the unadulterated balmy South Pacific waters. On discovering the rippling blue waters and the secluded beaches, …

Roughly 1 million divers are certified every year, ONE MILLION. There’s no denying we are in one of the fasting growing industries, but what does the effect of all these …

GTS events are one of our favourite things about this community. Getting to meet so many likeminded divers, making new friends and doing something for a better good. And our …

Here at Girls That Scuba we’re all about empowering women, so this article is NOT about whether you should or shouldn’t get implants, but what the implications might be if you dive …

Becoming a Scientific Diver can be somewhat of a self-guided scavenger hunt. There isn’t very much information about it online, and since it doesn’t fall under the “recreational diving” umbrella, it can …

Have you always dreamed of owning your only dive centre? Buying a place in an exotic location and taking people out diving every day. Well, just like many other Girls that …

Do you eat seafood? If you do, are you aware of the impact of commercial fishing on our oceans? Why as divers do we try so hard to protect fish, never touch them, never …

The Aliwal Shoal is a world-renowned shark diving site in South Africa where you will see various species of sharks all year round, a marine-protected area and Mission Blue Hope Spot. Whether you are a …

The Abingdon Co is the epitome of female empowerment. We met this awesome group of women headed up by Abingdon Welch back at the DEMA show in Las Vegas, Nov 2018 and have been lucky …

Following the success of last year’s GTS Day in Cabo with Dive Ninjas, which included amazing all-female diving among schools of mobula ray in Cabo’s spectacular deep canyon, Girls That Scuba …

Why do I need to clean a brand new mask, what’s dirty about it? Well, it’s one of those little secrets that manufacturers and diveshops don’t always mention, but during …

Whenever anyone mentions Bermuda, the first thing that always comes to mind is its infamous Triangle and the myths and legends that surround it. Yet despite all these fictional tales, one truth …

Galapagos – the dream scuba destination for many! But why is scuba diving in the Galapagos so sought after? What can you expect to see there and what are the best dive sites there? …

Sidemount isn’t just for the dudes. Women have been busting into the scene of technical diving for some time and sidemount is becoming the preferred configuration, especially for petite bodies. Sidemount configuration …

We’ve come a long way from grainy phone snaps, so it’s no wonder that many divers are opting to take their powerful smartphone cameras on their adventures. Don’t want to …

We announced our 2nd ever Girls that Scuba group trip in May last year and within just a few days it was sold out – and we weren’t surprised! Who WOULDN’T want …

With so much going for the country it’s no wonder the scuba diving in Samoa is yet to make a name for itself. A culturally rich independent nation of the South Pacific, having all …