Tips Archives - Island Divers Hawaii https://www.oahuscubadiving.com/category/tips/ Sat, 22 May 2021 23:24:24 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 60298644 Why Nitrox on Shallow Dives? https://www.oahuscubadiving.com/2021/05/22/why-is-nitrox-on-shallow-dives/ Sat, 22 May 2021 11:22:30 +0000 https://www.oahuscubadiving.com/?p=15741 Why Nitrox on shallow dives? A deep dive (pun intended) into the physics of nitrogen as a breathing gas and you will find a co efficient that measures the narcotic effect of the gas. How does this relate to the use of nitrox on shallow dives? What I do remember from my days as a […]

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]]> 15741 Matching Your Gear to Hawaii Diving https://www.oahuscubadiving.com/2019/06/04/matching-your-gear-to-hawaii-diving/ Tue, 04 Jun 2019 18:54:11 +0000 https://www.oahuscubadiving.com/?p=16145 Diving in Hawaii is an experience not to be missed, with the wrecks and the reefs and the caverns in between. Not to mention the wide array of coral, fish, and other sea creatures that remind you of the very different world underwater. When planning your gear, you need to pick out what works best […]

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]]> 16145 7 Extraordinary Sea Animals to Observe While Scuba Diving in Hawaii https://www.oahuscubadiving.com/2014/05/16/7-extraordinary-sea-animals-to-observe-while-scuba-diving-in-hawaii/ Fri, 16 May 2014 20:09:36 +0000 https://www.oahuscubadiving.com/?p=5576 We are passionately in love with our environment, and feel privileged to be able to show off the natural riches that can be seen underwater. Offering you an unparalleled scuba diving experience, we never tire of the thrill clients experience after their first dive. Diving is not just a job for us – it’s a […]

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]]> 5576 4 Things You Should Know Before Going Scuba Diving for the First Time in Hawaii https://www.oahuscubadiving.com/2014/05/06/4-things-you-should-know-before-going-scuba-diving-for-the-first-time-in-hawaii/ Tue, 06 May 2014 19:44:35 +0000 https://www.oahuscubadiving.com/?p=5420 Before venturing into the deep blue for your first Hawaiian underwater excursion, there are a few things you need to know. First up: safety should never be compromised, as being properly prepared is the best way to enjoy a safe and secure dive. We want to make sure you feel relaxed and ready to explore […]

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]]> 5420 4 Best Scuba Diving Spots in Oahu, Hawaii https://www.oahuscubadiving.com/2014/04/25/4-best-scuba-diving-spots-in-oahu-hawaii/ Fri, 25 Apr 2014 18:53:49 +0000 https://www.oahuscubadiving.com/?p=5265 As Oahu’s premier dive center, we at Island Divers Hawaii definitely have the bead on the best scuba diving spots around the island. Because we live and breathe the diving lifestyle, we are super passionate about sharing our expertise and sense of adventure so that you can experience the same joy we feel every time […]

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]]> 5265 10 Amazing Fish to See While Scuba Diving in Honolulu https://www.oahuscubadiving.com/2014/03/24/10-amazing-fish-to-see-while-scuba-diving-in-honolulu/ Mon, 24 Mar 2014 21:03:43 +0000 https://www.oahuscubadiving.com/?p=4635 Hawaii Turkey Fish (Hawaii Lionfish)  The scientific name for this fish is Pterois sphex. It belongs to the Scorpionfish family.  A characteristic shared by the fish in this family is that they possess venomous spines. This is their defense against being eaten up by larger predators. This particular species is endemic to the Hawaiian Islands. There are other […]

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]]> 4635 10 Things You Shouldn’t Do While Scuba Diving in Waikiki https://www.oahuscubadiving.com/2013/09/30/10-things-you-shouldnt-do-while-scuba-diving-in-waikiki/ Mon, 30 Sep 2013 08:08:06 +0000 https://www.oahuscubadiving.com/?p=3829 There are some dive organizations that market to tourists as “private” dive instructors and or divemasters. Some might be certified by authoritative organizations but they do not have the security provided by a dive shop like Island Divers Hawaii, which has a meticulous emergency plan in case of a diving related accident. Insured dive shops can also provide much more reassurance that you won’t be left alone to deal with any situation that may arise.

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]]> 3829 3 Things You Should Do If You See a Shark While Scuba Diving https://www.oahuscubadiving.com/2013/09/29/3-things-you-should-do-if-you-see-a-shark-while-scuba-diving/ Sun, 29 Sep 2013 09:00:54 +0000 https://www.oahuscubadiving.com/?p=3846 Most people believe that our ocean is teaming with ravenous, human eating sharks. This is not the case. Maybe shark encounters were frequent at one point in history, but not so much today. Our island is a great place to see some of the magnificent shark species inhabiting our waters but first, there are three things you should remember to do that will ensure you enjoy your first, and many other encounters with this wondrous underwater predator. So, what do you do when you see a shark while diving?

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]]> 3846 10 Tips To Help You Become a Better Scuba Diver https://www.oahuscubadiving.com/2013/08/20/10-tips-to-help-you-become-a-better-scuba-diver/ Tue, 20 Aug 2013 16:22:07 +0000 https://www.oahuscubadiving.com/?p=3398 Always thought that the Dive Guide would look after you, it was their responsibility, not yours? Well if you’re ready or not once you are a certified diver you are certifiably responsible for yourself. Interestingly enough, its not until you complete your Rescue Diver course that your view will change and you will learn the reality of being a certified diver. You are responsible for yourself, your buddy and, in fact sometimes anyone else that you come in contact with in a diving environment (i.e. those who come to you in an out of air situation). If anything went wrong, would you be able to deal with it?

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