How To Assemble Your Gear

This video from watchmojo.com is a simple video that instructs you about how you get all you scuba gear assembled before getting into the water.***Students from school cannot view this video***

There are many places around the world that are known for their beautiful and breathtaking views of reefs and wildlife under the water.





Because of our current environment problems, many of the coral reefs and marine life have died off or is endangered. Coral is not a plant, it is a living animal! Coral is not quick at adapting to changes in the environment too quickly so as the sea temperature rises and gets polluted, many of the coral reefs have died off. To the left there is a picture of one of the most sensitive and rare corals found in the Caribbean which is now only found in Cuba. This type of coral is called Elkhorn coral. As tourism grows in Cuba it might greatly impact Cuba's beautiful marine life negatively.  Cuba is known for its amazing diving experiences because of some of its untouched reefs under the sea.  Some other places around the world that are hot-spots for divers are Maaya Thila, Maldives, SS Thistlegorm, Red Sea, Egypt, Great Blue Hole, Belize and Silfra, Thingvellir, Iceland and many more! For more information about these great dive spots and more click world's 50 best dive sites and discover these beautiful dive spots!

Great Blue Hole, Belize                                                

                                                                                                                                                                       

SS Thistlegorm, Red Sea, EgyptMaaya Thila, Maldives

Required Gear For Scuba Diving

Picture taken from colomboscuba.com

• Regulator and Octopus ($399.00-$1875.00*) 
• BCD or BC (Buoyancy Compensator Device) ($174.95-$1077.99*) 
• Tank ($94.95-$449.95*)
• Mask ($8.95-$1249.00*)
• Fins ($19.95-$496.95*)
• Full Body Wetsuits ($89.95-$129.99*) and other wetsuit-like material if diving in cool water
• Snorkel ($5.95-$65.00*)
• Weight Belts ($3.95-$161.99*) (if your BC doesn't already come with integrated weight belts)
• Weights ($4.99-$44.95*)
• Gauges ($34.95-$1594.95*)
• Dive Computer ($75.95-$1824.95*)

*Prices taken from Leisurepro.com*
**Prices vary depending on your local dive shop**
***Prices are subject to change***

I understand that these products may be very expensive, but remember some of these things that you're investing in are lifesaving equiptment. I recommend that you invest more money in the  products like BC's, regulators, tanks, gauges and dive computers because these things are extremely important when it comes to scuba diving and your life. And remember to ALWAYS get your gear checked at least once a year or right before you go diving to a local dive shop.

Welcome to my Scuba Blog!

My name is Vika and I have decided to blog about scuba diving. Have you ever wondered what life roams under the sea? Have you ever wanted to try something so daring, yet fun and exciting at the same time? Well, if you answered yes to any of these questions above, then you are at the right place!

For most of my life, I have always loved to be in or near the water because of the relaxation that it brings me and the excitement of watching the underwater aquatic life. Aside from being a scuba diver, I am also a swimmer. I am on a swim team for school and out of school. I also love to do water activities such as tubing, waterskiing, sailing and many more! A few months ago I was able to successfully complete the PADI, (Professional Association of Diving Instructors) open water scuba diving course and plan to get certified in diving courses beyond the open water basics.