Scuba Diving Thailand

18/06/2011

I'm a big fan of combined BC inflator-and-regulator devices. The concept has stood the test of time and has been around now for more than 20 years. Surprisingly, these useful gadgets have been produced by relatively few manufacturers, namely Scubapro and AP Valves. However, Atomic Aquatics has also

27/05/2011

The Great Andamanse tribe on Strait Island, north of Port Blair was once the largest tribe on the Andaman Island group but it has now reduced to around thirty residents. They continue as fishermen using small wooden canoes and as hunters in the forests. The tribe residing on Little Andaman Island, t

19/05/2011

There are literally thousands of different species of marine creatures ranging from the minute to the enormous in the waters around Thailand. Some display bright radiant color whilst others employ elaborate camouflage or stealth for their protection. All sea dwellers also have their own particular m

17/05/2011

If you've ever wondered why the presence of sea urchins can vary enormously in relatively confined areas, the answer is simple – Titan Triggerfish. The spiny sea urchin is the main source of nourishment for the Titan Triggerfish, in fact they seem to be their only enemy. The triggerfish has adopted

13/05/2011

There is a belief that Dugongs may have given rise to the mermaid myth – unlikely as it seems, they have been mistaken in the past for humans. This myth was underlined when in 1560 a group of Portuguese explorers captured seven Dugongs and presented them to the viceroy's physician who commented that

09/05/2011

Many venomous sea creatures are bottom-dwellers, hiding among coral or resting on or burrowing into sand. If you need to move along the sea bottom, do so in a shuffle, so that you push such creatures out of the way and minimize your risk of stepping directly onto sharp venomous spines, many of which

23/01/2011

From now on you can access Scuba Diving Thailand on facebook by visiting http://www.facebook.com/scubadiving.thailand

Scuba diving is one of the safest water-sports in the world today. Statistics indicate that scuba divers are involved in far fewer accidents than swimmers, boaters or fishermen. And, these figures do not happen by luck

13/01/2011

Scuba diving is one of the safest water-sports in the world today. Statistics indicate that scuba divers are involved in far fewer accidents than swimmers, boaters or fishermen. And, these figures do not happen by luck – sport divers work hard to maintain safety. Have you just learnt to dive abroad

11/01/2011

While Phuket is a great base for a holiday and offers some reasonable snorkeling and diving, it is to the Similan Islands that the real enthusiasts go. The Similan Islands are a group of nine islands in a marine park about 70km of the coast of Southern Thailand can now be reached by hydrofoil and sp

10/01/2011

The Masterlift Voyager BC from Beuchat is best described as a good all-rounder. It's sturdy enough to be used for Thai diving, easily accommodating a 15-liter steel cylinder with attached pony cylinder. It weights less than 3kg, so it is also light enough to be taken overseas. The Beuchat Masterlift

07/01/2011

When you're away from home, it's easy to pull out a credit card and spend freely on food, entertainment, activities and souvenirs. After all, you're on vacation. But, a few weeks later, when the bills start rolling in, you may realize that you've spent more than you wanted. You don't have to wait un

06/01/2011

Taking care of your scuba regulator. The good news is that scuba diving regulators are durable, extremely reliable, technologically advanced, precision-built dive equipment. They must be to unsure effective delivery of breathing gas under a variety of conditions.