Dive Articles & Guides
The latest scuba diving articles, underwater guides, and tips from the Diveity community.
How to Renew an Expired (or Rusty) Scuba Certification
Scuba certification renewal: whether it actually expires, what a refresher course covers, and how to prove recency without a lost logbook.
Diving the SS Yongala: Australia's Best Wreck Dive
SS Yongala dive guide: depth, marine life, certification requirements, and how to reach this Townsville wreck dive.
Best Diving in Luzon: Anilao, Subic Bay, and Beyond
Luzon diving guide: Anilao muck diving, Subic Bay wrecks, Donsol whale sharks, best season, and how it compares to Visayas and Palawan.
Cozumel's Best Dive Sites, by Experience Level
Cozumel dive site guide: drift diving explained, best sites for beginners vs advanced divers, best season, and how it compares to Riviera Maya.
How to Transfer a Paper Dive Logbook to Digital
Step-by-step guide to moving a paper dive logbook to digital: backing up pages, re-entering dives, and deciding what to keep.
How to Verify a Dive Instructor's Certification Before Booking
How to verify a dive instructor certification: checking agency credentials, spotting red flags on expired or fake certifications, and reading verified profiles.
Verde Island Passage Diving: The Center of the Center of Marine Biodiversity
Verde Island Passage diving guide: the Washing Machine current, comparison with Puerto Galera, best season, and beginner suitability given the currents.
Best Budget Scuba Mask for Beginners That Won't Leak
Best budget scuba mask for beginners: how to test fit before buying, single vs dual lens tradeoffs, and stopping fog on every dive.
Diving Apo Reef: The Philippines' Biggest Atoll (Not Apo Island)
Apo Reef diving guide: how it differs from Apo Island, liveaboard vs day-trip access, beginner suitability, best season, and marine life.
Best Dive Computer for Beginners in 2026
Best dive computer for beginners: whether you need one over tables, syncing to a log app, and realistic budget expectations for a first computer.
Donsol Whale Sharks: Season, Rules, and Where Divers Actually Dive
Donsol whale shark season guide: exact timing, interaction rules, snorkel-only correction, booking a tour, and how it compares to Oslob.
Koh Lanta Diving Guide: Gateway to Hin Daeng and Hin Muang
Koh Lanta diving guide: best season for Hin Daeng and Hin Muang, beginner suitability, how to get there, and how it compares to the Similan Islands.