Diving Safety | Do Dive In

Though we sincerely hope that you have nothing but smooth experiences after getting your scuba certification in Illinois, the unfortunate fact remains: things can go wrong underwater. Before you take the plunge, it helps to become aware of potential problems and the best ways to circumvent them. [Read more]

Scuba diving can be relaxing, but it can also be physically demanding. Sometimes when we’re underwater, we need to quickly perform strenuous tasks, especially in emergency situations. Though you by no means have to be an Olympic athlete to stay safe on your dives, good health and conditioning will help you improve both your safety and efficiency. [Read more]

Because preserving aquatic environments should be a goal for every diver, it’s important to always keep your contact with underwater life responsible. Sometimes our actions can terrorize, injure or even kill aquatic life, regardless of whether this outcome is intentional. No matter where you’re diving or why, you should always be aware of how your activities affect the organisms and ecosystem around you. [Read more]

From divers plumbing the ocean’s depths to preschoolers on a field trip, there’s a reason the buddy system is so widely used: it works. Though it is possible to dive on your own, diving with a buddy is both safer and more practical. Your buddy is there to help you put on and check your dive equipment before you go underwater, your buddy is there to help you out of a bind if you need assistance and your buddy is there to share the fun of the diving experience with you. [Read more]