Tipping Beneath the Waves: A Kind Word on Dive Industry Gratitude (For the Americas and Caribbean) You’ve surfaced from a perfect dive — sun shining, tanks empty, and your mask tan proudly deepening. You’re feeling that post-dive bl.. Read More

How Scuba Diving Helps Heal Stress, Anxiety, and PTSD I grew up in the high desert plains of Arizona — about as far from the ocean as you can get. But from the time I was a kid, I was obsessed with the sea. I’d watch Jacques Cousteau docu.. Read More

When a Dive Shop Closes: The Ripple That Touches Us All By Benjamin, Owner of Stuart Scuba “A dive shop isn’t just a business. It’s a dream — one built on saltwater, smiles, and shared adventures beneath the surface.” Wh.. Read More

When you decide to learn to dive — or to level up your skills — much of your experience depends on who is teaching you. Dive certifications don’t just come from a textbook; they come from the relationship, interactions, and guidance.. Read More

Cooperation, Not Competition: A Better Way Forward in the Dive Industry Scuba diving is supposed to be about peace and discovery, yet too often our industry looks more like a schoolyard spat than a professional community. Think about it: when you&rsq.. Read More

Zen and the Art of Not Sucking (Gas): 7 Proven Tricks to a better SAC rate (No crystals. No “manifesting.” Just physics, lungs, and some common sense.) Ever surface with 700 psi while your wife still has a small gas station on their back?.. Read More

How to Pick Dive Courses Without Going Off the Deep End By Benjamin Hadfield, Instructor Trainer, Stuart Scuba Let’s get one thing out of the way: there are a lot of paths in scuba. Not all of them lead back to the surface. That’s a joke&.. Read More

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For many, the ocean is the ultimate escape — a place where gravity fades, noise quiets, and stress dissolves. At Stuart Scuba, we believe this experience should be available to everyone, no matter their physical, cognitive, or emotional challen.. Read More

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By Benjamin Hadfield A Real-World Guide to Dive Computers That Work Underwater and Look Good Topsides Shearwater Teric | Shearwater Tern/Tern TX | Garmin Decent Mk3 51MM | Garmin Descent™ Mk3i | Garmin Fenix 8 | Ratio iDive | Apple Watch U.. Read More

Understanding Gas Density: Should it matter to you? Crucial Aspects in Scuba Diving. By Benjamin Hadfield For many recreational divers, the allure of exploring underwater worlds often overshadows the technicalities involved and the potential haz.. Read More