As an experienced SDI/TDI Course Director at Stuart Scuba, Paul Seldes frequently encounters the reassuring claim that “Yes, diving is safe.” While this statement may provide comfort, it’s crucial to recognize that scuba diving is n.. Read More

Scuba diving opens up a world of breathtaking underwater exploration, but it’s essential for divers to understand the risks associated with diving. One of the most serious conditions a diver can face is "the bends," also known as deco.. Read More

Tech divers like to dive deep, but have you ever considered diving high? We’re talking altitude people—places like Boesmansgat Cave, South Africa; Lake Titicaca, South America; or even Lake Tahoe, Nevada. What’s more, these high alt.. Read More

Filling a scuba tank might seem straightforward, but it’s actually a critical process that ensures divers have a safe and consistent supply of air underwater. At Stuart Scuba, we prioritize safety and quality when filling scuba tanks for divers.. Read More

When scuba diving, the most critical piece of equipment, aside from the tank, is the scuba regulator. This essential device allows divers to breathe underwater by delivering air from the tank to the diver's mouth in a controlled, safe manner. Whe.. Read More

• How Scuba Tanks Are Made A Detailed Look at the Heart of Diving

How Scuba Tanks Are Made: A Detailed Look at the Heart of Diving Scuba tanks are essential for any dive, providing the air that allows divers to breathe underwater. Whether you're diving off the coast of Stuart, Florida, or exploring the crystal-.. Read More

Scuba diving is an exhilarating experience that lets you explore the underwater world up close. Whether you're diving in the stunning waters off the coast of Stuart, Florida, or exploring the coral reefs in Key Largo, scuba diving offers a unique.. Read More

• predive
• checklist
• prepare

Written by Capt Michael Carr     Checklists do a lot for you, they help you perform all required tasks and in the appropriate sequence. Checklists ensure you have all appropriate and necessary equipment and supplies. What they also do is he.. Read More

• hydration
• staying hydrated
• dehydration
• health

Written by Capt Michael Carr   During Florida's hot summer we loose copious amounts of moisture through sweat, urination and breathing. Dehydration can easily occur when on a dive boat all day, which will lead to cramps, headaches, loss.. Read More