Dive Culture
Not everything in diving is covered by training materials. Some of it is learned through experience. Some of it is absorbed through group behavior. Some of it is just bad habits passed off as tradition. This section is where I attempt to explain what divers actually say, do, and believe and what it all really means.
Acronyms & Terms
Scuba diving is full of acronyms, jargon, and half-explained lingo. If you have heard a term and were not sure what it meant, start here.
Insta-Buddy Checks
Most divers skip buddy checks. Shows how to weave safety into conversation by covering goals, gear, gas, and plan so checks actually happen.
Why Divers Quit
Divers often quit from cost, logistics, or confidence. Stay engaged with planning, community, good gear, and simple dives.
Diving & Family Life
Balance diving and family by sharing trips, respecting boundaries, involving partners, and creating rhythms supporting both.
Solo Diving Controversy
Solo diving replaces the buddy system with full self reliance, but despite training and redundancy it remains controversial and risky.
Diving with a Camera
Underwater photography adds joy to diving, but safety, awareness, and environmental respect must come before chasing the perfect shot.
Diver Code of Conduct
Emphasizes awareness, respect, and humility: protect the environment, support teammates, streamline gear, and let actions speak louder than words.
Keep building your dive knowledge with these next steps:
Responsible Diver
A practical code of conduct for recreational divers that focuses on safety, respect, and being a diver people want to dive with.
Code Of ConductCalling The Dive
Learn why calling a dive is a mark of good judgment, not weakness, and how to do it clearly with your buddy or team.
Something Feels WrongInsta-Buddy Checks
Diving with a stranger is common on boats. Learn how to quickly assess and work with an insta-buddy without pretending everything is fine.
Managing Last-Minute