Dive Otter Site Updates and Content Changes
Scuba diving is a lifelong learning process—and I believe websites about diving should reflect that too. This page is my global changelog: a transparent record of the major updates, additions, and revisions I make to Dive Otter over time.
Whether I update a safety tip based on new research, revise a gear recommendation after more experience, or just explain something more clearly, I want to be open about what changed and why.
Why I Publish This Changelog
- Content evolves. My explanations and opinions improve as I dive more, train more, and learn from others.
- Corrections matter. If I spot something unclear, outdated, or just wrong, I fix it—and I want you to know I did.
- Trust is earned. If I change my mind on something important, I think you deserve to hear that directly.
If you’re looking for changes to a specific page, check the “Revision History” section at the bottom of that article. These page-level logs are powered by the same system that feeds this sitewide changelog.
Note: The changelog system did not begin until May 8, 2025
June 2025
- 2025-06-11 – Updated max bottom time calculator to account for descent time and added a danger warning for time at or below 0 minutes (/tools/mgr-calculator.php)
- 2025-06-08 – Fully reworked and rebuilt (/about.php)
- 2025-06-08 – Original was too snarky and harsh. Rephrased and changed the voice (/dive-culture/responsible-diver-code-of-conduct.php)
- 2025-06-6 – Implemented a new navigation menu system ()
May 2025
- 2025-05-27 – Modified to focus on travel insurance instead of medical/dive insurance (/travel/dive-travel-insurance.php)
- 2025-05-26 – Duplicated my personal gas planning chart format and added downloadable PDF (/tools/mgr-calculator.php)
- 2025-05-26 – Added the initial medical content (/safety/medical.php)
- 2025-05-26 – Added the initial book review content (/book-reviews/index.php)
- 2025-05-22 – Added additional information and restructured (/about.php)
- 2025-05-21 – Created the Dive Culture section of the website and populated with the core material. (/dive-culture/index.php)
- 2025-05-17 – Eliminated the Blog section and moved the content to static navigation areas. (/index.php)
- 2025-05-16 – After more dives, changed opinion from positive to neutral. (/gear-reviews/deep6-eddy-fins.php)
- 2025-05-12 – V1 of Buoyancy and Weight Estimator published (/tools/buoyancy-calculator.php)
- 2025-05-09 – Updated to reflect new electronic liability form and new entry/gate procedures (/chicagoland/chicago-dive-sites-pearl-lake.php)
- 2025-05-08 – Clarified how to secure second stage. Added picture of properly configured pony. (/safety/should-you-carry-pony-bottle.php)