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 If I spot something unclear, outdated, or just wrong, I fix it—and I want you to know I did.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

May 2025

• 2025-05-12 – V1 of Buoyancy and Weight Estimator published (/tools/buoyancy-calculator.php)
• 2025-05-10 – Added gear images (/how-my-dive-kit-differs.php)
• 2025-05-09 – Updated to reflect new electronic liability form and new entry/gate procedures (/chicago-dive-sites-pearl-lake.php)
• 2025-05-08 – Clarified how to secure the second stage and added a picture of a properly configured pony bottle (/should-you-carry-pony-bottle.php)