As short-term visitors to the awe-inspiring wonders of the underwater world, water has many dangers for our land-based physiology. Some you’ve probably heard of, such as “the bends” (or what is more ...

Plunging into the ocean depths will give you a new perspective on the planet—and make you fall in love with sharks. A scuba diver explores a cave inside Casa Cenote on Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula. The ...

There was a period in my life when I was convinced that I was going to be the next "Jackie" Cousteau. My obsession at that time was scuba diving and all of the beauty and glamour of the underwater ...

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- The Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium is celebrating Aquafest this weekend, where visitors, ages 10 and older, can try out scuba diving in a traveling training pool. "Big Wave Dave" ...

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"Can I get an 'OK' sign," asks Kelly Kohn after Susanne Carpenter of Reading jumps into the deep end of Michigan Center High School's pool in full scuba gear.Kohn is a scuba instructor for Divers Mast ...