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In our recent article - The Beautiful Depredator: a Story of Lionfish Invasion we have discussed how lionfish have become one of the fastest spreading invasive species in the Atlantic. We have also outlined the ways in which each of us can help fight the invasion. Many of our readers were particularly curious about eating lionfish. So we have decided to follow up with some advice on filleting and preparing lionfish, as well as a few of our favorite lionfish recipes.

As the weather is getting warmer and warmer, many of us start stocking up on various sun protection products. When choosing a sunscreen we usually look for an SPF number, water resistance, PA rating, etc. However, we often fail to consider how the products we use affect our oceans and the fragile coral reefs in particular.

As 2016 is coming to an end we’ve decided to take a look at some of the most impressive achievements and brightest diving-related events that took place during the year.

Scuba diving is an amazing activity that can help you discover the magical realm below the surface. While more and more people are becoming interested in diving, this sport is still surrounded by numerous misunderstandings and even plain-old myths. Unfortunately, those, who have succumbed to these misconceptions are likely to never try their hand at scuba diving. What’s more, even some well-educated divers believe and pass these untruths on to others. Therefore, we have decided to look at some of the most common myths about diving safety, physiology, marine life, etc., and reveal the truth behind them.

The humanity has always sought to extend the frontiers of knowledge, in particular by discovering the new heights and depths. Both realms are ripe for exploration, offer extensive potential benefits and come at a hefty price. While space has been the clear leader in terms of public attention and funding, the ocean was the first hostile environment that we sent people into. We had designed diving suits long before the first spacesuits or spacecrafts were built.

Scuba diving is an amazing activity that opens the door to a whole new range of experiences and sights. All kinds of fishes, marine animals, corals, and algae allure thousands of people to go beneath the waves. But what if you too dream of exploring the magical underwater world, yet for one reason or another can’t go scuba diving? Well, then read carefully because this article will introduce 3 other activities that can be your passage into the subsurface realm.

Apparently, there seems to be no connection between diving and martial arts, but delve in a little deeper and you will come across so many similarities. Both diving and martial arts have plenty to share. Let’s take a closer look at the two of them.

The profession of scuba diving is not without risks and perils. Diving deep in the ocean with nothing more than a few under-water diving apparatus is no doubt a dangerous endeavor. You put your own life at risk to explore the vast reaches of the oceans. So what is the reason behind people opting for scuba diving as a profession?

The local dive center in your neighborhood is a great place for you to be on your way to become a professional scuba diver. If you are thinking of taking scuba diving as a career sport, you should acquaint yourself with the kind of facilities on offer by the local diving center. The local diving center has professional courteous staff, most of whom are expert scuba divers. They will teach you how to become an expert at scuba diving. These dive centers also sell scuba diving equipment that allows you to purchase your scuba diving gear from one place.