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PADI Technical Diving and Different Mixtures

Did you want to take Open Water diving from a PADI authorized instructor?  You can dive to 18M.  (That’s 60 feet.) How about Advanced Open Water, also from PADI?  You get to 30M – or 100 actual real feet. What does the advanced class consist of? For Advanced Open Water Diver, student divers meet performance […]

If you have one of our Momentum Watches How to Set it for Time Change

If you have one of our momentum watched here is how to set it for the Time change USING THE SCREW CROWN (C): Your watch is equipped with a screw-down, locking crown “C”. This screws into the case, to ensure a reliable water tight seal. ALWAYS screw in the crown after setting the time/date – […]

What is a Lion Fish Page 2

We have discussed the Lionfish in all its beauty, and grace.  We even touched on the Lionfish invasion, its origination, its habitat, and even if its edible A Lionfish edible?  Wow! Next we will talk about the Lionfish sting, to begin you and your buddy diver need to establish a hand signal you both understand […]

What is a Lion Fish

If you’ve never had the opportunity to be down under (literally), you truly need to know what you’ve been missing.While there are many possibilities the one I would like to tell you about is the Lion Fish.  The Lion Fish’s Origin was the Indo Pacific where they were considered native to the area. Lion Fish […]

Cozumel Mexico Trip 2019

Come dive the clear blue waters of Cozumel with By The Shore SCUBA Instruction! Enjoy 6 days 7 nights of fun in Cozumel, Mexico. Specialty Classes and Advanced Classes will be offered at a special rate for those interested. When: May 18th thru 25th 2019 Trip Includes: Round trip airfare from RDU to Cozumel, Mexico […]

Roatan Butterfly Garden

The is this serene escape. Full of wildlife, the Roatan Butterfly Garden is home to boa constrictors, parrots, lush tropical plants and, of course, the beautiful butterfly. Let the tame deer lick your hand, feed some toucans, and have your guide show you around the grounds as you’ll get an experience here like no other. […]

Hawaii Diving

[mp_row] [mp_span col=”12″]   Explore Hawaii below the surface.  Diving enthusiasts can embark on a new and exciting perspective of our 50th state.  I recommend five diving companies.  Each brings a unique touch to diving. Bubbles Below – PADI – on Kauai Island offers a fun and educational excursion for the entire diving family.  Imagine […]

SCUBA Questions

A few questions people have asked about Scuba and the answers: What does it take to be able to go underwater and see cool stuff? You need to have a willingness to have fun and be comfortable in the water. Be in medically fit shape. Stay healthy, Eat food low in staturaded fat, don’t drink […]

Basic Tank Values for SCUBA from By The Shore SCUBA instruction

Scuba Tank Valve Types Different types of air tank valves have been employed in the scuba industry over the years. Thanks to a chap named Jacques Cousteau, the advent of the self-contained underwater breathing apparatus, or scuba as it’s commonly known, helped create a boom in the recreational diving industry. Arguably one of the most […]

10 Tips for Divers to Protect the Water on this Planet

Make Responsible Seafood Choices Take Action Over-fishing leads to species declines while harmful fishing practices damage and pollute underwater ecosystems. You play a critical role as a consumer. If seafood is part of your meal selection, ensure you’re choosing sustainable sourced species and encourage others, including restaurants and shop owners, to do the same. Scuba […]