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I'm going to the Wakatobi Dive Resort next year. Any advice for a first time visitor to Wakatobi and Indonesia? How much gear are you allowed on their charter plane? Any of the dive managers or staff stand out? How was the food?

I was diagnosed with focal emphysema. I don't want to risk getting an embolism or worse by diving again. But how much of a risk would it be to "dive" with scuba gear in water of 13 feet (4 meters) or less. I understand that Wakatobi's House Reef is 90% 6 feet of depth. I would rather use...

Howdy! When this pandemic is over I plan to be scuba diving the coral triangle area in Indonesia. In this equatorial region the water temperature is +/- 82°F 28°C year round. I've been advised to get a 3mm wetsuit. This will be the first wetsuit I've purchased, and would like to hear from...

Thanks!

I'm planning to do some fluoro diving and am shopping around for lights/filters to shoot video. The ultraviolet lights seem appealing because they don't require yellow filters on mask and camera, but are they bright enough to get good video? If anyone can recommend a brand of UV light that...

I haven't ever worn contacts, but maybe it's time to try them. I always thought they'd be an issue if I had to clear my mask, but I guess I could close my eyes when doing that.

My vision plan only covers exams, no eye wear at all. Healthcare plans in the US are pretty bad compared to W. Europe & Canada.

Can anyone recommend an affordable supplier of low volume prescription dive masks?

I've seen the term before, but what exactly is a "wet lens?"

My main complaint about shooting with a GoPro is that it's not neutrally buoyant and the footage ends up being pretty shaky. When I see professional underwater camera operators they have large but weightless (in the water) rigs that enable them to get smooth shots. I shoot professionally on dry...

I've been shooting underwater video with a GoPro and want to advance to more sophisticated gear. Can anyone recommend a camera/housing/lens kit that shoots 4K and is close to neutrally buoyant without having to add cumbersome floats?

There are plenty of screwed up countries that don't respect human rights and have pitiful judicial systems that prosecute innocent people simply because they are foreigners. The question is, do you want to use your scuba tourism to support repressive governments or not? If you think death...

I recommend that everyone cancel their travel & scuba plans to Indonesia because of their execution of foreigners on Wednesday. They are in a killin' mood over there, and I wouldn't recommend risking your life to support their government policies/economy.

Thanks Hintermann! Lots of good leads in your post. What are the water conditions like around Bali- water temperature, visibility and degree of difficulty?

Cuttlefish are the greatest!

I am planning a scuba trip to Bali and would like to hear from anyone who has scuba dived off the island of Bali in Indonesia. If you have had good experiences with particular dive operator and would like to recommend them (please NOT your own dive business) or certain attractions that you...

Thanks to all who contributed. Any last comments?

Which reefs in particular in Asia? I'm especially interested in those that can be dove in 50 feet or less. Thanks!

Thanks Debra! Here's something I found when looking up Palancar Reef: Top Ten Beautiful Reefs in the World

Have you been to the "coral triangle" and believe that the Line Islands are better? How did you dive them, by day trip or live-aborad? Are the reefs in 50 feet of water or less? Can you recommend a dive outfit or travel agent? ---------- Post added November 23rd, 2013 at 10:47 AM ----------...