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Fresh water dive, found these attached to a couple of rocks at around 10 feet deep. I think they are some sort of eggs. Thoughts?

Our public safety dive team recently teamed up with a local commercial diver and trained with both open bottom and closed lift bags. We practiced lifting mooring anchors from 20-30 foot depths. Visibility ranged from 3-4 feet down to zero. A great opportunity and a great day of diving. One of...

Found this article, interesting concept. 'Artificial blubber' to protect divers in icy water - Times of India

I'm looking for a company in southern New England that does tank hydros. I'm trying to see if it would be cheaper to go directly to the source instead of my LDS. Thanks in advance.

One of the guys on my dive team is looking into a Henderson Thermoprene 8/7 semi dry suit. I'm looking to see what the fit of the suit is like, do they run smaller or larger than the manufactures size chart. Or, is the chart on the money. Thanks in advance and dive safe.

Aluminum Luxfer 30 with hydro of October 17 and VIP of November 17. In good condition. $100

Each year our local boy scout troop joins our fire department for our annual ice rescue drill. This year 4 boys joined in and learned how to get out of the ice and make rescues by reaching and throwing. This helps the boys complete their Emergency Preparedness Merit Badge. A great time was had...

So I saw the video from Miami Dade dive rescue team on the ERDI blog and really liked the prop they used in the pool to simulate victim rescue from a submerged vehicle. Funny thing is that my team has been talking about getting a car and stripping it to use for training, until I saw this. I...

Interspiro AGA FFM used for public safety diving only, has around 20 dives on it. Non positive pressure. Includes surface breathing valve, mask bag, and original manual. SOLD $400

Hello, I will be traveling to Michigan late June for work and was wondering what the inland lake temps would be. Even an average would be fine. I will be diving a lake south of Traverse City. I am trying to figure out what thickness suit I should bring along. Thanks in advance.

Hello All, Looking for a solo/self reliant course in the southern New England area. Thanks in advance.

Not sure if this is where I should post this but looking to ID this ScubaPro reg. I think it is an R109. My FD was tossing it out so I snagged it. Possibly going to upgrade and restore it if possible. Thanks in advance.

My friend uses a quote that I applied to this idea, "work smarter not harder". I have been working as a Divemaster for a local dive shop for 3 years now and when we go to the pool I was making 2-3 trips to my truck to haul my gear in. I decided to "work smarter" and came up with this box that I...

I am looking into taking my PADI IDC at the EASE dive school in Vero Beach Florida. Looking for the good, the bad, and the ugly about the place. Seems like a good deal and works with my schedule. Just wanted some input before I take the plunge. Thanks

Rhode Island Marine Archaeology Project, a non profit group believes they discovered the Endeavor, Captain Cooks famous ship. Researchers say they’re closing in on Captain Cook’s ship

Like new condition Hollis Neotek 8/7/6 semi dry suit size XL. According to website should fit 190-205lbs, height 5’11" to 6’3", 42-44" chest, 35-37" chest, and 41-43" hips. Used on 1 freshwater dive, found it a little too long it the legs causing it to bunch up at the waist and made things a bit...

I have been looking at getting my son a regulator for his birthday and was wondering about compatability between certain components of a regulator setup. Specifically alternate air sources. I have read about compatability issues between brands. Is this a concern and should I stick with the same...

Hello to everyone, my name is Bob and I have been diving for about 19 years. My main interest/occupation is public safety diving. This is a great site with lots of info and advise. Hope to keep on learning. Dive Safe.