Now this is the most commonly asked question:-) Obviously you have the fantastic "life style" of living in a beautiful tropical country and working your passion for a living - but that's just it - YOU DO NEED TO MAKE A LIVING!!! I know some instructors that earn $500US per month and are happy with that (Cost of living coming up). I also know some dive instructors that earn a salary of $1500++US per month - it's down to you and how hard you are prepared to work.

Now this is the most commonly asked question:-) Mermaids can offer the very best opportunity for scuba diving employment with a fantastic diver jobs service. See similar questions...

It's an acronym for "Self-Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus." Essentially, scuba equipment allows divers to carry their own air supply (purified compressed air - not pure oxygen as is sometimes believed) on their backs! See similar questions...

Whilst Cairns is the scuba diving capital of Australia, Darwin has scuba diving as well. There are smaller coral reefs as well as numerous shipwrecks in Darwin Harbour from the World War II bombing raids by the Japanese. Visit the Cullen Bay Dive website. See similar questions...

The following are excerpts from NAUI materials on the subject of contraindications to scuba diving. The first is from NAUI's Risk Management Handbook, which includes recommendations to Instructors and other NAUI Members on how to evaluate diver training applicants. The second excerpt is from the reverse side of the NAUI Medical Evaluation Form, which may be used by physicians as a guideline to evaluate potential students undergoing a diving physical examination. See similar questions...

Canonical revenues come from its commercial support contracts and engineering services. Canonical offers global, 24x7 support services to customers ranging from Fortune 500 companies to schools and research institutes to governments. See similar questions...

They provide a perfect working platform close to the water’s surface -- retrieval of heavy diving gear is very easy. See similar questions...

Scuba diving to a depth of 30 metres if you hold a certificate of proficiency or are diving with a qualified instructor. See similar questions...

We have a program called explore scuba diving whereby you will receive basic safety instruction and afterwards a instructor or an assistant instructor will lead you into a exploration dive See similar questions...

We cover scuba diving up to 30m(100ft) at no additional premium but please ensure that you ask that your policy be endorsed to show the additional cover, as some countries will not allow you to dive with it. We can also offer cover to lower depths at an additional premium. Please contact us on 0845 600 3076 for details. Back to Top See similar questions...

Of course - being surrounded by water, the Island of Mallorca is very popular for Scuba divers. There are three local firms who cater for novices and expert divers alike. They are: Santa Ponsa Diving, Tel: (00 34) 971 697 945, ZOEA Mallorca tel: (00 34) 971 691 444, and Mr.Monks Tel:(oo 34) 618 020 343. See similar questions...

Answer = Scuba diving is a sporting activity that has a few more rules but when these are kept with discipline the dive is always a safe and excellent one. See similar questions...

Yes. Two (2) tank dives are available daily for certified divers at no additional cost. For non-certified guests, resort certification is available and can be arranged through the dive shop. Choose from several dive sites for an interesting underwater adventure. PADI certifications, Advanced and Specialty Dives can be organized at an additional cost. See similar questions...

Although diving is not a main focus of this program, you will get a couple of chances to dive, whether you're a certified diver or not. If you aren't already certified, you can try "Discover Diving". Although "Discover Diving" is not a full SCUBA certification course, it gives you a taste of one of today's most popular sports! If you were hoping to get certified or do more than a couple of dives, we recommend the Underwater Discoveries program instead. [Back to Top] See similar questions...

No, in fact, it's probably easier than you imagine -- especially if you're already comfortable in the water. PADI's entry-level diver course is split into knowledge development, confined water (pool) skill training and four scuba training dives. The course is "performance based," which means that you progress as you learn and demonstrate knowledge and skill. Scuba Diving Directory See similar questions...

A new set of entry-level scuba equipment will cost approximately ???1,200. Purchasing second-hand equipment is also an option. Club members trading-up from entry-level equipment often have items of equipment available for sale. Check out the Buy & Sell section of the web site to see if any second-hand items are available. See similar questions...

No. You should be able to swim and be comfortable in open water but it is not necessary to be a particularly strong swimmer to enjoy scuba diving. The club holds a pool training session every Wednesday evening and this will afford you an opportunity to enhance your ability and fitness. See similar questions...

As with any extreme sports there's an element of risk, but at Dive Dome we've taken as much risk out of the sport as possible. Underwater CCTV will be able to identify any divers in difficulty and trained lifeguards will be on-site to deal with any emergencies. Also, Dive Dome controls the diving environment so the dangers that go with bad weather conditions and poor visibility are taken out of the equation. See similar questions...