Where can I learn about scuba diving certification?
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I would take three approaches:\na)  Search on the internet for PADI, SSI, NAUI and NASDS.\nb)  I would serach for scuba sites on the web (such as scuba Board)\nc) I would go in person to one or more local dive shops and talk to them.\n\nGood luck!
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Go to your town swimming pool, they'll most likely have lessons, just ask the front counter, or employees\n\n-Bradnaut
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diving_equipment
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Good Luck! I am a master dive and I can't find work!\nPlus, I live in Clearwater, FL.
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check this site out most dive site have their own\nhttp://www.kasperfarm.com/scuba/warm-travel-list.html
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Dive Computer for what?  Spring diving, SCUBA diving, Free diving? what?
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I would suggest visiting a local dive store (LDS) and checking: a) on any buddy lists they may have; b) any shop dives they do (typically these are free shore dives); c) any dive clubs in the area they are aware of; and d) any local charters they do. Heck, visit more than one LDS!\n\nAlso, taking an advanced class might allow you to also meet new people.
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Here are a couple of good wesites:\n\ndiscoveryschool.com\nscienceclub.org\n\nTry those and good luck!
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Ask you PADI instructor or look it up in the PADI Open Water Manueal !
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For most people who are interested in becoming a dive professional, they actually don't look to go to a specialized school like Halls Institute.  The first thing is to go to your favorite local dive shop (LDS) and inquire about the Dive Master course.  Find a store and more specifically an instructor that you like, respect, and want to work with.  Sign up to become a dive master (DM).\n\nDive master programs come in a variety of flavors.  Depending on structure, these programs can last a couple weeks of intensive training or a few months of weekend sessions.  \n\nPersonally, I would chose the most rigorous and time intensive program available, since this will typically prepare you the most as a professional.  There is nothing like seeing and helping students in real life situations, and gaining the knowledge first hand.\n\nDepending on LDS, the agency, and the instructor, prices can range from $500 to $800 for DM training in my area.\n\nUpon completing your DM, you can then decide whether you want to continue to becoming an instructor.  A larger commitment, both in time and money, but the diving world can always use another good instructor.
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What is a sealing dive?
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scuba dive? Cozumel, Mexico is excellent.
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Many people have done it. No, you don't need to own a PADI shop in any way. Two good examples of this type of operation, near me, are the Kirkfield Quarry and Innerkip Quarry. Innerkip has a small dive shop (basics) whereas Kirkfield has nothing at all but a parking lot.\n It ought to be safe and diver friendly, and be at least 30 ft in depth. That helps with diver training. Having neat stuff to look at helps as well, like cleaned, sunken vehicles, interactive diver attractions such as message boards, movable sculptures, etc.\n You'll be responsible for dealing with Diver liability. You'll need the appropriate release forms and insurance coverage.\n Here's a link to the features at Innerkip  http://www.scubaont.com/magazine/locations/quarrys/innerkip/default.htm\n and here's one to Kirkfield  http://www.scubaq.ca/ontarioscubadiving/kirkfield.htm\n Just to point out the different features that both have. As you can see from Kirkfield, it's just a quarry that is limited to divers only. No fishing allowed. The guy makes a decent buck on Toronto area training centres and buddy divers.\n It's all going to boil down to land ownership and zoning, business regulations where you are and liability.
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http://www.ciwcertified.com/
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In the diving area, there is:\nInstructor (teaching others to dive); guide (used on some/most dive boats) and commercial diver (typically repair and construction).\n\nIn aviation, there are instructors and professional pilots (including the military).
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There are a number of places to dive.  I would suggest visiting a local dive store (LDS) and checking: a) on any books they have on local shore dives; b) any shop dives they do (typically these are free shore dives); and c) any local charters they do.  Heck, visit more than one LDS (i.e., fifth dimension, silent world, UWS, etc.)\n\nI think Titlow beach near Tacoma is nice as is the Edmonds underwater park.  Octopus hole and Sund Rock on Hood Canal can also be decent.  Many do the Alki area as well.  I would probably pick Edmonds but that is personal taste.  (Full dsiclosurte:  I have not done any in the San Juans, Strat of Juan de Fuca, etc. which are all likely to be much better)\n\nIn any event, the shop dives are a great way to find out about an area and do the dive with a  group who knows the area.  Then you can decide if you want to put it on your regular rotation.  The local charters (i.e., Bandido, et. al.) are also a good way to see some non-shore based sites.  Finally, the books describe many great locations.\n\nTwo final observations:  Currents matter around here and it is best to dive at slack or ebb -- check a current table and plan your dive accordingly.  Viz is better in the winter and, I think, tends to be better at high tide.
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