Santa Rosa Wall: A Comprehensive Guide to Diving Cozumel’s Popular Site

Santa Rosa Wall: A Comprehensive Guide to Diving Cozumel’s Popular Site

Santa Rosa Wall is one of the most popular dive sites in Cozumel, Mexico. It’s a deep wall that plunges down to depths of up to 260 ft/80 m exceeding recreational scuba diving limits. Santa Rosa Wall offers plenty of interesting formations, swim-throughs, and other features for divers to explore. The wall is covered with…

Scuba Diving the Shallow and Deep Colombia Reef in Cozumel

Scuba Diving the Shallow and Deep Colombia Reef in Cozumel

Colombia Reef in Cozumel is an oceanic paradise, that is renowned for its vibrant aquatic life. Its flourishing wildlife includes turtles, barracudas, and rays; while its geographical features provide a safe haven to a multitude of marine creatures. Immersed in an underwater universe of corals and fishes of all colors make this spot is one…

The Benefits of Nitrox Diving versus Air (+ dive tables)

The Benefits of Nitrox Diving versus Air (+ dive tables)

Before we begin, we need to understand what we are breathing: Every single breath we take contains both nitrogen and oxygen – making any combination of the two gases technically labeled nitrox. Our atmosphere is usually composed of 79% nitrogen and 21% oxygen. What is nitrox diving? In the diving world, “nitrox” (also called enriched…

What is a diving boat and what are the different types?

What is a diving boat and what are the different types?

A diving boat is a vessel that is specially designed and equipped for scuba diving activities. It typically has features such as abundant deck space, railing, ladders, steps, and easy access to the water. The vessel may also be equipped with tanks of air stored on board and tools/equipment needed to support diving activities. Depending…

Scuba Diving Cenote Angelita: Experiencing Underwater Rivers

Scuba Diving Cenote Angelita: Experiencing Underwater Rivers

Cenote Angelita is a hidden gem of the Mexican Yucatan Peninsula. Beneath the cenote lies an underground river flowing with extraordinary beauty. This unique phenomenon is created by hydrogen sulfide that divides freshwater and saltwater. The density is heavier than salt water, which makes it fall to the bottom and form a distinct layer that…

What are the Bends in Diving & how to avoid decompression sickness

What are the Bends in Diving & how to avoid decompression sickness

If you’re a scuba diver, you’ve heard of decompression sickness or the bends. It’s a nightmare for divers and can be deadly if not treated properly. What are the bends (decompression sickness) in diving?  Decompression sickness (DCS) is a condition caused by rapid changes in air pressure and nitrogen buildup in the body when divers…

Scuba Diving the Manchones Reef in Cancun & Isla Mujeres

Scuba Diving the Manchones Reef in Cancun & Isla Mujeres

The Manchones Reef in Cancun is a great place for scuba diving. The reef itself is located just off the coast of Isla Mujeres, about 7.5 miles (12 kilometers) away from Cancun. The area around the reef is teeming with vibrant marine life, making it an ideal destination for underwater exploration and discovery. The reef…