Scuba diving and snorkeling introduces you to a world full of weird and wonderful inhabitants. You’ll find a variety of creatures dazzling the reef, maybe one particular stands out and you can’t wait to surface and discuss what you saw with your dive buddies. After the dive you ask “wow guys did you see that yellow fish?!” … Ummmm… Perhaps it’s time to brush up on your identification skills. The Manta Team are fortunate enough to dive the Mesoamerican reef every day. In this

Scuba diving is known to be a fun and adventurous activity... but did you know that it also does wonders for your health? Here are some mental and physical benefits you may notice during or after your next bubble-making session: Diving is a great form of physical exercise. Have you ever wrestled into a wetsuit or picked up a scuba tank? Sometimes just preparing for a dive can feel like a work-out! Once you're underwater, swimming around a reef is a great way to boost cardiov

If you haven't heard already Cozumel is a world-renowned diving destination. This beautiful island situated off the coast of Playa Del Carmen stretches 48km long and 16km wide. It's a popular cruise ship port with plenty of white sandy beaches and souvenir shops to keep visitors happy, but what really makes Cozumel stand out is the phenomenal dive sites. Here's what you can expect to find: 1. Beautiful water... The average water temperature year round is 82°F/27°C - that’s pr

Want to swim with whale sharks in Cancun? The season is approaching… The biggest fish in the ocean are coming to the shores of Cancun, and we couldn’t be more excited! The whale shark snorkel season commences the beginning of June and runs until mid-September. During this time you will have the opportunity to snorkel beside these gentle giants. What makes whale sharks so magical? Whale sharks are the biggest filter feeders in the ocean. They average in length between 5-10metr

Cenote. Pronounced say-no-tay. Scuba diving the cenotes of the Yucatan Peninsula should be on every diver’s bucket list. Exploring these ancient limestone caverns is a unique experience, one that you will never forget. The team at Manta are here today to give you an introduction to this hidden world. What is a cenote and how were they formed? The Yucatan Peninsula used to be underwater. As the marine life and corals died, their remains fell to the bottom of the seabed which c

请向下化看中文版 Hello my name is Ting Ting. I like to dive with cat ears! I arrived in Cancun on February 3rd. On February 4th, I officially started my six-week divemaster training course at Manta Divers. Farewell to my fun-diving days and joined the professional recreational diving family. I passed my OW diving certificate in July 2020. At the time, I was certified in Wisconsin in the United States. The first open water course was in a local lake. The visibility was very poor and

Tout plongeur certifié sait qu'une fois un pied dans l'eau on devient vite addict au monde sous-marin ! Explorer de nouveaux sites de plongée, en apprendre plus sur la vie sous marine, découvrir de nouvelles sensations, plusieurs raisons nous pousse à réserver une plongée lors de nos vacances. Une fois la certification Open Water complété nous recommandons toujours à nos élèves de faire 2 ou 3 plongées avant de signer pour le prochain cours : l'Advanced Open Water. Lorsque la

If you’ve never tried scuba before and you’re interested in getting started, this one’s for you! You might have already heard the terms ‘PADI Open Water’ or ‘Discover Scuba Diving’ thrown around. But what do these programmes actually involve and which route should you go down for those magical first breaths underwater? The Manta Team are here to help you decide! PADI Discover Scuba Diving Programme It’s important to understand that this programme is NOT a certification. Howev

Mexico… the land of tequila, tacos, sombreros and undoubtedly some of the best diving in the world. From diving with sea lions in La Paz to exploring the thriving reefs of Banco Chinchorro there is a diverse range of possibilities suitable for all experience levels. With so much choice it’s hard to know where to base yourself for the ultimate Mexican scuba adventure. In the state of Quintana Roo you'll find the world-recognised tourist hot spot, Cancun. Here's why you shouldn

RE-POST http://www.thinkingdiver.com/scuba-diving-fins/ I wince when I think of the money I’ve wasted on bad gear as I was learning to dive. Maybe it’s my propensity for shiny new toys, but I’d rather blame it on a communications gap between the “technical” and recreational dive worlds. Every year dive gear manufacturers come out with new features for their regulators, wetsuits, and BCs. There’s a good business reason for this: manufacturers need to differentiate their pro

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