Category Archives: Monthly Blog Posts
February 26, 2020
Benefits and Hazards of High Oxygen Partial Pressure
Oxygen is necessary to sustain life, but it plays a more complex role in diving safety. Increased fractions can improve decompression efficiency by reducing the inert gas fraction of inspired gas, and a high partial […]
January 24, 2020
Exploring Ursus
I had my hand circled around a thin, twisted strand of cave line, attempting to stay still and neutrally buoyant while muddy microbial goop rained around me. The visibility in the cave wasn't zero – […]
December 27, 2019
Mermaid Whispering - Yuan Hsu-Hu
My name is Yuan Hsu-Hu, I used to direct television commercials and music videos. I started scuba diving in 2000 and got my diving instructor license in 2005. I’ve taught diving to many of […]
December 2, 2019
The Aging Diver
“When will I be too old to dive?” It’s a question we all ponder. Thankfully, there isn’t a definite answer to that question. The time to hang up your fins is different for every individual. […]
November 14, 2019
How to Reduce Your Plastic Footprint While Travelling
People around the world are becoming more aware of the issues around single-use plastic and how to reduce their plastic footprint in day to day life. But what about while travelling? On the road, it […]
October 30, 2019
Under The Pole III - Interview with Ghislain Bardout
Under The Pole is an ongoing series of expeditions using technical diving in pursuit of exploration, inspiration, and science. In 2010 the team of Under The Pole I spent 45 days at the geographic north […]
