<?xml version="1.0" encoding="ISO-8859-1" ?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><atom:link href="http://www.divingintolife.com/rss.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><title>DivingIntoLife.com</title><link>http://www.divingintolife.com</link><description>Dive into the Life of Scuba Diving, off the couch and into the water.</description><language>en-us</language><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2009 17:14:11 -0700</pubDate><item><title><![CDATA[Scuba Diving]]></title><link>http://www.divingintolife.com/scuba-diving</link><guid>http://www.divingintolife.com/scuba-diving</guid><description><![CDATA[Scuba Diving is one of those activities that delivers adrenlin and excitement or relaxation and gracefulness.  Diving is something which can grow with you as your experience grows.  There are not too many other sports which can expand as your experience in...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scuba Diving Courses]]></title><link>http://www.divingintolife.com/scuba-diving-courses</link><guid>http://www.divingintolife.com/scuba-diving-courses</guid><description><![CDATA[Diving courses give you the knowledge, competency and confidence to begin or continue your diving adventures.
The education and understanding which you gain by doing a certification gives you confidence which makes you a responsible diver.  This means tha...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scuba Diving Health]]></title><link>http://www.divingintolife.com/scuba-diving-health</link><guid>http://www.divingintolife.com/scuba-diving-health</guid><description><![CDATA[Are you healthy enough to Scuba Dive?It is important to understand if you are fit and healthy enough to scuba dive.  There are a number of medical conditions which may affect your ability to dive.  It is extremely important that you are aware of the health...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scuba Diving Locations]]></title><link>http://www.divingintolife.com/scuba-diving-locations</link><guid>http://www.divingintolife.com/scuba-diving-locations</guid><description><![CDATA[Scuba diving locations, where to begin... 
It is difficult to estimate how many dive sites exist around the world.  We will be expanding this section often and look forward to any contribution you may wish to add.  We have started with some key dive sites...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Which Coral]]></title><link>http://www.divingintolife.com/which-coral</link><guid>http://www.divingintolife.com/which-coral</guid><description><![CDATA[When scuba diving, seeing all of the different types of coral, the colors, the shapes and the textures.  All the sea life is great, but what is that coral?
Is it a coral or is it a sponge?  Or is it plant or a fish instead?
Learning to be able to identif...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Which Fish]]></title><link>http://www.divingintolife.com/which-fish</link><guid>http://www.divingintolife.com/which-fish</guid><description><![CDATA[When I am scuba diving, I love seeing all of the different fish species, different sizes, colors and shapes.  All of the different varieties are great but what fish is that?
Is it a dangerous fish, does it have poisonous spines.
Is it shy or inquisitive?...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Open Water Diving]]></title><link>http://www.divingintolife.com/scuba-diving-courses/open-water-diving</link><guid>http://www.divingintolife.com/scuba-diving-courses/open-water-diving</guid><description><![CDATA[Open water diving involves 3 modules and each is as important as the otherA)	Knowledge DevelopmentB)	Confined Water DivesC)	Open Water Dives You will start with the Knowledge Development.  This is the theory component of the course it will help to establis...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Specialty Dive Courses]]></title><link>http://www.divingintolife.com/scuba-diving-courses/specialty-dive-courses</link><guid>http://www.divingintolife.com/scuba-diving-courses/specialty-dive-courses</guid><description><![CDATA[There are seven different Specialty Diver Courses available these areAdventure Diver, Advance Open Water Diver, Enriched Air Diver, Peak Performance Buoyancy, Underwater Navigator, Boat Diver, Scuba Review Tune-Up
All of these dive courses will expand you...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Master Scuba Diver]]></title><link>http://www.divingintolife.com/scuba-diving-courses/master-scuba-diver</link><guid>http://www.divingintolife.com/scuba-diving-courses/master-scuba-diver</guid><description><![CDATA[Becoming a Master Scuba Diver may not be for everyone, but for those of you who have a long term goal to scuba dive into the future; this may be just the natural progression of your adventure.
The prerequisites are; successfully completed the following;
...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Medical Conditions]]></title><link>http://www.divingintolife.com/scuba-diving-health/medical-conditions</link><guid>http://www.divingintolife.com/scuba-diving-health/medical-conditions</guid><description><![CDATA[Scuba diving although not considered an extreme sport is still one that involves placing your body under pressure.  It is recommended before you undertake a Scuba Diving Certification that you first have a full medical by your doctor.There are certain medi...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Underwater Dangers]]></title><link>http://www.divingintolife.com/scuba-diving-health/underwater-dangers</link><guid>http://www.divingintolife.com/scuba-diving-health/underwater-dangers</guid><description><![CDATA[When most people think about underwater dangers they have a vision of a large shark or predator animal, when in fact the danger faced by these animals can be less of a risk than some other rarely though of dangers.
Currents - be sure that you are aware of...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Planning Your Dive]]></title><link>http://www.divingintolife.com/scuba-diving-locations/planning-your-dive</link><guid>http://www.divingintolife.com/scuba-diving-locations/planning-your-dive</guid><description><![CDATA[When planning your dive you need to sit down with your dive buddy and discuss some key points, before you enter the water.
What is the point of the dive? Is this a leisure dive, drift dive, deep dive or a photography dive?
What route will you take once u...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diving Australia]]></title><link>http://www.divingintolife.com/scuba-diving-locations/diving-australia</link><guid>http://www.divingintolife.com/scuba-diving-locations/diving-australia</guid><description><![CDATA[When diving in Australia, the Great Barrier Reef is the most prominent diving location.
Diving in Australia you must hold a current Scuba Diving license to dive unsupervised.Water Temperature:&nbsp; The tropical waters of Queensland range in temperature f...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Qld - Cairns GBR]]></title><link>http://www.divingintolife.com/scuba-diving-locations/qld-cairns-gbr</link><guid>http://www.divingintolife.com/scuba-diving-locations/qld-cairns-gbr</guid><description><![CDATA[COD HOLELocation &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Ribbon Reef 10 - Famous dive on the east coast of AustraliaMax Dive Depth &nbsp; 	5-12 MT
Features:&nbsp;	The giant groupers which are very inquisitive and can weigh anyw...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Qld - Townsville - Flinders Reef GBR]]></title><link>http://www.divingintolife.com/scuba-diving-locations/qld-townsville-flinders-reef-gbr</link><guid>http://www.divingintolife.com/scuba-diving-locations/qld-townsville-flinders-reef-gbr</guid><description><![CDATA[Flinders Reef is situated hundreds of miles off the coast of Townsville.Gorgonians (sea fans) and Alcyonarians (sea pens) are both major features of the Flinders Reef.&nbsp;  Visibility is constantly good.&nbsp;  Flinders reef offers a range of dives some ...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Qld - Townsville - Other Reef GBR]]></title><link>http://www.divingintolife.com/scuba-diving-locations/qld-townsville-other-reef-gbr</link><guid>http://www.divingintolife.com/scuba-diving-locations/qld-townsville-other-reef-gbr</guid><description><![CDATA[THE WRECK OF THE YONGALALocation &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;	East of Townsville, off the coast of Cape Bowling GreenMax Depth Dive&nbsp;	0-30 meters
Features:&nbsp; The wreck is marked at both ends with a dive buoy rope.&nbsp; It is illegal t...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Qld - Heron Island GBR]]></title><link>http://www.divingintolife.com/scuba-diving-locations/qld-heron-island-gbr</link><guid>http://www.divingintolife.com/scuba-diving-locations/qld-heron-island-gbr</guid><description><![CDATA[Heron Island is 70km from mainland Australia.  The island has a resort and is a renowned bird sanctuary and turtle nesting location.  Turtles come to Heron Island to nest from November to January.  Heron Island has a number of different dive locations, for...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Snorkeling]]></title><link>http://www.divingintolife.com/scuba-diving/snorkeling</link><guid>http://www.divingintolife.com/scuba-diving/snorkeling</guid><description><![CDATA[Snorkeling is the art of swimming on the surface whilst wearing snorkeling equipment which consists of a Diving Mask, Snorkel and Fins.
By using a snorkel and a mask, you can put your face in the water and not have to lift it every time you need a breath....]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Snorkeling Gear]]></title><link>http://www.divingintolife.com/scuba-diving/snorkeling-gear</link><guid>http://www.divingintolife.com/scuba-diving/snorkeling-gear</guid><description><![CDATA[Snorkeling gear usually consists of the following
1)	Scuba Mask - your mask covers your eyes and nose. The purpose of the Scuba Mask is to help the diver to see more clearly underwater.  It has an adjustable head strap.  Scuba Mask Selection
2)	Snorkel -...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buying Snorkeling Gear]]></title><link>http://www.divingintolife.com/scuba-diving/buying-snorkeling-gear</link><guid>http://www.divingintolife.com/scuba-diving/buying-snorkeling-gear</guid><description><![CDATA[Scuba Mask SelectionWhen you pick out a Scuba Mask there are a couple of things to consider.  Not all Scuba Masks are created equal and with that I mean that just like any other clothing accessory, not all brands will be the same shape or size.  This means...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scuba Diving Equipment]]></title><link>http://www.divingintolife.com/scuba-diving/scuba-diving-equipment</link><guid>http://www.divingintolife.com/scuba-diving/scuba-diving-equipment</guid><description><![CDATA[Basic Snorkeling Equipment includesScuba Mask, Snorkel and Fins. How to decide on what to buy is a little more involved, why not check out Snorkeling Gear
Basic Scuba Diving Equipment
Hire OR BuyMost of the key diving components can be hired rather than ...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diving Equipment Explained]]></title><link>http://www.divingintolife.com/scuba-diving/diving-equipment-explained</link><guid>http://www.divingintolife.com/scuba-diving/diving-equipment-explained</guid><description><![CDATA[ Don't be overwhelmed with all the different diving equipment, &nbsp; below is a description of each essential dive item.
NB: There are plenty more items in the nonessential dive equipment list but the ones listed below are essential
1)	BCD - Buoyancy Co...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[More Diving Equipment]]></title><link>http://www.divingintolife.com/scuba-diving/more-diving-equipment</link><guid>http://www.divingintolife.com/scuba-diving/more-diving-equipment</guid><description><![CDATA[Some scuba dive equipment is considered nonessential; however is a great addition to your dive gear.  There may be some things on this list which you would consider essential, remember everyone's tastes are different.  So if you think it is essential then ...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gorgonian - Sea Fan]]></title><link>http://www.divingintolife.com/which-coral/gorgonian-sea-fan</link><guid>http://www.divingintolife.com/which-coral/gorgonian-sea-fan</guid><description><![CDATA[GorgonianA sea whip or sea fan.  Prominent in the tropics - sub tropics.&nbsp; Tiny polyps form a colony, they can be a wide range of colors, purple, yellow, red.
Each polyp has 8 tentacles, which catch plankton.  Becuase they use their arms to catch thei...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Acropora - Plate Coral]]></title><link>http://www.divingintolife.com/which-coral/acropora-plate-coral</link><guid>http://www.divingintolife.com/which-coral/acropora-plate-coral</guid><description><![CDATA[AcroporaLike the Gorgonian the Acropora or Plate Coral also belongs to the Cnidaria groupThis type of coral is also referred to as umbrella coral.&nbsp; You will find that the Blue Spotted Ribbontail Stingray will often rest under this type of coral format...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giant Clam]]></title><link>http://www.divingintolife.com/which-coral/giant-clam</link><guid>http://www.divingintolife.com/which-coral/giant-clam</guid><description><![CDATA[Giant Clam
Although not technically a coral as such, the Giant Clam makes its home in amongst the coral gardens of our tropical reefs all over the world.&nbsp; The largest living mollusk a Giant Clam can weigh up to 200kg and grow as large as 1.2 meters a...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crinoids - Sea Lillies or Feather Stars]]></title><link>http://www.divingintolife.com/which-coral/crinoids-sea-lillies-or-feather-stars</link><guid>http://www.divingintolife.com/which-coral/crinoids-sea-lillies-or-feather-stars</guid><description><![CDATA[CrinoidsAlso known as sea lilies or feather-stars, are marine animals that make up the class Crinoidea of the echinoderms.  They live both in shallow water and in depths as great as 6,000 meters.Crinoids are characterized by a mouth on the top surface that...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brain Coral]]></title><link>http://www.divingintolife.com/which-coral/brain-coral</link><guid>http://www.divingintolife.com/which-coral/brain-coral</guid><description><![CDATA[Brian CoralSpherical in appearance with a texture which resembles the external pattern or texture of a brain.
Scientific Classification
Phylum: 	CnidariaClass:		AnthozoaSubclass:	HexacoralliaOrder:		ScleractiniaFamily:	Faviidae

&nbsp;]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sharks]]></title><link>http://www.divingintolife.com/which-fish/sharks</link><guid>http://www.divingintolife.com/which-fish/sharks</guid><description><![CDATA[SharksThere is over 370 species of sharks and most of those are less than 2 meters long.  Some people are fascinated by these beautiful creatures, whilst others believe that they are primitive and ghastly.  Diving with these creatures is a pure delight, al...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sting Rays]]></title><link>http://www.divingintolife.com/which-fish/sting-rays</link><guid>http://www.divingintolife.com/which-fish/sting-rays</guid><description><![CDATA[Sting RaysStingrays are the largest of the venomous fish, there are approximately 37 species of stingrays.  Many are found in the waters off Australia.  They are shy animals however will use the barb on their tail for defense.
 
Giant Manta (Manta Birost...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Moray Eels]]></title><link>http://www.divingintolife.com/which-fish/moray-eels</link><guid>http://www.divingintolife.com/which-fish/moray-eels</guid><description><![CDATA[Moray EelsThere are approximately 200 species of Moray Eels, typical length is 1.5 meters.  With the slender Giant Moray growing up to 4MT in length.
Morays have a 2nd set of jaws in their throat, their 1st set of jaws don't have enough negative pressure ...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Groupers]]></title><link>http://www.divingintolife.com/which-fish/groupers</link><guid>http://www.divingintolife.com/which-fish/groupers</guid><description><![CDATA[GroupersRed-mouth Grouper has a wide compressed, almost quadrangular body.  Back of its head is concave.  It is dark brown or black with a light band along its belly.  Shy specimen, lives in caves at depths of 50-55 meters and grows to 60cm in length
Cora...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[DiveIntoLife]]></title><link>http://www.divingintolife.com/</link><guid>http://www.divingintolife.com/</guid><description><![CDATA[Scuba Diving is a fun and exciting sport.&nbsp; It is quite strange to experience breathing underwater for the very first time, but below the waves is a fantastic new world full of life.&nbsp; It seems a pity to travel the world, soak up all the amazing th...]]></description></item></channel></rss><!-- EA www.divingintolife.com/rss -->