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Why is there a 40-meter depth limit in recreational diving? This rule is based on two key factors: First, the historical U.S. Navy tables from 1950 established that 10 minutes was the maximum no-decompression time for useful work at 40 meters. Second, nitrogen narcosis, an intoxication that impairs judgment, often begins at this depth. Therefore, diving deeper requires a special tech diving certification.

A fantastic dive with two whale sharks and incredible abundance of fish is coming to an end. You can't wait to tell about the dive of a lifetime. But before you can climb to the surface, there is still this safety stop to be completed. Does that really have to be? What you will find in this Blog W hy we do a safety stop T he perfect depth for a safety stop What you have to think about Oops - M issed my safety stop. What to do now? Why we do a safety stop During the dive, your

Die meisten Taucher haben schon davon geträumt, auszuwandern und als Tauchlehrer oder Divemaster zu arbeiten. Doch ist das realistisch?

Almost every diver has heard the phrase "Turn your tank all the way open and then back off half a turn.". A lot of divers still do it that way because that's how they learned it. But why do you reverse this half turn (some also speak of a quarter turn)? And above all: Should you really make this turn? Let's take a closer look at this. How it started Back in the days, cylinder valves were not built as precisely and reliably as they are today. Therefore, it often happened that