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Planet Earth Diver
by Brian Hurricane Smith
From tech, Tips, Training and Travel we delve into all facets of scuba diving. From beginners to Dive Pros, there's something for everyone.
Episodes
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Diving at Coco View Resort, Roatan Honduras
Roatan, Honduras has an extremely healthy reef system which makes it one of the go to places to dive in the Caribbean. Today I talk with Deb Karlson, manager of the dive shop at Coco View Resort about what it’s like there. They have some rooms that are overtop of the water so diving is quite...
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Working Overseas in the Dive Industry
Want to work overseas in the dive industry? What is it really like to work at a dive resort? What skills do you need to land the job? Should you offer your services for free to get your foot in the door? Today, I talk with the dive shop manager for Lembeh Resort/Critters@Lembeh Lauren Siba, who…
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Crazy Critters of Lembeh with Marine Biologist Dimpy
If you want to add a full dose of ‘Wow!’ back into your diving trips then you have to do muck Diving at Lembeh Resort in Indonesia. I just got back from a trip to the resort and I can say it is everything you have heard. There is an astonishing cast of weird and wonderful critters to be found –...
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Atmosphere Dive Resort Philipines
The Atmosphere resort in the Philippines’ is one of the most luxurious dive resorts on the planet. Not only are Whale Sharks and Dolphins regular dive sightings but also mantas and amazing corals. I talk with Jenny Collister from Reef and Rainforest Dive and Adventure Travel about the resort and...
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Shark Shield
Preventing shark attacks with Shark Shield. There are several products on the market that help deter or repel sharks from taking a ‘taste’ bite from humans. One of those products is Shark Shield. I talk with Amanda Wilson about how it works, why it works and will it interfere with a diver’s...
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Sunset House Grand Cayman
Sunset House Grand Cayman’s biggest claim to fame starts with the underwater mermaid Amphritrite made by sculptor Simon Morris. After the Mermaid you can include the submerged landing craft, amazing shore diving, great food, Cathy Church’s Photo Centre, Dive shop, rooms and more! Today I talk…
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Deep Sponge Gardens Tasmania
Australia is more than just the Great Barrier Reef. This is part two of my series of interviews with Karen Gowlett-Holmes from Eaglehawk Dive Center, Tasmania. The diving around Tasmania is temperate water diving but well worth the trip to see the abundance of life in the area. We highlight the...
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Waidroka Bay Resort Fiji
Waidroka Dive and Surf Resort Fiji. The perfect combination of pure relaxation and exhilarating action, Waidroka Bay Resort offers mind-blowing Surfing at Frigates Passage and many other breaks like famous Pipe or Serua Rights, world class Diving at the famous Bega Lagoon & Reef, as well as shark...
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Top 3 Wreck Dives in the World
Rebreather Trainer Matthew Robinson from Midlands Rebreather Diving in the UK has done extensive dive travel around the world. There aren’t many places he hasn’t dove. I tapped into his extensive experience to get his top three list of the best wreck dives in the world. Listen to the interview...
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Diving California's Kelp Forests
The Giant Kelp Forests off of California are a truly magical place to dive. It is very much like taking a stroll through a forest with light beams streaming down through the leaves. The sea life there is abundant and engaging. There’s everything from schools of fish, the Giant Black Sea Bass…
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Suunto EON Steel Dive Computer
Suunto has a new dive computer on the market the EON Steel. It’s their latest which utilizes the bigger brighter color screen – a real plus for those of us who have older eyes that need that sort of thing. There’s lots going on under the hood as well; multiple gases, multiple tanks for tech…
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360 Abyss Underwater Housing for the GoPro
There’s a new Gopro Housing that’s come to town and it has captured the imagination of underwater video producers around the world: The 360 Abyss. This new housing allows you to record in 360 degrees, all around video. I talk with the CEO of 360 Heros Michael Kintner about the latest version of…
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Free Diving and Humpback Whales with East Coast Divers
Free diving is increasing in popularity as more people understand that with training you can hold your breath for a significant amount of time. There is also freedom from bubbles that allow you to get more up close experiences with undersea wildlife. Today I talk with Nick Fazah from East Coast...
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Cutting Edge Shark Research with Ryan Johnson
How should a diver behave in the water with a bull shark? Are shark dives harming or benefiting sharks? Today I am excited to talk sharks with shark expert and explorer Ryan Johnson. His research and work with the Discovery Channel and doing other documentaries has given him a front row seat of…
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Clothes or Gear? Packing For Your Dive Trip
Packing for your scuba dive vacation: What gear should you bring? What’s new and lightweight for dive travel? Do you ditch the clothes so you can bring your underwater housing? On this episode I talk with Scuba Gear Canada about packing for your upcoming dive trip. Listen to the interview below…
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Underwater Video That Won't Break The Bank: Black Magic Pocket Cam
Underwater Video Camera Review: Black Magic Pocket Cam. Need a great video camera for your underwater video? Today I get a Hollywood take on a video camera that the pros use. It’s a camera whose footage stands up beside some of the most expensive professional cameras in use today. I talk with...
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Our World Underwater Show This Weekend
The Our World Underwater Dive Show is a dive show that is open to everyone. It happens in 3 different cities in the US over the course of the year. This weekend the show is in Frisco, Texas – just north of Dallas Texas. Today I talk with Pat Hammer about the show and what you can see and do…
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Underwater Video that Won't Break the Bank: Canon 70D Review
Underwater video that won’t break the bank: The Canon 70D Review. With an auto focus and larger sensor than you get on a video camera - you can get some great underwater video footage from this DSLR. Weighing in on the camera is Steve Philbrook from Aquaventure Dive & Photo in Maple Grove,...
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Choosing A Great Travel BCD
When traveling you really have to keep in mind the weight of all your dive gear – otherwise it’s painfully pricey venture. It’s important to choose well-made, lighter weight BCDs for your dive trip. Today I talk with Jen Carty, store manager for Adventures in Scuba about some of the top travel...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
From tech, Tips, Training and Travel we delve into all facets of scuba diving. From beginners to Dive Pros, there's something for everyone.
HOSTED BY
Brian Hurricane Smith
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From tech, Tips, Training and Travel we delve into all facets of scuba diving. From beginners to Dive Pros, there's something for everyone.
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