Underwater News

I don't think a week goes by that we don't have several customers that are either active military or retired military. It's time to show our appreciation for current and past members of the Canadian Forces.The sacrifices they make to establish a career in the military far exceeds what most people experience. Being away from their families and friends for extended periods of time, moving across the country when their posting changes, running into combat when others are fleeing for their lives. Mo …

If you enjoy scuba diving, snorkeling, surfing, paddle boarding or any water sport you need to think about sun protection. We all understand the damage sun can do to our skin but did you know the damage some sunblock can do to the ocean? Finding the right reef friendly sun screen can be difficult and with the conflicting scientific studies available on what chemicals are harmful and which are safe it is difficult for the water lover to protect their skin and the ocean. Cov …

Full Face Snorkeling Mask are still pretty new to the world of snorkeling but they have been extremely popular. We are getting a lot questions on using and caring for these mask. Here on some tips to get the most out of your mask.General maintenance: Cleaning is simple, use a mild soap such as dish soap and a soft cloth (nothing that can scratch or scour) rinse with warm fresh water, let air dry. You should wash your mask regularly to remove any salt, sand, dirt and oils. Any debris on the insid …

Released earlier this year. The Tovatec Fusion lights come in 3 strengths 260 lumen, 530 lumen and 1000 lumen. Each light is made with CREE LED bulbs and Aircraft grade aluminum providing a lightweight yet strong housing. Depth rated to 100 meters each light has a magnetic slide switch with 3 power levels and an emergency strobe setting. The unique features that sets these lights apart is the Slide zoom head allowing the beam angle to adjust from 12 degrees to 100 degrees, making it the per …

Snorkeling and Scuba diving without being able to see the fish can kind of defeat the purpose. If you require glasses for your day to day life you will likely require them underwater, since trying to squish a pair of glasses into a dive mask rarely works you will need to explore a few other options.Contact lensesIf you are already a contact lens user this can be the simplistic solution. However according to the FDA and Optometrist Association Contact Lenses are not recommended to be exposed to w …