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When a Dive Is Set Up for Failure Before It Even Begins: The Maldives Diving Accident

When a Dive Is Set Up for Failure Before It Even Begins: The Maldives Diving Accident

The recent Maldives cave diving accident sparked major discussion inside and outside the diving community....
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Solo Diving vs Buddy System: Why Team Still Matters

Solo Diving vs Buddy System: Why Team Diving Still Matters

Solo diving is one of the most debated topics in scuba diving. Some divers view...
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When More Is Not Always Better: Complexity vs. Safety in Technical Diving

When More Is Not Always Better: Complexity vs. Safety in Technical Diving

In technical diving, the concept of redundancy is fundamental. Additional gas supplies, backup systems, and...
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What the Data Shows About Open-Circuit Technical Diving Safety (Comparison with CCR Analysis)

What the Data Shows About Open-Circuit Technical Diving Safety (Comparison with CCR Data Analysis)

1. Early OC Technical Diving (1990s–early 2000s) Unlike CCR, open-circuit (OC) technical diving predates widespread...
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CCR in Wreck Penetration: Why Increases the Temptation to Push Limits

CCR in Wreck Penetration: Why CCR Increases the Temptation to Push Limits

Closed-circuit rebreathers (CCR) represent one of the most significant technological advancements in modern diving. They...
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How One of the Worst Dives My Life Became Most Memorable

How One of the Worst Dives of My Life Became One of the Most Memorable

Today, I’d like to share a story rather than something educational. This dive happened on...
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CCR Accident Chain Analysis, Step

CCR Accident Chain Analysis — Step by Step

Most closed-circuit rebreather (CCR) accidents do not begin with catastrophic equipment failures, but quietly, with...
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Underwater Awareness: What It Is and How to Improve

Underwater Awareness: What It Is and How to Improve It

Underwater awareness is one of the most important skills a diver can have. It is...
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Close up of Kevlar reinforced pads on SF Tech drysuit for abrasion resistance.

From Wetsuit to Drysuit: Why The Switch Changes Everything

A drysuit doesn't just keep you warm; it changes your physiology underwater. From safety redundancy...
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Technical diver on CCR Liberty checking handset electronics and PO2 readings underwater to prevent human error.

The Machine vs. The Mind: Why Human Factors Dictate CCR Safety

CCRs are engineering masterpieces, but they cannot compensate for human error. We explore why complacency,...
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technical diver on CCR in the blue hole arch most famous dive site that took many divers lifes

Backmount vs. Sidemount for Technical Diving

Sidemount offers flexibility; Backmount offers efficiency. We dive into the physics of gas management, team...
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Deep technical diver descending into darkness, highlighting the risks of deep air narcosis.

Deep Air Diving: The Silent Killer

Narcosis is a chemical fact, not a psychological challenge. We explore why modern technical diving...
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When a Dive Is Set Up for Failure Before It Even Begins: The Maldives Diving Accident
When a Dive Is Set Up for Failure Before It Even Begins: The Maldives Diving Accident
The recent Maldives cave diving...
by Greta Freiwald on May 23, 2026
Solo Diving vs Buddy System: Why Team Still Matters
Solo Diving vs Buddy System: Why Team Diving Still Matters
Solo diving is one of...
by Greta Freiwald on May 22, 2026
When More Is Not Always Better: Complexity vs. Safety in Technical Diving
When More Is Not Always Better: Complexity vs. Safety in Technical Diving
In technical diving, the concept...
by Greta Freiwald on April 02, 2026