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Month: August 2011

by: Leisure Pro Staff

The Naked Gills of Living Color: Nudibranchs

Nudibranchs are among the sea's most fascinating creatures for, if nothing else, their vivid coloring and shapes, the seemingly infinite...

6 Reasons to Shop LeisurePro

LeisurePro has built a strong reputation over the years as a reliable source for all things SCUBA related, as well...
by: Leisure Pro Staff

10 Very Endangered Marine Species

Listed here are just 10 marine species that are protected as endangered, the first 4 of which are critically endangered....

Don’t Forget to Bring a Towel!

You'd think that the forethought to bring a towel when diving would be intrinsic to the activity, but there are...
by: Leisure Pro Staff

9 Cutest Babies of the Sea

Summer is in full swing, and with the abundance of nature comes expecting mothers and newborns. These creatures may not...

5 SCUBA Pick-Up Lines (That You Should Never, Ever Use)

Whenever you meet another SCUBA enthusiast, there is some kind of unspoken bond between you, a certain connection that only...
by: Leisure Pro Staff

The Blue Lagoon of Iceland

In a recent post, we highlighted 5 places around the world that man has put together for the awe and...
by: Leisure Pro Staff

Marine Creature Spotlight: Starfish

Starfish are some of the most recognized undersea creatures due to their characteristic shape that is universally known as a...

The World’s Largest Swimming Pool

Yesterday's post featured pictures of 5 of our favorite man-made recreational swimming holes. Even though a picture is worth a...
by: Leisure Pro Staff

Red Tide: Nature or Disaster?

Nearly anyone who lives within close proximity to a coastline is familiar with the term "red tide." It bodes possible...

Inspecting and Testing for Your SCUBA Tanks: Hydrostatic Tank Test

This is a continuation of yesterday's article on air cylinder maintenance.  So, now your tank has been inspected for damage...

Inspection and Testing for Your SCUBA Tanks: Visual Cylinder Inspection

There is no argument that SCUBA equipment should be serviced regularly, to make sure there are no flaws in the...
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by: Scuba.com

Harlequin Shrimp: It’s No Clown

The sight of a harlequin shrimp can bring a crowd of staring humans, enchanted by their vibrant, almost psychedelic appearance....