On last weeks blog we talked about how to properly breath under water, this helps to conserve our air and also helps us to achieve steady buoyancy and to avoid a "saw-tooth-profile". So why do we want to achieve good buoyancy, why does it matter to us?
Read MoreThere is nothing more frustrating than getting ready to go for a dive, spending your time and money in order get ready to enjoy your favourite sport. But once you are finally decsending that unpleasant feeling in your ears are starting to build up. And no matter that you do - the squeeze just doesn't seem to go away. This weeks blog is about equalizing - tips for us divers how to prevent any problems during your dive.
Read MoreWhy does some divers consume more air than others. Apart from the obvious reasons such as gender and the size of your lungs - how you breath will impact the amount of air we consume. in this weeks blog we are talking about some techniques we as divers can use to improve our air consumption.
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Have you just invested in a new camera with an underwater housing hoping that your photos will be as good as the ones you see on the internet, but when you look at your photos they just seem blue and blurry with no depth? Learning to capture good underwater photos is an art in itself, but here are a few tips that you can use to improve your skills!
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A lot of our customers ask about the hazards of diving. Like any other sport there are some risks, however as long as you know your limits and dive safely, the risks are minimal. In this weeks blog we are talking about Decompression sickness, what it is and how we can prevent it.
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With over 20 dive sites around the Gilis, it is sometimes hard to know which to choose. Here are a few ideas of what you can see at some of our beautiful sites, giving you an idea of what you can sign up for whilst you are visiting the island.
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The first ever Annual PADI women's dive day! Let's celebrate all the amazing, inspiring women who are part of this sport and recognize all of their fantastic achievements. Here we take a look at some of the women who have come through the ranks at Dive Central Gili. #girlpower!
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Happy Shark Week! This week's blog is all about the beautiful and amazing Shark; about how much danger the shark is under from humans and what we can do save them and, in turn, our oceans. Keep up to date with shark week by checking out http://www.discovery.com/tv-shows/shark-week/ #SharkWeek
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If you need an excuse to dive then here are just a few reasons! Scuba diving is actually good for your health. It has been proven. Have a read of this week's blog to find out why and to get yourself a whole list of things to tell your boos why you're not at work this week!
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10 things to do on the Gili islands give you an insight into some of the fantastic things not to be missed during your travels to Indonesia. The Gilis are diverse, fun, stunningly beautiful and a little gem off the northwest coast of Lombok. Take some time out from Bali and come and visit a paradise that you'll never forget!
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Azure Spa at Pesona Resort, Gili Trawangan is now open for business. Be pampered by our highly experienced Balinese trained therapists whilst over looking the spectacular Mount Rinjani and Lombok.
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Gili Island Diver's Association ensures that customers receive a high standard service from all dive centers on the Gili Islands. Minimum prices are fixed which alleviates hard competition and allows the customer to choose where they would like to dive rather than go to the cheapest place available. Dive Central Gili a proud member of GIDA!
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Plastic in our oceans is a growing problem. This blog only scratches the surface on what is happening in our beautiful seas, but will make you think about how you dispose of you rubbish, especially plastics. Divers can play a major part in helping to dilute this problem. By grabbing any rubbish we see on every dive we go on we can slowly but surely contribute to cleaner oceans!
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When you're bored of all the usual hobbies and holiday activities, it's time to pick up scuba diving! It will change your life. Meet people, go places, do things!
Read MoreSome of my favorite dives have surprisingly been at locations that you wouldn't expect. Here I have chosen the best three dives out of quite a few amazing ones!
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