Self-Reliant Diver. With the right training, kit and attitude an experienced diver can dive safely on their own! This kind of diving isn’t for all, but it’s perfect for some - photographers, videographers, you just want time alone! Click for course dates: ow.ly/RtEN50EnbNk

Dive computers. Almost as hard as choosing a laptop. ⌚ If you're thinking about your first computer, or upgrading your existing one check out our blog (ow.ly/B8ug50EnKam) about what to consider. Or have a peek at all the computers in the shop (aquanauts.co.uk/collections/di…).

Plymouth is the James Egan Layne and the Scylla in most divers minds. But there are others - like the Rosehill! Taken over by the RN and used as a coaling vessel, she was torpedoed in 1917 by the U40. Lying in 30m - spectacular boilers and sea life. ow.ly/yGeT50EovtZ

We officially opened last week (but only part-time). This week we are back to being open our normal hours! If you need a gas fill, a whiff of neoprene, or simply want to ask about anything diving, 88 Vauxhall Street is open: Mon - Sat: 09.30 - 17.30 Sunday: 10.00 - 16.00

Happy Earth Day! As a PADI Green Star Award centre we are always aware of the environment. For the next week thought we'd do a bit more. We've put together ECO DIVER, for the diver who wants to help the sea. ECO DIVER: ow.ly/PVWE50EsWqj Earth Day: ow.ly/eXoP50EsWqk

Rays! We had Rays! Rays of sunshine and 18, yes EIGHTEEN Thornback Rays. Amazing. A cheeky weekends diving from Outcast at Andorn Point and BINGO! What a treat and how wonderfulLt privileged. For bank holiday boat slots click : ow.ly/pJpv50Exafl

It' still Eco week... Please think about helping our Charity of the Year, the Shark Trust. They are a Plymouth based charity with an international impact on shark conservation and education. Please look at what they do and think about joining. ow.ly/J7YN50Ex0Rh

You can be too clean. Yes, you can. Each and every time we wash our clothes if they contain any form of synthetic fibres, we may as well be throwing plastics directly into the ocean. Shocked? To see how you can help stop this click here oceancleanwash.org

We have a few places left on the boat - click to see the cracking stuff planned. ow.ly/6ova50EB1uG The shop will be open (and we have some really great new products in so pop in if you’re in the area) as follows: 🛒 Sat: 09.30 - 17.30 🛒 Sun: Closed 🛒 Mon: 10.00 - 16.00

The wreck of the Persier lies upright in 28m. She runs north-south and to the west is a rocky reef. The viz is usually good and although there's a lot of wreck there's also tons of fish life. To dive her check out our diving calendar or give us a call: ow.ly/hOnE50EAEWY

And thank you to Steve Peletz for donation amazing underwater imagery and footage, such as this lush kelp forest photo seen here!

How AMAZING! x.com/CwallWildlife/…

How often have you heard "So how long can you stay down there then?" We respond vaguely 'oh about 45 minutes or so, it depends...'. True, it does depend. But do you know how to work out how long a tank will last you? If you don't, head to the blog! aquanauts.co.uk/blogs/news

The Totnes Castle: Originally a paddle steamer on the Dart she sank in Nov 67 whilst being towed away for scrap. She lies in 43m on sand, upright and is fairly intact. The decks, engine, pistons and boiler are still recognisable as are the paddles! ow.ly/mH0U50EJXwh

We can do proper numbers again! As of today we can now gather outdoors in groups of up to 30! This means that we can once again take up to 12 divers out on Outcast - and we can start doing Club meetings, beach clean ups and dives again! Watch this space for dates and plans!

Last weekend we did TEC 40 - what a buzz! The conditions were a bit challenging, but so's the course; it's meant to be!. It was amazing down at 40m - we had a good 4 - 5m of viz and RAYS! Now that's how to chill out. If you're thinking Tec: ow.ly/qJt550EO858

If you've ever missed out on a dive because your kit decided to break you will know hope important having a tool kit and spares is. Vital! See our Blog (aquanauts.co.uk/blogs/news) for advice but a great starting point is a Save-a-Dive kit or Mini Tool Kit. aquanauts.co.uk/collections/to…

What a really great idea. Wrecks are part of our history and need protection just as much as buildings do. As a community we can help soo much with this initiative. ow.ly/izGH50EO8py

Look good and protect yourself and the sea. Be sustainable. In fact go beyond sustainable. These sunnies are made from old fishing nets hauled from the ocean. Incredibly it doesn't end there - they're recycled if they're sent back for any reason. ow.ly/JgMc50EOcKo

Underwater photography is soooo much harder than land based. All that buoyancy stuff and just as you get the shot lined up one of the critters disappears! Read more about how to use what you've got to enhance those shots. scubadiving.com/how-to-take-gr…