Key West Dive Center Blog

Get ready to see one of the most beautiful fish in all the reef fish kingdom on your Key West scuba dive adventure: The Blue-Striped Grunt! Learn more by reading our expert's article on the fish, and find the best ways to see it in person!

Wetsuits exist primarily to provide insulation against cold temperatures in the water. To achieve this goal, the two main characteristics used to classify various types of wetsuits are body coverage and thickness.

Single tanks get used for recreational diving of less than 100 feet. Deeper dives require decompression, which is where double tanks prove useful. If you do a dive that involves decompression and your equipment malfunctions, you will not be able to breathe, which puts you in a dangerous situation.

One of the most important fundamental skills to learn while diving is how to clear your mask. New divers often find this a daunting task - you're dozens of feet under water and all of a sudden you're unable to see!

When travelers take dive trips in Key West, they must wear a wetsuit. A wetsuit is important because it offers numerous benefits. Each individual will need a specific wetsuit during a traditional Key West underwater dive.