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Diving Articles

Expert guides, tips, and stories from the underwater world. Explore destinations, gear reviews, and diving techniques.

Safety

Largest-Ever Decompression Sickness Study: 10 Surprising Findings Every Diver Should Know

DAN Europe analyzed nearly 130,000 real-world dive records in the largest-ever study on decompression sickness. The results challenge decades of conventional wisdom — from BMI and gender risk to thermal comfort and pre-dive fatigue.

Satria9 min
Safety

Tragedy in Paradise: 5 Italian Divers Lost in Maldives Cave Diving Accident

A dive trip turned to tragedy in the Maldives' Vaavu Atoll as five Italian divers lost their lives during a cave exploration at 50 meters depth. A solemn look at what happened, who they were, and the critical safety lessons for every diver.

Satria7 min
Marine Life

Indonesia Is Home to 13 Seahorse Species — and They're Under Threat

BRIN researcher Masayu Rahmia Anwar Putri reveals that Indonesia's waters host 13 seahorse species, but many face critical threats from unregulated trade, habitat destruction, and lack of reporting.

GeckoDive Team6 min
Gear Reviews

TELESIN Universal Diving Phone Case Review: Affordable Underwater Photography for Everyone

Looking to capture your dives without investing in an expensive underwater camera? The TELESIN Universal Diving Phone Case lets you take your smartphone down to 20 meters — with Bluetooth shutter control, a vacuum seal system, and wide phone compatibility.

Satria7 min
Destination Guides

My First Diving Trip After Certification: Karimunjawa with Kemujan Divers

Freshly certified and itching to dive, I headed to Karimunjawa for my first real diving trip. From the Indonor wreck to the vibrant walls of Taka Gede — here's how it went with the amazing team at Kemujan Divers.

Satria7 min
Travel Tips

My PADI Open Water Journey in Tulamben: From Classroom to the Liberty Wreck

Getting PADI certified in Tulamben, Bali with Tulamben Dive was an unforgettable experience. From practicing in their own pool to diving the majestic USAT Liberty Wreck, here is my story.

Satria6 min
Travel Tips

Welcome to GeckoDive — My Diving Journey Begins

After getting my diving certification last November, I created GeckoDive to share my underwater adventures, dive spot reviews, gear insights, and everything I learn along the way. Welcome aboard!

Satria3 min