The world beneath the ocean’s surface is a mesmerizing realm filled with wonders waiting to be explored. Whether you’re an adventure seeker, a nature enthusiast, or simply looking to escape the stresses of everyday life, underwater activities offer a unique and awe-inspiring experience. Diving, snorkeling, and freediving are three popular ways to immerse yourself in this aquatic wonderland, each offering its own set of experiences. In this blog, we’ll delve into the differences between these activities and help you determine which is right for you. We’ll also introduce a cutting-edge tool, Oce ..read more

Recall Summary Title: QLR4 Weight Pocket, Voluntary Recall Product/Part Numbers affected: PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION HERA 08.6212.51 HERA BC, W/QLR4, XS 08.6212.52 HERA BC, W/QLR4, SM 08.6212.53 HERA BC, W/QLR4, MD 08.6212.55 HERA BC, W/QLR4, LG EXCURSION 08.7135.52 EXCURSION BC, W/QLR4, SM 08.7135.53 EXCURSION BC, W/QLR4, MD 08.7135.55 EXCURSION BC, W/QLR4, LG 08.7135.56 EXCURSION BC, W/QLR4, XL 08.7135.57 EXCURSION BC, W/QLR4, 2XL OCEANPRO 08.8430.51 OCEANPRO BC, W/QLR4 POCKETS, XS 08.8430.52 OCEANPRO BC, W/QLR4 POCKETS, SM 08.8430.53 OCEANPRO BC, W/QLR4 POCK ..read more

We are celebrating our anniversary with a dive trip sweepstakes, + retro swag and product giveaways all year long! GRAND PRIZE – LIVEABOARD TO PALAU Oceanic is celebrating its 50th Year Anniversary with an incredible sweepstake. Enter to win an all-inclusive, 7-Night dive trip to Palau with the Master Fleet ($4,195 USD value). Second Place – Delta 50 Regulator Monthly Giveaways – Shadow 50 Mask Weekly Giveaways – Oceanic 50th Anniversary swag package Learn more and enter to win here.   The post Oceanic’s 50th Anniversary Sweepstakes appeared first on Oceanic Worldwide ..read more

New Oceanic+ App Expands Interest and Engagement in Recreational Underwater Diving Salt Lake City, UT, Sept. 07, 2022—Oceanic, a leading innovator in diving for over 50 years and pioneer of one of the first dive computers, announced today at the Apple Keynote the official launch of its native app Oceanic+, available to download for free in the App Store this fall. The Oceanic+ app allows Apple Watch Ultra users to use their devices as dive computers. “We’ve designed the Oceanic+ app with all the key features for recreational divers and snorkelers alike,” said Mike Huish, CEO of Huish Outdoors ..read more

A New Divers Guide To Dive Computers Dive tables are used to determine how long you can safely stay underwater at a maximum depth. They provide you with information such as nitrogen saturation levels and surface time for both your initial and subsequent dives. Before the development of dive tables, it was not a question of “if” you would get decompression sickness (DCS), it was when and how bad. Dive tables and the research behind them lead to a better understanding of DCS and a means to control the risk. When using a dive table to plan your first dive of the day, you would find the line that ..read more

We’re well in the midst of the Holiday Season and that means it’s time for our Oceanic Holiday Gift Guide! With so much merriment and cheer abound, there’s never been a better time to get your nearest and dearest their dreampiece of dive gear! A whole world of water is waiting to be discovered, so what could be better than giving the gift of exploration? So many gifts come and go, sooner or later resigned to the trash heap of presents from yesteryear.  But when you give the gift of Oceanic, you’re giving your loved one an entire realm of experience and lifelong passion. So this Holiday Se ..read more

What is the best way to clean your scuba regulator? As one of the most important pieces of gear in your scuba diving kit, your regulator plays an integral part in having an enjoyable, successful dive. That’s why it’s important to keep your regulator clean of residual salt and other contaminants.  In terms of process, there’s definitely a right way and a wrong way to service your reg so as to extend its life and ensure it’ll properly function on every dive. Even if you give it a casual rinse after every use, there are still some extra steps you can and should take to clean your scuba regul ..read more

Recall Summary Name of Product: Oceanic Adult Dry Top Snorkels Hazard: The bottom purge valve on the recalled snorkels can leak, allowing unexpected water entry, posing a drowning hazard. Remedy: Replace Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snorkels and follow the instructions online at www.oceanicsnorkel.com to destroy the product and register for a free replacement snorkel, shipping included. Consumer Contact: Huish Outdoors toll-free at 833-493-1029 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday or online at www.oceanicworldwide.com and click on “Quality Alerts” for more inf ..read more

Scuba diving around Hong Kong’s 260 islands is a fabulous leisure activity. And as none of the diving is very deep or dangerous, much of it can be conducted from your own boat after basic scuba training. In fact, Hong Kong scuba diving offers some of the world’s best city diving and most of the sites are easily accessible by boat. Hong Kong’s underwater world is surprisingly diverse. This is partly due to its subtropical location at the outer fringe of the coral triangle, the world center of marine biodiversity. An estimated 26% of all marine species recorded in China are present in Hong Kong ..read more

Going below the surface is what motivates all divers. Vast and exotic, the underwater realm is full of life and wonder that creates an irresistible pull to divers everywhere.  But in the world of ocean exploration, there is no one correct way to go beneath the surface. Whether diving or snorkelling, taking a peek below the surface is enough to initiate many into a lifelong love affair with aquatic adventure. In diving, however, one size does not fit all. Some prefer warm water. Some prefer the cold. Many divers love the minimalism that goes with donning only a snorkel, mask and fins, whil ..read more