Scuba Flag

Today we added a new section to our scuba blog, the Scuba Gear store. Browsers will find all types of new and used scuba equipment, snorkeling sets and the best deals on scuba gear. The pages that we have included are linked below.

• Scuba Diving News
• Scuba Equipment
• Scuba Gear
• Buoyancy Compensators
• Dive Computers
• Diving Watches
• Other SCUBA Gear
• SCUBA Books & Videos
• SCUBA Diving Weight Belts
• SCUBA Drysuit
• SCUBA Fins
• SCUBA Flags & Markers
• Scuba Flippers
• SCUBA Gauges
• SCUBA Gear Bags
• SCUBA Knives
• SCUBA Lights
• SCUBA Mask
• SCUBA Regulators
• Scuba Tanks
• SCUBA Wet Suits
• Sea Scooters
• Spear Guns
• Underwater Camera
• Vintage Scuba Supply
• Scuba Vacations
• Snorkeling
• Snorkel Boots
• Snorkel Vest

scuba - self-contained underwater breathing apparatus.

The famous oceanographer Jacques Cousteau along with Emile Gagnan invented the aqualung in 1943, now commonly referred to as scuba - Self Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus.

Scuba allowed divers extremely mobile and also revolutionized exploration of the oceans.

Since the invention in 1943, many advances have taken place in scuba technology. The gear and equipment have become easier to use, safer, and more affordable. SCUBA gear & equipment has opened up the once mostly unexplored underwater world, allowing many people to enjoy, and explore. Scuba has created the ability to enjoy fascinating adventures.

You want to go scuba diving but don’t know where to start?

The first thing any new diver will need is basic certification. You can browse your local yellow pages or use some of the links posted in this article. Your first course will give you basic certification usually thru PADI, NAUI, SSI, BSAC. You can find dive shops and course listings at the www.padi.com web site. They are the most widespread program. Expect a certification course and your first dives to cost at least $300. [More]

Each year, a larger number of vacationers make the choice to spend a vacation in St. Thomas.  St. Thomas is located in the Virgin Islands. This Caribbean island is consistantley one of the most popular vacation destinations in the world. If you are interested in traveling to St. Thomas, you may be wondering what fun and exciting activities await you, especially the scuba diving. [More]

Welcome to ScubaFlag.com.

The types of flags commonly seen when diving or near divers.

 The diver down flag tells others a scuba diver is in the water.

The “Alpha” or “Alfa” flag. Designates a small vessel engaged in diving operations with restricted maneuverability.