The Dive Compass Journal
Ocean Science, Conservation & Gear Guides for Conscious Divers
Dive Deeper
Written by Andrea Galassi, divemaster, chemical engineer, and founder of The Dive Compass — this journal covers ocean conservation science, sustainable diving practices, and honest guides to scuba swimwear that actually performs.
Every article is written from real dive experience across the Maldives, Red Sea, Indonesia and beyond
One-Piece vs Bikini for Scuba Diving: Which Actually Works Better Underwater?
I'm going to be honest with you, I'm a scuba bikini person. When I pack for a dive trip that's my first choice for dive swimwear. But I've dived in a one-piece more than a few times, usually becau...
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Scuba Diving Outfit Guide: What to Wear Scuba Diving
Here is a divemaster's actual dive day setup, from what I wear when I arrive at the boat, to what goes under my wetsuit, what I change into between dives, and what I always pack for the ride home.
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Yes, You Can Scuba Dive in a String Bikini (Here's How)
I get asked this question a lot, and I have a pretty direct answer: yes, you can absolutely scuba dive in a string bikini. I've done it, many times, under wetsuits in Dahab, in Playa del Carmen and...
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Scuba Leggings for Diving: Are They Worth It?
A divemaster's honest take on swapping your wetsuit for leggings and a rash guard; what they're great at, what they're not, and whether they belong in your dive bag. I started The Dive Compass afte...
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How to Choose a Rash Guard for Scuba Diving — A Divemaster's Guide
Most rash guards are not made for scuba diving. They're made for swimming, paddleboarding. or looking good on the beach. They're designed for people who spend twenty minutes in the water and then g...
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Water Temperature by Dive Destination: What Women Divers Actually Need to Wear
Water temperatures for 15 top dive destinations and what to wear at each — calibrated for women divers, who get cold sooner than the charts assume.
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What to Wear Snorkeling - Swimsuits, Rash Guards & Sun Protection
Most bikinis are made for lounging, not for currents, giant stride entries, or long days in saltwater. And when your swimwear doesn’t stay put, it can distract from what diving should feel like- ca...
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Coral Bleaching: Why Divers Should Care (And How to Help)
As divers, we have a unique connection to the underwater world and a crucial role in its preservation, particularly in combating coral bleaching. In this blog post, we will explore what coral bleac...
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How To Choose Dive Swimwear That Actually Fits (And Doesn’t Ruin Your Dive)
Not all bikinis are created equal. A scuba bikini has a secure, stay-put construction that a regular bikini simply doesn't, the straps don't slip, the bottoms don't shift, and the whole thing sits ...
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What to Wear Under a Wetsuit Scuba Diving (Female Diver Guide)
If you’ve ever stood on a dive boat wondering what to wear under a wetsuit, you’re not alone. It’s one of the most common questions beginner and even experienced female divers ask before a trip.
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Beginner’s Guide to What to Wear Scuba Diving — From Rash Guards to Scuba Bikinis
The truth is, choosing the right divewear isn’t just about comfort. It’s about performance, protection, and even ocean conservation. In this beginner’s guide, we’ll break down what divers actually ...
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Diving Dahab: A Female Diver's Guide to the Red Sea
For four months in 2022 my day looked like this- two dives from nine in the morning, back on land by three or four in the afternoon, then eight hours at my laptop working full time for a US company...
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Scuba Diving Bali: A Divemaster's Honest Guide to Indonesia's Best Sites
If you know Bali as a yoga destination, a honeymoon spot, or an influencers paradise, the diving side of the island can feel like a well-kept secret, but it shouldn't be. You can experience four or...
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Scuba Diving the Maldives: When to Go & What to Pack
I went to the Maldives during whale shark season & I didn't see a single whale shark. I'm telling you that up front because most Maldives diving guides read like a travel brochure, and the ocea...
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Dive Deeper
WRITTEN BY ANDREA GALASSI
Divemaster | Chemical Engineer | MSc Sustainability Science & Technology | Founder, The Dive Compass
Every article on this blog is written from real dive experience, across the Maldives, Red Sea, Indonesia, and beyond. As a chemical engineer and sustainability scientist who personally plants corals with Livingseas, I write about ocean conservation, sustainable diving, and the science behind the sea we all love. Because the more you understand it, the harder you'll fight for it.
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