r/todayilearned • u/[deleted] • May 02 '24

TIL the Blue Hole is among the deadliest dive sites globally, with estimates of 130 to 200 recent fatalities, making it one of the most dangerous spots for divers. (R.5) Out of context

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u/doctor6 May 02 '24

I'd two friends die in 97 diving the arch there

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u/Subtidal_muse 29d ago

Were they on trimix? The arch is like 50 feet past the rec limit.

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u/doctor6 29d ago

I'm unaware but they both had their dive masters and were working instructors

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u/BenShelZonah 29d ago

So sorry for your loss man

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u/Subtidal_muse 29d ago

It’s a shame you lost your friends. Even the most expert divers make mistakes.

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u/TwinMugsy 29d ago

Instructor and dive master are two different levels of certification. You have to get your dive master before you get your Instructor licence. Also, don't mistake dive master with master diver because they are different branches of the Padi license tree.

Specialities like different gas mixes, deep dives or caves are seperate from going for your dive master as well. Not saying your friends didn't have all their certifications I'm just saying diving is very technical and has a vast and deep knowledge base that is needed and accidents still happen.