This handy little guide is packed with helpful tips for anybody who's keen to take up scuba diving or has just started out. The best way to improve your scuba skills is obviously going to be in the water but we hope the short tips here will help you fine-tune your technique, give you some pointers on what equipment to invest in and make you think a bit about your underwater environment. We also have tips on how to record your dives and ensure all your explorations are safe ones. While we can't promise to turn you from a novice into an expert overnight we hope that these ideas will prove entertaining, inspirational and informative.