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Scuba News
March 5, 2024 by HAL
This text is divided into sections listing different diving locations by region and month, along with trending destinations. The website offers travel planning services and contact information for inquiries. Read the article
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March 5, 2024 / March 6, 2024 by HAL
Marine Life True or False Quiz! Explore the depths with questions on ocean creatures.Score 75% or more an win a prize. Good luck! Read the article
Jeff Goodman reviews the OrcaTorch Super Focus 3degree Beam D720 Dive Light for Scubaverse.com. Read the article
Embark on a thrilling diving expedition in the Andaman Sea from the 9th to the 16th of February 2024, exploring the Surin Islands and Kho Lipe with a diverse team of international divers. Read the article
Fourth Element opened a new European base in Gdansk, Poland for efficient deliveries, customer support, and repairs within the EU. The UK team manages sales, while Poland handles operations. Sharing a facility with Halcyon Diving Systems, they aim to improve customer service and supply across Europe. Read the article
Shane Gross describes capturing his award-winning photo “March of the Tadpoles” during a snorkeling trip. Visiting a lake on Vancouver Island, he and his partner observed tadpoles swarming in the shallows, creating a feeding frenzy. Gross used a Nikon D500 camera with strobes to capture the image, which featured tadpoles in the sunlight. He emphasizes […]
The Oceangate submarine disaster has raised concerns about deep sea exploration’s challenges and potential design flaws. An engineer’s YouTube video critiques the Titan 1 submarine’s fourth voyage. The incident highlights the complexities of ocean exploration compared to space. Questions arise about overlooked design flaws and risks taken. Read the article
March 5, 2024 / March 8, 2024 by HAL
The British Sub-Aqua Club (BSAC) has partnered with conservation charity Seawilding to introduce the Underwater Surveyor course, designed to make surveying fun and accessible. Surveying is great fun, gives participants a new appreciation of the underwater world, and is the first vital step in implementing conservation measures. However, as with many citizen science projects, it […]
March 4, 2024 by HAL
The editorial discusses the current state of the recreational diving industry post-pandemic, questioning whether it is recovering or still declining. Read the entire article at diveindustrynews.net
March 4, 2024 / March 6, 2024 by HAL
A new species of side-gilled sea slug, Pleurobranchaea britannica, was discovered off the coast of Britain in 2018 and 2019. Measuring 2-5cm, it resembles Pleurobranchaea meckeli but was identified through DNA analysis by researchers at the University of Cadiz. Read the article
The article discusses the thrill of diving with massive crocodiles, providing safety tips and recommended locations for such dives, alongside videos showcasing these encounters. Crocodiles’ behavior and interaction with sharks are also explored. Read the article
The text provides tips for shooting freediving videos, focusing on skills, preparation, frame rate, light, video length, communication, and safety. Read the article
Planning a scuba diving vacation in the Caribbean involves selecting the right destination like Curaçao and Bonaire, considering the best time to visit for ideal diving conditions, choosing dive-friendly accommodations, booking diving packages in advance, checking equipment needs, refreshing dive skills for safety, exploring dive sites, respecting marine life, capturing underwater memories, and embracing eco-dive […]
An orca named Starboard was observed killing a great white shark by itself in under two minutes in Mossel Bay, South Africa, a behavior previously thought to require team effort. This solitary predation by orcas challenges existing understanding and could impact marine ecosystems. The study suggests that the orcas’ hunting strategy may depend on the […]
Boat diving offers access to deeper water with larger marine life and remote dive sites, while shore diving provides flexibility, accessibility, and macro-life encounters. Ultimately, the best choice depends on your priorities, budget, and desired diving experience. Read the article
Ikelite has released an underwater housing for the Sony ZV-1 II camera, featuring a durable design with various lens support options. The housing allows for wide-angle, macro, split shots, and over-under photography. It supports external strobes and features an accessory port for additional accessories. The housing is priced at $595 and can withstand depths of […]
DEEP is creating subsea habitats for humans to live underwater, advancing undersea research and exploration up to 200m. The BiG Scuba Podcast discusses their transformative work. Read the article
Nitrogen Narcosis, also known as being “narced,” can affect divers due to breathing compressed air while diving, leading to symptoms similar to alcohol intoxication. The condition occurs due to nitrogen accumulation affecting brain communication. Symptoms can start as shallow as 6ft but are most concerning at 100ft, causing euphoria and potential dangerous behaviors. However, effects […]
March 3, 2024 / March 6, 2024 by HAL
Sea otters are fascinating creatures that play a vital role in kelp forests. They are not suitable as pets, but their significance in the ecosystem is immense. A video by Animalogic sheds light on their habits and habitat, revealing surprising details like their daily consumption equivalent to 25% of their body weight. Read the article
March 3, 2024 by HAL
Scuba diving is portrayed as both beautiful and accessible to all divers with advancements in training programs, equipment, and dive destinations. Stories of triumph in the diving community highlight the importance of inclusivity and innovation in creating a more diverse diving environment for individuals of varying abilities. Key themes include accessibility initiatives, certification programs, and […]
Curaçao offers top golf courses like Blue Bay and Old Quarry along with excellent scuba diving spots. Combining golf and diving in Curaçao makes for a perfect Caribbean vacation with varied experiences and attractions. Read the article
Mudskippers, like Periophthalmus modestus, are amphibious fish that can be found in mudflats and swamps. They are classified as Gobiiforms, not true gobies, and have adapted pectoral fins for movement. Shuttles hoppfish, for example, create elaborate nurseries in burrows, where the male incubates the eggs by bringing air from the surface to aid in their […]
Dive into Egypt in 2024 with Sea to Sky offers various scuba diving experiences, including courses and liveaboard adventures. The team is multilingual and passionate about providing exceptional service. Destinations like the Red Sea and Dahab are highlighted, with options for freediving and exploring marine life. For those interested, direct contact information is provided for […]
Jill Heinerth discusses cave diving in a TED Talk, sharing her passion for exploring underwater caves and collaborating with scientists. She highlights her achievements in this field and emphasizes the importance of underwater exploration in expanding knowledge. Her presentation is both informative and inspiring, potentially sparking new interest in cave diving among viewers. Read the […]
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