Scuba News-Gazette
Here, we curate the latest news, discoveries, and conservation efforts from across the web, keeping you updated on everything scuba diving. From groundbreaking research and awe-inspiring dives to essential gear reviews and travel recommendations, Scuba News is your one-stop shop for all things scuba diving. So, gear up for knowledge, and stay informed about the ever-evolving world beneath the waves!
- Whale Report Alert System celebrates a milestone
The Whale Report Alert System reaches a milestone in its quest to prevent whale-vessel collisions. Ship strikes endanger thousands of cetaceans yearly, prompting this initiative combining technology and citizen science.
Read the entire article at ocean.org
Citizen science Ocean Wise vessel strikes Whale Report Alert System
- Five Ways Illegal Wildlife Trade Endangers Our Oceans
Illegal wildlife trade puts marine animals at risk due to the harvesting and sale of species for various purposes, impacting the ocean ecosystem.
Read the entire article at oceana.org
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- Great Piers of FIRE (WORKS)
Lawson Wood discusses the beauty of Inverary Pier in Scotland for diving enthusiasts.
Read the entire article at www.scubadivermag.com
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- Scientists Report 04.12.24
Scientists report new findings on 04.12.24.
Read the entire article at seashepherd.org
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- Dive into the Advantages of DEMA: A Perfect Blend of Knowledge, Networking, and Fun
DEMA is an organization uniting diving professionals worldwide for knowledge, networking, and fun.
Read the entire article at forscubadivers.com
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- Episode 365 – Shadow Divers Part 1 Bill Nagle
The episode discusses the book 'Shadow Divers' by Robert Kurson, focusing on divers John Chatterton and Richie Kohler alongside Captain Bill Nagle, highlighting the concept of what makes a true diver.
Read the entire article at www.thegreatdivepodcast.com
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- SECORE International’s Caribbean-wide coral restoration success
SECORE International has had success with their coral seeding program in the Caribbean. They conduct coral reproduction in labs and then distribute the resulting spawn to damaged reefs.
Read the entire article at divemagazine.com
Caribbean coral seeding DIVE Magazine SECORE International
- Oyster Diving say ‘May the 4th be with you’!
Oyster Diving and AquaSports are hosting a Star Wars-themed open day on May 4th by Mercers Lake, offering scuba diving courses and fun dives following exclusive lake access.
Read the entire article at www.scubadivermag.com
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- The World’s Best Scuba Diving Sites
The text lists the world's best scuba diving sites, including a wide variety of underwater attractions like sharks, reefs, wrecks, and cenotes.
Read the entire article at www.originaldiving.com
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- Learn how to promote sustainable operations on your next dive holiday
Learn how to promote sustainable operations on your next dive holiday while still enjoying marvelous scenery from expert Roni Ben-Ahron.
Read the entire article at www.scubadivermag.com
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- Dive Indonesia Part 2: Raja Ampat Trip Report
The Scuba Place visited Raja Ampat, sharing a trip report with amazing experiences.
Read the entire article at www.scubaverse.com
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- DAN: Jared Hires’ Death Was Caused By ‘Medical Event’ And Not Equipment Failure
DAN concludes Jared Hires' death resulted from a 'medical event'.
Read the entire article at www.deeperblue.com
DAN Jared Hires medical event Scuba Diving – DeeperBlue.com
- Scientists Report 04.11.24
Scientists report findings on 04.11.24.
Read the entire article at seashepherd.org
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- Why You Need Dive Boots & How To Select Them [video]
Dive boots may not always be required but are important to bring along for dives.
Read the entire article at forscubadivers.com
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- Backscatter Hybrid Flash: The First Look
Pro shooter Nicolas Remy tests Backscatter Hybrid Flash strobes.
Read the entire article at www.divephotoguide.com
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- Join Sea Shepherd Toronto for our Wasaga Beach Earth Day Cleanup
Sea Shepherd Toronto is organizing a beach cleanup for Earth Day in Wasaga Beach.
Read the entire article at seashepherd.org
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- ScubaRadio live studio video feed for 4-13-24.
**** ScubaRadio offers live studio video feeds for divers on 4-13-24. --- **
Read the entire article at scubaradio.com
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- Jared Hires’ cause of death – DAN preliminary report
Dive Rite General Manager Jared Hires' death in Norway's Plura cave system was caused by a medical event, as per the preliminary report from the Divers Alert Network (DAN).
Read the entire article at divemagazine.com
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- CRF ™ Travels to American Samoa to Assist in Building Capacity for Coral Restoration Efforts
CRF ™ collaborates on Learning Exchange with Coral Reef Advisory Group.
Read the entire article at www.coralrestoration.org
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- Why it Matters: Coral Restoration
Coral restoration is crucial due to global degradation. NOAA Fisheries reports 30-50% decline in tropical and subtropical coral cover.
Read the entire article at www.coralrestoration.org
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- The Paradox of Complacency in Scuba Diving
Complacency in scuba diving highlights the need for vigilance, proficiency, and continuous training.
Read the entire article at www.divecuracao.info
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- Global Collaboration for Coral Restoration at the CORDAP Workshop
Global Collaboration for Coral Restoration at the CORDAP Workshop focused on delegates from Global South countries coming together for coral restoration efforts.
Read the entire article at www.coralrestoration.org
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- Shark Attacks Are Rare, But Brutal When They Happen
Shark attacks are rare but can be brutal, causing concern though infrequent.
Read the entire article at forscubadivers.com
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- Jared Hires: Medical issue cause of death
Jared Hires, Dive Rite General Manager, tragically died in the Plura cave system in Norway due to a medical issue.
Read the entire article at www.scubadivermag.com
Jared Hires Medical issue Scuba Diver Mag
- Diverse Travel becomes Corporate Patron for The Shark Trust
The Shark Trust gains Diverse Travel as Corporate Patron, supporting global shark conservation efforts.
Read the entire article at www.scubadivermag.com
Diverse Travel Scuba Diver Mag Shark Trust
- Reef world returns to ADEX for sustainability think tanks
Reef-World Foundation presents Sustainable Diving events at ADEX Singapore this weekend.
Read the entire article at divemagazine.com
ADEX Singapore DIVE Magazine Reef-World Foundation Sustainable Diving
- Corporate Patrons
Corporate Patrons are businesses that support the Shark Trust by promoting shark conservation and providing financial support. Their long-term commitment helps the organization to carry out important projects for sharks and the marine environment. These businesses take Corporate Social Responsibility seriously and play a key role in raising awareness and driving change for marine life.
Read the full article at www.sharktrust.org
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- QUIZ: Sharks
Test your knowledge of shark species for a discount,www.divemagazine.com/quizzes/quiz-sharks
Read the entire article at divemagazine.com
DIVE Magazine quiz shark species
- GEAR REVIEW – Revolutionising Diving Comfort: The Sharkskin T2 Chillproof Suit
Diver reviews Sharkskin T2 Chillproof Suit for Scubaverse.com, exploring lightweight design and comfort.
Read the entire article at www.scubaverse.com
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- Alaska team rescues ‘hogtied’ humpback whale
A male humpback whale in Alaska was rescued from being entangled by fishing line after being trapped for five days.
Read the entire article at www.scubadivermag.com
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- 11-Year-Old Scuba Diver Completes 100 Dives
Kanon Coppola, an 11-year-old diver, completed 100 dives in less than two years in Bonaire.
Read the entire article at www.deeperblue.com
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- Scientists Report 04.10.24
Scientists report findings on 04.10.24.
Read the entire article at seashepherd.org
report Scientists Sea Shepherd Conservation Society
- Gigantic Great White Shark (Video)
A gigantic Great White shark named Deep Blue, over 20 feet long, was filmed off Guadalupe Island.
Read the entire article at forscubadivers.com
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- SFUPS BLACKWATER DIVE – MAY 18TH 2024
Experience blackwater diving with Linda Ianniello on May 18th, 2024. Learn about identifying and photographing creatures in the water column.
Read the entire article at sfups.org
BLACKWATER DIVE Linda Ianniello SFUPS South Florida Underwater Photography Society
- Why plastic in the seafood chain has scientists worried
Plastic in the seafood chain is a concern for scientists due to its impact on the environment.
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- SSI Unveils Professional Development Program
SSI plans to boost dive professionals by 2030 to address staff shortages at dive centers, especially in resort locations. Guido Waetzig emphasizes support for SSI Training Centers with new marketing, training, and acquisition tools.
Read the entire article at www.divenewswire.com
Dive professionals DiveNewswire SSI staff shortages
- Thailand Aggressor is back, offering two Andaman Sea itineraries
Thailand Aggressor reopens for scuba expeditions in November, exploring national parks' reefs in the Andaman Sea.
Read the entire article at www.scubadivermag.com
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- Dive into Serenity: How Scuba Diving And Mental Health Come Together
Scuba diving positively affects mental health.
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- Cave Diving Tight Underwater Caves
Cave diving is already extreme; underwater caves can be claustrophobic.
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- Scuba Diver issue 84 out now!
Scuba Diver issue 84 is now available digitally with a small monthly fee, offering a free 30-day trial for new users. Previous issues up to 83 are accessible for free online. Print copies can also be obtained at dive stores.
Read the entire article at www.scubadivermag.com
Scuba Diver issue 84 Scuba Diver Mag
- The Red Army – Cornwall’s kingdom of spider crabs
Dive in Cornwall to witness the incredible sight of spider crabs aggregating in large numbers.
Read the entire article at divemagazine.com
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- Human Factors in diving – find out more at GO Diving Show ANZ
Learn from flying to improve diving safety, be a diver to follow, Mike Mason at GO Diving Show ANZ.
Read the entire article at www.scubadivermag.com
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- Who is responsible for learning?
In the journey of becoming a proficient diver, the responsibility for learning is shared between instructors and students. Initially, instructors provide essential knowledge, but gaps may remain. Divers must actively seek experiences to fill these gaps. Some divers stop learning after certification, relying on instructors or social media for information. Discussions point to the need for ongoing learning and self-responsibility to ensure safety and competency.
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- RAID Release Independent Diver Program
RAID promotes diving as a team effort, where each buddy is equal to the task.
Read the entire article at www.scubaverse.com
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- Scientists Report 04.09.24
Scientists report findings on 04.09.24
Read the entire article at seashepherd.org
report Scientists Sea Shepherd Conservation Society
- Scuba Diver ANZ Issue 68 Out Now
The latest issue of Scuba Diver ANZ covers Underwater Photographer of the Year winners, Indo Master liveaboard, Aggressor Adventures with Mares, Mike Haigh tribute, and Apeks's 50th anniversary. DAN experts advise on treating sea urchin punctures in the medical Q&A segment, and the issue also features Australia's Christmas Island and Cocos Keeling.
Read the entire article at www.scubadivermag.com
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- Dive Expos: Are They Valuable? Insights from an Exhibitor’s Perspective
Dive expos are essential for exhibitors to showcase their products and connect with the diving community. Solitude Liveaboards shares insights from participating in various dive expos.
Read the entire article at www.divenewswire.com
Dive expos DiveNewswire Solitude Liveaboards
- Buddy Dive Resort Bonaire Presents: “Buddy Dive Thru the Lens” Photography Event
Buddy Dive Resort in Bonaire is hosting the "Buddy Dive Thru the Lens" Photography Event from August 24th to 31st, catering to underwater photographers looking to enhance their skills and explore Bonaire's underwater beauty.
Read the entire article at www.divenewswire.com
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- What’s Yappening! Tourism Updates from Yap
Yap's Manta Ray Bay Resort named top 10 global scuba diving resort by The Tech Edvocate.
Read the entire article at www.divenewswire.com
DiveNewswire Manta Ray Bay Resort Top 10 Yap
- First Full 3D Digital Scale Model Of The Titanic Wreck
A full 3D digital scale model of the Titanic wreck has been created with the use of technology, showcasing the ship lying 12,500ft deep in the Atlantic Ocean.
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