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!
- The Best Underwater Restaurants That Are Actually in the Sea
Discover the best underwater restaurants in the open sea.
best sea underwater restaurants
- Citizen Science Month: How you can help save our seas
Citizen science in April lets the public contribute data for research.
Citizen science
- Sperm Whales vs Orca
Sperm whales are remarkable marine creatures with impressive abilities, especially in encounters with orcas.
encounters orca Sperm whales
- Deep wreck explorer Yana Stashkevich at GO Diving Show ANZ
Yana Stashkevich, an accomplished technical diver, will discuss her exploration dives at the GO Diving Show ANZ in September.
exploration dives technical diver Yana Stashkevich
- GEAR REVIEW: JOBY SeaPal Underwater Housing for iPhone and Samsung Galaxy (Watch Video)
Jeff Goodman reviews the JOBY SeaPal underwater housing for iPhone and Samsung Galaxy phones in a video for Scubaverse.com.
iPhone JOBY SeaPal Samsung Galaxy underwater housing
- ADEX Singpore 2024 Events and Speaker Details
Legendary National Geographic photographers David Doubilet and Jennifer Hayes will be the VIPs at ADEX Singapore 2024.
Jennifer Hayes National Geographic
- 5 Important Reasons to Purchase Diving Accident Insurance
Investing in diving accident insurance provides peace of mind and security for divers during their trips.
diving accident insurance peace of mind security
- Kawanishi H6K “Mavis” Seaplane (Solomon Islands — 100 fsw)
The blogger discusses the process of capturing photos for a photogrammetry model of the Kawanishi H6K “Mavis” Seaplane wreck in the Solomon Islands.
Kawanishi H6K "Mavis" Seaplane wreck photogrammetry model Solomon Islands
- How to Choose a Dive Watch
Dive watches are iconic accessories. Learn how to choose one.
dive watch iconic
- Underwater Superstructures for Beginners
This episode discusses ocean superstructures and their formation with expert guests from different universities.
Ocean Science Radio ocean superstructures podcast
- Indonesian activists face jail after exposing damage to marine park
Indonesian activists may go to jail for uncovering harm to a marine park. The park, Karimunjawa Marine National Park, is being damaged by illegal shrimp farms.
Indonesian activists jail marine park.
- How To Correctly Wash Your Wet-suit To Make It Last [Video]
To make your wet-suit last longer, wash it after each use to remove sand and dirt.
last wash wet suit
- Big Shark Pledge Appeal
The Big Shark Pledge aims to protect oceanic sharks and rays, which are under threat from overfishing. Recent research shows that over three-quarters of these species are at risk of extinction. Donations will help create a strong community focused on conservation and policy changes to restore shark populations in international waters.
Read the full article at www.sharktrust.org
conservation Overfishing sharks The Shark Trust
- QUIZ: Scuba Diving Basics
Test your knowledge of scuba diving basics with a quiz on safety and equipment. Get a discount if you score 75% or more.
quiz scuba diving basics
- Seareq passes prize-money to ghost-net divers
Seareq International donated prize money to BSHRP for ghost-net removal.
prize money Seareq International
- Photographer of the Week – Bryan Blauvelt
DPG presents Photographer of the Week, Bryan Blauvelt.
Bryan Blauvelt DPG Photographer of the Week
- Christmas Island Crab Conservation
Christmas Island offers unique diving experiences, known as Australia's Galapagos, and is home to Red Crabs.
Christmas Island conservation Red Crabs
- Four opportunities to go pro in 2024 with Dive Friends Bonaire
Dive Friends Bonaire offers the Instructor Development Course (IDC) multiple times a year, with a personal approach and in-house course director for mentorship.
Dive Friends Bonaire Instructor Development Course (IDC) personal approach
- Episode #94 Florian Symoens – “Transitioning to a Full Time Instructor”
Florian Symoens, a diving instructor from Belgium, transitioned from his nightlife business to becoming a full-time Technical Diving instructor during COVID. His background, the Inner Space Explorers (ISE) Agency, sidemount diving, cave instruction, and mine exploration in Belgium are discussed. Florian's sale of his business, experience with rebreathers like the KISS Sidewinder, and upcoming projects are highlighted.
Belgium Florian Symoens Technical Diving instructor
- Scientists Report 03.27.24
Scientists report on marine life research findings.
marine life report Scientists
- Winter snorkelling options in the UK
Andy Torbet provides guidance on choosing suitable sites for winter snorkeling.
Andy Torbet site selection winter snorkeling
- APRIL 2024 SPEAKER – TOM FITZ
Tom Fitz, a renowned American cinematographer, director, and producer with experience capturing Earth's natural beauty for prestigious channels and winning multiple Primetime Emmy Awards, will be speaking on April 9th, 2024.
cinematographer Primetime Emmy Awards Tom Fitz
- Humpback Whale Declares Hatchery a Fast-Food Joint for $13M Snacks
Humpback whale visits hatchery, spends $13 million on snacks.
hatchery Humpback whale snacks
- Dive Curaçao Week 2025
Dive Curaçao Week 2025 offers scuba diving and cultural experiences with a focus on eco-dive tourism.
Dive Curaçao Week 2025 eco-dive tourism scuba diving
- DAN Europe VP Laura Marroni Inducted into Women Divers Hall Of Fame
DAN Europe VP Laura Marroni joins Women Divers Hall of Fame for promoting safety.
DAN Europe InDEPTH Laura Marroni Women Divers Hall of Fame
- Dutch diver dies; 17 rescued off Ċirkewwa, Malta
Strong winds and high seas caused a scuba diver's death in a rescue operation near Malta.
Malta scuba diver winds
- Diving and caving books now available from Maxshow Limited
Maxshow Limited now offers diving and caving books from various authors, expanding its product line.
diving and caving books Maxshow Limited
- Welcome Back the Thailand Aggressor Offering Two Andaman Sea Itineraries
The Thailand Aggressor is resuming scuba expeditions exploring national park reefs in Thailand's Andaman Sea from Nov. 2, 2024. The North Andaman Sea itinerary includes stops at Similan National Park dive sites like Anitas Reef, East of Eden, and Christmas Point.
Andaman Sea scuba expeditions Thailand Aggressor
- GO Diving Show ANZ welcomes Avatar’s John Garvin
John Garvin, an Australian screenwriter and experienced technical diver, managed diving operations for James Cameron's films like Avatar. He will be speaking at the GO Diving Show ANZ.
GO Diving Show ANZ John Garvin technical diver
- Straight Talk from PADI CEO: You Make a Big Difference
Learn how to impact students' lives by teaching PADI Rescue Diver and EFR courses.
EFR PADI Rescue Diver
- The 10 PADI Rescue Diver Exercises: What to Expect During Your Course
Prepare for 10 PADI Rescue Diver Exercises.
PADI Rescue Diver Exercises Prepare
- DPG Masters 2023: New “Best of Show” Crowned
Suliman Alatiqi's Gold image wins "Best of Show" in the Wide Angle category.
Best of Show Suliman Alatiqi
- Holly Wakely becomes world’s youngest female Course Director
Holly Wakely, aged 21, is now the youngest female PADI Course Director globally.
Holly Wakely PADI Course Director
- Search for missing German U-boat revealed in BBC documentary
A new BBC documentary showcases the discovery of a lost German U-Boat, UC-18, by divers from Guernsey in the UK's Channel Islands after a four-year search.
BBC documentary German U-Boat Guernsey divers
- Aquatica Teases Housing for the Nikon Z9
Aquatica hints at a new housing for the Nikon Z9 camera.
Aquatica Housing Nikon Z9
- A Safe Swim With Sharks Takes A Bit Of Forethought – Not Excluding The Navy
Swimming with sharks safely requires planning, regardless of skill level.
planning sharks swimming
- Diving in the Pacific: 7 Idyllic Islands for Scuba Divers
Scuba divers dream of exploring Pacific Islands for stunning marine life and clear waters.
marine life Pacific Islands scuba divers
- The Backfire Effect: Why our brains make it difficult to change our mind
The backfire effect occurs when conflicting information challenges a core belief, leading individuals to strengthen their existing belief rather than change it. Our brains tend to react emotionally instead of analytically when faced with conflicting information, making it difficult to change our minds. By delving into opposing arguments using analytical thinking, individuals can counteract the backfire effect and potentially understand different perspectives better.
backfire effect conflicting information
- SOMABAY: Scubaverse Trip Review (Watch Video)
Jeff Goodman explores diving in SOMABAY, Egypt's Red Sea, in a video for Scubaverse.com. Stay at the Breakers Diving & Surfing Lodge. Book your next dive adventure with SOMABAY.
Breakers Diving & Surfing Lodge Red Sea SOMABAY
- The Resort at Marble Hill Roatan – No Place on Earth Like It — Guaranteed
The Resort at Marble Hill in Roatan offers a unique dive experience in a renowned scuba diving destination.
Resort at Marble Hill Roatán scuba diving
- Reef Renewal Foundation Curacao Receives Donations from Kooyman and MCB Bank to Support Coral Conservation Efforts
Reef Renewal Foundation Curacao receives donations from Kooyman and MCB Bank. The donations support coral conservation efforts on Curacao's reefs.
coral conservation efforts Reef Renewal Foundation Curacao
- Belize Aggressor IV Staff Collects 136 pounds of Coastal Trash
Aggressor Adventures staff cleaned up 136 pounds of coastal trash in Honduras.
Aggressor Adventures coastal trash Honduras
- PROFESSIONAL SCUBA SCHOOLS Adds Another Instructor Development Center
Fantasea Scuba partners with PSS to boost diving education quality in Florida, providing top-notch training and certifications to divers.
dive education Fantasea Scuba PSS
- International Scuba Diving Hall of Fame Appoints William Cline New Executive Director
William Cline appointed Executive Director of ISDHF, responsible for strategy and museum development, starting February 1, 2024.
ISDHF William Cline
- The Cayman Islands Announces International Scuba Diving Hall of Fame Inductees for 2024
The Cayman Islands announces new inductees into the International Scuba Diving Hall of Fame for 2024, celebrating leaders in the dive industry for their contributions to scuba diving worldwide.
Cayman Islands inductees International Scuba Diving Hall of Fame
- SCUBA Educators International Announces their Regional Managers
SCUBA Educators International is adding Regional Managers worldwide to assist members and expand business opportunities. The team's leadership includes Kenny Wheeler as the Director of Sales and Marketing.
Kenny Wheeler Regional Managers Scuba Educators International
- SSI Offers Dive Pros Another New Specialty Program: MARINE INVERTEBRATE ECOLOGY
SSI introduces Marine Invertebrate Ecology as a new specialty program, expanding its conservation offerings. This course joins other ecology programs, adding variety to what training centers can offer.
Marine Invertebrate Ecology specialty program SSI
- Scientists Report 03.26.24
Scientists report findings on 03.26.24.
report Scientists
- Florida Caves & Where They Go Beneath You
Florida caves hide unknown mysteries beneath your feet. Jonathan Bird explores these enigmatic depths.
Florida caves Jonathan Bird mysteries
- Cross Country Scuba Brings SeaCure Custom Mouthpieces to Canadian Waters
Cross Country Scuba partners with SeaCure to offer custom mouthpieces in Canada, improving comfort for divers.
Canadian waters Cross Country Scuba SeaCure Custom Mouthpieces
