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!
- GO Diving Show ANZ welcomes technical diver Richard Taylor on stage
Richard Taylor, a seasoned technical diving instructor with 30 years of experience in Australia and New Zealand, will be featured at the GO Diving Show ANZ in Sydney.
Read the entire article at www.scubadivermag.com
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- GO Diving Show ANZ welcomes technical diver Richard Taylor on stage
Richard Taylor, a technical diving expert with over 30 years of experience, will be speaking at the GO Diving Show ANZ event in Sydney. He is the founder of OZTek and has been involved in technical diving since the early 1990s.
Read the entire article at www.scubadivermag.com
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- Father’s Day gifts for scuba diving dads
Looking for last-minute Father's Day gifts for your scuba diving dad? Check out suggestions on Amazon to find the perfect present.
Read the entire article at divemagazine.com
Amazon DIVE Magazine Father's Day scuba diving
- Adopt a High Seas Heroes Shark
You can adopt a High Seas Heroes shark digitally to support shark conservation efforts. By doing so, more funds go towards the Oceanic Programme, which helps protect all high-seas sharks. Each adoption comes with a personalized certificate and a digital adoption pack, promoting eco-friendly choices while benefiting conservation.
Read the full article at www.sharktrust.org
conservation ocean sharks The Shark Trust
- CREATURE FEATURE: Shortfin Mako
The Shortfin Mako is the fastest shark, reaching speeds of 30 mph. Its hydrodynamic body and powerful tail make it a skilled hunter of fast fish like tuna. However, it faces threats from overfishing and has a low reproductive rate, leading to an endangered status.
Read the full article at www.sharktrust.org
conservation scuba diving Shortfin Mako The Shark Trust
- News Digest – June
A silky shark has made a record-setting migration of over 27,000 kilometers, showcasing the vulnerability of this species. In another story, scientists are tracking sharks in the Pacific to create safer spaces for endangered species before they are harmed by illegal fishing. Meanwhile, a new Netflix film explores the unlikely scenario of a great white shark in the Seine River, generating discussions about shark behavior and migration habits.
Read the full article at www.sharktrust.org
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- Yellow Snapper up Close and Personal
Meridian Adventure Dive in Raja Ampat, Indonesia, offers professional scuba diving services as a PADI 5 Star Resort and PADI Green Star award winner.
Read the entire article at www.scubadivermag.com
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- Yellow Snapper up Close and Personal
Meridian Adventure Dive in Raja Ampat offers high-quality scuba diving services.
Read the entire article at www.scubadivermag.com
Meridian Adventure Dive Raja Ampat Scuba Diver Mag Yellow Snapper
- With sadness we announce the loss of Neil Barker, Eastern Regional Coach
Neil Barker, a dedicated BSAC volunteer, served as the Eastern Regional Coach.
Read the entire article at www.bsac.com
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- Designing Hope with Sea Bags’ Kat Casale
Kat Casale, Design Manager at Sea Bags, discusses ocean conservation.
Read the entire article at www.coralrestoration.org
Coral Restoration Foundation™ Design Manager Sea Bags
- Designing Hope with Sea Bags’ Kat Casale
Kat Casale, Design Manager at Sea Bags, discusses the ocean and coral reefs.
Read the entire article at www.coralrestoration.org
Coral reefs Coral Restoration Foundation™ ocean Sea Bags
- Non-Acroporid Outplanting for Resilience and Recovery
Coral Restoration Foundation focuses on non-acroporid outplanting for resilience and recovery.
Read the entire article at www.coralrestoration.org
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- Non-Acroporid Outplanting for Resilience and Recovery
Coral Restoration Foundation™ (CRF™) focuses on outplanting non-acroporid corals for recovery and resilience.
Read the entire article at www.coralrestoration.org
Coral Restoration Foundation™ non-acroporid outplanting
- Scientists Report 06.06.24
Scientists report an increase in ocean acidification linked to climate change, causing a decline in coral reefs and impacting marine life. The study emphasizes the urgent need for global action to reduce carbon emissions and protect marine ecosystems.
Read the entire article at seashepherd.org
climate change Coral reefs ocean acidification Sea Shepherd Conservation Society
- How to Extend the Lifespan of Your Scuba Diving Gear
To prolong the life of your scuba gear, some items can be serviced without advanced knowledge, but this varies by location and brand. For example, in the UK, regulator service kits may not be readily available.
Read the entire article at www.scubadivermag.com
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- SeaLife launches new SportDiver ULTRA Smartphone housing
SeaLife introduces the SportDiver Ultra Smartphone housing for larger phone models, maintaining features of the previous version and utilizing the SportDiver app.
Read the entire article at divemagazine.com
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- Discover the World with Master Liveaboards
Discover the World with Master Liveaboards offers exceptional diving experiences, expert service, top-notch vessels, and stunning destinations for all levels of divers.
Read the entire article at www.scubaverse.com
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- Ocean Turtle Diving launches new London dive centre
Ocean Turtle Diving launched Scuba Dive London at the London Aquatics Centre, providing training courses in the famous Olympic diving pool.
Read the entire article at www.scubadivermag.com
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- Photographer of the Week – Fabian Becker
DPG presents Photographer of the Week, Fabian Becker.
Read the entire article at www.divephotoguide.com
DPG RSS Fabian Becker Photographer of the Week
- Ghost Diving kicks off year-long Greek project
Ghost Diving partners with sponsors to clean abandoned fish-farms along Greece's coast. The initiative targets plastic pollution and marine litter in a year-long project.
Read the entire article at www.scubadivermag.com
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- QUIZ: Fish Identification
Test your fish identification skills to win a discount on DIVE Magazine.
Read the entire article at divemagazine.com
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- Divers For Climate
Join Divers for Climate in World Oceans Week events to address mass bleaching events like the Great Barrier Reef's 5th, and rising ocean temperatures impacting marine life.
Read the entire article at www.scubadivermag.com
Divers for Climate Great Barrier Reef mass bleaching Scuba Diver Mag
- BSAC divers mark D-Day with Valentine Tank memorial dive
BSAC divers honor D-Day with memorial dive at Valentine Tank in Poole Bay.
Read the entire article at www.bsac.com
British Sub-Aqua Club - News & blog BSAC divers D-Day Valentine Tank
- Wakatobi’s Super Spacious Dive Boats
Wakatobi Dive Resort boasts spacious and stable dive boats that ensure a comfortable experience for guests.
Read the entire article at www.scubadivermag.com
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- Sea of Change Foundation Partners with Underwater Spotter for June Fundraiser
The Sea of Change Foundation partners with Underwater Spotter for a June fundraiser to help protect ocean life. Underwater Spotter offers regional ocean life guide books for divers and snorkelers, making identification of marine creatures fun and easy on dive trips.
Read the entire article at www.divenewswire.com
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- SF2 – The Good, the Bad, and the Beautiful
Instructors discuss SF2 diving operations, excelling from beginners to 100m exploration dives.
Read the entire article at indepthmag.com
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- KEEP IT SIMPLE: Musings About the SF2
The founder of Scuba Force discusses designing the SF2 rebreather and its features.
Read the entire article at indepthmag.com
InDEPTH rebreather Scuba Force SF2
- Remembering Sealab I
Sixty years ago, the first American aquanauts entered Sealab I to showcase saturation diving, proving longer deep-sea stays were possible. Sealab I, located southwest of Bermuda, laid the foundation for deep-sea exploration.
Read the entire article at indepthmag.com
American aquanauts InDEPTH saturation diving Sealab I
- Protect the Strait of Messina Seabed—No Ponte!
Activists are against building a bridge in the Strait of Messina to connect Sicily, considering it an environmental threat.
Read the entire article at indepthmag.com
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- How Current Are Your Rescue Skills?
Divers are advised to assess their rescue skills for scenarios like assisting tech divers at depths of 30m/100ft or 76m/250ft, including dealing with unconscious teammates or situations in caves. The importance of emergency preparedness and ongoing training is emphasized for effective responses in challenging diving circumstances.
Read the entire article at indepthmag.com
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- Rebreather Training: Are We Certifying Ourselves into Extinction?
Rebreather training is highly specialized and configuration-specific, unlike other forms of training. According to ISO standards, instructors now need to use the same equipment as their students.
Read the entire article at indepthmag.com
InDEPTH ISO rebreather Training
- Diving with Polar Bears? Read about it in the May issue of Scuba Diving Industry Magazine!
Only five people have dived with Polar Bears, featured in the May issue by Amos Nachoum from Big Animals Expeditions. The issue also includes an interview on a diver self-rescue device's creators and tips on university dive programs by Tec Clark.
Read the entire article at www.divenewswire.com
Arctic DiveNewswire Diving with Polar Bears safety implications
- Scientists Report 06.05.24
Scientists report new findings on ocean acidity affecting marine life. Projections suggest increased harm if acidity levels continue to rise. Monitoring and raising awareness are crucial for ocean conservation.
Read the entire article at seashepherd.org
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- Brownie’s Third Lung Unveils Innovative Diving Solutions for 2024
Brownie’s Third Lung introduces the Sea LiOn, a high-tech, lithium-ion battery-powered diving compressor with extended dive times for up to 4 divers. This innovation aims to enhance the diving experience for professionals and enthusiasts alike.
Read the entire article at www.divenewswire.com
Brownie's Third Lung DiveNewswire lithium-ion Sea LiOn
- Sea Shepherd Anuncia Nuevo Barco Bob Barker
Sea Shepherd announces a new vessel named Bob Barker.
Read the entire article at seashepherd.org
Bob Barker Sea Shepherd Sea Shepherd Conservation Society vessel
- The Unsung Heroes: The Filling Station and Compressor Room at Ocean Encounters
Ocean Encounters emphasizes the importance of their scuba tank filling station and compressor room for diver safety and satisfaction, ensuring high-quality air for every dive and reflecting the company's commitment to excellence in Curaçao. These facilities play a crucial role in providing a safe and enjoyable diving experience.
Read the entire article at www.divenewswire.com
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- REVIEW: Diving Into The Darkness sets new standards for dive documentaries
"Diving Into The Darkness" is a dive documentary featuring Jill Heinerth that sets new standards for the genre according to the reviewer.
Read the entire article at www.scubadivermag.com
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- Tragedy as unconscious diver dies in Devon, UK
A male diver in his 60s died after being found unconscious on a beach in Devon, UK. Police responded to reports of an unconscious diver on the beach near Plymouth.
Read the entire article at divemagazine.com
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- Avelo Unveils New Dive Computer Mode
Avelo introduced a new dive computer mode for their innovative lightweight scuba system.
Read the entire article at www.deeperblue.com
Avelo dive computer mode lightweight scuba system Scuba Diving – DeeperBlue.com
- Sun safety for divers and snorkellers
Divers need to be mindful of sun safety to avoid sunburn, skin damage, and skin cancer.
Read the entire article at www.bsac.com
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- Captain Cook Cruises Fiji Debuts its Southern Lau Expedition
Captain Cook Cruises Fiji has launched the Southern Lau Expedition, showcasing never-before-visited locations in the archipelago onboard the MS Caledonian Sky. Departures for these new itineraries are scheduled monthly.
Read the entire article at www.scubadivermag.com
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- Captain Cook Cruises Fiji Celebrates Marine Month
Captain Cook Cruises Fiji dedicates May as 'Marine Month', offering educational marine biologist lectures and coral reef regeneration opportunities onboard their MS Caledonian Sky voyages. The focus is on promoting marine conservation awareness and involvement.
Read the entire article at www.scubadivermag.com
Captain Cook Cruises Fiji Marine Month Scuba Diver Mag scuba diving
- Underwater photography world mourns renowned UWP guru Martin Edge
The underwater photography community mourns renowned UWP expert Martin Edge with a tribute from friend Alex Mustard in Scuba Diver magazine.
Read the entire article at www.scubadivermag.com
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- Air Quality Checks for Diving: What You Need to Know
Divers should know air quality standards and require transparency from operators.
Read the entire article at www.divecuracao.info
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- The Pride of Scuba Tank Filling Stations and Compressor Rooms
Scuba tank filling stations and compressor rooms are vital for diving safety.
Read the entire article at www.divecuracao.info
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- Shearwater Research announces Avelo mode for Teric dive computer
Shearwater Research introduces Avelo mode for Teric dive computer, connecting it to the Avelo scuba system for buoyancy control using water instead of traditional inflatable devices.
Read the entire article at divemagazine.com
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- Essential Safety Gear Every Diver Needs in Dubai
Ensure safety with essential scuba gear in Dubai. Visit Nemo Diving Center for quality equipment.
Read the entire article at nemodivingcenter.com
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- Nominate a Dive Business Making a Difference for the 2024 Diving Community Champion
DEMA is seeking nominations for the 2024 Diving Community Champion Award, which celebrates DEMA-Member companies using diving to benefit their communities. Nominations close on July 1, 2024, and the winners will be honored at the Annual Membership Meeting during DEMA Show 2024 in Las Vegas.
Read the entire article at demaorg.blogspot.com
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- Creating Healthier Oceans and More Resilient Communities Together: PADI AWARE Foundation’s Ocean Impact
PADI AWARE Foundation's local ocean conservation efforts are making a global impact through a 10-year commitment to create healthier oceans and more resilient communities.
Read the entire article at blog.padi.com
global impact ocean conservation. PADI AWARE Foundation
- Basking Shark Project
The Basking Shark Project aims to help basking sharks in the Northeast Atlantic. The project encourages donations to support shark conservation efforts. By contributing, you can play a part in protecting these important ocean creatures.
Read the full article at www.sharktrust.org
Basking Shark conservation Northeast Atlantic The Shark Trust
