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!
- Scientists Report 05.29.24
Scientists Report 05.29.24 provides important updates from marine researchers.
Read the entire article at seashepherd.org
marine researchers Scientists report Sea Shepherd Conservation Society updates
- The Shark Trust Great Shark Snapshot is back
The Shark Trust's Great Shark Snapshot, a citizen science initiative, is returning at the end of July, encouraging divers and snorkellers worldwide to document shark and ray sightings. The event will take place from July 20th to 28th.
Read the entire article at www.scubaverse.com
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- How “Adopt the Blue” is Monitoring Coral Bleaching With the Help of Divers Worldwide
"Adopt the Blue" collaborates with PADI AWARE and NOAA Coral Reef Watch to track coral bleaching with global diver involvement.
Read the entire article at blog.padi.com
Adopt the Blue NOAA Coral Reef Watch PADI AWARE.
- ScubaRadio at the Scuba Show in LA this weekend!
The Scuba Show in LA is happening this weekend with ScubaRadio featuring prizes like a trip to the Red Sea and dive gear.
Read the entire article at scubaradio.com
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- Search for missing Dorset diver called off
The search for a missing diver off Dorset's coast has been stopped by HM Coastguard after the male diver went missing near the famous 'Jurassic Coast' area.
Read the entire article at divemagazine.com
DIVE Magazine Dorset coast Jurassic Coast missing diver
- Virtual reality wreck dive at GO Diving Show ANZ
The GO Diving Show ANZ in September will offer a virtual reality wreck dive opportunity along with renowned speakers.
Read the entire article at www.scubadivermag.com
GO Diving Show ANZ Scuba Diver Mag Virtual Reality. wreck dive.
- The Great Easter Eggcase Hunt – The Shark Trust goes to Wales!
The Shark Trust organized an Easter eggcase hunt in North Wales to promote shark conservation. Over the Easter weekend, participants found 679 eggcases from various sharks and rays, boosting community engagement in marine conservation. The project highlights the importance of citizen science in protecting underwater life.
Read the full article at www.sharktrust.org
conservation eggcase shark The Shark Trust
- Big prizes up for grabs in inaugural Underwater Awards Australasia
Underwater Awards Australasia 2024 is a new competition for underwater imaging in the Australasian region, a collaboration between Underwater Australasia, DivePhotoGuide, and UW Images, with an exhibition planned at the GO Diving Show.
Read the entire article at www.scubadivermag.com
exhibition. Scuba Diver Mag Underwater Awards Australasia 2024 underwater imaging competition
- Get tickets for this weekend’s Scuba Show in California
The Scuba Show in California will take place on 1-2 June at the Los Angeles Convention Centre, offering a wide range of exhibits including dive equipment, travel destinations, underwater photography, ocean art, and jewelry.
Read the entire article at www.scubadivermag.com
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- How “Adopt the Blue” is Monitoring Coral Bleaching With the Help of Divers Worldwide
"Adopt the Blue" initiative monitors coral bleaching worldwide with diver's help.
Read the entire article at blog.padi.com
Adopt the Blue coral bleaching divers
- Ocean Enthusiasts: A Changing Tide
Ocean enthusiasts have changed due to social media's influence, affecting perceptions of wildlife. Businesses in hospitality and adventure must adapt to evolving demands for customer satisfaction.
Read the entire article at www.divenewswire.com
DiveNewswire ocean enthusiasts perceptions Social media
- Nominate a Dive Business Making a Difference for the 2024 Diving Community Champion
DEMA accepting nominations for 2024 Diving Community Champions Award. Companies using diving to help community can be recognized at Annual Membership Meeting during DEMA Show 2024 in Las Vegas.
Read the entire article at www.divenewswire.com
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- Continuing to Emphasize the “Adventure” in Deep Blue Adventures – Africa, Australia, and Beyond
Deep Blue Adventures offers trips to Africa and beyond with unique diving experiences like encountering whale sharks and giant manta rays. They have been providing adventures for 20 years across 60 destinations.
Read the entire article at www.divenewswire.com
Africa Deep Blue Adventures DiveNewswire diving experiences
- Acclaimed Artist Simon Morris to Unveil Latest Creation – Angel of the Reef – at SCUBA Show This Weekend
Renowned sculptor Simon Morris will reveal his newest sculpture, 'Angel of the Reef,' at the upcoming SCUBA Show in Los Angeles. The artwork features a mermaid interacting with a turtle and stingray, showcasing the allure of underwater life and the Cayman Islands. Morris will be at booth #274 during the event.
Read the entire article at www.divenewswire.com
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- Plan ahead to ensure the diving calendar is fully booked
Plan ahead for a full diving calendar to ensure availability.
Read the entire article at www.bsac.com
British Sub-Aqua Club - News & blog diving calendar plan in advance UK diver
- Shark Angels 2024 World Oceans Day Online SCUBA Auction
Shark Angels is hosting its annual online SCUBA auction from May 27th to June 9, 2024, offering diving packages, gear, and underwater artwork. Participants can support conservation efforts while securing great vacation deals.
Read the entire article at www.divenewswire.com
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- Buddy Dive Bonaire Adds Second CCR TeK Week
Buddy Dive TeK in Bonaire is extending its CCR TeK week due to the success of the event from October 5 – 11, 2024. The event attracts tec divers and gear manufacturers, making it a notable tec diving event.
Read the entire article at www.divenewswire.com
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- Revolutionize Pool Maintenance with BLU3 Nomad Mini: Portable, Battery-Powered Dive Systems
The BLU3 Nomad Mini is a portable, battery-powered dive system ideal for pool maintenance tasks such as leak detection and repair. It has a depth rating of 15 feet, weighs only 12 pounds, and comes in a backpack, allowing users to easily carry and utilize it for extended periods by connecting multiple batteries or swapping in spares.
Read the entire article at www.divenewswire.com
BLU3 DiveNewswire Nomad Mini pool maintenance
- SSI AND DAN Join Together for Six Years of Partnership in Dive Safety
SSI and DAN have been partners for 6 years, focusing on promoting diving education and safety. SSI endorses DAN for liability insurance, emphasizing their dedication to excellence in dive training.
Read the entire article at www.divenewswire.com
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- Ocean Wise Sets New Standard with B.C. Salmon Assessment Methodology
Ocean Wise introduces new sustainable seafood recommendations for British Columbian wild-caught salmon, developed through a unique assessment process. These recommendations aim to provide consumers with environmentally friendly seafood choices.
Read the entire article at ocean.org
British Columbian wild-caught salmon Ocean Wise sustainable seafood
- Diveheart Collaborates with Scuba.com and Lava Rubber in Innovative Wetsuit Recycling Program at Scuba Show Los Angeles
Diveheart partners with Scuba.com to recycle old wetsuits into eco-friendly products through Lava Rubber, promoting sustainability.
Read the entire article at www.divenewswire.com
DiveHeart DiveNewswire Scuba.com Wetsuits
- Oceanic+ Special Offer for Scuba Diving and Freedive Instructors!
Oceanic offers a free annual subscription to their Oceanic+ App to scuba diving and freedive instructors. The subscription works on Apple Watch Ultra and Oceanic Dive Housing, with registration for special offers on select equipment to enhance diving adventures.
Read the entire article at www.divenewswire.com
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- Capturing the Giant Cuttlefish Migration in Whyalla, South Australia
Brett Lobwein captures the Giant Cuttlefish Migration in Whyalla, South Australia.
Read the entire article at www.divephotoguide.com
DPG RSS Giant Cuttlefish Migration South Australia Whyalla
- Unearthing Endeavour – His Majesty’s Bark (HMB)
Divers explore and identify the shipwreck of James Cook's HMB Endeavour, a famous vessel of exploration. The shipwreck's site was unveiled in February 2022.
Read the entire article at www.scubadivermag.com
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- Family Diving Adventures: Elevating Safety with Rescue Diver Skills
The PADI Rescue Diver course is challenging yet rewarding, as highlighted by Amélie Krestovnikoff's experience with her 14-year-old brother Oliver.
Read the entire article at www.scubadivermag.com
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- Rico Oldfield’s Journey: From Pond to the Depths of National Geographic
Rico Oldfield transitioned from being an artist to working as an underwater cameraman and shipwreck hunter. He shares insights on his diving journey.
Read the entire article at www.scubadivermag.com
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- South Africa’s sardine run is starting soon
The annual sardine run in South Africa is about to commence soon, known as the 'Greatest Shoal on Earth.' Divers and enthusiasts gather off the South Coast of KwaZulu-Natal to witness this incredible ocean event.
Read the entire article at divemagazine.com
DIVE Magazine Sardine Run scuba diving South Africa
- Blue Whales in the Balance – Mirissa, Sri Lanka
In Mirissa, Sri Lanka, diving at Dondra Point provides a unique experience with blue whales. The area meets where the continental shelf and deep ocean collide.
Read the entire article at blog.mares.com
diving Mares – Scuba Diving Blog Mirissa Sri Lanka
- Scuba Diving with the Family: 7 Reasons to Begin Your Underwater Adventure Together
Scuba diving with family can strengthen bonds, create lasting memories, and provide a shared hobby. It boosts confidence, teaches respect for marine life, and promotes safety awareness. Family teamwork underwater enhances communication skills and fosters trust.
Read the entire article at nemodivingcenter.com
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- Curaçao: A Coral Island in the Dutch Caribbean
Curaçao is a coral island in the Dutch Caribbean with a diverse marine ecosystem.
Read the entire article at www.divecuracao.info
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- Freediving Pool Instructor
RAID introduces new programs in freediving.
Read the entire article at diveraid.com
Dive RAID International freediving programs RAID
- Shark Trust Fundraiser – Cecily Drey
Sharks are crucial for healthy oceans as apex predators, yet they face threats like overfishing and habitat destruction. The Shark Trust works on research and education to protect shark populations and change negative perceptions. Cecily Drey is participating in the Brighton Marathon to raise funds for shark conservation projects, aiming for a future where sharks are recognized and celebrated.
Read the full article at www.sharktrust.org
conservation marine ecosystems sharks The Shark Trust
- RAID launches OTS full-face mask programme
RAID has introduced a new program for the OTS Full Face Mask, aiming to educate divers and instructors on how to use the OTS Guardian and Spectrum FFMs safely. This comprehensive offering covers the benefits of using these masks extensively.
Read the entire article at www.scubadivermag.com
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- The Top Five Dive Resorts in Indonesia
Indonesia is a premier diving destination with diverse marine life, including healthy coral reefs. It offers various diving experiences, from muck diving to encounters with large aquatic creatures.
Read the entire article at www.originaldiving.com
Coral reefs diving Indonesia Original Diving
- How to Craft Better Course Descriptions for Higher Conversion Rates via PADI Adventures
Craft clear, effective activity descriptions to attract customers to your PADI courses.
Read the entire article at pros-blog.padi.com
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- Great Eggcase Hunt – Discover
The Shark Trust invites everyone to participate in the Great Eggcase Hunt, which focuses on shark and ray conservation. Participants can search for and document eggcases that wash up on the beach, making it a fun and educational activity for all ages.
Read the full article at www.sharktrust.org
conservation eggcase shark The Shark Trust
- QUIZ: True or False – Whales
Test your whale knowledge with a quiz for a subscription discount.
Read the entire article at divemagazine.com
DIVE Magazine quiz Subscription discount whale
- New Book: “Life on the Reef: Corals, Sea Squirts, Sponges, Bryozoa, Comb Jellies, Marine Plants” by Andrey Ryanskiy
"Life on the Reef: Corals, Sea Squirts, Sponges, Bryozoa, Comb Jellies, Marine Plants" by Andrey Ryanskiy is an Indo-Pacific field guide that includes over 1,400 species of reef animals and marine plants with over 2,100 full-color images.
Read the entire article at www.divephotoguide.com
DPG RSS Indo-Pacific marine plants reef animals
- The Underwater Club Event: Wreck Photography with Tobias Friedrich
Next month, Tobias Friedrich will share tips on wreck photography.
Read the entire article at www.divephotoguide.com
DPG RSS secrets Tobias Friedrich wreck photography
- Scientists Report 05.27.24
Scientists recently discovered a new species of jellyfish in the deep sea. The jellyfish has been named "Mariana's jellyfish" after the Mariana Trench where it was found. This finding highlights the importance of deep-sea exploration for understanding marine biodiversity.
Read the entire article at seashepherd.org
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- OTS FFM
The text introduces the OTS Full Face Mask (FFM) Program as a new RAID training course that covers the OTS Guardian and Spectrum FFMs.
Read the entire article at diveraid.com
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- Episode 181 Byron Conroy
Byron Conroy, the Chief Operating Officer at Arctic Adventures in Iceland, is an accomplished underwater photographer with a passion for Iceland and photography.
Arctic Adventures Byron Conroy Chief Operating Officer podcast The BiG Scuba Podcast
- Shipwrecks of the Dover Straits
The Dover Straits is the resting place for many wrecks and this book reveals the stories behind a selection of these unfortunate vessels. This highly pictorial account shows the wrecks and the numerous artifacts found. The gallery of photographs for each wreck is accompanied by a brief summary of the history of the vessel and the actual dive, providing an insight into diving in these challenging waters and also the excitement of discovering age-old artifacts.
The book unearths some amazing stories and shows the objects in situ or recovered for purposes of identification – all declared to the receiver of wrecks – many in remarkable condition. There are many hundreds of wrecks in these waters that form a perfect site for wreck divers and this book describes just a fraction of what may be found.
This new book will be a valuable and enticing introduction for all divers wishing to explore the huge number of wrecks to be found in the Dover Straits as well as a useful point of reference.
Order your copy of Shipwrecks of the Dover Straits today!
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- Aqualung Group sells Stohlquist to Sport Dimension Inc.
Sport Dimension Inc. has acquired the Stohlquist watersports brand from Aqualung Group.
Read the entire article at divemagazine.com
Aqualung Group DIVE Magazine Sport Dimension Inc. Stohlquist
- Dorset Coastguard call off search for diver
The Dorset Coastguard and RNLI teams called off a search for a missing scuba diver on the Dorset coast after the diver did not return from a dive. The joint operation was initiated but later suspended.
Read the entire article at www.scubadivermag.com
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- Episode #96 Steve Martin & Vas Proud – Educating Sidemount Part 2
In episode #96 of "Speaking Sidemount," Steve Martin and Vas Proud discuss the path to improving as a sidemount diver, the benefits of using video for skill enhancement, returning to sidemount diving after a hiatus, emphasizing essential diving skills in online video training, the role of a control line for skill development, and contrasting different sidemount configurations.
Read the entire article at www.sidemountpros.com
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- Creating Your Own Supply Support Network
Building a support network in scuba diving is crucial for success. It is important to connect with others in the industry.
Read the entire article at diveindustrynews.net
Dive Industry Association Inc. industry scuba diving support network
- Scientists Report 05.26.24
Scientists report on marine life preservation efforts.
Read the entire article at seashepherd.org
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- More Tech Diving during additional CCR week at Buddy Dive Resort
Buddy Dive TeK is extending Bonaire TeK, a popular tec diving event attracting divers and gear manufacturers worldwide, to run from September 28 to October 5, 2024.
Read the entire article at indepthmag.com
Bonaire Tek Buddy Dive Resort InDEPTH Tec diving
- DEMA Lobbies For Support of Dive Boat Act
DEMA asks US Congress to back Dive Boat Act.
Read the entire article at www.deeperblue.com
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