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Scuba News
October 28, 2025 by HAL
Cave diving is one of the hardest types of diving. It requires special skills and knowledge. Divers must understand how to navigate underwater caves safely. Cave divers should also know the equipment they need. Proper training is important to enjoy this thrilling experience.
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October 27, 2025 by HAL
The liveaboard Royal Evolution ran aground at Abu Dabbab. This happened on October 24 while starting a new diving trip. All passengers were safely evacuated without injuries. The boat only suffered minor damage to its keel, which is the bottom part. Divers and a tugboat are working to free the vessel.
October 23, 2025 by HAL
Mares has launched an app for the Apple Watch Ultra. This app turns the watch into a dive computer. It tracks dive data and supports mixed gas dives. Features include a compass, digital logbook, and GPS. The app is free with a trial, but requires a subscription to continue.
Coral reefs are vital ecosystems for ocean life. They support many species and provide habitat for fish. Scuba divers can explore these amazing structures. Reefs are made of tiny animals called corals. It’s important to protect reefs from damage and pollution.
October 22, 2025 by HAL
The Maldives set a new record for the most people snorkelling together. On October 18, 2025, 623 participants snorkelled in Baa Atoll. People from 13 islands and 15 resorts joined the event. They snorkelled in the beautiful outer reef at Villingilifaru Finolhu. This record shows the Maldives’ dedication to ocean preservation.
October 21, 2025 by HAL
Dylan Harrison, a 12-year-old, tragically died during a scuba diving class. The instructor, William Armstrong, has been permanently suspended from teaching. He reportedly left the water before the search for Dylan began. Concerns were raised about how long he was out of the water and the lack of recovered dive computer data. The Scuba Ranch, […]
Test your knowledge about famous dive sites worldwide. Identify wrecks, reefs, and marine life. The quiz challenges your understanding of scuba diving geography. Learn about different dive locations and their significance. Enjoy discovering new underwater destinations!
October 20, 2025 by HAL
Jason deCaires Taylor has created a sculpture called “Ocean Gaia” in Japan. It’s located off Tokunoshima island at 5 meters deep. Weighing over 45 tons, it provides a new habitat for marine life. Sculptures like this can attract fish and help local ecosystems. Taylor hopes this art increases interest in the ocean among young people.
Tom Ingram will retire as head of DEMA in 2025. He led the Diving Equipment and Marketing Association since 2002. Under his leadership, DEMA evolved from a dive show to a trade group. Ingram helped the organization overcome challenges, including the COVID-19 pandemic. The DEMA Board is searching for his replacement to continue industry growth.
October 18, 2025 by HAL
An experienced diver died in a tragic accident involving a boat. The incident happened when the dive boat Karin failed to have a proper lookout. Paul Smith’s buddy saw the boat and dove deeper, but Paul did not resurface. He had clipped his delayed surface marker buoy (DSMB) to his gear, which may have caused […]
October 17, 2025 by HAL
Dylan Harrison, a 12-year-old girl, died during a training dive in Texas. She went missing at a depth of about 13 meters. While under training, students had some issues with descending. Dive computer data that could explain the incident has been lost. Without this data, important answers about the situation remain unclear.
October 16, 2025 by HAL
The Miami Seaquarium has permanently closed after 70 years. This park faced criticism for the treatment of animals like Lolita the orca. Lolita died in 2023 after spending most of her life in a small tank. Animal rights activists urge for the remaining animals to be relocated to safe sanctuaries. The area may be redeveloped […]
The Marine Conservation Society updated its Good Fish Guide for 2025. This guide rates seafood using a traffic light system. Green indicates sustainable choices, while red means to avoid those fish. North Sea herring and cod are now in amber or red due to overfishing. Seabass ratings have improved, showing some fish stocks can recover […]
October 15, 2025 by HAL
The Ocean Art 2025 underwater photo competition is now open. It is an important contest for photographers worldwide, offering over $60,000 in prizes. The competition includes 14 categories, suitable for both amateur and professional photographers. Categories now accept entries from smartphones and action cameras too. All photos must be submitted by December 11, 2025.
October 14, 2025 by HAL
Nancy Easterbrook, a diving pioneer, recently passed away. She founded Divetech in Grand Cayman in 1994. Easterbrook helped popularize technical diving and freediving in the Cayman Islands. She was influential in creating the USS Kittiwake wreck dive, a top dive site. Her work and mentorship greatly impacted divers around the world.
October 13, 2025 by HAL
Green turtles are no longer considered endangered. Their population has grown due to conservation efforts. Over the last 200 years, human activities greatly reduced their numbers. Green turtles are important to ocean health, requiring healthy habitats. Ongoing conservation is essential to maintain and further this population recovery.
October 10, 2025 by HAL
Luca Pedrali, a famous cave diver, died in Sardinia. He had previously set records for deep and cave diving. He felt unwell while diving at Su Gologone Springs and lost consciousness. Emergency teams were unable to revive him. Su Gologone Springs is a well-known spot for cave diving in Italy.
October 9, 2025 by HAL
The Huawei Watch Ultimate 2 allows underwater messaging between divers. It can send messages up to 30 meters without extra equipment. The watch has an SOS mode that works up to 60 meters. It features multiple diving modes and is rated to 150 meters. After diving, you can sync data with the Huawei Health app.
October 8, 2025 by HAL
A recent poll in the Maldives shows that 77% of people oppose reopening gulper shark fishing. The poll suggests fears about damage to the environment and the economy. Gulper sharks are endangered and suffered a 97% population drop due to overfishing. The Maldives was declared a shark sanctuary in 2010, which attracts eco-tourism. Many want […]
Marineland in Canada threatens to euthanize 30 beluga whales. They are seeking government help to move them to China. The belugas are at risk due to poor care conditions. The Canadian government refuses to fund this move. Animal rights advocates hope for a sanctuary for these whales in Nova Scotia.
October 7, 2025 by HAL
Prepare your diving and camera gear well before your trip. Check that everything is functioning and bring spare parts. Practice your photography skills on land or in a pool. Research your dive destination and listen to the crew’s briefings. Make sure to respect your dive buddy and carry safety equipment.
The Reef-World Foundation is partnering with the Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA). They aim to promote sustainable marine tourism for adventure travel operators. Reef-World will share the Green Fins Code of Conduct, which sets environmental standards for diving and snorkeling. Travel operators can get a discount on Green Fins training courses. This partnership helps protect […]
Ocean giants are the largest animals in the sea. They include whales, sharks, and giant squids. Learning about these creatures enriches scuba diving experiences. Understanding marine life helps protect ocean ecosystems. Divers should respect these giants and their habitats.
October 6, 2025 by HAL
Michael Menduno, known as M2, passed away after a stroke. He was a pioneer in technical diving and influential since the 1990s. Menduno coined the term “technical diving” and published the first magazine on the topic. He also helped create the first technical diving training center in Florida. His contributions brought many divers together and […]
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