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February 27, 2025 by HAL
Monty Halls will be a featured speaker at the Go Diving Show 2025, presenting his Big Blue Bag project for marine conservation. Halls, a marine biologist and former Royal Marine, aims to empower individuals to help protect oceans. Participants in the project will collect data about marine health, such as pollution and species diversity. The […]
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Luke Bullus, a diving officer and trustee of Fathoms Free, will speak at the Go Diving Show 2025 in Coventry. Fathoms Free is dedicated to marine conservation, focusing on removing abandoned fishing gear from waters in Cornwall and Devon. This hazardous gear, known as ghost gear, continues to harm marine life. Since 2014, the organization […]
February 25, 2025 by HAL
SSI has announced Emma Grochowski from Scuba Charlotte as the winner of the Advanced Open Water Diver Award in its 2024 Master Diver Challenge. To achieve this recognition, Emma completed four specialty ratings and logged 24 dives. She will receive a 7-night stay at True Blue Bay Resort along with a 5-day diving package for […]
February 24, 2025 by HAL
The Young Dive Ambassadors program at Atlantis Dumaguete allows local teens to learn scuba diving while fostering a love for the ocean. Led by passionate instructors, the program empowers young women like Charmaine, Jehiah, and Lara to gain confidence and grow their social skills underwater. These ambassadors come from underprivileged backgrounds and are taught about […]
Dr. David Jones will speak at the GO Diving Show in March, featuring three young scientists from the University of Portsmouth. Kelsey-Marie Cadd will present artificial habitats for seahorses to help stabilize the environment. Joe Sargent will discuss the degradation of kelp reefs around the Isle of Wight and its effects. Georgia Sharpe-Harris will talk […]
February 21, 2025 by HAL
Alvaro Herrero, a Spanish photographer, won the Underwater Photographer of the Year 2025 for his photo ‘Radiant Bond’, which captures a mother humpback whale with her calf in French Polynesia. The image highlights the love and fragility of life in the ocean, showcasing the learning process of the young whale. The contest received over 6,750 […]
February 20, 2025 by HAL
PADI has named Dr. Sylvia Earle as the first PADI Emeritus AmbassaDiver for 2025. Dr. Earle is a renowned marine biologist and oceanographer. She has made significant contributions to ocean conservation and has inspired many aspiring divers. Through her new role, she aims to encourage respect and care for the ocean while promoting safety for […]
February 13, 2025 by HAL
The IUCN’s Global Ocean Director, Minna Epps, highlighted Green Fins Indonesia during Bali Ocean Days 2025. She called for stronger business models to support marine conservation initiatives. Epps emphasized that tourism heavily impacts marine biodiversity and must follow established guidelines. The Green Fins initiative provides certification standards to dive operators, helping reduce negative effects on […]
February 11, 2025 by HAL
Operation Guadalupe aimed to study the elusive Goose-Beaked Whale near Isla Guadalupe in Mexico. The Sea Shepherd team, aboard the R/V Martin Sheen, worked alongside the Mexican government to protect the area and its biodiversity. The expedition involved capturing DNA samples from the whales for research on their behavior and population. The region is now […]
February 6, 2025 by HAL
Cristina ‘Mitty’ Mittermeier is a renowned marine biologist and conservationist who has dedicated her life to protecting the oceans. She shares her experiences of close encounters with marine life, including a dangerous incident with a southern right whale. Her work often involves scuba diving, but she emphasizes that her dives are not recreational; they serve […]
February 3, 2025 by HAL
Luke Bullus is the Diving Officer at Fathoms Free, which is a marine conservation charity. The group consists of volunteers dedicated to protecting marine wildlife and cleaning coastal waters. They focus on removing “ghost gear,” which is abandoned fishing gear that harms marine animals. Since 2014, Fathoms Free has led efforts to clear hazardous materials […]
January 31, 2025 by HAL
Dive Worldwide is launching two new snorkeling-only liveaboards for 2025 in response to customer demand. These trips will take place in popular marine areas like the Coral Triangle and the Maldives. The adventures focus on marine life encounters such as whale sharks and manta rays, and they promote environmental awareness as well. The trips cater […]
Ross Merrin, a musician and experienced diver, recently trained as a Marine Mammal Medic with the British Divers Marine Life Rescue (BDMLR). With over 250 dives and a Rescue Diver qualification, Merrin aims to help marine mammals like seals and dolphins during rescue operations. The BDMLR trains volunteers of all backgrounds, focusing on handling injured […]
January 28, 2025 by HAL
The January 2025 issue of Scuba Diving Industry Magazine is now available, featuring valuable insights on dive safety, business strategies, and marine conservation. Notable topics include improving situational awareness for safety, minimizing diving risks, and the best dive spots in Italy. The magazine also highlights eco-friendly business practices in diving and the importance of clear […]
January 24, 2025 by HAL
Ocean education is crucial for understanding our planet and fostering a love for the environment. It helps children connect the ocean’s health to climate change, supports outdoor activities that boost mental health, and encourages curiosity about marine life. By learning about ocean challenges, kids can develop problem-solving skills and explore potential careers in marine science. […]
January 23, 2025 by HAL
Scuba diving conservation is crucial for protecting marine environments and empowering divers. Divers can raise awareness about ocean issues and participate in citizen science programs, which can be either supervised or unsupervised. Through coral reef restoration and responsible diving practices, such as minimizing environmental impact, divers actively contribute to conservation efforts. Supporting sustainable dive tourism […]
January 20, 2025 by HAL
PADI and Blancpain are working together to protect the oceans with their initiative called Adopt the Blue. This program empowers divers and dive centers to adopt important underwater sites like coral nurseries to help conserve marine ecosystems. Their goal is to establish 10,000 Adopt the Blue sites by 2030 as part of a larger plan […]
Curaçao is a fantastic destination for families interested in ocean adventures and scuba diving. The Curaçao Sea Aquarium offers amazing opportunities to interact with marine life, while guided kayak tours through Rif Mangrove Park allow families to explore vital ecosystems. Snorkeling at family-friendly beaches, like Playa Porto Mari and Cas Abao Beach, provides access to […]
January 9, 2025 by HAL
Shinto K Anto is an underwater photographer originally from India, now based in Singapore. He explores Southeast Asia’s warm waters and captures its marine life using his Sony A7R Mark III. Shinto is passionate about marine conservation, volunteering for over a decade with projects aimed at protecting ocean biodiversity. He also conducts photography workshops to […]
January 3, 2025 by HAL
Scuba diving is an effective way to help preserve marine ecosystems. Divers can monitor coral reefs and collect essential data on fish populations, which aids scientific research. They also engage in activities like cleaning up marine debris and restoring coral reefs, which are critical for ocean health. Furthermore, divers contribute to citizen science, helping track […]
December 17, 2024 by HAL
Paul Watson, a well-known anti-whaling activist, has been released from custody in Greenland after Denmark denied Japan’s extradition request. Watson was arrested while attempting to intercept a Japanese whaling ship in Antarctic waters. He was wanted by Japan for allegedly obstructing their whaling operations. Watson has long fought against illegal whaling and is dedicated to […]
December 10, 2024 by HAL
Rachel Novak, a Las Vegas diver, recently competed as the USA representative at the Miss Scuba International 2024 pageant in Malaysia. She won “First Runner Up” and “Best in Talent” awards. The pageant included activities focused on marine conservation, public speaking, and cleanups at beaches and dive sites. Novak’s journey in diving began with a […]
December 5, 2024 by HAL
CRF™ showcased its innovative marine conservation tools at the International Marine Conservation Congress (IMCC) in Cape Town. The conference focused on collaboration among various marine stakeholders to protect marine ecosystems. CRF™ introduced three key innovations: CeruleanAI for simplifying coral monitoring, a Coral Sample Registry for standardized coral data sharing, and a Learning Ecosystem to enhance […]
December 3, 2024 by HAL
Sea Shepherd has significantly advanced marine conservation in Mexico over the past decade. Their partnership with the Mexican government has shifted from reactive measures against illegal fishing to a proactive and preventative strategy. They now utilize advanced tools like drones and a specialized vessel called the Seahorse to monitor and combat illegal fishers effectively. Recent […]
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