Reef sharks doubled where MPA bans enforced
A new study by more than 100 ocean scientists has concluded that Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) that impose and fully enforce bans on fishing and
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Whale shark ship-strike risk spots identified
Some of the world’s busiest shipping lanes pass through whale shark feeding grounds, posing a major threat to the Endangered species – but now the
How sperm whales could help when aliens arrive
Algorithms designed to decode the phonetic alphabet used by sperm whales has revealed a communication system far more intricate than had previously been appreciated. A
The SS Yongala’s Last Journey and Its Eternal Legacy
The loss of the Yongala was a tale of tragedy, but out of this has come one of the world’s most-spectacular shipwrecks, which is absolutely
Btw, that’s a new world depth record!
Two women have claimed an unintended world record, following a submersible dive on which they became the deepest-ever all-female dive-team. They didn’t have to dive
Understanding Dental Barotrauma: How Diving Can Affect Your Teeth
I’m a volunteer diver at my local aquarium. The last time I was diving I experienced severe pain in my lower right molar. The pain
Aqaba Hosts Inaugural International Underwater Photo Competition
Catherine Hoezler showcases some of Aqaba’s underwater delights after the city’s first International Underwater Photo Competition played host to entrants from 13 nations Photography as
Capturing the Charismatic Anemonefish: Photographic Insights from Alex Mustard
Alex Mustard turns his attention to one of the most-photographed and charismatic fish in our tropical oceans – the humble anemonefish Photographs by Alex Mustard
Navigating Thermal Protection in Diving
As we are heading into the autumn, topside is starting to cool off, but the underwater world remains warm – for now! Thermal protection is
Discover Scotland’s Hidden Underwater Gems Along the A82 Route
Photographs by Ross McLaren I don’t think I’ve driven a road that encapsulates Scotland’s beauty and diverse landscape more than the A82 from Glasgow to
Getting Global Underwater Explorer Certification In Amsterdam
Kerrie Burow heads to the Netherlands to complete the challenging Global Underwater Explorer (GUE) CCR1 course Photographs by Kerrie Burow and JP Bresser In June
Sea Safari VII dive-liveaboard catches fire
Sea Safari VII, the biggest of the phinisi schooners in Indonesia’s Sea Safari Cruises fleet, has suffered a devastating fire onboard, though all guests and
The Sharks Of The Bahamas-Part 1
Byron Conroy travelled to the Bahamas with one aim in mind – to get some high-quality shark photographs. In this two-part feature, we follow his
Enter The Scuba Scene Liveaboard
Editorial Director Mark Evans heads to Egypt’s offshore marine parks and Deep South on board the luxurious Scuba Scene, and reckons it sets the bar
Discover Seamless Buoyancy Control and Equalization with Equaleasy
Claudio Di Manao continues the series of hints and advice on how to make equalising as comfortable and simple as possible. How many times have our
First Dive to Famed Underwater Photographer: Kurt Storms’ Journey
We chat to the talented Belgian underwater photographer who specialises in wreck, mine and cave diving imagery Photographs by Kurt Storms Q. As we normally
Legendary Lundy Island
Editorial Director Mark Evans and the rest of his clan braved stormy winds, choppy seas and torrential rain to head out to Lundy Island and
Flying with middle-ear squeeze & Preventing Immersion Pulmonary Oedema
Q. I think I have a middle-ear squeeze from yesterday’s dive, and we are due to fly home in a couple of days. I have
Chamber Diaries – Midlands Diving Chamber
The British weather has been keeping us all entertained and in true British style, we ‘keep calm and carry on’. As divers, we try to
Deepest blue hole now Mexico’s – but how low does it go?
The world’s deepest blue hole is now known to be one discovered three years ago off Mexico – and it turns out not only to
Santi Diving Accessories Review
Santi Diving Poncho Crew This high-end poncho-cut protective coat is made of a high-quality, waterproof and breathable softshell material. There is a large kangaroo-type front
Bipolar Disorder and Diving – DAN World
I am a dive instructor but have not dived for five years. I have been diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Can I dive safely with the
KUBI Dry Glove Systems
Scuba Diver Q&A – David Strike, Part Two With hundreds of articles under his belt, and a hand in organising various renowned diving events, David
Equaleasy – Neoprene Hoods And Equalisation
Claudio Di Manao discusses the benefits of wearing a hood, but also the potentialdownsides and issues that need to be recognised and dealt with We lose
Malta Wreck Trek
Kurt Storms was in Malta for the Rebreather Forum 4 event, but while he was there, he took the opportunity to do a whistlestop tour