Iceland Adventure, Day Three
Day three in Iceland saw us back on the road after another good night's sleep, and we headed out with Arctic Adventures to Thingvellir...
Iceland adventure, day two
After a great night's sleep and a filling breakfast, we took to the road again, but this time, we headed off-road into the Icelandic...
Iceland Adventure, day one
Scuba Diver Editorial Director Mark Evans is in Iceland with the clan - wife Penney and 15-year-old son Luke - in tow, on an...
Live to Dive Another Day
PT Hirschfeld lives to dive another day after a harrowing experience
Dive 1531 (19 March, 2022) brought me closer to death than anything else in...
Giant Coconut Crab of Raja Ampat
Recently we spotted one giant coconut crab on the Fam Islands, Raja Ampat, after a few months of not seeing any crabs.
THE COCONUT CRAB...
3 Safety Considerations For New Wreck Divers
The Divers Alert Network team offers some sage advice on safety considerations for when you are wreck diving
Wreck Diving
Something about shipwrecks makes them irresistible...
DAN Europe: Can You Scuba Dive on Antidepressants?
Laurie Gowen looks at medications for depression and fitness to dive.
Antidepressants and Scuba Diving
It's not as uncommon as you may think. Even divers get...
DAN Europe Physicians’ Field Experience Regarding Diving after COVID-19
There is still much we do not know about COVID-19, and information about the virus and its impact on divers is still evolving. For...
DAN Europe: Medications and Fitness to Dive
Our medical staff often receive questions on whether diving while taking a particular medication is safe. Even though there is not a straightforward answer...
DAN Europe: How To Disinfect Your Dive Gear
Michael Menduno offers up some sage advice on methods of cleaning and disinfecting your dive gear
With the COVID-19 pandemic easing and people slowly returning...
DAN Europe: Breathing and Buoyancy Control
Audrey Cudel focuses her attention on breathing and buoyancy control and stresses the importance of a weight check when you first enter the water.
For...
Lionfish hunt in Grenada
Day three at the Dive and Conservation Fest in Grenada saw boats from dive centres across the island head out on a lionfish hunt.
Lionfish...
Grenada Dive and Conservation Fest – day two
So that is day two of the Dive and Conservation Fest here on the sun-kissed island of Grenada in the bag.
Today the participants were...
Why doesn't DAN share chamber locations?
For this video, Editorial Director Mark Evans partners up with the team from Divers Alert Network to look at recompression facilities, or more specifically,...
The Post-Covid World
Planning your next international dive trip in The Post-Covid World.
As the world finally opens, we had planned to use this column to focus on...
Main Stage Speaker: Monty Halls
TV favourite, author, adventurer and all-round good chap Monty Halls will be taking to the Main Stage at the GO Diving Show over the...
Critters of the Great Barrier Reef
Blink and you’ll miss it - Critters of the Great Barrier Reef
Macro creatures are something you don’t see easily on the Great Barrier Reef,...
Tech Stage Speaker: Tim Clements
TECH STAGE SPEAKER: Tim Clements - 'Lundy Island citizen science project'
Tim Clements began diving in 1990 while studying marine biology. Fast forward to now...
Dare you ride Bruce the shark?
New for 2022, the GO Diving Show sees the addition of Bruce the bucking rodeo shark, and all donations for riding him are going...
GO Diving Show exhibitor listings now live
The GO Diving Show 2022 exhibitor listings are now up and live on the website - who are you most looking forward to seeing...
Steve Backshall headlines GO Diving Show
TV favourite Steve Backshall is the keynote speaker in a positively star-studded line-up at the forthcoming GO Diving Show, which is taking place at the NAEC Stoneleigh from 4-6 March.
Steve...
Photo workshops at GO Diving Show
Underwater photography guru Martyn Guess will be conducting two photo workshops at the GO Diving Show on Saturday 5 March - space is limited,...
Ready for the NoTanx Cave Freediving Challenge?
NoTanx have been teaching breathing and relaxation for sport for over 20 years, and have shown that the ability to lower your heart rate...
Become a Diving Emergency Medical Responder at GO Diving Show
Chantelle Newman will be conducting The Diving Medic Diving Emergency Medical Responder (DEMR) practical course at the GO Diving Show on Sunday 6 March.
The...
Extra sidemount trydives added
Sidemount trydives at the GO Diving Show are always extremely popular, but such was the demand this year, we have added an extra instructor and extra...
Tech Stage Speaker: Oli van Overbeek
TECH STAGE speaker: Oli van Overbeek - 'The Rise of the Techreational Diver’
Oli van Overbeek is a UK-based dive pro with 20-plus years diving...
Youth Panel takes to Main Stage at GO Diving Show
Andy Torbet will be talking to a Youth Panel of teenage divers, who will be seeking to inspire The Next Generation of divers and...
Photo Stage Speaker: Jason Brown
PHOTO STAGE speaker: Jason Brown - '10 top tips for better wreck photos'
What came first? Photography or diving? For professional photographer Jason Brown, it’s...
Book your sidemount trydives now!
Sidemount trydives at the GO Diving Show are always extremely popular, so get on the website and book your free dive now, as spaces...
Tech Stage Speaker: Maria Bollerup
TECH STAGE SPEAKER: Maria Bollerup - 'The Xunaan-Ha Cave Expedition'Â
Maria Bollerup is a technical diving instructor, a rebreather cave diver and an explorer who has...
Tech Stage speaker: Mark Powell
TECH STAGE SPEAKER: Mark Powell - 'What tech diving can learn from recreational diving, and vice versa' and 'Deco myths'
Mark Powell had his first...
Tech Stage speaker: Rannva Joermundsson
TECH STAGE AND MAIN STAGE SPEAKER: Rannva Joermundsson - 'The Xunaan-Ha Cave Expedition'
Rannva Joermundsson is originally from the Faroe Islands, but is now living...
Photo Stage speaker: Martyn Guess
Underwater Photography Stage: Martyn Guess - 'Macro and close-up photography techniques'
Martyn Guess has been diving for over 30 years and taking underwater images for...
Tech Stage speaker: Marcus Blatchford
TECH STAGE - Marcus Blatchford - ‘from 2D stills photographer to 3D photogrammetrist’
Growing up in a Mendip village, Marcus explored the outdoors from a...
Photo Stage speaker: Roisin Maddison
Underwater Photography Stage – Roisin Maddison – ‘Breaking the stigma: Diving with an underwater photographer’
Roisin Maddison is a BSAC instructor and underwater photographer. She...
Tech Stage Speaker: Phil Short
TECH STAGE – Phil Short – ‘Aircraft archaeology and World War Two aircrew', and ‘Gribshunden - King Hans of Denmark's 1495 flagship'.
Phil Short has...
Photo Stage speaker: Phil Medcalf
UNDERWATER PHOTOGRAPHY STAGE – Phil Medcalf – ‘Underwater photography on a budget', ‘Don't get lost in the Exposure Triangle', ‘Is it time to upgrade...
Tech speaker: Marcus Greatwood
TECH STAGE - Marcus Greatwood - 'History of Extreme Location Freediving (ELF)', and 'Getting to the ultimate darkwater freedive site'.
Marcus Greatwood is a breathold...
UWP Stage Speaker: Anne Medcalf
UNDERWATER PHOTOGRAPHY STAGE - Anne Medcalf - 'Underwater photography on a budget', 'Don't get lost in the Exposure Triangle', 'Is it time to upgrade...
Trade Day talks: Rosemary Lunn
Calling all members of the dive industry! A packed schedule awaits at the GO Diving Show Trade Day on Friday 4 March 2022. Supported...
Divers invited to participate in COVID-19 survey
A qualified doctor and GP trainee who is busy with her Master's Degree at the University of Plymouth is calling for assistance from divers...
DAN Europe: House of Cards, part one
Foundational Diving Skills
In the first of a five-part series for Divers Alert Network (DAN) Europe, Audrey Cudel asks ‘are you missing any of your...
The Recovery of Objects From Historic Wreck Sites
Mike Haigh from Wreck Hunters explains how they recover objects from historical wreck sites.
Fit Diver: Activation and Workout
Cristian Pellegrini of DAN Europe looks at the ultimate fitness workout programme for divers
DAN Europe: Your Diving Support Network
As Michael Menduno reveals, it’s a lot more than just insurance!
Protect Your Ass(ets) with DAN Europe – Part 2
Concluding his two-part feature, Michael Menduno discusses putting DAN Europe’s ‘Pro’ Liability Insurance to work for you
5 ways to avoid getting DCS
Following these simple steps from @DiversAlertNetwork can help reduce your risk of getting decompression sickness, commonly known as the bends or DCS.
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Run! Sardine! Run!
In July 2021, a group of divers led by Divers Ready frontman James Blackman set out for the Wild Coast of South Africa to...
Scuba Diving Tips for Non Swimmers
Enjoy Scuba Diving: Helpful Tips for Newbies
Ever wondered how those fantastic scuba divers became the mythical swimmers they are now?
They trained – intensively. As...
DAN to unveil new courses and safety resources at DEMA Show
Divers Alert Network (DAN) will be showcasing several new first aid courses and dive safety resources at DEMA Show 2021 - Version 3.0 of...
Scuba diving and medication
The @DiversAlertNetwork doctors have been looking at the risks of scuba diving while taking medication. He's everything you need to consider before getting in...
The Hawaiian Snorkelling deaths mystery
Detective work following a spate of peculiar fatalities in the Pacific off Hawaii suggests that a new risk-awareness – and getting the design of...
10 Amazing Underwater Documentaries
10 Amazing underwater documentaries to watch during lockdown
As we head into the depths of the Australian winter and might be plunging into the ocean...
What's in your cylinder?
Unless you have your own scuba cylinder compressor, you probably don't know for sure what is in your dive tank. Bad air fills have...
Would you know what to do in a scuba emergency?
Whether a seasoned Rescue Diver or just your average holiday scuba enthusiast, every diver should be able to at least keep a basic record...
Diving with diabetes
Scuba Diver Editor-in-Chief Mark Evans presents the latest information on diving with diabetes from the experts at Divers Alert Network (DAN).
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DAN enhances Return to Diving Guide with video
Divers Alert Network has enhanced its popular Return To Diving guide with the launch of a video in support of the program. Available at...
Headaches and Diving
The @DiversAlertNetwork team of doctors are back with advice about headaches and scuba diving.
For more help and advice, contact DAN directly.
We have been working...
Important of Gas Management 101
The DAN World team discuss the importance of gas management, and offer some advice on ways to maximise your dive time.
It’s almost impossible to...
5 Tasks for the Scuba Diver to do in Isolation
Divers Ready - 5 Tasks for the Scuba Diver to do in Isolation
As you can probably guess from the title, this video will be...
Ear Anatomy, Care and Equalization
Ears are complex and incredible organs that do so much more than pick up sound. They enable orientation in space, everyday physical activities and...
The Ocean – Change Through Enjoyment
Film Maker Anthony Gordon and Dive Instructor Lachlan Walmsley Bring you Aliquam, a series of short films about the Joy of the Ocean.
Each month we will...
DAN Blog – Decompression Sickness
This month the DAN Blog focuses on Decompression Sickness
One hour after diving, the room started spinning…
A DAN member experiences severe dizziness, tingling and impaired balance...
Garmin Descent MK2i – is it good for technical diving?
James Blackman from Divers Ready looks at the Garmin Descent MK2i dive computer from a technical diving perspective.
Don't miss out on any future episodes...
Divers Ready Channel Update
James Blackman from Divers Ready is back with his latest Channel Update - and great news, his ear has healed after the recent surgery...
Facts about the Famous Wobbegong Shark
Underwater Creatures - Facts about the Famous Wobbegong Shark
Situated in Raja Ampat, Indonesia, Meridian Adventure Dive is a PADI 5 Star Resort and winner...
The Pros and Cons of eLearning and hard-copy manuals
James Blackman from Divers Ready examines the pros and cons of eLearning and traditional hard-copy manuals.
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