Divers Alert Network receives NAUI Innovation Award
Divers Alert Network (DAN) has been awarded a 2023 Innovation Award by NAUI – an accolade given to individuals and organizations that have made remarkable
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Hyundai partners with Healthy Seas and Ghost Diving USA
Hyundai Motor America has announced a partnership with Healthy Seas and Ghost Diving USA, two non-profit organizations dedicated to ocean conservation efforts, mirroring efforts in Europe
Jessica Patterson DEMA’s 2023 ‘Wave Maker’
The Diving Equipment and Marketing Association (DEMA) has announced that Jessica Patterson is the 2023 recipient of DEMA’s Wave Makers Award. The Wave Makers Award was first introduced in 2017 and
Aberdeen BSAC 67 wins 2023 Heinke Trophy
In a remarkable change of fortune, Northeast Scotland-based Aberdeen Sub-Aqua Club has scooped the Heinke Trophy 2023, BSAC’s premier award, just a few years after
Deepblu app servers going offline
When the Deepblu app was launched, it was acclaimed as being for the ‘next generation of divers’, but now, ten years on, its creators have
Vobster Santas 2023 ‘a huge success’
A big shout out to each and every one of the brave souls who turned up in yesterday morning’s rather inclement weather to join the
Scubapro partners with Mote Marine Laboratory to protect coral reefs
Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium has announced a partnership with Johnson Outdoors, a leading global innovator of outdoor recreation equipment and technology, together with its
OceanShot and PADI announce major plans for 2024
OceanShot, an innovative coral ecosystem restoration project, proudly announced the next phase of its scaled expansion during a first-of-its-kind underwater panel at the Global Citizen
Sail, dive and dine on Bonaire
Buddy Dive Resort and Epic Tours have joined forces to offer visitors the ultimate Bonaire experience – the Sail, Dive & Dine tour – which
3D technology sheds new light on final moments of German submarine
After more than a century on the seabed, the secrets of a German submarine have been revealed in new detail by University of Dundee experts.
Salty Careers Launches Groundbreaking Platform
Salty Careers Launches Groundbreaking Platform to Digitise the Diving Industry Salty Careers has officially launched a beta version of its platform, a cutting-edge tech startup
Dive Project Cornwall returns in 2024
After a successful first year, the ambitious Dive Project Cornwall – which aims to introduce youngsters from all across the country to the wonders of
Manatees Romeo and Juliet to be freed from theme park
Two manatees that have spent nearly a lifetime in captivity are due to be freed from a controversial Florida theme park after an advocacy group
Festive fun with PADI
Two UK PADI centres are getting into the holiday spirit with some festive underwater fun and games. One is perfect for any non-divers you know
UK’ first-ever Seagrass Symposium ‘resounding success’
The inaugural UK Seagrass Symposium took place in November, which brought together leading experts in seagrass conservation from across the UK. The Ocean Conservation Trust
Studland Bay Marine Partnership awarded £186,000
The Studland Bay Marine Partnership has been awarded £186,000 from the Marine Management Organisation’s Fisheries and Seafood Scheme to support the conservation of Studland Bay’s precious
Habitats of Hope exhibition opened by Liz Bonnin and Mollie King
To mark the beginning of this year’s UN Climate Change Conference, award-winning TV presenter and scientist Liz Bonnin, along with radio and TV presenter Mollie
Scubapro announces free octopus winter promotion
Just in time for the festive season, divers can save money again with the FREE OCTOPUS winter promotion from Scubapro! Until 31 December, Scubapro is
Indo Siren ravaged by fire, all guests safely evacuated
The Indo Siren liveaboard has been destroyed by a fierce fire during a cruise around Raja Ampat, but thankfully, all of the guests and crew
Charity swim plans for crocodile rescue hero
A brave British diver who leapt into action in Mexico and punched a crocodile in the face to save her twin sister from its jaws
Ocean Ambassador call out from The Manta Trust
The Manta Trust has put out a global call for young people aged 13-18 who would be interested in becoming one of their Ocean Ambassadors.
CCR used to create world’s first ‘carbon-negative radio advert’
A Swedish energy company has used a closed-circuit rebreather in a bid to create the world’s first ‘carbon-negative radio advert’ on a commercial radio recording.
Grenada Artificial Reef Project celebrates its 10th anniversary
The Grenada Artificial Reef Project (GARP) is a novel marine conservation project in Grenada celebrating its 10-year anniversary in November 2023. This project was started
German diver missing at Tiger Beach
A 47-year-old German diver who was part of a trip to the famed Tiger Beach, off the West End of Grand Bahama, has been missing
Vobster Santas 2023
Vobster Santas, one of the biggest and best scuba Santa diving events on the UK calendar, is returning this year, so break out your fluffy
Drew Richardson awarded NOGI in New Orleans
Drew Richardson, the CEO and president of PADI, received his Academy of Underwater Arts & Sciences 2023 NOGI Award at a gala event held in New Orleans during last
Obituary: Protea Banks diving pioneer Roland Mauz
Long-time friend Daniel Brinckmann presents a heartfelt remembrance of Protea Banks diving legend Roland Mauz Friends, diving enthusiasts and industry colleagues have now said goodbye
Cave diver sets 308m depth record
French cave explorer Frederic Swierczynski has set a new world record after descending to a staggering 308m during an epic seven-hour dive in the Font
OceanShot invites PADI to first-ever underwater panel
PADI is joining OceanShot co-founders for the historic underwater panel on positive ocean change at the Global Citizen Forum, which is taking place alongside COP28
Loddlenaut team pledges charity donation for every sale
Ahead of Loddlenaut’s release on 16 November, developer Moon Lagoon and publisher Secret Mode have confirmed that every game sale of the cosy creature-raising and pollution cleaning
Exploring the Underwater Marvels of Lochcarron: A Diver’s Journey in Scotland’s Highland Waters
Lochcarron is situated in the northwest of Scotland, and it is a small village on the north shore of Loch Carron. The Loch has two
Midlands Diving Chamber Reflecting on a Season of Unique Diving Experiences
CASUALTIES OF PRESSURE, PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN, AND A NEW CHALLENGE ON THE HORIZON FOR SOMEONE? As our dry dive season temporary closes till the