Hidden World of Wakatobi’s Seagrass Meadows
Wakatobi’s House Reef has earned a reputation as one of the world’s finest shore dives. This expansive coral garden, which lies just a short swim
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Food leftovers tell tales on Roman shipwreck
Analysis of what has been described as one of the best-preserved and significant ancient vessel discoveries in the Mediterranean has revealed new insights into shipbuilding
Dive Worldwide announces Bite-Back as its ‘charity of the year’
Over the next 12 months, specialist scuba holiday company Dive Worldwide will be supporting Bite-Back Shark & Marine Conservation with donations collected from client bookings
Review of Scubapro Everflex Yulex 5/4MM
Mark Evans: Wetsuits have always traditionally been made from neoprene, but over the years, a few companies, including Fourth Element and Henderson, have started utilising new
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
Greece MPA plans hoped to start domino effect
If you thought that banning bottom-trawling would be a minimum requirement for a Marine Protected Area (MPA) that is far from the case – to
Underwater photographer Nicolas Remy at GO Diving Show ANZ
French-Australian underwater photographer Nicolas Remy, who is now based in Sydney, will be taking to the Photo Stage at the GO Diving Show ANZ in
Meridian Adventure Dive Internship Program
Meridian Adventure Dive Internship Program in Raja Ampat Overview: The Meridian Adventure Dive Internship Program offers a 4-month educational experience covering various aspects of diving
Diver OOA at 15m – while pinned under alligator
A US scuba diver has survived being pinned to a riverbed at a depth of 15m by an irate alligator, just at the moment his
The 10 Best Regulators
MARK NEWMAN considers the best models currently available to meet a variety of demands To fill this brief I had a good look through the
Shearwater launches new website
Canadian dive computer supremos Shearwater have launched an informative new website, which makes it easier than ever for users to explore the company’s ever-expanding range
Tickets now available for California’s Scuba Show
Scuba Show, America’s largest dive expo, will be held on 1-2 June at the Los Angeles Convention Centre, California, and tickets are now on sale.
Ammo toolbox & combat platforms on 15th-century wreck
Well-preserved timbers from “combat platforms”, gun-carriages and a weapons chest complete with ammunition-making equipment are among highlights of the most recent fieldwork on the Baltic
GO Diving Show ANZ Photo Stage welcomes Don Silcock
Scuba Diver Australia and New Zealand’s Senior Travel Editor Don Silcock will be taking to the Photo Stage at the inaugural GO Diving Show ANZ
The Sperm Whales Dominica
Scuba Diver North America’s Editor Walt Stearns was left awe-struck when he went diving with the biggest predator on the planet off the Caribbean island
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
Roma – Wakatobi’s Dive Site #42
For the underwater photographer, Roma’s magnificent collection of coral and unique fish life, can present a tough choice in which way to go – macro
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
Layang Layang blanks divers seeking refunds
For a long time one of Malaysia’s best-known scuba-diving attractions, the Layang Layang island resort is reported to have received a warning from the state
Cave diver Kerrie Burow talks tech at the GO Diving Show ANZ
Cave and tech diver Kerrie Burow will be talking about her journey through cave-diving photography techniques when she graces the Tech Stage at the GO
Cape Clear: The Age of discoveries is not over yet
Egypt’s prime wreck site, the Gulf of Suez, is full of sunken ships that are still virgin territory. If it wasn’t for the depth, at
Mustard’s Masterclass – SS Thistlegorm
Alex Mustard turns his attentions to one of the world’s most-famous shipwrecks – the SS Thistlegorm – and its cargo of military supplies, which offers
Underwater photographer Brett Lobwein takes to the GO Diving Show ANZ Photo Stage
Award-winning underwater photographer Brett Lobwein will be showcasing his wonderful imagery on the Photo Stage at the inaugural GO Diving Show ANZ in September. Brett
‘Underwater bushfire’: GBR suffers worst-ever heat stress
The Great Barrier Reef (GBR) has been suffering through its worst-ever heat stress, with more than 80% of the reefs enduring dangerous levels of heating,
Protective Clown Fish
Who’s that peekin’ at my anemone, Protective Clown Fish! About Meridian Adventure Dive Situated in Raja Ampat, Indonesia, Meridian Adventure Dive is a PADI 5 Star Resort and winner
One fish or a school? It can sound the same to a shark
Surprising new research has found that fish swim in schools not simply because there is less chance of being picked out by a hungry predator,
Great Piers of FIRE (WORKS)
Lawson Wood extols the virtues of Inverary Pier, which is located on the western side of Loch Fyne in Scotland. Photographs by Lawson Wood and
Oyster Diving say ‘May the 4th be with you’!
Oyster Diving and AquaSports have teamed up to host a Star Wars-themed open day – on 4 May, of course – at Mercers Lake, handily
Learn how to promote sustainable operations on your next dive holiday
Sustainable tourism advocate and industry expert Roni Ben-Ahron will be on the Inspiration Stage at the GO Diving Show ANZ in September offering advice on
Jared Hires: Medical issue cause of death
Social media was rampant with speculation after the news broke of the tragic death of Dive Rite General Manager Jared Hires in the Plura cave
Diverse Travel becomes Corporate Patron for The Shark Trust
Leading UK-based shark conservation charity The Shark Trust has announced that dive specialist tour operator Diverse Travel has become a Corporate Sponsor. Corporate Patrons provide
