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National Diving and Activity Centre (NDAC) in Chepstow Announces Permanent Closure
A sad day for UK lovers of inland diving, particularly those who enjoyed the deeper…
New study records effectiveness of Deptherapy’s rehabilitation programme
A new academic study by the University of Sheffield Medical School confirms the effectiveness of…
Winter Surfing in Ontario Has Made An Icy Cold Call
Surfs Up! When it comes to winter in Canada, Canadians are divided into two groups.…
Dr Nigel Packham Joins Blue Abyss Advisory Team
Cornwall-based, extreme environment research, development and training company, Blue Abyss, has announced the appointment of…
RNLI marks HM Coastguard Bicentenary with Surprise Presentation
Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) Chief Executive Mark Dowie sprang a surprise on his opposite…
Shark Trust announce the Great Shark Snapshot
As part of their 25th anniversary celebrations, the Shark Trust are launching a brand-new community…
Donor Celebration – Cards for Charities
It’s truly heartwarming to hear stories of young people taking action to protect and restore our oceans. Jeremy Lynch, an 11-year-old from British Columbia, and his Cards…
Unleash your Inner Pirate at the 18th Annual Dive Pirates Ball
Golden Ticket Raffle kicks off festivities leading into the Dive Pirate Foundation’s Anchor Event. Looking…
Marine Life Animals are Stuck in a Small Tank: Sign This Petition to Save Them
Marine and terrestrial animals require our assistance. They’re being kept in a tank with chemicals…
Red Tails, Blue Water: The Tuskegee Airmen Project
Photo captions from left: Lt. Frank Moody. Photo: Air Force Historical Research Agency; Wayne Lusardi…
Reef-World Starts the Year with an Updated Online Course for Dive Professionals
The only environmentally accredited online course for dive professionals gets an update with the latest…
Grieving families mark first year since devastating Nicola Faith loss by vowing to help RNLI prevent further commercial fishing tragedies
‘They [RNLI] didn’t bring the boys home, but they brought us hope when we needed…
Seeking Support for The Tugs Rebuild Project
Divers Den has started discussion with the Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula and Parks Canada…
A Chinese ‘Ghost Ship’ has been Discovered Floating off the Coast of Thailand
On January 6, 2021 oil rig workers discovered an abandoned Chinese ship floating off the…
Major grant from the Veterans’ Foundation allows Deptherapy to return to its Roots
“Sometimes at night he comes into my bedroom, sits at the end of my bed…
Diving World Mourns The Loss of Technical Diving Pioneer Tom Mount
Tom Mount, a pioneer in technical and cave diving has sadly passed away at 82.…
Join A Fantastic Marine Conservation Open Day with GVI This February
Join us on 19th February as we discuss and celebrate the many motivations to embark…
RNLI on the lookout for new beach lifesavers
The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) has launched its search for budding new lifeguards to…
South Florida Residents Sentenced for Illegally Exporting Diving Equipment to Libya
Two Florida residents were sentenced yesterday for conspiring to and illegally attempting to export controlled…
Age of Union Alliance Announces $4.5 Million Donation to Sea Shepherd
The fight to protect marine wildlife and preserve threatened species receives a major boost today; Age…
Dive Computer Purchasers Be Aware
“Buyer beware” if you’re looking for a new dive computer. Some diving shops are being…
Help Support the George Harpur Hyperbaric Chambers in Tobermory
Decompression sickness, also known as generalised barotrauma or the bends, is a type of injury…
International Day for Women in Maritime will be Observed on 18 May Every Year
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has adopted a resolution declaring May 18 as International Day…
Single-Use Plastic Bags will be Phased Out at Walmart Canada
The modifications apply to both in-store and online grocery pickup and delivery orders. By Earth…
Our Fleet – Small Craft with a Story Opens at the Maritime Museum of British Columbia
The Maritime Museum of BC cares for three vessels in its collections: Tilikum, Dorothy, and Trekka. Each of…
AFCFT Grant to enhance Deptherapy’s Mental Health Support for Veterans
Deptherapy is renowned worldwide for its use of adaptive scuba diving techniques in the rehabilitation…
Introducing Stop the Sewage Southsea
Stop the sewage started the weekend of 9th/10th October. I had gone for a swim…
Own A Piece of Diving History This December
Are you looking for a one-of-a-kind historical diving-related gift for someone this holiday season? On…
Christmas Gift Ideas for Shark Lovers
Got a shark-mad person in your family? Struggling to find them the perfect gift this…
Blue O Two Becomes Latest Victim of COVID and Enters Administration
COVID has been devastating in all areas of the scuba diving industry. Whilst some manufacturers…
Shark Trust announces Mares and Scuba Schools International as new Corporate Patrons
The Shark Trust is delighted to announce its latest Corporate Patrons: Mares and Scuba Schools…
New figures show this summer saw highest number of lives saved by RNLI in watersport incidents for 19 years
New data released by the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) has revealed summer* 2021 saw…
Adaptability of PADI’s Diving Program Helping Veterans Heal
PADI® Members around the world are helping veterans heal, both physically and mentally, through the techniques…
PADI Dive Stories: Bryan Anderson
Triple Amputee, Bryan Anderson is committed to sharing his story in order to help others…
Meet the Soggy, Warm-Hearted Founders of Surf-fur
Who are we? Just a couple of ocean-lovin’ water junkies who met in the warmish…
Dry Dock for MS Chi-Cheemaun
The MS Chi-Cheemaun is now undergoing a safety check at Heddle Shipyards in Thunder Bay…
Julie Ouimet Presided at the Video Jury of the CMAS World Championship of Underwater Photography and Videography
In early October, Julie Ouimet from N2Pix was invited to Preside over the Video Jury…
Gulf Council Seeks New Name for its Something’s Fishy Tool
The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council uses its Something’s Fishy tool to gather feedback…
Save Ontario Shipwrecks (SOS) Proposes a Artificial Reef/Underwater Research Monitoring Centre
SOS, which has recently been responsible for a number of enhancements to Brockville’s waterfront, is…
AFCFT Grant Funds Deptherapy Expedition to Grenada
A team from Scuba Diving rehabilitation charity Deptherapy heads to the Caribbean island of Grenada…
Emperor’s latest Covid Hero among many relishing a Red Sea return
The joy of being back under Egypt’s beautiful waters is proving a strong pull for…
The “Just Scuba Charity” Questionnaire
As part of our research and set up for The Just Scuba Charity, we have…
DEMA Offers Emergency Assistance to DEMA Show Exhibitors
Applications for Assistance will be Accepted Onsite at DEMA Show 2021 The DEMA Board of…
Escape the Ghost Ship
A new adventure from Secret City Adventures and Pirate Life combines immersive theatre, escape room…
Pirates Purge Davy Jones Locker to Support Adaptive Divers
Doing a little fall cleaning and raising money for adaptive divers training and travel, the…