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“So far, there are some 40 registered participants and we expect about 200 divers to take part throughout the four-day event. Last year’s successful event saw the participation of 196 divers, said State Tourism, Arts and Heritage Committee chairman Shafik Fauzan Sharif.

English Heritage have compiled a list of the top 10 protected ship wrecks that are most at risk of being lost forever.

Scuba divers are slipping into their wetsuits and taking the plunge into the waters of Moreton Bay for a great Brisbane, Australia diving adventure while everyone on dry land is searching for their sweaters.

Scuba diving is becoming increasingly popular in the nation, but the number of fatal accidents, especially among beginner divers, is a cause for serious concern about conflicting priorities within the industry, according to some industry observers.

After the Turkish Freediving Cube Championship last weekend, Turkey’s freedivers look set to both become the champions of the World Underwater Federation (CMAS) 1st European Apnea Championship at the end of August and to break more records.

Ocean swimmers, free and scuba divers made the most of some the excellent water conditions during the month of June thanks to plenty of east and northeast wind, at the Outer Banks, North Carolina, USA.