AquaLung Axiom i3+
What is new about the Axiom i3+ is that divers can easily adjust buoyancy with a simple side lever.
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DE-OX Sub Multigas Color digital analyser
Sub Multigas Color digital analyzer, is an analyzer that can analyse most things for those who need to know gas content down to the smallest molecule.
Cressi Aquawing Plus
The Aquawing Plus is a one-size backplate/wing designed to adapt to different body types from XS to XL.
Waterproof D7 Evo
Discover advancements in drysuit technology with the D7 Evo by the Swedish manufacturer Waterproof. This suit redefines expectations through its combination of comfort, safety, and new features.
What’s Yappening! Tourism Updates from Yap, Micronesia
Visitors Dressed in Traditional Wear for Yap Day 2024
Long Beach Shark Lab May Lose Funding
For years, the Shark Lab at California State University, Long Beach, has been at the forefront of research, tracking shark movements and behaviour, which has been crucial for beach safety and conservation efforts. The loss of funding could severely hinder these vital studies, potentially impacting both ecological understanding and public welfare.
Underwater Photographer of the Year 2024 Winners
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Underwater Photographer of the Year 2024: Whale Bones, by Alex Dawson, Sweden
A poignant image capturing a freediver surveying the aftermath of whaling has earned Alex Dawson from Sweden the prestigious title of Underwater Photographer of the Year 2024. Dawson’s captivating photograph, entitled Whale Bones, emerged victorious from a pool of 6,500 submissions by underwater photographers hailing from diverse corners of the globe.
Positioning Subjects in UW Macro Photography
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Cristian Umili
This photo of a nudibranch walking on the head of a scorpionfish—a strange and almost comical situation—was taken as a whole, but it remains a shot that lacks personality. Photo by Cristian Umili.
Macro underwater photography comes with some challenges, particularly when positioning a subject in the frame. Cristian Umili offers some advice and tips to improve your macro images.
Trials & Tribulations: Part 2 – Dealing with Gear Malfunctions
In the second of a two-part series, Simon Pridmore describes a few more equipment-related problems that divers commonly encounter and offers some ideas on how to avoid or deal with them.
DynamicNord Dynaskin wetsuit series
The German manufacturer’s Dynaskin series is a groundbreaking line of wetsuits crafted from 100% recycled, biodegradable material using Polartec technology.
Marine Life of the Mediterranean
Marine Life of the Mediterranean
Lawson Wood's Marine Life of the Mediterranean is a photographic ID guide to around 400 common species of marine life, covering fish, invertebrates, corals, plants and megafauna. This handy-sized guide of around 175 pages is a perfect and essential pocket guide for divers and snorkellers.
Study reveals extended lifespan in menopausal whale species
In an intriguing parallel to human biology, females of whale species which experience menopause have evolved extended lifespans, enabling them to support their offspring for longer, according to research by the University of Exeter, the University of York and the Centre for Whale Research.
The study focused on five whale species known to experience menopause. Menopausal female whales tend to live about 40 years longer than males of the same species, giving them extra years to care for their young and grandchildren.