January 2017
6th Annual Ocean Art Underwater Photo Contest Winners Announced
The Best of Show is an elegant photo of a dangerous Portuguese Man Of War, which contrasts raw dramatic lighting with the delicate nature of the creature, shot by Matty Smith in NSW Australia. Other exceptional images include some out-of-this-world fish and marine life shots, rarely seen animal behavior, innovative shooting techniques, stunning portraits, sharks, ocean adventure, whales and some dramatic moments between humans and marine life. The judges evaluated thousands of entries from over 60 countries before selecting the final set of images as Ocean Art winners.
Management of decompression stress
World-renowned diving medicine expert Dr Neal Pollock gave everyone a lot to think about with his talk on the thoughtful management of decompression stress.
Neal looked at the many factors that can alter decompression stress and the practical strategies all divers can use to optimise decompression safety.
“It is increasingly common for divers to rely on dive computers for their decompression safety. Dive computers do not yet measure or integrate a multitude of factors that can alter decompression stress.”- Dr Neal Pollock.
Emperor Divers celebrates 25 years of diving in the Red Sea and Maldives
Driven by a ceaseless commitment to top-notch customer service and a deep understanding of what divers want, the company has grown consistently since its early days based in Hurghada to offer the same service across its Red Sea and Maldives dive centres and liveaboards.
“The Red Sea has always been a popular choice with its richness of marine life and wrecks,” explains Luke Atkinson, General Manager. “Recently this has surpassed expectations with truly amazing marine life sightings – the best in over a decade.”
Wakatobi: A Natural Attraction
Off the tip of Southeastern Sulawesi, Indonesia in the Banda Sea, Wakatobi Dive Resort offers an unforgettable blend of pristine, protected reefs with sustainable luxury.
Voronya Cave: Diving Deeper into the Deepest Cave on Earth
The Kruber-Voronya Cave is located in the Arabika Mountain Massif of the Gagrinsky Ridge in the Western Caucasus, in the town district of Gagra in the Abkhazia region. With a depth of 2,197m, it is the deepest known cave on the planet. The entrance is located at an altitude of 2,250m.