HSE issues cylinder safety warning
The Diving Inspectorate has just issued this safety alert concerning cylinders manufactured from aluminium alloys HE30/AA6082 and AA6351 and used primarily for gases for underwater breathing apparatus.
March 2018
Preconditioning for Safer Scuba Diving
This column is adapted from a chapter in my book, Scuba Physiological – Think you know all about Scuba Medicine? Think Again! The chapters in this book were originally written by scientists in the field of decompression research as part of a three-year project called PHYPODE (Physiology of Decompression). My (self-appointed) task was to rewrite their sometimes-complex research in a form accessible to all divers.
New Green Diver Initiative Manager Selected to Expand Local and Global Aquatic Conservation Efforts
With support from NAUI Worldwide, NSG will expand its operations with the selection of O’Connor to fill the GDI Manager position at NAUI headquarters in Tampa, Florida. In this position, O’Connor is responsible for initiatives focused on environmental and aquatic resources sustainability, diver best practices, and fundraising to support grassroots initiatives.
Much of O’Connor’s focus as the GDI Manager is to ensure its growth, grant-giving and tax-deductible contributions and lead the effort to expand the reach and impact of the GDI and its partner organizations.
Fantastic Feather Stars and the Creatures Within
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Steve Rosenberg
Most divers take a quick look at the shapes and varieties of feather stars, but usually pass on by, in search of other interesting subject matter. However, there is more to them than meets the eye!
North Carolina: Wrecks & Sharks
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Larry Cohen & Olga Torrey
Sand tiger shark on wreck of the Atlas. Image by Olga Torrey
The waters off the coast of the US state of North Carolina are treacherous. Bad weather, rough seas, heavy current and inlets that are difficult to navigate are common. So why do underwater explorers consider this area to be a world-class dive destination? Because when you do get offshore, it is extraordinary.
WW2 aircraft carrier USS Lexington wreck located
The USS Lexington was scuttled about 800 kilometres (500 miles) miles off the eastern coast of Australia in May 1942 after sustaining serious damage from Japanese aircraft. A series of secondary explosions after the Japanese attack sealed the ship's fate and one of her own escorting destroyers was ordered to finish off the crippled carrier.
Siren Fleet and Master Liveaboards announce combo packages with Manta Ray Bay Resort in Yap
Siren Fleet and Master Liveaboards are excited to announce new diving combination packages with Manta Ray Bay Resort in Yap. This tiny island in the Pacific is a tropical jewel, well hidden from the rest of the world. Resident mantas and a huge reef shark population give Yap its diving fame. It is a pristine paradise surrounded by clear blue water, exquisite coral gardens, channels, and reef walls that will awe even the most seasoned diver. Seize this opportunity while you are in the region to visit this exclusive diving treasure away from the crowds.
Ice Diving in the White Sea
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Andrey Bizyukin
Diver under hummocky ice in the White Sea.
Not many divers like to dive in cold water, especially under ice. A possible reason for this may be that they do not know about the new, modern, comfortable equipment for this kind of diving—equipment which can turn these extreme dives into a curious and fascinating vacation.
DRT Shanghai Show Specials from Pro Dive International
The Diving Resort Travel Expo (DRT) is considered to be the largest gathering for diving enthusiasts, marine conservationists and anyone with a passion for the underwater world. The DRT Show has been met with an overwhelming response as an important regional event. A ‘MUST VISIT’ diving equipment and diving destination event in Asia Pacific.