X-Ray Mag

August 2018

Bluewater Photo announces the 2018 SoCal Shootout Competition

5 years ago By Matthew Meier

This competition invites divers from all across Southern California to dive and photograph with the opportunity to enter the contest and win great prizes. Photographers of all levels are welcome and can participate in a number of different categories that are separated by camera type (compact, mirrorless, dSLR) and photo type (macro, wide- angle, behavior, etc).

Cardiac issues have become a leading factor in diving fatalities
Cardiac issues have become a leading factor in diving fatalities

Older scuba divers at risk of heart attack

5 years ago By Sum Won

Cardiac issues have become a leading factor in diving fatalities, according to a study. Hence, older scuba divers have been advised to have regular fitness assessments with their doctors and cut down on factors that can increase one's risk of suffering a heart attack when diving.

Although it is mandatory to be screened for fitness and have one's dive skills certified prior to being issued a C-Card, such certification lasts a lifetime.