August 2019

Peter Sotis at the Beneath the Sea dive show in New York.

CCR Instructor "conspired to smuggle high-tech scuba gear"

The Department of Justice confirmed in a press release that the 55-year-old Floridian "was arrested based on an indictment charging him with conspiracy to violate and attempted violation of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), as well as smuggling of goods."

Scapa Flow: WWI Wreck Legacy & Recent Discoveries

Historical photo showing destroyers of the German High Seas Fleet sinking in Scapa Flow (Orkney Library Archives / public dom

Separated from the northern coast of mainland Scotland by only the six-mile-wide channel of the Pentland Firth, Orkney has some 90 islands, only 18 of which are inhabited. In the southern region of the archipelago is the large area of sheltered water known as Scapa Flow. Scapa Flow was the base chosen by the British Admiralty as the home of the Grand Naval Fleet.

On Monday, 26 August 2019, the former airliner slipped slowly below the surface, just south of Aqaba's main port, to become the latest addition to the already substantial number of artificial reefs along Jordan's stretch of Red Sea coastline.
On Monday, 26 August 2019, the former airliner slipped slowly below the surface, just south of Aqaba's main port, to become the latest addition to the already substantial number of artificial reefs along Jordan's stretch of Red Sea coastline.

Aqaba sinks airplane for new artificial reef

The TriStar plane is a commercial airliner that has been out of service and parked at King Hussein International Airport for several years. The Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority (ASEZA) recently purchased the plane with the intention of sinking it, and it was transferred to the main port to prepare it for is final role. The TriStar is the second aircraft to become an artificial reef off Jordan's coastline. In November 2017, a Hercules C130 was scuttled a bit farther down the coast.

Scapa 100: Centenary Anniversary Event

The Reflection at Sea ceremony on NLV Pharos took place around the site of SMS Dresden II, commemorating the centenary anniversary of the scuttling of the WWI German High Seas Fleet in Scapa Flow, Scotland, in 1919. Photo by Niki Wilson.

Friday, 21 June 2019. Today was an important day. It would be the final act that would close the marking of one hundred years since the Great War.

White Balance

This is how the image looks after the white balance correction in postproduction is completed.

When it comes to final editing of your digital underwater images, the white balance should be the first step of your digital post-production workflow. Always.

Saving money on your flights for your next diving trip

When it comes to budget, you will find that the cost of this type of vacation can vary widely, and one of the biggest costs is often the flight. Fortunately, there are ways in which you can reduce the cost of your flights simply by going online. These days, we go online for all sorts of things, from shopping and socializing to accessing specialist sites like PeopleFinders. Many people also go online to get the best deals on travel, and this is a great way to get the best price possible on your flight.

Why Sidemount is My True DIR Diving Option

Divers in Sinji Cave, Arkadia, Greece. Photo by Matteo Varenna.

Doing something right has never been more important that being ready—and even eager—to change for the better. What was considered great a few years ago is not always great today. All we need is to find a better option, since what was right yesterday, may not be right anymore. Doing It Right (DIR) is about doing it better than it was done before. For me, that is the only right thing to do.