ingilizce Haberler Archive
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Sea Story liveaboard survivors found trapped in cabins
By Mark ‘Crowley’ Russell The five passengers found alive on Tuesday following the sinking of the Egyptian Red Sea liveaboard Sea Story were found in their cabins, according to one of the men involved in rescuing them. The bodies of […]
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52 Assignments: Underwater Photography with Alex Mustard
Alex Mustard’s latest book 52 Assignments: Underwater Photography is packed with great tips to improve your technique. Here are three of the assignments to get you going. ASSIGNMENT 1: AVAILABLE LIGHT FANTASTIC Your task for this assignment is to photograph […]
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Cargo ship grounded in El Quseir, Egypt
Photo showing VSG Glory listing and slowly sinking in strong waves (Photo: HEPCA/Instagram) In an incident that provides some context into the sea conditions that may have sunk the MV Sea Story, a 100m cargo ship reportedly ran aground at […]
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Shearwater Research and Avelo Labs announce ‘revolutionary’ scuba diving partnership
Canadian dive computer specialist Shearwater Research has announced a partnership with Avelo Labs, a training organisation based around an innovative new scuba diving technology which aims to ‘revolutionise’ how divers control their buoyancy underwater. organization and dive technology company renowned […]
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New species of bioluminescent pelagic nudibranch described by MBARI scientists
The newly described deep-sea nudibranch Bathydevius caudactylus (Image: Bruce Robison; Steven Haddock/MBARI) By Mark ‘Crowley’ Russell Researchers at the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI) have discovered a new species of nudibranch – named Bathydevius caudactylus – swimming in the […]
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An Island of Hope – St Helena’s extensive MPA
St Helena’s seasonal aggregation of whale sharks is one of the most important in the world (Photo: Danny Copeland) Charged with looking after a Marine Protected Area twice the size of Great Britain, the isolated South Atlantic island of St […]
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New Zealand diver killed in ‘great white shark’ attack
The small community of Waitangi, the main port and town of New Zealand’s Chatham Islands (Photo: Steve Todd/Shutterstock) By Mark ‘Crowley’ Russell A 24-year-old commercial diver has died after being mauled by a shark – believed to be a great […]
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RAID Launches new Nitrox Plus and Decompression Diver courses
Dive training agency RAID has launched two new courses designed to bridge the gap between recreational and full-on technical diving. The news has been announced as the DEMA Show begins in Las Vegas, with a new ‘more logical’ course flowchart […]
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‘Toxic Trumps’ – venomous sea creatures and how to treat their stings
Lionfish are among our favourite venomous creatures (Photo: Jenny Stock) Jenny Stock ranks the venomous creatures that lurk underwater, and details the treatment if you’re unlucky enough to get stung. As a kid, I loved Top Trumps. My favourite one […]
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World’s largest coral colony discovered in Solomon Islands
A diver swims over the world’s largest coral in the Solomon Islands (Photo: Manu San Félix, National Geographic Pristine Seas) By Mark ‘Crowley’ Russell The world’s largest single coral colony so far recorded has been discovered in the Solomon Islands […]
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Five drifting scuba divers rescued off O’ahu, Hawaii
The drifting divers as filmed by Camila and Ryan Storchi (Camila Storchi/Instagram) Five scuba divers who spent two hours drifting off the coast of O’ahu, Hawaii were rescued after a yachting couple radioed their position to the Coast Guard – […]
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Where Oceans Meet – the amazing biodiversity of Cornwall
A compass jellyfish (Chrysaora hysoscella) feeding on plankton in the sea off Falmouth Positioned at the extreme southwest tip of the United Kingdom, the waters around Cornwall are where three ocean currents collide. The resulting combination of tidal flows and […]
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Wild Edges – an interview with photographer Rebecca Douglas
Snorkelling with diving gannets, Isle of Noss, Shetland, Scotland Photographer Rebecca Douglas talks to Joanne O’Brien about her connection to the sea, and the wild edges of the UK coast Words by Joanne O’Brien, photographs by Rebecca Douglas The chunk […]
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44 per cent of coral species threatened with extinction – IUCN
Elkhorn coral in the Caribbean is Critically Endangered (Photo: MSC Foundation) A new IUCN Red List report published at the COP29 climate conference in Baku, Azerbaijan, has found that forty-four per cent of reef-building coral species are at risk of […]
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‘Russian spy’ beluga whale Hvaldimir was not shot dead
Havldimir the beluga whale was thought to have been trained as a Russian ‘spy’ (Photo: Shutterstock) By Mark ‘Crowley’ Russell A post-mortem examination by Norway’s Veterinary Institute has concluded that Hvaldimir – the beluga whale thought to have been trained […]
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Scuba diving Derawan – the other side of the Sulawesi Sea
The Raja Ampat Aggressor Mark B Hatter jumps on board the Raja Ampat Aggressor for a cruise across Indonesia’s Sulawesi Sea to the beautiful diving of the Derawan Islands Words and Photographs by Mark B Hatter Our cruise director, Pep, […]
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Weird – but not wonderful – finds of the MCS Great British Beach Clean
Cully and Sully Soup founder, Cullen Allen, at the Brighton Beach cleanup (Photo: Rose Bainbridge/MCS) The Marine Conservation Society has reported that its annual Great British Beach Clean has turned up some weird – but not particularly wonderful – castaway […]
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Diver dies in Sorgente del Brenno cave in Ticino, Switzerland
The tiny opening of the Sorgente del Brenno cave (Image: Google Earth) By Mark ‘Crowley’ Russell A cave diver has reportedly died while exploring a cave known as the ‘Sorgente del Brenno’ – the source of the River Brenno – […]
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Shark Trust’s ‘Oceanic 31’ exhibits now up for auction
‘Carcharodon carcharias’ (Giclée print) by Jimmy Higgs The Shark Trust’s ‘Oceanic 31‘ art exhibition is coming to a close and most of the works on display are now up for auction. The collection of paintings, drawings, sculptures and digital media […]
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Success for England’s largest seagrass restoration project
Seagrass grown in a lab using ‘Seagrass Mat Technology’ (Photo: Ocean Conservation Trust) England’s largest seagrass restoration effort in the Plymouth Sound Special Area of Conservation (SAC) and the Solent Maritime SAC has been brought to an end after five […]
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Popular liveaboard Blue Voyager suffers catastrophic fire in Malé, Maldives
Blue Voyager burning in port near Malé, Maldives The MY Blue Voyager has become the second scuba diving liveaboard to suffer a catastrophic fire in as many days, as it burned to the waterline while in port near Malé, in […]
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Portuguese man o’ war on the rise in UK and Irish seas
Portuguese man ‘o war (Photo: Roly Stimson/MCS) The Marine Conservation Society (MCS) has released its annual Wildlife Sightings report to mark World Jellyfish Day on Sunday, 3 November. The wildlife sightings project gathers reports from UK and Irish waters of jellyfish and […]
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Underwater Photographer of the Year 2025 is open
Alex Dawson’s UPY 2024 winning image (Photo: Alex Dawson/UPY 2024) The Underwater Photographer of the Year (UPY) 2025 contest is open, with entries accepted from 1 November 2024 until 4 January 2025. 2025 marks the 60th anniversary of the contest, […]
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Ten weird and scary fish for Halloween!
By Bram ‘Crowley’ Stoker There are plenty of weird and scary, strange-looking fish and critters underwater that – even if they’re perfectly harmless – most people wouldn’t want to meet, especially on a night dive, when you’ve become separated from your buddy, […]
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Azores declared Europe’s largest Marine Protected Area
The Azores islands are rich in biodiversity (Photo: Shutterstock) By Mark ‘Crowley’ Russell The Azores has passed legislation designating 30 per cent of the waters surrounding the autonomous Portuguese archipelago a Marine Protected Area (MPA). At 287,000 square kilometres in […]
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Red Sea liveaboard sinks in Egypt’s south; 18 divers rescued
The MY Seaduction sank in Egypt’s St John’s National Park (Photo: MY Seaduction/Social Media) The scuba diving liveaboard MY Seaduction is reported to have sunk near Elba Reef in St John’s National Park in the southern part of the Egyptian […]
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Inquest told UK rebreather diver’s death was due to diluent error
An aerial view over Bigbury-on-Sea (Photo: Shutterstock) By Mark ‘Crowley’ Russell A 72-year-old scuba diver died due to a ‘user error’ with his rebreather, according to a coroner’s statement made at the opening of an inquiry into his death. Edinburgh-born […]
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Wrecks of the Aegean: Italian torpedo boat, Aldebaran
The Italian Spica-class torpedo ship Aldebaran underway The Aegean Sea saw a huge amount of action during the First and Second World Wars. Greek Explorers Kostas Thoctarides and Spyros Vougidis take us to Aldebaran, one of the 91 ships designated […]
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Lanzarote scuba diver dies after suffering heart attack
The rocky coastline at Charco del Palo, Lanzarote (Photo: Shutterstock) A 70-year-old scuba diver has died after suffering a heart attack following a dive at Charco del Palo, a popular dive spot on the eastern coast of the Spanish island […]
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Miami Seaquarium’s lawsuit against activist who exposed Lolita the orca’s conditions
A still from the footage of Lolita the orca in her tiny tank at Miami Seaquarium (Photo: Free Lolita the Orca!/Facebook) Miami Seaquarium, the former home of the orca known as Lolita, who tragically died in 2023, has launched legal […]
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BSAC Annual Diving Incident Report 2023 published
Latest BSAC incident report finds UK scuba diving fatalities were up on 2022 but down compared to previous years – while Dive Leaders make up the bulk of logged incidents By Mark ‘Crowley’ Russell The British Sub-Aqua Club (BSAC) Annual […]
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DEMA Show assistance to members impacted by recent hurricanes
Emergency funds have been made available to Assist DEMA Member Exhibitors and Buyers of DEMA Show 2024 that have been affected by the recent hurricanes Helene and Milton The US Diving Equipment & Marketing Association (DEMA) Executive Committee has said […]
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Review: Sharkpedia, A Brief Compendium of Shark Lore by Daniel C Abel
A pocket-size treat for shark lovers – a review of Sharkpedia, A Brief Compendium of Shark Lore by Daniel C Abel, Princeton University Press Review by Graeme Gourlay What a treat this pocket-sized compendium is, packed with fascinating facts and […]
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DIVE’s Big Shot Bright and Beautiful – THE WINNERS!
‘Parrotfish & Shrimp’ By Michael Gallagher Check out the winning, highly commended and best of the other featured images from our Big Shot Bright and Beautiful underwater photography competition! One of the many amazing things about life underwater is just […]
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Deep Dive Dubai to host Technical Diving Summit
Four-day tech summit at world’s deepest dive pool will bring together industry experts and innovators for exclusive workshops and presentations Technical diving is set to take centre stage at the Deep Dive Dubai Tech Summit 2024, held from 17-20 October […]
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UK’s Historical Diving Society Conference returns this November
a scuba diver prepares to raise a cannon from a shipwreck off Cape Verde (Photo: Historical Diving Society) This year’s Diving History Conference will take place at Subsea7 HQ in Sutton, UK, on 16 November Divers have been a vital […]
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Grey whales in the northwestern Pacific are shrinking
A new study reveals that grey whales are rapidly shrinking and scientists fear this could have a significant impact on whale health By Stuart Butler The grey whale (Eschrichtius robustus, also spelt gray whale), was once known as the ‘devil fish’, […]
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Archaeologists make deathly discovery at bottom of 800-year-old shipwreck
Watch the latest video at foxnews.com British archaeologists recently uncovered eerie medieval gravestones during a search around an ancient shipwreck. Bournemouth University announced the discovery in a press release on Friday. The gravestones were found in Studland Bay, off the […]
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New Swiftwater Breathing System Introduced
Public Safety Institute and Submersible Systems (Spare Air®) are pleased to announce the launch of the first type-approved Swiftwater Breathing Apparatus (SWBA®) for first responders to water rescue incidents. The Swiftwater Breathing Apparatus features a compact and lightweight design, making […]
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Dive with Giants: Swimming with Whale Sharks Around the World
Diving with whale sharks is a dream shared by many underwater enthusiasts. These gentle giants, the largest fish in the ocean, evoke awe and wonder with their serene presence and graceful movements. From the azure waters of the Maldives to […]
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Dive Ireland Expo Set to Make Waves as the Biggest and Best Yet!
Get ready to dive into excitement because the highly anticipated 2024 Dive Ireland Expo is making a splash with promises to be the grandest event in Ireland’s diving history! Following the massive success of Dive Ireland Expo 2023, organizers are thrilled to […]
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Fifth Great Barrier Reef mass bleaching since 2016
By Mark ‘Crowley’ Russell The Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) has reported that extensive coral bleaching across the Great Barrier Reef during February is now being classed as the fifth mass bleaching event to have affected the reef since 2016. Aerial surveys […]
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Exploring the Depths: Top Scuba Diving Destinations in April
As spring blooms across the globe, avid scuba divers are gearing up for unforgettable underwater adventures. April brings with it a perfect blend of favorable weather conditions and abundant marine life, making it an ideal month for exploring the mesmerizing […]
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Gear Guide: How Scuba Diving Equipment Has Evolved
Exploring the depths of the ocean is a thrilling adventure, but it comes with its own set of challenges and risks. Fortunately, advancements in diving technology continue to push the boundaries of what’s possible underwater, making diving safer, more comfortable, […]
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100 new ocean species discovered in New Zealand
Scientists from New Zealand’s National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA) have potentially discovered as many as 100 species new to science during an expedition to the Bounty Trough, a deep-water depression located off the eastern coast of New Zealand’s South […]
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Marine Life Interactions: How to Snorkel Responsibly and Safely
Many people dream of going snorkeling and exploring the wonders of the underwater world, but it can seem daunting at first. Thankfully, you don’t need weeks of training to get started and you don’t have to be an excellent swimmer. […]
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Unraveling the Mysteries of Wreck Diving
Exploring Sunken Treasures and Historical Wrecks Beneath the Waves Introduction Wreck diving, a captivating blend of adventure and exploration, offers divers a unique opportunity to delve into history while exploring the hidden depths of the ocean. Beneath the waves lie […]
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Sea of Change Foundation Backs Curaçao Coral Nursery for Reef Renewal
Yearly, the Sea of Change Foundation supports innovative conservation projects around the world, including past and present projects focusing on coral reef restoration and resilience. Now, in support of Reef Renewal’s coral restoration efforts in the Caribbean, the Foundation is pleased to have helped support […]
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State tiger trout record rescinded after investigation reveals angler caught fish without a license
MONTPELIER — When an angler notified Idaho Fish and Game this past May about a record-breaking tiger trout he said he caught the night before, a conservation officer knew something was fishy. The Southeast Regional Office for Idaho Fish and […]
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Massive ‘beached whale’ draws crowds to Australia beach
A giant lifelike art installation of a beached sperm whale is drawing crowds to Adelaide’s Glenelg Beach. From early Saturday (local time), actors playing scientists have been inspecting the animal, leaving hundreds of spectators trying to discern whether it is […]
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The Ultimate Guide to Underwater Photography Techniques
Capturing the mesmerizing beauty of the underwater world has long been a pursuit of photographers seeking to showcase the wonders hidden beneath the surface. Whether you’re diving in vibrant coral reefs or exploring the depths of mysterious shipwrecks, mastering the […]
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Dive Point Red Sea To Close After 30 Years of Operation
After three decades of exhilarating diving experiences and unforgettable encounters, Dive Point Red Sea, led by Regina and Matthias, announces the closure of its doors in June 2024, marking the end of an era in the diving community. With a mix […]
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Jean-Michel Cousteau & Céline Cousteau
Ocean Futures Society Virtual Film Festival
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The Dark Side of Our Fascination with Antarctica
Antarctica and its ocean have long-intrigued explorers, scientists, fishermen and those bitten by the extreme environments travel bug. Still, with another summer season opening the Southern Ocean up for visits, there’s a lingering concern: are we too loud for the […]
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Marine Protected Areas May Hold the Secret to Our Ocean’s Challenges
Marine protected areas are a portal into the ocean’s past—and its changing future By Patrick Webster It’s early and I’m cold. A wetsuit never really dries this time of year, drenched as it gets by the enthusiastic marine layer that […]
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Do Fish Play? Evidence Says, Maybe
In Humans, “Play” Is Essential to the Developing Mind—what About in Fish? By Tiffany Duong New scientific evidence suggests that fish like to play in the same way that puppies, humans and other species do. Further studies are needed to […]
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The secret life of plankton
Tierney Thys and Plankton Chronicles Project
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Hiroshi “Kuma” Sato Named January Sea Hero for Conservation Work
The founder of Sanriku Volunteer Divers is committed to cleaning natural-disaster debris, leading seaweed restoration efforts and training the next generation of mission-driven divers By Becca Hurley and Translated by Zen Lim Year Dive Certified: 2001 Age When Certified: 27 […]
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World’s Largest Known Manta Ray Population Found Off Ecuador
Recreational divers acting as citizen scientists helped populate the database of more than 22,000 individuals By Tiffany Duong Scientists found the largest known population of oceanic manta rays off the coast of Ecuador thanks to help from citizen science divers. […]
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Challenger Space Shuttle Debris Discovered in Atlantic Ocean
A History Channel documentary team found a 20-foot piece of the 1980s shuttle off the coast of Florida. By Tiffany Duong A piece of the space shuttle Challenger has been found in the Atlantic Ocean nearly 37 years after it […]
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From a blind eel with gelatinous skin to a hermaphrodite lizard fish with long sharp teeth: Meet the bizarre ocean creatures discovered living near deep-sea volcanoes in the Indian Ocean
Researchers have returned from a 35-day expedition discovering deep-sea creatures in the Indian Ocean These include a hermaphrodite lizard fish, previously unknown blind eel and batfish that resemble dumplings A spiderfish was also collected that stands on its stilt-like lower fins to […]
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World’s Deepest Female Diver Sets New Depth Record
She shattered the previous record—which she’d set herself in March. By Tiffany Duong In late October, Karen van den Oever shattered her own Guinness World Records as the world’s deepest diving women when she descended to 805.93 feet on open-circuit. […]
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VIDEO: What It’s Like to Freedive a Glacier—Without a Wetsuit
Luke Adams plunged beneath the ice of Greenland to raise awareness and funds for men’s mental health: “We want people to feel like they can tackle the invisible battles they keep hidden below the surface.” By Luke Adams as told […]
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Rare 300-foot Shipwreck Discovered at the Bottom of Lake Superior
After missing for 120 years, researchers discovered the barge more than 600 feet deep. By Tiffany Duong One hundred and twenty years after it went missing, the 292-foot wreckage of a rare whaleboat barge has been identified at the bottom […]
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Five Marine Science Books for Scuba Divers
Crack these covers to unfurl the mysteries of life in the deep. By Alexandra Gillespie The ocean remains a stubbornly mysterious place, but these authors tackle the challenge of illuminating how life really works under the waves. Life on the […]
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Goliath Grouper Advocate Shana Phelan Named November Sea Hero
The Florida diving advocate has spent a decade fighting to protect the iconic species. By Becca Hurley Year Dive Certified: 1992 Age When Certified: 16 Dive Certification Level: PADI IDC Staff Instructor Words To Live By: “The purpose of life […]
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What It’s Like to Dive in an Underwater Winery
Welcome to the intoxicating world of wine at depth. By Ariella Simke It’s difficult to find a bad bottle of wine in Croatia—afterall, the country has been perfecting its craft for over 2,000 years. Most oenologists (wine specialists) in the […]
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Paraplegic Scuba Diver Attempts Three Underwater World Records
He swam for more than 5 hours with only his hands. By Tiffany Duong “Unbelievable.” That was the word that Dan Metcalfe, from Grantham in Lincolnshire in the UK, used to describe his journey as a paraplegic scuba diver striving […]
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Looters Disturb 1842 Wreck off Marathon Key
“The wooden structure that is now exposed will degrade much more quickly.” By Tiffany Duong Looters disturbed an 1842 shipwreck in the Florida Keys, causing irreparable damage. A three-masted, square-rigged ship called the North America was lost on Delta Shoals […]
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Ugandan Technical Divers Are Cleaning Up the World’s Most-Polluted Lake
Locals are pulling discarded fishing nets and other debris from Lake Victoria thanks to a grant from the Ocean Conservancy’s Global Ghost Gear Initiative. By Terry Ward Africa’s largest lake—one of the largest freshwater lakes in the world—also has the […]
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How to Be a Good Dive Buddy — Topside and Underwater
Scuba is a team sport. Do you play well? By Rachel Huber A good buddy is vital to the success of any dive. Diving in duos dramatically reduces the risk of an accident, according to DAN safety statistics, and we […]
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How to Pick the Right Dive Mask For You
Plus: How to remove its silicone film so it won’t fog. By Annie Crawley A mask is your window to the underwater world. As the single most important piece of scuba gear, it needs to fit correctly. Technological advances have […]
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The Arctic Is Acidifying Up to Four Times Faster Than Other Ocean, New Study Finds
Melting sea ice is speeding the absorption of atmospheric CO2 with ‘huge implications’ for marine life. By Tiffany Duong The western Arctic Ocean is acidifying far faster than any other ocean in the world, according to a new study that […]
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Great Destinations for Wreck Divers Traveling with Non-Divers
These getaways have something for wreck enthusiasts and topside travelers alike. By Judith Baker Not every wreck diver has a travel buddy that’s also avid about their destination’s sunken wonders. This can make selecting a vacation destination complicated, because some […]
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Can You Scuba Dive Without a Wetsuit?
Yes, but don’t skip the suit without taking these safety tips to heart. By Jade Prévost-Manuel To dive with or without a wetsuit? It’s a question that many dive pros get before a warm water dive. While exposure suits are […]
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How to Take Blackwater Photos
Taking images of these aliens from the deep takes a particular set of skills. By Suzan Meldonian Welcome to my little alien world. For the past few years, a diving craze has been grow- ing in popularity for those forever […]
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Polish Traveler Replanting Corals Threatened by New Maldives Airport
She is fundraising to resume the work as hundreds of corals await replanting on underwater tables. By Tiffany Duong Maria Sotek, a Polish freediver and frequent Maldives visitor, has relocated more than 1,100 corals threatened by the construction of a […]
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Underwater Cameraman Nuno Sá Wins October Sea Hero Honors
The award-winning videographer lends his talents to Kids Dive and various nonprofit organizations. By Becca Hurley Year Dive Certified: 1998 Aage When Certified: 21 Dive Certification Level: Divemaster/CCR Extended Range Trimix Words To Live By: “Individually, we are one drop. […]
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Meet the Man Who Dives the Great Wall of China
“China is one of the least accessible but most exciting dive environments in the world. It’s been an honor to play a tiny role in that opening up.” By Jamie Fullerton Steven Schwankert still speaks in a tone of mild […]
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The New Apple Watch Ultra is Also a Dive Computer
The watch’s dive-specific sensors include a depth gauge, water temperature sensor and water resistance up to 120 feet. By Liz Allen Apple’s latest, most advanced watch created to date, the Apple Watch Ultra, is the first smartwatch designed to double […]
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How to Get Creative with Your Underwater Backlighting
Nailing this lighting is critical for macro photos. By Brent Durand Light and shadow are two fundamental elements of photography. They guide the viewer’s eye through the scene, create contrast and provide depth that makes the image feel less two-dimensional. […]
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Scientists can predict transfer of carbon — including pollution from cars — in the ocean
Tiny organisms in the sea play a critical role in a natural cycle that affects global warming. USC Dornsife researchers discover why and build a computer model that predicts the rate of carbon transfer. By Emily Gersema AUSC-led team of […]
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Mermaid or First Coast News meteorologist, Amelia Henderson? A shipwreck photo shoot 80-feet down
Amelia Henderson discusses her photo shoot with Pia Venegas at the Ray of Hope shipwreck in the underwater wonderland of Nassau, Bahamas. NASSAU, The Bahamas — A shipwreck’s shape looms like a sleeping coral giant on the ocean’s floor. The […]
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Glowing Fish That Produce Antifreeze Discovered in the Arctic
This adaptation help the tiny snailfish survive in the region’s harsh waters. By Tiffany Duong Scientists have discovered a glowing snailfish in the Arctic full of naturally occurring antifreeze proteins that help it survive in subzero waters. “Similar to how […]
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Dugongs Declared Functionally Extinct in China
It’s been nearly 15 years since there was a verified sighting of the marine mammal in the country. By Tiffany Duong The dugong, affectionately known as “sea cows,” has been declared functionally extinct in China in the wake of an […]
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Seeking a Lost Past in California’s Waters
In an ocean fighting for its life, shifting baselines shape every dive. By Patrick Webster The screen I fell asleep to flashes as I fumble for the device. “Dive?” says the group text. The Bub-ble Buds—a merry band of Monterey […]
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How Creating an “I’m Anxious” Signal Changed this Dive Instructor’s Classes
Adding emotional communication to training sessions lets her address student anxiety before it becomes panic. By Natalie Hore It would happen regularly during my classes: someone would shoot up from the bottom of the pool to the surface, eyes large […]
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Hundreds of sea turtles are stranding on a Texas beach. Officials don’t know why
By Zoe Sottile, CNN Officials are baffled after hundreds of loggerhead sea turtles have become stranded on Texas beaches. A record-high total of 282 loggerheads have appeared in Texas between April 1 and August 19, according to a news release […]
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400-Year-Old Wreck Discovered Well-Preserved in German River
Carbon dating of the wood indicates the ship sailed in the late 17th century. By Tiffany Duong Maritime archeologists in northern Germany have discovered a rare, 400-year-old shipwreck that is almost perfectly preserved. The wreckage lies about 36 feet deep […]
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Discovery Channel Airs New Scuba Diving Show
The Florida Keys diving show has already been picked up for a second season. By Brooke Morton Some 15 years ago, Eric Billips took a three-month sabbatical in the Florida Keys from his construction job in Michigan. Surprise: He never […]
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Climate Change is Revealing Sunken Histories Around the World
Never-before-seen wrecks, ghost villages and more are appearing and water levels slide. By Tiffany Duong Climate change is often associated with sea-level rise, but extreme heat and abnormal weather patterns caused by the climate crisis have also led to historic […]
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Erick Higuera Named September Sea Hero for Photo Identification Work
The scientist and award-winning filmmaker uses photo identification of marine megafauna to inform new conservation policies. By Becca Hurley Award-winning underwater filmmaker and marine biologist Erick Higuera has spent more than 20 years diving and documenting his experiences in and […]
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Sailing Vessel Removes 96 Tons of Trash from Great Pacific Garbage Patch
It will all be upcycled, recycled or used by nonprofits. By Tiffany Duong The Pacific Ocean is rid of 96 tons of plastic and garbage thanks to a sailing cargo ship named the KWAI. Operated by the Ocean Voyages Institute […]
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‘Monster’ cannibal fish in French rivers, but no threat to humans
By Brian McCulloch Scientists studying a type of catfish colloquially known as ‘monsters of the river’ insist their disturbing eating habits are no reason to fear them. Rhône fish was 2.7m long The creatures, silures in French, are now an […]
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Rescue of entangled right whale yearling will be difficult, researcher says
An entangled North Atlantic right whale yearling has been spotted in the Gulf of St. Lawrence, the fourth this year. In a news release, Fisheries and Oceans Canada said a right whale calf known as 3720 was last spotted in […]
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Underwater noise pollution research needs tangible targets to help endangered killer whales
The federal government is putting $3.1 million into projects aimed at reducing underwater noise from vessels to protect marine mammals like southern resident killer whales. These endangered whales use echolocation, and increased tanker traffic brought on by the Trans Mountain […]
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Whales and walruses: our cruel fascination with stranded sealife
By Philip Hoare Outrage over fate of Freya the walrus has exposed man’s inability to cope with marine mammals that go aground In the light of the sad and disputatious fate of Freya, a displaced walrus who had the misfortune […]
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Outrageous armored submarine claims 50-km/h underwater top speed
Yes, these images are renders. But the outrageous Kronos armored submarine actually seems to be under constructionHighland Systems Highland Systems is adding to its fearsome vehicle lineup in extraordinary style, with an 11-seat armored speed demon it calls the Kronos. […]
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From the Skies to the Seas, Abandoned Airplane Becomes New Dive Site
Explore a commercial aircraft like never before By Tiffany Duong Scuba divers travel to the Red Sea to see things they can’t find elsewhere in the world, including hundreds of species of coral and megafauna. Now, that list also includes […]
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Is This The World’s Wildest Nudibranch?
These hermaphroditic can swallow their food whole and smell like a watermelon Jolly Rancher. By Patrick Webster Of all the countless charismatic critters that divers rally around to love and support, nudibranchs enjoy a formidable cult following. Nudibranchs, named for […]
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World’s Deepest Shipwreck Discovered in the Philippine Sea
The WWII Navy destroyer rests in two pieces 22,916 feet deep. By Tiffany Duong The wreck of a U.S. Navy destroyer escort was recently discovered off the coast of the Philippines. Known as the “Sammy B,” the USS Samuel B. […]
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Step Inside The World’s First Sunflower Sea Star Nursery
Washington scientists hope to help these oversized beauties fight rampant wasting disease. By Amanda Castleman As purple sea stars begin to bounce back from a wasting disease first observed in 2013, their cousins (Pycnopodia helianthoides) continue to struggle. Researchers estimate […]