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The Cayman Islands Tourism Association's Watersports Committee would like to see a regulation changed that currently requires a look–out on board boats when divers are in the water. A regulation under the Port Authority Law states: "At least one person shall remain on board and act as lookout on any dive–boat or other vessel whilst divers therefrom are down." CITA Watersports Chairman Stephen Broadbelt...

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Sexy Diver? You bet... thanks to scuba diving Sexy Diver? You bet... thanks to scuba diving

Do you want to be a sexy diver? Need to get fit? Now we have the reason why Jessica Alba looks like this.

Scuba Fashion back in town Scuba Fashion back in town

There's nothing rare about dive merchandise. You know, diver-related clever slogans on tees. Shirts that make you instantly recognizable to fellow divers, and that warrant a raised eyebrow or two from a non-diver. It's all about inspiration.

Santa Margarita Wreck : 12 Million in Gold. (not Bad!) Santa Margarita Wreck : 12 Million in Gold. (not Bad!)

"Gold is most excellent," 15th century explorer Christopher Columbus penned in his sea journal, along with "of gold there is formed treasure…". Columbus also compared the taste of iguana to chicken.

Meet Larry Dague from ScubaToys.com Meet Larry Dague from ScubaToys.com

Larry Dague knew it would be a challenge to open a scuba-gear shop in landlocked North Texas. He decided to use in-store Webcams, online forums and other Internet strategies to reach customers and develop close bonds with them. His $6 million...

DiveArea.com winner visits Utila DiveArea.com winner visits Utila

If you are a relatively serious diver, you more than likely have heard of Utila. One of the Bay Islands of Honduras, Utila is the smallest of the three main islands. It has a reputation for being the most inexpensive place to learn to dive and is a...

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South Africa: No Shark Diving Today South Africa: No Shark Diving Today

Shark-diving expeditions were cancelled for a second day on Monday as the industry mourned the...

PADI Asia Pacific Member Awards 2008 Finalists PADI Asia Pacific Member Awards 2008 Finalists

The Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI) Asia Pacific is proud to announce the...

Extract: Raising the Dead Extract: Raising the Dead

"Read an edited excerpt from Raising the Dead by Philip Finch" Don Shirley’s dive went...

Shark Feeding in Bahamas.... pure stupidity? Shark Feeding in Bahamas.... pure stupidity?

Shark feeding tours to The Bahamas – like the one that ended last week in the tragic death of an...

The future of Scuba Diving? The future of Scuba Diving?

you plunge into the sea to ogle exotic wildlife, why not stay a while—and get an even closer view?...

Dive Middle East Exhibition reports 100% growth for 2008 Dive Middle East Exhibition reports 100% growth for 2008

Dive Middle East Exhibition (DMEX), the region's only dive exhibition, has recorded 100 percent...

Because we Love you: Rick! - Welcome to the Scuba Diving Hall Because we Love you: Rick! - Welcome to the Scuba Diving Hall

Rancho Santa Margarita, CA – Dr. Drew Richardson, PADI President and Chief Operating Officer, was...

Best 10 Scuba Diving Books and DVDs of 2007 Best 10 Scuba Diving Books and DVDs of 2007

For the fourth consecutive year, The Dive Atlas of the World retains its top spot in the list of...

Unusual Diving? +

Sub-Sea Diving: Underwater office Sub-Sea Diving: Underwater office

When we first met in Dolphin Offshore's Belapur office, saturation diver Arjun Shetty's T-shirt declared: "I'm sotally tober." At our next meeting at his Dombivli home, his red tee said:...

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Mr Potato Head makes octopus pal Mr Potato Head makes octopus pal

A giant Pacific octopus living in a Cornish aquarium has formed an unlikely bond with a child's...

 

Don't you get it? Let the Whales Free Don't you get it? Let the Whales Free

Marina, the second oldest beluga whale at the Georgia Aquarium, has recently fallen ill and is...

Scuba Diving Education News +

Seven Principles of Successful Dive Leaders Seven Principles of Successful Dive Leaders

Exceptional Dive Leaders have that "special something" that sets them apart from the...

SSI Launches New Digital Underwater Photography Specialty Program SSI Launches New Digital Underwater Photography Specialty Program

Fort Collins, CO. Scuba Schools International (SSI), the premier education and business...

Tech Crossover? Smart move - SSI TechXR Tech Crossover? Smart move - SSI TechXR

Fort Collins, Colorado. Scuba Schools International (SSI) the premier education and business...

PADI Course Director Profile of the Month: Meet Joey Ridge PADI Course Director Profile of the Month: Meet Joey Ridge

“We touch the lives of others in ways we often never know. People sometimes come into our personal...


Diivng Products  +

Shark Shield? Yeah Right... Shark Shield? Yeah Right...

The inquest has turned into a trial of Shark Shield devices, hearing concerns that the electronic...

Iriver MP3 - underwater perfect for divers Iriver MP3 - underwater perfect for divers

Waterproof MP3 players aren't novel anymore, but this iRiver iFP-380T system caught our eye not...

Triple-X wetsuit Review. 5mm Megastretch Triple-X wetsuit Review. 5mm Megastretch

If you haven't heard of Triple X as a leading brand in diving wetsuits, well, you will soon....

Review Zeagle Ranger BCD - by ScubaHerald Team Review Zeagle Ranger BCD - by ScubaHerald Team

When I was young I wanted to own a Porche Carrera (A red one, please!). With the years, my love for...


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Asia Dive Expo: Sharks in Big trouble Asia Dive Expo: Sharks in Big trouble

ADEX 2008 Organiser call for Asians to play their part in preserving the species by avoiding shark fin soup A visiting speaker at Asia Dive Expo 2008 from Canada-based Global Shark Assessment...

Divers discover shipwreck in Lake Michigan Divers discover shipwreck in Lake Michigan

HOLLAND, Mich. (AP) — A nonprofit shipwreck group based in Holland says it has located the Hamilton, a two-masted schooner that sank in Lake Michigan in 1873.

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Dive in Kyrgyzstan... are you for real???? Dive in Kyrgyzstan... are you for real????

Many westerners have not even heard of the central Asian country of Kyrgyzstan, let alone considered it as a holiday destination. The Republic, which shook off its Soviet shackles in the 1990s, is...

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Lucky day for Scuba Diver Lucky day for Scuba Diver

MANCHESTER woman had her 'life saved' by a holidaymaking doctor and nurse after suffering a heart attack while 20ft underwater during a scuba diving trip on the Great Barrier Reef. The woman - named...

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