A reflection on diving safety, operational planning, and the responsibility we carry every time we enter the water The news arrived the way difficult news always does — abruptly, with a weight that settles slowly. Five Italian divers lost their […]
When the Sea Does Not Forgive: Lessons from the Maldives Tragedy Read More »
On the morning of May 14, 2026, five experienced Italian divers descended beneath the surface of Devana Kandu — a tidal channel near Alimathaa Island in the Maldives’ Vaavu Atoll, approximately 100 kilometres south of the capital Malé — and
Into the Darkness: The Full Story Behind the Maldives Cave Diving Tragedy Read More »
For nearly two decades, Vincent Meurice says he has lived without the panic attacks that once disrupted his daily life. Surprisingly, he does not credit medication or a breakthrough therapy session for the change. Instead, he points to something far
How Scuba Diving Helped One Man Leave Panic Attacks Behind Read More »
Recent discussions on social media about a diving incident in Hurghada have brought an important topic back to the surface of the global diving community: the professional boundaries that must exist between dive instructors and their students. The conversation, however
Professional Boundaries Underwater: What Dive Instructors Must Never Forget Read More »
A solo traveller’s underwater footage from Hurghada, Egypt, has ignited a wider conversation about safety standards in the Red Sea resort town’s diving industry, after the clip — showing alleged inappropriate physical contact by a scuba instructor — accumulated over
Hurghada Diving Instructor Accused of Misconduct as Viral Video Sparks Safety Debate Read More »
Artificial gills promise underwater breathing without tanks, but science says otherwise. We break down the myths, real research, and why scuba gear is still essential.
Artificial Gills and Underwater Breathing: Where Science Ends and Science Fiction Begins Read More »
A review of Divers Alert Network (DAN) emergency call records involving minors offers a clearer picture of what can go wrong when children scuba dive, and where prevention efforts should focus.
A clear way to choose, carry, and care for an underwater light
Dive Lights: An Equipment Guide for Beginners, With Notes for Experienced Divers Read More »
As 2025 comes to a close, I want to speak directly to people in the dive industry under 40.
The Scuba Industry Needs Honesty: Training, Mentorship, and Meaning Read More »
Sharks play an important role in both marine ecosystems and coastal economies. In several countries that depend on beach tourism, sharks are a major source of income. Annual revenue linked to sharks can reach around 500 million US dollars, and in some cases may be even higher. Despite this economic value, sharks continue to suffer from a negative public image shaped by inaccurate films and media portrayals.
Sharks, Tourism, and the Balance of the Sea Read More »
