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Riverine Plastic and Ocean Plastic: What the Data Really Shows
Explore the difference between riverine plastic and ocean plastic, the countries with the highest estimated inputs, and what the data really measures.
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Scuba Diver Dies After Being Reported Missing off Cape Cod
A 71-year-old scuba diver has died after being reported missing off Dennis, Cape Cod. Authorities are investigating the circumstances of the incident.
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Polar Diving: Inside One of Scuba’s Last Great Frontiers
Discover polar diving in Antarctica and the Arctic, from diving beside icebergs to cold water preparation, wildlife, safety and expedition life.
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Divers Discover Long Lost HMS Tiger Wreck 118 Years After Sinking
Divers discover the wreck of HMS Tiger off the Isle of Wight, 118 years after the Royal Navy destroyer sank in a collision during a 1908 exercise.
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Total Solar Eclipse to Cross Greenland, Iceland and Spain on August 12
The August 12, 2026 total solar eclipse will cross Greenland, Iceland and Spain. See where it will be visible and how to watch it safely.
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Update on the Investigation into Adam Jacoub’s Death: Official Documents Issued as the CDWS Technical Investigation Continues
Official documents have been issued in Adam Jacoub’s case, while the CDWS technical investigation into the fatal dive remains ongoing.
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White Shark Pulls Lifeguard Underwater After Grabbing Rescue Float in Maine
A white shark grabbed a lifeguard’s rescue float at Scarborough Beach in Maine, pulling him underwater before he escaped unharmed.
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Why Recreational Divers Are Switching to Backplate and Wing Systems in 2026
Why are recreational divers choosing backplate and wing systems in 2026? Explore modular BCDs, Hogarthian principles, streamlining, and serviceability.
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Diver Dies While Carrying Out Underwater Work off St Paul’s Islands in Malta
Redeemer Grima Identified As Diver Who Died Off St Paul’s Islands
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Moral Injury in Diving: A Hidden Toll on Instructors
A dive industry veteran examines moral injury, the ethical wound behind burnout, silence, and institutional betrayal shaping diving culture today.
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British Diving Instructor Critically Ill After Maldives Dive
British diving instructor Angela Munro remains critically ill after a Maldives dive and medical evacuation to India for specialist treatment.
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Family disputes official account of Coast Guard diver’s death in Devana Kandu cave
Mahudhee’s family disputes the official account of his death in the Devana Kandu cave, as hospital records raise questions over the timeline.
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Man Accused of Cutting Off Diver’s Air Supply During Lobster Dispute
A South Florida man faces attempted felony murder charges after allegedly shutting off a hookah diver’s air supply during a lobster season dispute near Fisher Island.
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Two experienced tech divers die after emergency ascent at Lake Constance
Séverine Bär and her partner died after an emergency ascent from around 80 metres at Lake Constance’s Tennisplätze site. German police are investigating.
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Fishing Boat Running on Autopilot Strikes Anchored Dive Boat off New Jersey
A diver was airlifted to hospital after a fishing boat on autopilot ran over an anchored dive boat off New Jersey. Coast Guard responded; investigation ongoing.
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Gallipoli Underwater Park: Diving the Sunken Fleet of the Dardanelles
Explore Gallipoli Underwater Park in Türkiye, where 27 WWI shipwrecks in the Dardanelles are now open for guided diving, from 7m to 72m.
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Why That Post-Dive Hot Tub Could Be More Dangerous Than It Feels
DAN explains why a hot tub or hot shower right after diving can raise decompression sickness risk, and how long divers should wait before warming up
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Diver Rescued After Being Reported Overdue Off Kerry Coast
A diver was airlifted to safety after going missing near Ireland’s Blasket Islands, sparking a Coast Guard and RNLI search off Kerry.
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UPDATE: Lexington County Sheriff’s Deputy Dies During Dive Team Training on Lake Murray
Master Deputy Jillian Olson, 29, died during a dive team training exercise on South Carolina’s Lake Murray. SCDNR and SLED are investigating.
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Three Divers Rescued Off Duck Key After Losing Contact With Boat
FWC, U.S. Coast Guard, and Navy crews rescued three divers off Duck Key after they became separated from their boat in the Florida Keys
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Bucket List Diving: Seven of the World’s Best Places to Dive With Sharks
From the Great Barrier Reef to Egypt’s Red Sea, these seven destinations let divers meet sharks up close and learn why protecting them matters.
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New AI System Reads Divers’ Bubbles to Estimate Breathing Rate
University of Minnesota researchers built an AI system that estimates a scuba diver’s breathing rate from exhaled bubbles, offering a contactless safety monitor for divers.
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Fiji Shark Bite Leaves Fishing Content Creator With Four Surgeries, Full Use of His Leg
A New Zealand fishing content creator survived a grey reef shark bite in Fiji, needing four surgeries. He shares key safety lessons for divers
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Whale Shark Caught in Gulf of Aqaba Sparks Renewed Marine Conservation Concerns
A whale shark caught in the Gulf of Aqaba has raised environmental concerns, as experts urge stronger protection for the endangered, harmless giant.
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Two women die during diving trip at Scottish loch
Two women, aged 24 and 26, have died following a diving trip at Loch Fyne in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, police have confirmed. Police Scotland said officers responded to a “report of concern” involving two divers at the loch at around 15:30 on Sunday. The incident took place near St Catherines, Cairndow.The 26 year old…
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Man dies in West Vancouver in scuba diving incident
A man in his 60s has died while scuba diving at Whytecliff Park, West Vancouver, the second such fatality at the site this year.
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Ahmed Abo Gabal Recounts What Happened During Adam Jacoub’s Final Dive
Captain Ahmed Abo Gabal, the support diver, shares his firsthand account of the technical dive in which Captain Adam Yaqub lost his life.
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Jason deCaires Taylor Unveils “Journey Man,” a New Underwater Landmark in Italy’s Aeolian Islands
Jason deCaires Taylor unveils “Journey Man,” his first Italian underwater sculpture, in Lipari’s Aeolian Islands, a tribute to archaeologist Sebastiano Tusa.
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Scuba Divers Underestimate Their Impact on Coral Reefs, New Study Finds
New research shows scuba divers cause more coral reef damage than they realize, with most contacts accidental and unnoticed by the diver.
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Malaysian Diver, 31, Dies Off Pulau Tioman After Losing Contact With Group
A 31 year old woman died from an arterial gas embolism after becoming separated from her dive group off Pulau Tioman, Malaysian police confirm.
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ABOFA 2026 Reports Strong International Interest as More Than 80% of Exhibition Space Is Reserved
Jordan’s first international Blue Economy platform continues to gain global momentum, with exhibitors from 11 countries and leading marine organizations already confirmed.
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How the Strait of Hormuz Crisis Could Affect Dive Tourism
How the Strait of Hormuz crisis affects dive tourism, from Musandam’s dhow cruises to fuel costs and traveller confidence worldwide.
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Zale Parry, the “First Lady of Diving,” Dies at 92
Zale Parry, pioneering scuba diver and star of Sea Hunt, has died at 92. The Women Divers Hall of Fame honors her lasting legacy.
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The Ten Ear Injuries Every Diver Should Be Able to Recognize
Ear injuries are the leading cause of health complaints among scuba divers, according to Divers Alert Network (DAN). The most common by far is middle ear barotrauma (MEBT). Most cases are mild, heal spontaneously, and are never reported, though in more serious cases divers seek medical attention. DAN’s data indicates more than half of all…
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The Interview I Never Thought Would Become a Goodbye: Remembering Adam Jacoub
Today, July 18, 2026, I received news that I never expected to hear: Adam Jacoub had died following a technical diving incident. The circumstances of the incident are still under investigation. This article is not an attempt to explain what happened underwater, and it is not the place for theories, accusations or conclusions. There will…
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A Diver Bitten Off Bruny Island: What Happened at Coal Point
A 31-year-old recreational diver from southern Tasmania is recovering after being bitten by a shark off Bruny Island on Saturday morning, in an incident police describe as isolated but are urging water users to stay alert. The Incident The man was diving with two companions at a depth of roughly eight metres, about 50 metres…
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Hollis Recalls 7,200 Scuba Regulators Over Inlet Tube Failure Risk
Huish Outdoors has issued a voluntary recall of roughly 7,200 Hollis 200LX Second Stage scuba regulators sold in the United States, along with 370 units sold in Canada, after identifying a defect that can cause the regulator to fail underwater. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) says the regulator’s inlet tube can crack and…
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Netflix’s Costa Concordia Documentary Is a Reminder the Diving Industry Can’t Ignore
Shipwrecked: Nightmare at Sea revisits a cruise disaster, but its lessons on bridge discipline and passage planning apply just as much to liveaboard operations Netflix released Shipwrecked: Nightmare at Sea on July 10, 2026, an 87 minute documentary that reconstructs the night the Costa Concordia disaster killed 32 people and reshaped cruise ship safety. Directed…
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How Sweet Girl’s Tragedy Changed the Conversation on Ship Strikes
In October 2024, ocean photographer Rachel Moore slipped into the warm waters off Mo’orea, French Polynesia, expecting an ordinary end to a long day of shooting. Instead, she met a young humpback whale who would not let her go, and whose death, four days later, would turn a single photograph into a rallying point for…
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Italian Diver Dies in Punta Campanella Marine Reserve; Investigators Examine Head Injuries
Italian authorities have opened an investigation into the death of a recreational diver who was found with serious head injuries following a dive in the Punta Campanella Marine Protected Area, on Italy’s Sorrentine Peninsula. Investigators are examining whether the injuries may have resulted from contact with a passing boat, though no official cause of death…
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One Dead, Three Missing After Pontoon Boat Capsizes Near Alcatraz Island
A pontoon boat capsized roughly 600 yards from Alcatraz Island on Tuesday afternoon, leaving one person dead and three others missing, San Francisco authorities confirmed. The San Francisco Fire Department received the first report of a vessel in distress at 3:37pm local time, according to Fire Chief Dean Crispen, who addressed reporters at a news…
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Search Continues for Missing Diver After Baltic Sea Wreck Dive Off Latvia
Latvian and Estonian rescue crews are continuing an extensive search for a diver who went missing during a wreck dive in the Baltic Sea over the weekend, as authorities widen the operation to include underwater unmanned vehicles. The Maritime Search and Rescue Coordination Center of the Latvian Coast Guard received a report at 2:00 p.m.…
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Death Reported in “Sea Spirit” Sinking Off Ras Ghareb; Casualty Status Contested
A tourist launch identified as the “Sea Spirit” began sinking in the Gebel El Zeit area off Ras Ghareb, in the northern Red Sea Governorate, on Tuesday evening, triggering a rescue operation and — separately — coinciding with a new national maritime security advisory issued by Egyptian authorities the same week. The vessel sent a…
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Does Egypt account for 42 per cent of live-aboard incidents? A detailed response to a German study
In November 2023, a German marine engineering student named Justus Schiszler from Kiel University of Applied Sciences (FH Kiel) submitted a bachelor’s thesis entitled ‘An Investigation into a Series of Accidents Involving Diving Safari Boats’,which he prepared in collaboration with the German website Taucher.Net. The researcher compiled data on 31 incidents involving dive safari boats…
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Coast Guard Rescues Overdue Diver Off Key Largo
A diver reported overdue from a commercial dive vessel off Key Largo, Florida, was located and rescued by a U.S. Coast Guard boat crew on Saturday, July 11, in an operation that officials say was aided directly by the diver’s use of a delayed surface marker buoy (DSMB). The Coast Guard Station Islamorada boat crew…
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Cruise Ship Denied Entry to Egyptian Waters After Turkish Port Calls Cancelled
A chartered cruise ship carrying approximately 1,900 passengers was reportedly denied entry into Egyptian waters after Turkish authorities had also refused the vessel permission to dock at two scheduled ports. Virgin Voyages’ Scarlet Lady, chartered by US travel operator Atlantis Events, departed Athens, Greece, on July 5 for a 10-night Mediterranean cruise scheduled to conclude…
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Why Ear Equalization May Be the Most Important Skill in Diving
Of all the skills covered during scuba training, few are as fundamental or as frequently underestimated as equalizing the ears. Divers Alert Network describes middle-ear equalization as one of the most important skills a diver can develop. In divers with healthy ears, proper technique, controlled descents and the willingness to stop when equalization fails can…
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What Distinguishes the Ethical Code of a Certification Agency from the Ethical Code of a True Profession?
Do scuba certification agency ethics codes protect divers or protect brands? An opinion piece on the RSTC, instructor burnout, and professional ethics
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Apeks Recalls XL4, XL4+ and OCEA Regulators Worldwide Over Gas-Flow Defect
A global product safety recall is underway for a range of Apeks second-stage regulators after testing revealed a manufacturing flaw that could restrict a diver’s air supply at depth. HEAD Watersports, the parent distributor of Apeks, confirmed the recall in coordination with manufacturer Apeks Marine Equipment Ltd., covering the XL4, XL4+ and OCEA second stages,…
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Argentine Judge Opens Manslaughter Investigation Into Dive Instructor After Student’s Death
A criminal investigation has formally opened against a scuba diving instructor in Argentina following the death of a 23-year-old trainee during a wreck training dive earlier this year. Sofia Devries went missing on 16 February while diving with a group of seven students led by instructor Thiago Nahuel Pocovi, 26. Naval divers recovered her body…
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Missing Florida Diver Found Dead Off Treasure Island Beach After Weekend-Long Search
A search for a missing solo scuba diver off Florida’s Gulf Coast ended in tragedy on Sunday morning when authorities recovered the body of 41-year-old LeeAnn Fay Sellers approximately 200 feet (60 metres) offshore from Treasure Island Beach, near St. Petersburg. According to the Treasure Island Police Department (TIPD), Sellers went into the water alone…
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Turkish Tourist Arrested After Jet Ski Allegedly Strikes Diver in Montenegro
Police in Budva, Montenegro, have detained a 34-year-old Turkish tourist suspected of hitting a diver with a jet ski near Cape Zavala on the morning of July 3. The victim, a 41-year-old diver from Podgorica, was struck in the water. Police say the jet ski operator left the scene afterward, heading toward Yaz Beach. Officers…
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Woman arrested after boat strikes diver in Hong Kong
A female sailing instructor has been arrested after a scuba diver was hit by a boat propeller in Hong Kong’s Clear Water Bay, leaving him with life-threatening injuries. The 27-year-old diver was part of a group of at least ten divers who had been shore-diving in the bay on the afternoon of 4 July. As…
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Teen Diver Dies Off Florida’s Alligator Point Following Multi-Agency Search
A father-and-son diving trip off Florida’s Franklin County ended in tragedy Friday evening when the boy failed to resurface, triggering an hours-long search that ended with the recovery of his body. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) said the pair had been diving south of Alligator Point on July 3 when the teenager…
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Newlywed Diver Dies During Honeymoon Scuba Excursion in Sri Lanka
A recreational scuba dive in Sri Lanka has ended in tragedy for a newly married Indian tourist, with a post-mortem examination now underway to determine the cause of death. Mohammed Irfan, from the Malappuram district of Kerala, India, had travelled to Sri Lanka with his wife only days after their wedding. According to Indian media…
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SSI/US RSTC Dispute: What Divers, Instructors and Dive Centres Actually Need to Know
The suspension of SSI by the US Recreational Scuba Training Council has generated plenty of noise across diving forums and social media over the past week. For the vast majority of divers and instructors, though, the practical fallout is close to zero. Here’s a clear breakdown of what’s actually changed — and what hasn’t. What…
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Dive Accidents and Fatalities: What the Surge in Search Data Tells Us
Something is shifting in how the world thinks about diving safety — and Google is picking up the signal. In the twelve months to May 2026, global searches for “dive accident” and “diving fatality” surged 900% year-on-year. “Scuba diving death” followed the same trajectory. These are not small numbers edging upward — they are terms…
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RSTC US Breaks Silence — SSI Was Suspended, Not Just Removed
The Recreational Scuba Training Council United States (RSTC US) has issued its first official public statement on the removal of Scuba Schools International (SSI) from its membership, published on the WRSTC website. The statement introduces a significant new detail that changes the nature of the story: SSI was not simply removed — it was suspended.…
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Diver Dies After Entering Water Alone to Recover Lost Equipment Off Fort Pierce
A Florida man died on June 26 after disappearing beneath the surface while attempting to salvage a trolling motor that had fallen from his fishing boat into the Atlantic Ocean off the Fort Pierce Inlet, according to the St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office. Greer Boyd, 63, of Fort Pierce, had been fishing with a group…
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When the Tribe Becomes the Brand: Diving Agency Tribalism Is Killing the Industry
Let’s be completely honest about what is happening in the diving industry right now: we are failing the consumer, undermining our own market sustainability, and choking out future growth — because too many professionals are behaving like religious zealots instead of business operators and educators. One of the most frustrating — and frankly pathetic —…
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DAN Issues Statement as Insurance Action Over Dylan Harrison Case Draws Industry Scrutiny
Divers Alert Network moves to clarify the scope of its federal filing — but the questions it raises are not so easily contained. Divers Alert Network issued a formal public statement on June 26, 2026, seeking to clarify the nature of a federal legal action filed by its insurance arm in connection with the wrongful-death…
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Cliff Collapse in Biarritz Kills One Diver, Second Still Missing
A diver has been killed and her partner remains missing after a massive section of cliff collapsed onto them during a dive near the lighthouse at Biarritz, on France’s Atlantic coast, on the evening of Wednesday 24 June. Three local divers were at the base of the cliff near Miramar Beach when approximately 2,000 cubic…
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‘Guardian of the Turtles’ Killed in Israeli Air Strike
Mona Khalil, one of Lebanon’s most celebrated marine conservationists, has died after being critically injured in an Israeli air strike on her home in the coastal village of Al-Mansouri, near Tyre. Khalil, 76, was the founder of the Orange House Project — a conservation initiative she launched in 1999 to protect nesting loggerhead and green…
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SSI No Longer Listed as Member of the US RSTC
Scuba Schools International (SSI) has quietly disappeared from the membership page of the Recreational Scuba Training Council (RSTC) United States Council, in what appears to be a significant and unannounced departure from one of the diving industry’s most important standards bodies. The WRSTC website — which lists the current members of the US RSTC —…
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Heat, Humidity, and Diving: What Europe’s Heatwaves Can Teach Divers
When 40°C Is More Dangerous Than 50°C When a summer weather report tells you it is 35°C outside, it is only giving you half the story. The number on the thermometer measures air temperature in the shade with no wind and no moisture. The moment you add humidity, direct sun, and a neoprene wetsuit, that…
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Brian Carney & SDI Just Admitted Industry Standards Are Defective
2026 is a year of sea change in the dive industry. Full disclosure before anyone reads another word. Brian Carney and Sean Harrison are friends of mine. They have been friends for many years. I am also hardly a neutral observer. My TDI instructor number is #17. TDI launched in late 1994, and I was…
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How to Find and Fix a Leaking Drysuit
A practical guide to drysuit maintenance, from leak detection to valve and seal repair Diving exposes the body to conditions it cannot survive unprotected. Water pulls heat away from the body far faster than air does, so the right exposure suit is not optional gear, it is life support. For cold water diving, that usually…
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DAN’s Lawsuit Raises a Question the Dive Industry Can No Longer Avoid
Disclosure: I am a former member of the Recreational Scuba Training Council (RSTC) Board of Directors, and previously served on the NAUI Board of Directors and NAUI Training Committee. The views expressed here are solely my own. Yesterday, Divers Alert Network filed suit against PADI, NAUI, ScubaToys, Scuba Ranch, and several individual dive professionals. The…
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Hidden Danger Beneath the Rust: Why Every Diver Should Take Tetanus Seriously
Wreck Diving’s Invisible Risk Sunken ships are magnets for adventure. From coral-covered freighters in the Red Sea to historic warships resting in deeper waters, wrecks offer some of the most exciting diving experiences on the planet. But amid the fascination with history and marine life lies a hazard many divers rarely think about: tetanus. Most…
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PADI Joins Aqaba Blue: Ocean Future in Action as Presenting Partner
The world’s leading scuba diving organization joins Jordan’s international blue economy platform in Aqaba through regional programming, training initiatives, and industry engagement. Amman, Jordan — 12.06.2026 —Aqaba Blue: Ocean Future in Action), Jordan’s international platform for the blue economy, has announced PADI as a Presenting Partner for its inaugural edition taking place in Aqaba from…
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Snorkeller Killed in Suspected Boat Strike off Florida Coast
A woman has died after what investigators believe was a fatal collision with a vessel while she was snorkelling in coastal waters near Hollywood, Florida. The case has prompted a public appeal for witnesses as authorities work to identify the boat involved. Kellie Melinda Williams, 31, was found in the surf near Hollywood Beach on…
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Egypt’s Red Sea Liveaboards Face New Fee Threat
Marine park charges could triple — and the whole dive industry may pay the price Egypt’s Red Sea is one of the most loved dive destinations in the world. Thousands of divers visit every year to explore the Brothers Islands, Daedalus Reef, Elphinstone, and the famous wrecks of the northern Red Sea. But right now,…
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Italian President Honours Finnish Divers Who Recovered Bodies from Maldives Cave
The President of Italy, Sergio Mattarella, has given a special award to three Finnish divers who brought back the bodies of four Italian divers from a dangerous underwater cave in the Maldives. The operation was one of the most difficult diving recovery missions in recent years. The three divers — Sami Paakkarinen, Jenni Westerlund and…
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Two Scuba Divers Die in British Columbia Waters Within Days
Back-to-back fatalities at Gabriola Island and Whytecliff Park renew calls for solo diving awareness and pre-dive safety checks. British Columbia’s diving community is reeling after two scuba fatalities occurred in the province’s coastal waters within the span of just four days. The incidents — one off Gabriola Island on Wednesday, May 20, and another at…
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When Tragedy Becomes Policy: The Maldives Must Get Technical Diving Right
A regulatory grey area has claimed lives. The question now isn’t whether to legislate — it’s whether the Maldives has the courage to do it properly. Six people are dead. Five Italian divers — among them University of Genoa marine ecologist Monica Montefalcone and her daughter — lost their lives in a deep cave system…
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Safety & The “Smart” Diver Era: The Rise of Biometric Decompression
For decades, technical and recreational divers have relied on the same fundamental math to stay safe: theoretical decompression models. We plug our depth and time into algorithms like Buhlmann ZHL-16C, throw on some generic “Gradient Factors” to add a safety buffer, and hope our bodies match the textbook. But humans’ bodies aren’t textbooks! In this…
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When the Sea Does Not Forgive: Lessons from the Maldives Tragedy
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 lives during a diving operation in the Maldives. The details, still being pieced together by…
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Into the Darkness: The Full Story Behind the Maldives Cave Diving Tragedy
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 entered a labyrinthine underwater cave system at a depth far exceeding both Maldivian law and…
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Four Missing Italian Divers Located Inside Maldives Underwater Cave
The Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) has confirmed that the bodies of four Italian divers missing since last week’s fatal cave diving accident in Vaavu Atoll have now been located inside the underwater cave system where the group disappeared. The announcement comes four days after the divers became trapped during a deep cave dive that…
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Recovery Efforts Continue After Deadly Maldives Cave Dive Claims Five Italian Divers
Recovery operations remain underway in the Maldives following the fatal cave diving accident that claimed the lives of five Italian divers earlier this week, as authorities continue searching underwater cave systems near Vaavu Atoll. The tragedy, which has already sparked global attention within the diving community, occurred during a deep dive from the liveaboard vessel…
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How a Potential “Super El Niño” Could Reshape Diving and Ocean Conditions Worldwide
The Pacific Ocean is once again drawing global attention as climate scientists monitor conditions that could lead to one of the strongest El Niño events in decades. Forecasts from the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) now suggest a growing probability that El Niño conditions will emerge during 2026 and potentially intensify into what…
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Experts Point to Oxygen Toxicity and Panic in Deadly Maldives Dive Tragedy
A new wave of expert analysis is shedding light on the possible causes behind the fatal Maldives diving accident that killed five Italian divers earlier this week — a tragedy already considered one of the deadliest diving incidents in the country’s history. The victims disappeared during a deep cave dive near Vaavu Atoll after descending…
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Five Italian Divers Die During Cave Dive in the Maldives
A scuba diving excursion in the Maldives has ended in tragedy after five Italian divers died while exploring an underwater cave system in Vaavu Atoll, according to Italian and Maldivian authorities. The group disappeared during a deep dive near the popular Alimathaa diving area on May 14, prompting a large-scale search and recovery operation involving…
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Can “Green Sand” Help Save the Oceans? Scientists Test a New Carbon Removal Method at Sea
Climate scientists have long searched for ways to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere without causing further harm to the oceans. Now, a new field experiment involving “green sand” made from the mineral olivine is offering cautious optimism for the future of marine carbon removal. Researchers behind one of the world’s first real-world marine enhanced…
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Cruise Ship Quarantined in Bordeaux After Suspected Norovirus Outbreak
More than 1,700 passengers and crew members aboard the cruise ship Ambition were temporarily confined in Bordeaux, France, after a suspected norovirus outbreak sickened dozens of people during a voyage through Western Europe. French health authorities intervened after around 50 passengers began showing symptoms linked to acute gastrointestinal illness, including vomiting and diarrhea. The outbreak…
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The Quest for Symbiosis: How the Hydrophilis Could Redefine Lightweight Diving
For decades, scuba innovation has focused on going deeper, staying longer, and carrying more advanced technology underwater. But Swiss cave explorer and inventor Olivier Isler pursued a different dream entirely: creating a diving system so streamlined and natural that it would allow a diver to move through the water almost like a marine animal itself.…
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Diver-Down Flag Displayed Before Fatal Boat Strike in Florida Keys
A 27-year-old scuba diver was killed after being struck by a boat while diving in the Lower Florida Keys, despite a diver-down flag reportedly being displayed at the time of the incident. According to authorities, the accident happened near Little Palm Island, close to Big Pine Key, on the morning of 8 May. The diver,…
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Andaman Islands Break Guinness Record for Tallest Underwater Human Stack
The Andaman and Nicobar Islands have secured another place in the record books after a team of scuba divers successfully created the world’s “Tallest Human Stack Underwater” during a coordinated dive at Swaraj Dweep. The achievement came just one day after the islands made headlines for unfurling the world’s largest national flag underwater, marking a…
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Buy or Rent Scuba Gear? How Divers Can Make the Right Investment
For many divers, the question arrives sooner than expected. After a handful of dives, rental equipment starts to feel less like a convenience and more like a compromise. A mask leaks during descent, fins feel awkward in current, or a regulator simply does not breathe the way you would like. At that point, most divers…
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Rangiroa Dive Boat Incident Leaves Diver With Traumatic Injuries
A serious dive boat accident in French Polynesia has left one diver with traumatic injuries and another dive professional seriously hurt following a pickup operation at one of the Pacific’s best-known drift diving sites. The incident occurred in Tiputa Pass near Rangiroa, a destination internationally recognised for its strong currents, pelagic marine life, and advanced…
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200 Scuba Divers Set Underwater Records in Andaman Islands Mass Dive
A mass diving event brings together 200 divers in a historic underwater achievement A major underwater event in India’s Andaman Islands has made headlines after 200 scuba divers came together to set multiple underwater records in a coordinated mass dive. The initiative highlighted both the growing popularity of recreational diving in the region and its…
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Coroner Says IPO Caused Diver’s Fatal Panic After Surfacing
A UK coroner has concluded that immersion pulmonary oedema (IPO) was the likely factor behind the death of a diver who panicked after surfacing during a training dive at Capernwray Diving Centre in Lancashire. The incident involved 52-year-old Mark Powell, who was taking part in the first day of his Advanced Open Water Diver training…
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Deadly Hantavirus Outbreak Reported Aboard Atlantic Cruise Ship
A suspected hantavirus outbreak aboard the expedition cruise ship MV Hondius has triggered international health concerns after three passengers died and several others fell ill while crossing the Atlantic Ocean. The vessel, which departed from Ushuaia in Argentina and was heading toward Cape Verde, is now under close monitoring by the World Health Organization (WHO)…
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Shocking Warning Over Whale and Dolphin Decline in UK Waters
Concerns have been raised over the UK’s approach to marine protection after The Wildlife Trusts warned that whales, dolphins, and other cetaceans are not being adequately safeguarded in British waters. The Wildlife Trusts have expressed concern that current conservation efforts are not sufficient to prevent declines in whale and dolphin populations around the UK. The…
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How Scuba Diving Helped One Man Leave Panic Attacks Behind
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 less conventional: scuba diving. According to a recent USA TODAY feature syndicated by Yahoo Lifestyle,…
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Tofino Bans Small Plastic Bottles to Fight Ocean Pollution
The coastal community of Tofino has taken a significant environmental step by becoming one of the first municipalities in Canada to ban the sale of small plastic bottles. The move is part of a broader effort to reduce plastic waste and protect fragile marine ecosystems. A Landmark Environmental Decision Local authorities in Tofino have introduced…
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Great White Sharks May Return to North Sea as Waters Warm
Rising ocean temperatures are beginning to reshape marine ecosystems across Europe, and a new discussion is emerging around a surprising possibility: the return of great white sharks to the North Sea. Scientists are examining whether climate-driven changes could make northern waters suitable again for one of the ocean’s most iconic predators. A Predator from the…
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Lost at Sea for 12 Hours: Diver Found Alive Off South Korea
A diver reported missing off the coast of South Korea has been found alive after drifting at sea for approximately 12 hours, according to reports the incident has raised ongoing questions about the fate of the boat captain, who remains unaccounted for as search efforts continue. The incident occurred during a routine diving trip off…
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Diver and Boat Captain Missing in South Korea as Search Operation Intensifies
A search and rescue operation is underway off the coast of South Korea after a diver and a boat captain were reported missing, prompting an urgent response from the national coast guard. Disappearance During Diving Activity Authorities confirmed that the incident occurred during a diving excursion when contact was lost with both the diver and…
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Legendary Diver Cameraman Doug Allan Passes Away
The diving and natural history community is mourning the loss of Doug Allan, a celebrated underwater cameraman and polar explorer whose work helped bring the hidden world beneath the surface to global audiences. A Life Behind the Lens Doug Allan was widely respected for his contributions to underwater cinematography and documentary filmmaking. Over a career…