Werttie shares her scuba journey in this episode with Gemma and Ian. She discusses her experiences and adventures in diving. The episode highlights how Werttie became passionate about scuba diving. Listeners can learn more about her unique path in the underwater world.
RAID stands for a diving agency created by divers, for divers. Their goal is to provide high-quality training through improved technology and techniques. RAID wants to ensure that divers have a fun and safe experience while being environmentally responsible. The focus is not just on the number of divers trained but on the quality of…
Sharks may not sleep like humans, but they do require rest. Scientists struggle to study shark sleep due to their unique biology and behavior. Some evidence suggests that certain sharks exhibit behavior associated with resting, like drifting or slowed movements. Sharks have a pineal gland that may help regulate their sleep cycles, similar to other…
Vintage scuba diving shows like “Voyage To The Bottom Of The Sea” and “Sea Hunt” inspire nostalgia among divers. These programs highlight older diving equipment and techniques, showcasing how much scuba diving has evolved. Although these shows seem comical by today’s standards, they helped raise awareness about underwater exploration, making it accessible to many. The…
Advances in dive technology are improving underwater navigation. Garmin’s new S1 buoy introduces underwater GPS for divers. This buoy maintains connections better than previous models, offering helpful guidance. Future updates could enhance features like underwater maps and multi-buoy networks. New wireless systems are also improving rebreather safety and efficiency for divers.
Personalized decompression modeling aims to improve diver safety by considering individual physiological differences, but significant challenges remain. Current algorithms for managing decompression sickness (DCS) are based on outdated research that does not sufficiently account for individual variability or real-time biological metrics. While researchers are working to establish more reliable ways to predict DCS risks using…
Michael Miles, a 71-year-old Swiss diver, survived being trapped in the capsized liveaboard, Sea Story, for over 36 hours. After the boat rolled over quickly, he and his cabin-mate remained in a cabin where water gradually rose. They decided to stay put to conserve energy and avoid the risk of swimming underwater to reach safety….