Women divers are sharing their stories and passions. Host Gemma, Ian, and Cristina discuss their experiences. They highlight the importance of community among divers. This encourages more women to dive and explore the ocean. Celebrating women in diving helps inspire future generations.
Michael Martin is featured as the Photographer of the Week for his incredible underwater macro photography, focusing on unique critters like nudibranchs and sea slugs. Originally from the United States, he has lived in Jakarta, Indonesia, since 2012, taking advantage of excellent dive sites like Bali and Lembeh. His images showcase Indonesia’s vibrant marine life…
Lisa Blair is an Australian adventurer and climate activist. She sailed solo around Antarctica in record time. During her journey, Lisa promoted climate action and ocean health. She deployed weather buoys and collected ocean samples for research. Her work supports the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science efforts.
Bobbie Scholley served 24 years in the U.S. Navy as a Diving and Salvage Officer. She played key roles in major operations, including recovering TWA Flight 800 and the USS COLE. Bobbie was the first woman to command a U.S. Navy Mobile and Diving Salvage Unit. After her naval career, she worked with veteran groups…
James Ferrera won the Underwater Awards Australasia 2025 for his photo of a leopard seal. The awards feature underwater photography and videography. Contestants competed in nine categories for over AU$70,000 in prizes. Other notable winners included photos of sharks, whales, and seahorses. These competitions celebrate marine life and highlight the importance of ocean conservation.
Two cave diving scientists were rescued after being trapped for three days in caves near the Huowang River in China. The rescue took 69 hours, involving divers and medical personnel navigating narrow passageways. Visibility was poor, and the divers had to explore multiple air pockets to locate the trapped scientists. One diver was found in…
The Heaven Saphir Liveaboard, part of the Red Sea diving scene, will showcase at the DEMA Show in Las Vegas. They will hold an exclusive FAM trip from April 3-10, 2025, for qualified dive travel professionals, featuring discounted rates that are refundable with a full charter booking. The liveaboard offers luxurious accommodations, including 6 standard…