A Friendly Killer Whale & The No-Touch Rule Dilemma [Video]

A killer whale named Luna loved interacting with humans after being separated from his pod. This unique relationship drew attention from locals and environmentalists. The video explores efforts to protect Luna from potential dangers of human interaction. It raises the question of the “no-touch rule” in wildlife encounters, balancing connection and safety. This story highlights…

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SMB stands for surface marker buoy. It shows divers’ locations to surface support. SMBs are usually yellow and towed while diving. DSMB stands for delayed surface marker buoy. It signals when divers start to ascend after a dive. DSMBs can be used to alert support teams if there’s a problem. Both SMBs and DSMBs are…

The Human Diver Releases New Human Factors in Diving Course

The Human Diver launched a new course, HFiD:Essentials (2025). This course focuses on teamwork, safety, and communication for divers. It helps divers learn from mistakes and improve performance. The course uses strategies from areas like aerospace and surgery. It includes topics such as decision-making and creating a safe diving environment.