The 2025 NAUI International Technical Diving Summit will be in Fort White, Florida. This event occurs from October 31 to November 6, 2025. It focuses on cave diving, which takes place in Florida’s famous freshwater springs. The summit offers technical diving training from experienced instructors. Divers can explore unique cave systems and enhance their diving…
The Underwater Awards Australasia 2025 photo competition is now open for entries. It focuses on underwater photography and videography from the Australasia region. Participants can win various prizes totaling over AU$70,000, including dive trips and underwater equipment. There are nine categories, such as Sharks and Conservation, for photographers to enter. The winners will be announced…
Cuttlefish are amazing creatures you can see when diving. They can change colors and patterns to blend in with their surroundings. Cuttlefish have three hearts and blue blood. They are great hunters and can catch prey quickly. They are very intelligent and can even communicate with each other through color changes.
Practice good etiquette when diving with marine life. Always keep your distance to avoid stressing animals. Do not touch or feed marine creatures. Protect their habitats by not disturbing the seafloor. Be mindful of your impact on the underwater environment.
The PADI Rescue Diver Course teaches divers how to handle emergencies. It’s for Advanced Open Water Divers wanting to boost skills. You will learn self-rescue techniques and how to help others. The course improves your awareness and enhances dive safety. It’s rewarding and prepares you for leadership roles in diving.
Shearwater launched a new Jetpack for Avelo diving. This system replaces heavy scuba gear with a lighter setup. It includes two main parts: a Hydrotank and the Jetpack. The Jetpack monitors gas pressure and works with dive computers. This innovation aims to improve diving experiences and attract more divers.
The Underwater Awards Australasia 2025 is now accepting entries. This competition highlights underwater photography and videography in Australasia. It offers over A$70,000 in prizes, including dive trips and gear. Entries are open for nine categories, with a special “Reels Showcase” for videos. Winners will be announced on UnderwaterCompetition.com and supported globally.
New MyBSAC is launching soon for BSAC members. This online platform will improve communication and learning for divers. Members can easily access training resources and club information. It aims to enhance the diving experience for everyone in the community. Stay tuned for more updates about MyBSAC.
For Earth Day 2025, Girl Up USA partnered with Ocean Wise. They organized the second Shoreline Cleanup Day of Action. Young ocean protectors removed 239 kilograms of litter from 12 states. This helped prevent trash from entering waterways and harming marine life. Most litter was small plastic pieces and bottlecaps.
The Hoyt S. Vandenberg became the second largest artificial reef. This ship was used by the US military for many years. It was sunk in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. The process needed over 500 holes to be cut into the ship. The reef now serves as a diving destination and marine research site.