Team FATHOM is exploring an underwater cave in West Texas. This cave is the deepest in the United States, reaching 170 meters. The team focuses on safe diving practices and removing old habitats. Their work helps protect the underwater environment for future exploration. Team members include experienced divers and a videographer who captures their adventures.
AKUANA will showcase new diving technology at the DEMA Show 2025. This event takes place in Orlando, Florida, from November 11 to 14. AKUANA focuses on creating safe, high-performance equipment for divers. Attendees can learn about AKUANA’s mission and products in person. This is a great chance for divers to explore innovative gear for underwater…
The Shipwreck Decoder helps divers understand sunken vessels. It is a 208-page guide with over 400 illustrations. The book covers ship designs, methods, and tools used in navigation. It’s great for wreck divers and maritime fans alike. It answers common questions about shipwrecks and their histories.
Global Underwater Explorers (GUE) has approved the Halcyon Symbios Rebreather for training. This rebreather will be integrated into GUE’s diving programs. GUE tested the device extensively to ensure it meets their training needs. The Symbios Rebreather is modular and flexible, making it easier for divers. GUE plans to roll out training materials for new and…
Garmin released the Descent X30, a new dive computer. It features a large 2.4-inch color display, great for low visibility. The device is made from recycled ocean plastics, supporting eco-friendliness. A new system called NDL Aware shows real-time no-decompression limits. It includes safety features like a digital compass and alerts for divers.
The BSAC Annual Diving Incident Report for 2024 includes 239 scuba diving incidents in the UK, with 12 fatalities recorded. Most incidents were injuries or a lack of details. There were also 52 boat injuries and 37 cases of decompression illness, which is when bubbles form in the body from coming up too fast. Notably,…
Jupiter, Florida has amazing marine life for divers. Kyalami Charters offers daily dive trips from a local marina. The warm waters are great for diving all year. Divers can see turtles, sharks, and colorful small fish. Each trip usually includes two dives to wrecks and reefs.
A diver named Imrich Magyer died while using a hookah system. This system supplied air via a compressor mounted on a float. His regulator mouthpiece became detached, which led to drowning. Concerns have been raised about such equipment being safe for diving. Magyer was diving alone and had no formal training.
Caradonna Adventures will hold two seminars at the DEMA Show 2025. The first seminar covers whale and whale shark travel on November 12. It will discuss popular spots like Dominica and the Philippines. The second seminar on November 13 focuses on diving in Portugal’s Madeira and Azores. This will include details on travel logistics and…
Divers are choosing Salvimar ANTI-FOG masks to prevent fogging. Standard masks often fog because moisture condenses, blocking vision. Salvimar’s Hydrophobic Glass repels water, keeping lenses clear. This technology requires no extra sprays or treatments. Just wet the lenses before diving, and you’re good to go!