Nauticam has introduced a new underwater housing for Sony’s a1 II and a9 III cameras, designed for professional underwater photographers. This housing allows both cameras to perform underwater without the need for adapters, making it convenient and easy to use. The NA-α1II housing provides ergonomic control placement for smooth handling, supports various optics for wide-angle…
Safety stops are an essential part of scuba diving to prevent decompression sickness. Divers should make a safety stop at about 15 feet for 3-5 minutes after every dive. This allows nitrogen absorbed during the dive to safely exit the body. Always maintain awareness of your surroundings and ascend slowly. Communicate with your dive buddy…
Simon Mills, a maritime historian and camera technician, bought the wreck of HMHS Britannic in 1996. He has a rich background in creating documentaries about historical maritime topics and has written about the Olympic-class ships. His experiences provide insights into both historical shipwrecks and the technical aspects of diving. This episode of The BiG Scuba…
Simon Mills bought the wreck of HMHS Britannic in 1996. He is both a maritime historian and a camera technician. Mills has extensive knowledge of the Titanic’s sister ships. Learning about shipwrecks can deepen your understanding of maritime history. This can be exciting for scuba divers exploring historic dive sites.
Basking sharks are the second-largest fish in the ocean, growing up to 9.1 meters long. They are filter-feeders that constantly swim to collect plankton through their gill-rakers. This means they cannot stop swimming, or they risk suffocation. Basking sharks are mostly solitary but sometimes gather in larger groups, possibly for socialization. They are generally not…
Exploring wrecks is a highlight for many scuba divers. Five top dive wrecks include the USS Kittiwake in the Cayman Islands, the USNS General Hoyt S. Vandenberg near Key West, Florida, and the SS President Coolidge, a luxury liner from WWII. The SS Thistlegorm, located in the Red Sea, offers fascinating military artifacts to see….
Dubai is a fantastic place for scuba diving, offering amazing underwater experiences. The clear waters have diverse marine life, including colorful corals, sea turtles, and various fish species. Popular dive sites include Palm Jumeirah and Fujairah, where divers can explore wrecks and vibrant reefs. The costs for scuba diving range from AED 250 to AED…
Greg The Divemaster and his friends explore the legend of the Easter Eel. They share exciting stories and experiences related to this underwater mystery. Dr. Doug Ebersole also joins to talk about his recent diving adventures. Listeners can find inspiration and learn more about ocean life through these discussions.
New technologies now allow divers to get prescription lenses added to their dive masks. This is great for those who need vision correction while diving. Additionally, if you find yourself caught in an underwater vortex, it’s important to stay calm. Try to swim horizontally away from the current and ascend if possible.
A new sonar-based shark detection system is being developed to keep beachgoers and scuba divers safe from shark attacks. During the installation of this technology, a diver avoided a potential attack by a large great white shark. The sonar detects sharks and creates protected areas, which shows promise for enhancing safety underwater. However, questions remain…