The Yap Day Festival of 2025 was a vibrant celebration of Yap’s culture and heritage. It featured traditional crafts, dances, and a culinary showcase that highlighted the island’s ties to the sea. A notable highlight was the successful launching of a Yapese canoe, symbolizing ancient maritime practices. Yap is well-known for its stunning coral reefs…
The 2025 International Cave Diving Conference will be held in Florida on May 30-31. This event, organized by the Cave Diving Section of the U.S. National Speleological Society, will feature several expert speakers. Topics include sump exploration, rebreather technology, and safety in cave diving. Ticket prices are $65 for members and $95 for non-members, and…
Tamara Christian developed a passion for ocean life while growing up in South Florida. After becoming a certified scuba diver in Tobago in 2018, she fell in love with underwater photography and soon transitioned from using a GoPro to a professional Canon EOS R5 camera setup. She enjoys capturing the vibrant details of coral reefs…
ADEX OZTek Australia 2025 was held in Sydney on March 15-16, combining two major dive shows—ADEX and OZTek. The event featured a wide range of presentations about underwater diving and photography, with around 66 talks scheduled. Exhibitors included dive resorts, technical diving equipment retailers, and underwater imaging brands, showcasing the latest gear for both recreational…
When applying for grant funding in diving, make sure your project has clear goals. Identify how it benefits the ocean or scuba diving community. Highlight collaboration with other organizations to strengthen your proposal. Be sure to include a budget that outlines how the funds will be used. Lastly, be concise and professional in your application…
A video shows a whale shark pursuing a scuba diver, which some may mistakenly call an “attack.” The whale shark seemed curious and was likely attracted to the bubbles produced by the diver. The diver appeared to be panicking, leading to more bubbles and fears. It’s noted that local whale sharks may behave this way…
A diver has died while two others were rescued in the Twin Caves system in Marianna, Florida. The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office was alerted about overdue divers, and a rescue operation was initiated. A cave instructor eventually found the missing diver in conditions with zero visibility but could not revive him. An investigation is ongoing…
The article highlights the best places to dive with manta rays throughout the year. In January, locations like the Socorro Islands and Raja Ampat are recommended. February focuses on Euskadi and Raja Ampat for manta mating season. March sees Socorro and the Galápagos Islands come alive with mantas. Throughout the year, destinations like Kona, Hanifaru…
PADI EMEA dive stores can claim a complimentary 2025 Renewal Pack that includes PADI branded merchandise to help promote their dive businesses. The pack features items like a PADI flag, a banner, a pen, sunglasses, and a cotton bag. To get the pack, dive store members need to renew their membership and follow a special…
A rare sighting of a great white shark occurred near Nusa Penida, a large island in Bali. The shark was observed at a dive site called Pura Ped, which is known for strong currents and vibrant coral reefs. This encounter, filmed by divemaster Fabian Clinton, was unusual but not unprecedented, with another sighting reported in…