A group of divers in South Africa chummed the waters to attract tiger sharks and then jumped in to experience shark diving. One diver broke the safety protocol by getting separated from the group, making them an easy target for a 10-foot shark. Thankfully, the shark’s bite did not hit any vital arteries, and the…
PADI Women’s Dive Day will return on 19 July 2025 for its 11th year, celebrating female divers and ocean exploration. The theme for this year is “Celebrating Diversity in Diving,” highlighting inclusivity and representation in the dive community. Since its start in 2015, this event has inspired women to dive and has increased female PADI…
The RAID family is expanding with the addition of Aldo Ferrucci, a respected diving professional. Aldo has been involved in diving since 1987 and became a technical instructor in 1994. His passion for the ocean and dedication to safe diving make him a great fit for RAID. He is especially enthusiastic about rebreather diving. The…
Goblin sharks are fascinating deep-sea creatures known for their unique appearance, particularly their long, flat snouts. They inhabit the ocean’s depths, usually between 100 to 1,200 meters. These sharks have a stunning ability to extend their jaws to catch prey quickly. While they are rarely seen by divers due to their habitat, goblin sharks are…
To become a better diver, it’s crucial to keep learning. Scuba diving requires understanding how physics changes underwater, and basic courses provide only the fundamentals. Many divers stop their education after gaining advanced certifications, but there are numerous specialty courses available. These courses cover important skills like night diving, boat diving, and underwater photography, helping…
This post highlights 14 must-read books about the ocean, divided into categories like fiction, non-fiction, and children’s literature. Fiction includes stories about the haenyeo women freedivers and magical underwater adventures. Non-fiction titles explore topics like freediving, octopuses, sharks, whales, and deep-sea ecology. For younger audiences, books celebrate ocean exploration and conservation, making it easier to…
From February 9-16, 2025, a dive club from the USA embarked on a liveaboard trip through the Andaman Sea. They explored famous diving locations such as Surin Islands, Similan Islands, and Koh Lanta National Park, enjoying clear waters and abundant marine life. Highlights included encounters with blue marlins, barracudas, and diverse underwater species like ribbon…
Andrea Michelutti is an underwater photographer from Italy. He began focusing on underwater photography in 2018 and uses a Sony RX100 VII camera. His work blends vivid colors with the beauty of marine life, showing his emotional connection to the ocean. Andrea has won awards in several photography competitions, capturing images of various underwater creatures…
AOI has launched the Aura Light System, an innovative underwater lighting tool designed for photographers. It features an advanced LED torch that can produce 16.7 million colors, controlled wirelessly via a smartphone app. This system allows divers to “paint” underwater images with a variety of colors. The Aura Light System includes a compact optical snoot…
Silfra is a unique dive site located in the Mid Atlantic Ridge, offering divers the chance to touch both the North American and European tectonic plates. The freshwater rift has exceptionally clear waters, making it a top diving location. Divers typically need to wear drysuits for warmth in the cold glacial waters. The experience is…