UWACAM made a strong impression at the BOOT 2025 trade fair with its new app designed for underwater photography. It boasts an excellent rating of 4.8 out of 5 on the Apple App Store. The app is specifically optimized for DIVEVOLK Seatouch housings and offers features like manual controls and built-in color corrections. It simplifies…
Atomic Aquatics’ Blade Fins are reviewed by Jeff Goodman in a video for Scubaverse. The fins are designed for efficient movement in the water while providing excellent comfort for divers. They are lightweight and feature a unique blade design that enhances propulsion. Additionally, these fins are a good fit for both beginners and experienced divers…
Teaching CESA (Controlled Emergency Swimming Ascent) in open water is exciting for students, as they apply skills learned in the pool to real-life situations. Instructors should remind students of their training to build confidence and encourage calmness during the ascent. Using a vertical line helps students maintain control as they ascend, and instructors should ensure…
Giant squid attacks are extremely rare for divers, as these creatures usually reside over 3,300 feet below the ocean’s surface. When they do come closer to 300 feet, divers may have a chance encounter. Giant squids can grow up to 66 feet and use their long tentacles to catch prey from a distance. While giant…
This week’s episode of ScubaRadio features a live broadcast from the Caribbean Explorer II liveaboard. Greg The Divemaster and his friends share experiences and insights from their scuba cruise. Listeners can enjoy lively discussions about diving and the underwater world. It’s a great opportunity for new divers to learn more about liveaboards and diving adventures.
This hour features insights into liveaboard diving on the Caribbean Explorer II. Listeners can hear interviews from both passengers and crew. These conversations highlight the unique experiences and adventures that come with liveaboard diving. It’s a great way to learn about the community and excitement of exploring underwater.
The Maldives is a beautiful destination for scuba divers, known for its clear waters and stunning coral reefs. The unique geography of the islands creates a perfect environment for diving adventures. With a tropical climate, the skies above are often filled with interesting cloud formations. Each dive can reveal breathtaking underwater scenery that complements the…
The Advanced Open Water Diver Challenge invites scuba divers to enhance their skills between March 1 and April 30, 2025. Participants can earn the PADI Advanced Open Water Diver certification, which allows deeper dives and includes two Adventure Dives focused on Deep Diving and Underwater Navigation. By signing up and completing the certification, divers can…
Marine archaeologists have discovered the wreck of the Esmeralda, part of Vasco da Gama’s second armada to India, which sank in 1503. Excavation began in 2013 and uncovered over 2,800 artifacts, including artillery that changes how experts view the violent nature of Portuguese expeditions. The ship’s bell was recovered from 4.3 meters underwater. This find…
GROUNDTRUTH has teamed up with PADI to create a line of sustainable submersible bags called UNDA, which means wave in Latin. These bags are made from recycled materials, including plastic waste from ghost fishing nets and bottles. The collaboration highlights the environmental impact of plastic pollution in oceans and encourages divers to take action in…