Divers Alert Network Launches New ‘DANCast’ Podcast Series

The Divers Alert Network has launched a new podcast series called DANCast. This series aims to provide safety insights for divers through engaging discussions with industry experts. The episodes will cover a range of topics, including scientific research and conservation efforts. DANCast’s first season started on January 22, with new episodes released every two weeks….

Freediver Dives Past Grim Reaper at Vortex Springs 300ft Inside Cave To Piano Room

A freediver recently made headlines by diving 300 feet into Vortex Springs, reaching the mysterious “Piano Room.” This feat is extraordinary, as cave diving typically requires scuba equipment due to the challenges of underwater caves. The freediver appeared to use air pockets along the way, adding to the intrigue of the dive. However, experts caution…

FEBRUARY 2025 SPEAKER – LUREEN FERRETTI

Lureen Ferretti will be the speaker at the SFUPS meeting on February 18, 2025. She is a nature photographer specializing in underwater imagery, passionate about capturing marine life and its vibrant beauty. Ferretti aims to raise awareness about the ocean’s vulnerability through her photography. She will share tips for planning successful underwater photographic adventures, helping…

BSAC to bring workshops, awards and ocean action to Go Diving Show

The British Sub-Aqua Club (BSAC) will host exciting workshops and award ceremonies at the Go Diving Show. This event aims to engage divers and non-divers alike in ocean conservation efforts. BSAC will highlight the importance of marine safety and conservation education through interactive sessions. Attendees can look forward to learning valuable diving skills and connecting…

Monthly Specials

This month’s special focuses on the popular sidemount diving course by RAID. The course starts with comprehensive online materials and quizzes, designed by experts with extensive diving experience in various environments. After completing the online work, students join classroom sessions for theory and equipment workshops. The program concludes with practical skills training in confined water…

Monthly Specials

This month’s special focuses on the RAID sidemount specialty course, which is highly regarded in the diving community. The course starts with comprehensive online training followed by in-person sessions with an instructor. Students will learn about equipment, techniques, and local dive conditions. Finally, they will practice skills in confined water before completing open water checkout…

U.S. to Ban Seafood Imports Linked to Marine Mammal Bycatch

The U.S. plans to ban seafood imports that do not meet its bycatch reduction standards. This ban aims to protect marine mammals like whales and dolphins, which are often caught as bycatch in commercial fishing. It will take effect on January 1, 2026, ensuring that foreign fisheries follow the same strict rules as American ones….

Robert WAN Protects the Ocean’s Jewels

Robert WAN, known as the “Emperor of Tahitian Pearls,” is dedicated to ocean sustainability and producing high-quality pearls in Tahiti’s clean lagoons. His family business collaborates with Oceana and emphasizes the importance of ocean health for their livelihood. The pearl cultivation process involves careful manual labor and takes several years, while they face challenges like…