The Komodo Aggressor liveaboard, launching May 1, 2025, offers luxury scuba diving in Indonesia’s Coral Triangle. The wooden Phinisi yacht can accommodate 16 passengers and features various dive itineraries, including Komodo National Park and surrounding areas. Divers can expect to see diverse marine life, such as whale sharks and mantas, and enjoy amenities like air-conditioned…
Dive into winter sun with BSAC Travel Partners by exploring exciting scuba diving destinations. These partnerships offer trips to warmer climates, making it a perfect opportunity for divers to enhance their skills while enjoying beautiful underwater locations. You can find various options that cater to different experience levels, ensuring everyone can join in on the…
Scuba divers play an important role in preparing astronauts for space missions. At NASA’s Neutral Buoyancy Lab, divers help astronauts train for spacewalks in a large pool that simulates weightlessness. Astronaut trainees are balanced to achieve neutral buoyancy while support divers assist them. This preparation ensures that astronauts are ready for challenges they might face…
Explorer Ventures Fleet is launching a special promotion for 2025 called the Year of Savings. This offers divers discounts ranging from $300 to $1,500 on trips to some of the best diving destinations. Notable locations include the Galapagos Islands, Caribbean, Maldives, Palau, and Indonesia. This promotion supports marine conservation efforts and bookings are limited, ending…
Yap’s historical sites from World War II are being restored by US and Japanese Navy personnel. Their efforts include cleaning and maintaining important sites like old airstrips, gravesites, and an anti-aircraft gun location. The restoration helps to enhance access for visitors and preserves the dignity of these locations. Yap is also known for its excellent…
Bonaire TeK 2024 was a successful technical diving event held at Buddy Dive Resort from September 28 to October 11. Around 50 divers from different parts of the world attended, enjoying presentations by experts in the field. The dives took place at premier sites like Taylor Made and the Windjammer wreck, where participants engaged in…
A recent study reveals that shark, ray, and chimaera populations have declined by over 50% in the past 50 years due to overfishing, pollution, and climate change. These animals are vital for ocean ecosystems as they help maintain the balance of marine life. Currently, one-third of these species are at risk of extinction, with the…
The November issue of Scuba Diving Industry Magazine and the “Level Up” podcast are now available. The magazine includes insights from industry professionals, highlighting the importance of networking and customer engagement. Discussions cover threats to reefs, such as invasive corals, and strategies to attract new divers. The publication aims to unite dive professionals and keep…
Illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing severely harms marine ecosystems and coastal communities. Sea Shepherd has been working since 2016 with African nations to combat this issue through operations like Albacore and Jodari, which help enforce fishing laws and protect biodiversity. Their partnerships provide vital surveillance and resources to local authorities. By continuing to collaborate…
Victoria Gonzalez has been awarded the 2024 Wave Makers Award by DEMA, recognizing her impactful contributions to the diving industry. Announced during DEMA’s annual meeting, this award highlights professionals in the scuba industry who have made a significant difference in their first five years of work. Victoria, a Communications Specialist at NAUI, focuses on sharing…