Great white sharks likely played a role in the extinction of the megalodon, but they weren’t the sole cause. During the same period, significant climate changes occurred due to the ice age. This caused many of the megalodon’s preferred prey to move to colder waters, while the megalodon stayed in warm waters. With fewer food…
PADI will showcase the 32nd annual Scuba Diving magazine’s Readers Choice Awards at the DEMA Show 2024 in Las Vegas. The awards honor the best dive destinations, resorts, operators, and liveaboards, based on votes from over 8,500 readers. More than 100 dive centers and resorts from 20 countries will be recognized, providing helpful resources for…
RescueX will launch its first-ever Surface Rescue Instructor Certification at the DEMA Show in November. This new program aims to provide essential training for dive professionals to respond effectively during water emergencies. Led by Brian Saxon, the certification includes classroom and in-water training sessions. By teaching critical rescue skills, dive shops can enhance safety measures…
Divers Alert Network (DAN) has launched a new campaign called “Every Diver.” This campaign aims to promote the importance of DAN membership and raise awareness of its safety programs. It features real stories from various divers, showcasing how DAN helps them with medical support and safety initiatives. The campaign emphasizes that all types of divers…
Curaçao offers incredible scuba diving opportunities and has over 70 dive sites. The 2024 DEMA Special Edition Dive Vacation Guide highlights these sites, including vibrant coral reefs and historic shipwrecks for divers of all skill levels. The guide also features eco-friendly dive resorts and operators focused on sustainability. Additionally, it provides exclusive DEMA specials and…
The underwater world is home to many creepy creatures that can surprise new divers. Some of these include jellyfish, with their stinging tentacles, and moray eels, which can appear unexpectedly from rocky crevices. Divers might also encounter ghostly octopuses that can change color to blend into their surroundings. Other strange sights include deep-sea lanternfish, which…
VIP Diving in Bonaire is not just a top-rated recreational dive center, but also the leading facility for PADI technical diving training on the island. They offer a wide range of technical diving courses, including options for both new and experienced divers, such as PADI Tec 40 and Tec 50. Their team includes highly trained…
Effective communication is critical for the recreational diving industry. It can help unify fragmented groups and improve understanding among divers with different needs. By focusing on common aspects, like the shared identity of all divers, the industry can work together better. This means maintaining ties while developing specialty areas, ensuring a vibrant diving community and…
A team of divers explored a previously uncharted wreck of a wooden sailboat near Catalina Island at a depth of 180 feet. The boat was about 25 feet long and showed signs of weathering over time. Divers discovered a tackle box, an old flare gun, and noted a rich variety of marine life surrounding the…
Marine iguanas are fascinating reptiles found in the Galápagos Islands and are known for their unique adaptations to both land and ocean life. They can dive up to 30 feet to graze on marine algae, using strong claws to cling to rocks. After feeding, they sunbathe on lava rocks to raise their body temperature. In…