OCG Creative will attend the DEMA Show 2024 in Las Vegas from November 19-22. They will showcase marketing solutions tailored for the scuba diving industry. Attendees can visit booth 6143 to learn about services like website development and targeted advertising. OCG Creative is offering exclusive discounts on their packages just for show attendees. This is…
PADI has partnered with the Underwater Photographer of the Year competition to sponsor the ‘Up & Coming’ category for 2025. This category focuses on emerging photographers who have not yet won major international contests. Photographers can submit underwater images taken with various types of cameras, with an emphasis on creativity and unique perspectives. The competition…
Girls that Scuba is hosting a Christmas Sweater Competition for its members. Participants can submit original, holiday-themed designs related to diving or ocean life. The winning design will be printed on a limited-edition sweater, and the designer will earn 50% of the profits from sales. Submissions must be in PNG or JPEG format and have…
PADI is sponsoring the “Up & Coming” category for the Underwater Photography of the Year (UPY) competition in 2025. This category is aimed at photographers who are new to underwater photography and have not yet won major awards or been published frequently. It allows any type of camera to be used, encouraging creativity in submissions….
Tim Lawrence, a technical wreck diver, shares his experience diving the Lusitania off the southern coast of Ireland. He faced challenges during the dive, including flooding his drysuit and dealing with gear malfunctions at depths of 40 meters. These incidents reminded him of the difficulties when switching from warm to cold water diving. The dive…
Nurse sharks are friendly and unique creatures commonly found in warm waters, making them popular among scuba divers. They have a robust body and can grow up to 14 feet long. Unlike many shark species, nurse sharks are generally docile and often rest on the ocean floor during the day. Divers can often encounter them…
A flock of marine birds, like brown pelicans and gannets, can be quite a sight during scuba diving. These birds have specialized adaptations that allow them to dive underwater effectively, using their wings to propel themselves while chasing fish. They can dive up to 20 meters and have amazing vision to find prey in the…
Kateryna Sadurska from Ukraine recently set a new world record in freediving. She accomplished a depth of 80 meters using the Constant Weight No Fins (CNF) technique. This record was achieved during the CMAS 8th World Freediving Depth Championship held in Greece. This surpasses her previous record of 78 meters set last year. Sadurska also…
Brandi Mueller’s new book, “Underwater Museums,” explores historic underwater sites from World War II. This 144-page hardcover features stunning wreck photography and tells stories of ships, planes, and submarines that lie at the bottom of the ocean. The book highlights various locations like Truk Lagoon and Bikini Atoll, where military relics have become vibrant habitats…
The Go Diving Show ANZ took place on September 28-29, 2024, in Sydney, attracting nearly 3,000 visitors. With over 100 exhibitors and various presentations, it showcased underwater photography and equipment. The event featured the Underwater Awards Australasia, displaying stunning underwater images. Exhibitors like UW Images and Underwater Australasia presented the latest technology, including camera housings…