Join Sea Shepherd San Diego at the Oceanside Vegan Food Festival on September 28 from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM. This exciting event will feature over 100 vegan vendors and is located at the Oceanside Civic Center. Visit the Sea Shepherd booth to learn about their efforts to protect the oceans. Volunteers will share updates…
Jupiter, Florida, is famous for its impressive underwater life, especially the Goliath groupers. These massive fish gather around the Jupiter Wreck Trek during their spawning season from August to September. Divers can often see them in groups, sometimes numbering up to 40 individuals, alongside other marine life like sharks. Jupiter’s unique underwater landscape, enriched by…
To stay active in scuba diving, it’s essential to connect with your local diving community. Join a dive club to meet people and share experiences. You can also participate in regional dive shows, volunteer for non-profit organizations, or start a diving-related hobby. Engaging in these activities not only enhances your diving knowledge but helps build…
Arndt Kemper and Patrick Middendorf established PADI Dive Center Taucher Nordhessen in Germany in December 2022. They faced the initial challenge of gaining recognition in the diving community but overcame it with PADI’s support. PADI provided essential training, marketing resources, and simplified bureaucratic processes. The center has since achieved multiple milestones, including becoming a PADI…
Fish populations around the world are declining, impacting coastal communities that rely on them for food and income. In places like Ghana, small-scale fishers are forced to adapt by using illegal methods such as light fishing, which harms fish stocks even more. Climate change adds unpredictability, making it harder for fishermen to predict catches. Countries…
Dawn Wright is a geographer and oceanographer focused on ocean mapping. She is the Chief Scientist at ESRI, which is known for its GIS software. Mapping the ocean floor is important for understanding ecosystems and navigation. In her book “Mapping the Deep,” she shares stories from her dive to the Challenger Deep, the deepest part…
Choosing the right dive buddy is crucial for a safe and enjoyable scuba experience. A buddy system is taught in Open Water courses to ensure safety, but not all dive partners are reliable. Sometimes, divers pair up randomly, which can lead to issues if one diver is inexperienced or unprepared. It is important for the…
Blackwater diving is a unique experience that takes place at night in open water. Divers float in the dark, usually in deeper waters, to observe marine life that comes to the surface after sunset. This type of diving offers a chance to see fascinating creatures, like jellyfish and nocturnal fish, that are not typically seen…
The 2024 Ocean Art Underwater Photo Competition is now accepting entries until November 30, 2024. This prestigious contest offers over $60,000 in prizes and features 14 categories for photographers of all levels. Winning entries will be chosen by experienced judges, including renowned underwater photographers. Participants have the chance to win exciting travel packages and underwater…
A new iPhone app called Marla is now available for divers in the UK and Ireland. This app helps users check underwater visibility at popular dive sites. It gives real-time diving conditions based on satellite images and reports from divers. The visibility forecasts cover a range of 300 meters along the coasts of Britain and…