Sidemount diving from Anchor Reef to Xwejni Bay offers a unique underwater experience. The entry to the dive site involves careful navigation over limestone, making it easier with proper footwear. Divers can enjoy the calm waters beneath the surface, where rocky canyons and boulders provide a playground for exploration. The highlight of the dive is…
The Basking Shark Forum 2023 is set for February 1st. It is an online event for researchers, government officials, and conservation groups. The forum will highlight the progress made in research and conservation since the 2009 Basking Shark Summit. It includes four sessions focused on summaries, behavior, spatial ecology, and data collaboration, with discussions to…
The ProShot Dive Case is an affordable underwater housing for iPhone users, costing $159.99. It allows you to take photos and videos underwater at depths of up to 40 meters (130 feet) without risking your device. Unlike the ProShot Touch Case, the Dive Case does not require touch screen functionality above water and is compatible…
Dive The Americas is a women-owned travel agency that specializes in customized dive vacations in Latin America. Owners Melanie and Kathleen are passionate about diving and aim to introduce more people to this underwater world. They believe that Latin America is an underappreciated destination for divers of all skill levels, offering unique experiences. Travelers can…
Dive The Americas offers custom dive vacations in Latin America. The agency is owned by passionate women divers. They want to encourage more people to explore underwater. Latin America has beautiful and less-known dive spots for all skill levels. They believe it’s a hidden treasure for divers.
Gozo is an excellent choice for sidemount training due to its favorable diving conditions. It offers clear waters, warm temperatures, and over 30 diverse shore dive sites. The varying entry and exit challenges help divers develop essential skills. Gozo’s stunning underwater landscape includes tunnels, caves, and wrecks, catering to both recreational and technical sidemount divers….
Elite combat divers from the U.S. military recently showcased their skills during a competition at Naval Air Station Key West. Thirteen teams faced intense challenges, including underwater navigation and parachute water landings. The Green Berets dominated, claiming the top three spots, while Navy SEALs finished fourth. This event highlighted the high level of competition and…
Pup’s Club highlights a young shark enthusiast named Indy, who loves sharks and is working to raise funds for shark conservation. Indy and her classmates from Chapel Allerton Primary School are organizing a fundraiser to support the Shark Trust’s important conservation efforts. Additionally, the article encourages everyone to participate in the Basking Shark Project by…
Roughsharks are a unique family of sharks known for their large dorsal fins and flattened heads. There are five species classified under the Oxynotidae family, primarily found in deep-sea environments. While they are not targeted by fishers, they can be caught as bycatch in deep-sea bottom fisheries. Research on Roughsharks is limited due to their…
The Port Jackson Shark is an ancient type of bullhead shark found in Australia. They have a distinctive harness marking on their heads and are grey to light-brown in color. These sharks are nocturnal and prefer to rest in groups inside or near caves during the day. They migrate according to their sex and life…