The Ocean Photographer of the Year 2025 winners were announced. Yury Ivanov won for his unique photo of tiny amphipods. Other winners included Marcia Riederer and Takumi Oyama. Their images captured stunning underwater life, from dolphins to coral reefs. Congratulations to all winners for showcasing ocean beauty!
Two serious diving incidents occurred during the CMAS 2025 World Championship. Andrey Matveenko experienced a deep blackout and suspected decompression sickness (DCI). There was a delay in his treatment in a hyperbaric chamber, raising safety concerns. Freediving injuries like DCI need different protocols, as current procedures may not meet the level of risk. CMAS aims…
Gemma and Ian traveled to Seahouses to dive in the Farne Islands. They used the dive boat services of Sovereign Diving. A special stop was made to see a large memorial of a Lancaster Bomber. This gorgeous area features rich marine life and beautiful underwater scenery. Diving here is amazing for beginners and experienced divers…
In 1975, Donna Tobias became the first woman deep-sea diver in the Navy. Policy changes allowed women to serve in Navy diving roles, starting a new era. Since then, women have held various positions like Diver and Medical Technician. They must meet the same tough standards as men. Their success shows that women can excel…
The Seacam housing for the Canon EOS R5 Mark II is designed for underwater photographers. It is made from a durable, saltwater-proof metal alloy. The housing can go down to 260 feet deep. It includes features for easy use, like removable handles and a clear LCD window. This housing works with different types of lenses…
Zubeen Garg, a well-known singer, died while swimming in Singapore. Reports initially claimed he died while scuba diving, which was incorrect. He jumped into the water with an oversized lifejacket. He struggled to swim and was pulled from the water but could not be saved. The cause of death was recorded as drowning.
Basking sharks are the second largest fish in the ocean. Recent conferences in Ireland focused on their conservation. Educators found many egg cases, showing shark diversity. They aimed to find a rare White Skate egg case but did not. Protecting sharks is vital for ocean health.
September is a great time to launch new diving gear. Many dive manufacturers start their season in September. This allows retailers to prepare for sales as summer ends. Buyers are ready to purchase after depleting summer stock. Launching in September also leads to big holiday shopping opportunities.
iQsub is a Czech company started by divers frustrated with existing rebreather technology. They focused on creating robust, user-friendly diving equipment. Their first model, the Mentes, came out in 2005. Since then, they have developed innovative units like the XCCR, FLEX2, and FX, which are CE-certified and suitable for extreme conditions. iQsub designs gear based…
A robbery is linked to scuba diving in an interesting way. The team also talks about using AI to predict dive visibility. Visibility is how far you can see underwater. Understanding visibility helps divers plan better dives. Scuba divers need clear water for safe and enjoyable experiences.