In the North Atlantic, the whaling ship SS Charcot operated. In 1923, the steel ship was constructed at Tonsberg, Norway.…
Author: Kathy Dowsett
Kathy Dowsett
Kathy is the owner of Kirk Scuba Gear, a passionate Scuba Diver, Ocean Advocate and Managing Editor of The Scuba News Canada
“Had a snorkel at Pukaskwa Park a few weeks ago. Jimmy Lockard and our sons Chris and Gord undertook an…
Rick Stanley, co-owner and president of Ocean Quest, has received the 75th Anniversary Medal from the Newfoundland and Labrador Confederation.…
As the retail season heats up, lockouts have stopped the flow of products at Canada’s two biggest ports, Vancouver and…
Paul Watson made his sixth court appearance this past week, and the ongoing delays are intolerable. Paul Watson is being…
We’ll be showcasing Chris’s videos in collaboration with The Scuba News Canada. These are educational and informative, and Chris admits…
Jerome of Sandy Cove never gave up his secrets. The name Jerome, also written Jérôme, was given to an unnamed…
Our friends at the New Brunswick Invasive Species Council have put out an alert that zebra mussels have been discovered…
As part of the #OutOfTheOcean campaign, Saltwater Sean (Sean McMullin) teamed up with Coastal Action and Scotian Shores on Inner…
The remote archipelago of Haida Gwaii is world renown for its natural beauty and rich historical culture. Earning the nickname…
It is that time of year again, Thanksgiving has passed, the leaves have dropped and Halloween night is approaching. Christmas…
A burned-out ship, also known as “the ghost ship,” “pirate ship,” or “the abandoned ship,” is a copy of the…
In recognition of the upcoming 50th anniversary of the tragic loss of the EDMUND FITZGERALD and her crew my publisher,…
Because of the variety of species that call the bottom home, the Saguenay–St. Lawrence Marine Park entrance, situated at Les…
Raahe Wanha Herra, also known as “The Old Gentleman of Raahe,” is thought to be the oldest diving suit still…
SS Valley Camp, a lake freighter that spent over 50 years operating on the Great Lakes, is currently housed as…
According to Fisheries and Oceans Canada, a drifting buoy was recently recovered by a fish harvester south of the St.…
Dean Driver’s recent scuba dive off Gabriola Island. He visited an octopus and a cabazon! He reported: Good visibility but…
On Sunday, (September 29, 2024) Shipwreck Preservation Society of Newfoundland and Labrador (SPSNL) divers Neil Burgess and Chris Power dived…
“What a engaging project and a crazy one. We have now retrieved 707 tires from what was a bad idea…
Even those who have no interest in shipwrecks or diving are familiar with the Titanic’s story. Perhaps the most talked…
The lighthouse La Jument is located in Brittany, in Northwestern France. The lighthouse is situated roughly 300 meters off the…
This book is a compilation of many of my working trips around the world. All the stories are true. it…
“I don’t often come across bottles like this snorkelling or diving. The inscription was faded but after I put a…
The hunt for a missing crew member onboard the CCGS Vincent Massey has reportedly come to an end, according to…
A humpback whale was found entangled in several lines off the coast of British Columbia, Canada. The animal was found…
Sylvan Lake Cleanup – 21st Annual NOTE: SUNDAY, Sept 22, 2024 (Not Saturday) Divers, Paddlers & Beach Cleanup Volunteers Wanted…
There are various variants of the LEGEND. All of the stories have one thing in common: a taxi broke through…
As the consequences of burning dirty, climate-altering fossil fuels hit harder by the day, many are seizing on nuclear power…
Applications for 2025 opened on September 1, 2024 and close on October 31, 2024. In celebration of the 25th anniversary of…
During the Soviet era, nearby glass and porcelain industries utilized Ussuri Bay, which is located along Russia’s Pacific coast, as…
At the point of the Sibley Peninsula in northwest Ontario, Canada, lies a little settlement known as Silver Islet as…
Serving Oakville Boaters Since 1954 TOWARF (Town of Oakville Water Air Rescue Force) is a Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary Unit…
The deep sea is a treasure trove of biodiversity and home to untold wonders and possibilities. It is also one…
Being able to visit this huge tug (110′), the MV Prescotont in Midland, was such a thrill for Amy Daggett and I. We attended…
Paul Watson, a Canadian-American, was ordered by the court on Wednesday to stay in jail until October 2 while the…
On August 31, 2024, Hvaldimir (male beluga whale) was discovered dead in the bay of Risavika, near Stavanger (coast of…
Once seen as a prediction of the sinking of the Titanic, this novella was written 14 years before that ill-fated event…
“This week we push past recreational dive limits by learning how to side mount scuba dive. Paired along side deco…
Chris Foisey responds to a man’s question about dive masks. This is his succinct overview. We’ll be showcasing Chris’s videos…
Edward Jordan was an Irish pirate, fisherman, and rebel who lived in Nova Scotia about 1771–1809. He was typical of…
Big Tub Lighthouse is a working lighthouse on Ontario, Canada’s Bruce Peninsula, close to Tobermory. The lighthouse is being used…
During the tragic American-led Lady Franklin Bay Expedition in 1881–1884, British North American photographer George Walter Rice (29 June 1855…
Package freighter SS Pewabic operated between ports on the Upper Great Lakes. Launched in October 1863, she was outfitted in…
The Sachem is waiting to be saved from a yacht, having been a Navy ship, Thomas Edison’s lab, a fishing…