A mystery surrounds the discovery of more than 100 dead dolphins on the Somali coast in the Bari region of…
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
A ship lost. No survivors. A grim recovery mission begins, pushing a team of commercial divers well beyond their comfort…
The Manitoulin Lake Freighter has been disabled and stranded in the Buffalo River’s Lake Erie shoreline since Wednesday, January 22,…
The 202-meter Manitoulin freighter was returning to Sarnia, Ontario, Canada after dropping off a load of wheat when it got…
Notable ships that have sunk in November in Lake Superior include Edmund Fitzgerald, Daniel J. Morrell, Rouse Simmons, Carl D.…
Australian technical diver, underwater photographer, novelist, maritime archaeologist, and cave explorer Agnes Milowka was born on December 23, 1981, and…
In September 1949, a fire in Toronto Harbour destroyed the Canadian passenger liner SS Noronic, resulting in the deaths of…
Scuba Diving at Lake Minnewanka, Alberta, Canada Alberta, Canada, does not necessarily conjure images of vacationing there for the sole purpose…
Under global consumer-capitalism, power and wealth are concentrated in the hands of oligarchs, billionaires and CEOs, supported by the politicians…
Filmed during 73 dives in Escoumins, Percé and the Saguenay Fjord, summer/fall 2024 by Charles-Antoine Boutin. At 0:10 (video) a…
In 2016, an octopus named Inky the Octopus broke out of the National Aquarium of New Zealand. During the night,…
Meet the man behind the mask – the Scuba Mask that is. In February, Saltwater Sean will make his debut…
Join Great Lakes Now for a live virtual series all about the fascinating maritime history and technology involved in uncovering…
According to owner Blair McKeil, Theodore Too, the cherished life-size model of Theodore Tugboat, partially sank while in port. The…
From his prison cell, (Oct 2024) Paul extends his heartfelt gratitude to everyone advocating for the protection of whales and…
The four-masted Canadian coal schooner Bessie A. White was sailing from Newport News, Virginia to St. John, New Brunswick on…
Jennifer King died in New Smyrna Beach, Florida, on December 10, 2024. Her husband Joe Stich and their two boys,…
Bonaventure Island is a snorkeler’s secret treasure, situated in the Gulf of St. Lawrence off the coast of Quebec. The…
Helen Cooper recently received the renowned Ontario Marine Heritage Award at the Save Ontario Shipwrecks AGM, which made her feel…
In 1887 The Steamer Vernon sank near Two Rivers in a gale that swamped the ship taking the lives of…
In the North Atlantic, the whaling ship SS Charcot operated. In 1923, the steel ship was constructed at Tonsberg, Norway.…
“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…