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Take a look at the latest international scuba diving travel offers from Diverse Travel. Indonesia…

In a recent University of Toronto lecture, “Climate Action: Time for Implementation”, he stressed that climate change is a public health issue “disproportionately affecting the most vulnerable as well as those least responsible for anthropogenic warming.”

Angel Gurria sounds like the leader of an environmental or social justice group. In a…

For close to a decade, the Ecojustice team has worked with Aamjiwnaang community members to convince the Ontario government to introduce a cumulative effects policy to address the air pollution crisis in Chemical Valley. After countless meetings, dozens of letters, and two lawsuits, the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change finally released a draft policy in November 2017.

For close to a decade, the Ecojustice team has worked with Aamjiwnaang community members to…

The life cycle of wild Pacific Salmon and their age old relationship with the Tseshaht First Nation. This video will be screened In New York on October 2018.

The life cycle of wild Pacific Salmon and their age old relationship with the Tseshaht…

AquaMermaid is the newest, hottest swimming school. When Marielle Chartier Hénault, the founder decided to bring her mermaid dream and passion for swimming into a mermaid school, she envisioned a positive-energy, colourful, inspiring alternative to the traditional swimming clubs across town. Six months later, AquaMermaid is drawing a diverse group of members of all ages, genders and swimming levels.

AquaMermaid is dedicated to the happiness of your inner mermaid. AquaMermaid is the newest, hottest swimming…

Great Hammerhead, Tiger, Silky, Caribbean Reef and nurse sharks – 12th to 19th March, 2018

This is an escorted, land-based Great Hammerhead and Tiger Shark trip in the Bahamas,  March 12 to 19, 2018, with some Silkies, Caribbean reef sharks, and nurse sharks thrown in for good measure.

We are pleased to announce that Ross Mullan and Ross O’Hennessy will be joining us at The Great Northern Dive Show 2018

We are pleased to announce that Ross Mullan and Ross O’Hennessy will be joining us…

EpicMakers.com, founded by Ashutosh Pujari is an internet based video editing service for the creation…

Brazil has flooded large swaths of the Amazon for hydro dams, despite opposition from Indigenous Peoples, environmentalists and others. The country gets 70 per cent of its electricity from hydropower. Brazil’s government had plans to expand development, opening half the Amazon basin to hydro. But a surprising announcement could halt that.

Brazil has flooded large swaths of the Amazon for hydro dams, despite opposition from Indigenous…

Shortly after learning to dive in 2007 I was so hooked that I wanted to…

Throughout the Gulf of St. Lawrence Expedition, Oceana Canada and Fisheries and Oceans Canada have been living and working aboard the Canadian Coast Guard science vessel Martha L. Black. Follow Alexandra Cousteau for a tour of the vessel and see how scientists live when they are conducting research at sea.

In the coming weeks, The Scuba News Canada will be featuring videos by Oceana Canada…

Montreal’s new bylaw banning single-use plastic bags went into effect on New Year’s Day, although it won’t be enforced immediately. There is a grace period during which city officials will work with store managers to determine the best approach.

Montreal’s new bylaw banning single-use plastic bags went into effect on New Year’s Day, although…

Environmental organisation WWF-New Zealand is pleased to hear that Fisheries Minister Stuart Nash is committed to enabling transparency and trust in our fisheries management system. WWF agrees that it is vital to protect public access to information about commercial fishing through the Integrated Electronic Monitoring and Reporting System (IEMRS).

Environmental organisation WWF-New Zealand is pleased to hear that Fisheries Minister Stuart Nash is committed…

If you have never dived the wrecks at Malin Head but you have always wanted to then this is the week for you.

If you have never dived the wrecks at Malin Head but you have always wanted…

The Hamilton Princess Hotel & Beach Club has launched an innovative online experience to give…

The first is a trip 6-13 February, going deep south from Hamata returning to Hamata so people can fly into Hurghada or Marsa Alam and transfer down.  Hamata and Fury Shoal are less visited areas and at this time of year will be quite quiet too.

A multi-year drought may make Cape Town the first major city in the world to…

Great Hammerhead, Tiger, Silky, Caribbean Reef and nurse sharks – 12th to 19th March, 2018 This…

Declaring it has “something for everyone,” organizers of the Vancouver Aquarium’s 19th annual “Divers’ Weekend” Jan. 27-28 is expected to attract thousands of people.

My parents were born in Vancouver — Dad in 1909, Mom in 1911 — and married during the Great Depression. It was a difficult time that shaped their values and outlook, which they drummed into my sisters and me.

My parents were born in Vancouver — Dad in 1909, Mom in 1911 — and…

blue o two are delighted to announce a new partnership with the British Sub-Aqua Club.

blue o two are delighted to announce a new partnership with the British Sub-Aqua Club. blue o…

Environmental organisation WWF and its partners have introduced revolutionary blockchain technology to the Pacific Islands’ tuna industry, the first of its kind for this region, to help stamp out illegal fishing and human rights abuses.

Environmental organisation WWF and its partners have introduced revolutionary blockchain technology to the Pacific Islands’…

Participate in our prize draw to win a 1-week dive vacation for 2 in Mexico, check out our great show specials and group deals for your next dive vacation with our Assistant Reservations Manager Sabrina Barde and learn about Mexico & Dominican Republic!

Victoria for 2’ concept launches as part of a new luxury adults-only wing. Beachcomber Hotels…

Beachcomber Hotels & Resorts, the luxury hotel group with eight properties in Mauritius, is delighted to announce the launch of its new accommodation concept, Victoria for 2, at Victoria Beachcomber Resort & Spa.

Scuba Diving rehabilitation charity Deptherapy & Deptherapy Education is honoured to announce that the charity has been shortlisted as a Finalist for the 2018 Soldiering On Awards.

Scuba Diving rehabilitation charity Deptherapy & Deptherapy Education is honoured to announce that the charity…

Emperor Divers has a super-saving Spring Sale open for bookings taken until 9 February. An ideal opportunity to make 2018 the year to dive the Red Sea, the Maldives or Indonesia on Emperor Raja Laut.

Emperor Divers has a super-saving Spring Sale open for bookings taken until 9 February. An…

A report released 29 Novemember 2019 from Oceana Canada, Mystery Fish: Seafood Fraud in Canada and How to Stop It, revealed alarming results of seafood fraud in the nation’s capital. Almost half of the samples tested—45 out of 98—were mislabelled. One third (33) were considered species substitution, since the name on the menu or label did not match the type of fish being sold

A report released 29 Novemember 2019 from Oceana Canada, Mystery Fish: Seafood Fraud in Canada and…

Kayla Martin made her first dive trip at six weeks old and could swim before she could walk. These experiences lead to her love of the underwater world.