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Chefs, restaurant owners and sustainable seafood leaders from across the country have added their names to an open letter urging the government take action to stop seafood fraud. By improving boat-to-plate traceability, the government can help ensure that all fish sold in Canada is honestly labelled, legally caught and fully traceable.

Chefs, restaurant owners and sustainable seafood leaders from across the country have added their names…

When looking for training in cylinder inspections or refreshing your current 3-year HAZMAT certification you…

Kermadec Campaign Partners WWF-New Zealand, Forest & Bird and The Pew Charitable Trusts welcomed the Niue government’s announcement today that it plans to create a large marine protected area covering 40% of its exclusive economic zone, and called on New Zealand to do more to protect the ocean.

Kermadec Campaign Partners WWF-New Zealand, Forest & Bird and The Pew Charitable Trusts welcomed the…

Dive the Red Sea in January from just £1099! You can also explore the magical Maldives from £1895.

Dive the Red Sea in January from just £1099! You can also explore the magical…

Check out the latest international scuba diving travel offers from Diverse Travel

Check out the latest international scuba diving travel offers from Diverse Travel Indonesia Emperor Raja…

Masses of monarch butterflies fluttering across Toronto’s waterfront. Painted ladies (often mistaken for monarchs) descending on Montreal. Combined with the hottest September ever recorded in the Great Lakes region, it’s been a strange time in Eastern Canada. We should savour the joys of these captivating critters while we can, because their future — and that of insects generally — is uncertain.

Masses of monarch butterflies fluttering across Toronto’s waterfront. Painted ladies (often mistaken for monarchs) descending…

Building upon the success of Laamu’s first ever inter-island Turtle Festival in 2016, the entire community recently came together for the second Laamu Turtle Festival. The event took place on the local island of Gan, and was jointly organized by the Gan Island Council, Laamu Atoll Police Department and Six Senses Laamu. This year’s theme was once again Turtles in Laamu – Safe and Protected, aiming to raise awareness about the importance of sea turtles and providing a platform for community engagement about greater marine conservation.

WorkSafe New Zealand considers that there are health and safety risks arising from SCUBA and SCBA cylinders manufactured from aluminium alloy 6351, and has withdrawn approval for cylinder designs which used this alloy.

WorkSafe New Zealand considers that there are health and safety risks arising from SCUBA and…

As of today, 17 entries have been logged from across the country for WWF-New Zealand’s 2017 Conservation Innovation Awards, including Dunedin, Nelson, Auckland, Raglan, Kerikeri, Hamilton, Martinborough, Wellington and Waikanae. And we are welcoming many more entries.

As of today, 17 entries have been logged from across the country for WWF-New Zealand’s…

The GKC team asked needs New Zealanders across the county to keep their eyes on the skies to help build up a comprehensive picture of where our native pigeon is – and isn’t – found. www.greatkererucount.nz

The 2017 Great Kererū Count (GKC) closed on 1st October and early results are in.…

Catch up with Markus, Patricia & David at DIVE Birmingham, Caribbean Village, booth CV4 21st and 22nd October 2017.

Catch up with Markus, Patricia & David at DIVE Birmingham, Caribbean Village, booth CV4 21st and 22nd October 2017.

I’m often introduced as an environmentalist. I prefer to be called a father, grandfather, scientist or author, as these terms provide insight into my motivation. Environmentalism isn’t a discipline or specialty like law, medicine, plumbing, music or art. It’s a way of seeing our place in the world and recognizing that our survival, health and happiness are inextricably dependent on nature. To confront today’s environmental crises, everyone — garage mechanics, construction workers, dentists, politicians and judges — has to see the world through an environmental lens.

I’m often introduced as an environmentalist. I prefer to be called a father, grandfather, scientist…

The Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI), the world’s largest recreational diver training organization, has…

The search is on for big, bold, game-changing ideas and new solutions to New Zealand’s greatest environmental challenges, such as freshwater quality, climate change, species decline and invasive pests.

The search is on for big, bold, game-changing ideas and new solutions to New Zealand’s…

Emperor Orion, always a favourite in the Maldives, has a new look. Having listened to guest feedback, Emperor Maldives has given her a new look that compliments the great service from their experienced team of dive guides.

Emperor Orion, always a favourite in the Maldives, has a new look. Having listened to…

Take a look at the latest worldwide scuba diving offers from Diverse Travel

Take a look at the latest worldwide scuba diving offers from Diverse Travel Indonesia Emperor…

A voluntary product check of select regulators with the ACD yoke systems is being offered by Aqua Lung.

A voluntary product check of select regulators with the ACD yoke systems is being offered…

Bigger isn’t always better. Too much of a good thing can be bad. Many anti-environmentalists throw these simple truths to the wind, along with caution.

Bigger isn’t always better. Too much of a good thing can be bad. Many anti-environmentalists…

Sponsored by the Royal Canadian Geographical Society, the Arctic on the Edge/L’Arctique à la limite Expedition documents the life cycle of ice from Greenland to Baffin Island, south down the Labrador Coast, ending in Newfoundland

Sponsored by the Royal Canadian Geographical Society, the Arctic on the Edge/L’Arctique à la limite Expedition…

Following the recent merger with blue o two, Master  Liveaboards is pleased to announce yet…

In the coming weeks, The Scuba News Canada will be featuring videos by Oceana Canada on the exploration of the Gulf of St Lawrence.

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

Most recipients of the Order of Canada are honoured for what they have done on dry land. Not Phil Nuytten. The British Columbia diver has been an active innovator under water.

What does climate change have to do with economic growth? Canada’s prime minister and premiers signed a deal in December to “grow our economy, reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and build resilience to the impacts of a changing climate.” The Pan-Canadian Framework on Clean Growth and Climate Change outlines plans for carbon pricing, energy-efficient building codes, electric vehicle charging stations, methane emission regulations and more.

What does climate change have to do with economic growth? Canada’s prime minister and premiers…

The body of Vancouver Island filmmaker Twyla Roscovich, 38, has been found at Fisherman’s Wharf in Campbell River after missing for a week

Filmmaker who directed Salmon Confidential dies The body of Vancouver Island filmmaker Twyla Roscovich, 38,…

Emperor Echo, sailing from Hurghada and Marsa Ghalib Port, is the newest arrival in the Emperor Red Sea fleet and now takes the number of Red Sea liveaboards to four.

Emperor Echo, sailing from Hurghada and Marsa Ghalib Port, is the newest arrival in the…