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Welcome to the “Scuba Diving Community News” section of The Scuba News, your central hub for updates, events, and stories from the global scuba diving community. This section is dedicated to sharing news about diving clubs, conservation initiatives, community events, and the achievements of divers around the world. Stay connected with fellow enthusiasts, learn about volunteer opportunities, and discover ways to get involved in preserving our oceans. Whether you’re a seasoned diver or just starting out, our community news keeps you informed and inspired to make a positive impact on the underwater world.
Join the Maritime Museum of BC for a short commemorative presentation on the sinking of…
On October 26 at 9:00pm, CBC television will present a documentary on Canadian conservationist Rob Stewart and his dive partner Peter Sotis. This will air on the television program Docs. Rob Stewart died after his third dive in Key Largo in the Florida Keys while filming sawfish sharks, and his death was attributed to hypoxia
On October 26 at 9:00pm, CBC television will present a documentary on Canadian conservationist Rob…
As a writer that specializes in Scuba Diving and Scuba related travel, I spend a…
Victor Grimaldi, 56, died May 29, 2018 after a lifelong courageous battle with AMN, a…
In the fall of 2016 the Tobermory Maritime Association had begun the regulatory process to “Bring History Home”. Our goal is to return the S.S. Norisle to Tobermory where she has served, and to then scuttle her just outside of the Fathom Five National Marine Park. The waters of Tobermory already shelter a maritime museum. What better final resting place for her to be preserved then in the crystal clear waters of Tobermory?
In the fall of 2016 the Tobermory Maritime Association had begun the regulatory process to “Bring History Home”. Our goal is to return the S.S. Norisle to Tobermory where she has served, and to then scuttle her just outside of the Fathom Five National Marine Park. The waters of Tobermory already shelter a maritime museum. What better final resting place for her to be preserved then in the crystal clear waters of Tobermory?
The Marine Museum has moved from the Kingston Dry Dock site at 55 Ontario St. to a new site at 53 Yonge St., at Portsmouth Olympic Harbour, Kingston. The museum ship Alexander Henry is no longer on display.
Where is the Marine Museum of the Great Lakes? The Marine Museum has moved from the Kingston…
Ven-Tech Subsea Inspections is a Canadian based commercial diving company, specializing in Underwater Inspections/Non Destructive Testing and Underwater Construction
Ven-Tech Subsea Inspections is a Canadian based commercial diving company, specializing in Underwater Inspections/Non Destructive…
Canadians were rightly proud of the Avro Arrow, a state of the art military interceptor aircraft that showed once again that Canada could hit above its weight.
Divescapes, Canada’s largest and best Scuba Diving Conference and Exhibition. Divescapes is held biannually in…
UPDATE 09/12/2018: Hours after we filed the lawsuit, the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks…
The first INTERNATIONAL SCUBA DIVING SUSTAINABILITY WORKSHOP, hosted by REEF CHECK ITALIA onlus in the…
Publishers Weekly reviewed DRAWN TO THE DEEP, Julie Hauserman’s forthcoming biography of underwater photography and cave diving legend Wes Skiles.…
Rob Stewart’s parents, Sandy and Brian are very pleased their son’s film “Sharkwater Extinction” had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on Friday 7 September 2019. It’s the final film of late filmmaker Rob Stewart, Julie Anderson, Andy Casagrande and Will Allen.
Southern Cross Club dive instructor Mike Schouten recently logged dive number 10,000 in a career…
The Maritime Museum of BC is pleased to invite media to a Media Open House and exclusive preview of Home Port Heroes of WWI & WWII: The Merchant Navy, Shipyards, and the Disappearance of the HMCS Galiano, a featured exhibit at the Maritime Museum of BC in collaboration with Parks Canada.
The Maritime Museum of BC is pleased to invite media to a Media Open House…
On Saturday, 21 July, PADI® Dive Centers, Resorts and Professional Members hosted more than 1,000…
Save the date: 21 July 2018 – Join in a day of shared adventure and passion…
It’s that time of year again, the annual Niagara Divers Association Canada Day Dive.
It’s that time of year again, the annual Niagara Divers Association Canada Day Dive. This year’s…
Dubbed the EPIC Adventure (let’s face it, you can only do EPIC stuff with Pirates!)…
A team of UK Armed Forces veterans is launching a project to ‘give back’ to the marine environment that they credit with turning their lives around.
A team of UK Armed Forces veterans is launching a project to ‘give back’ to…
How many times do you ask yourself, how can I make a difference? I am only one individual!!
Dive community will rally together to break Guinness World Record in Deerfield Beach, Florida, on…
When it comes to scuba diving the Kingston Ontario area seems to have an abundance of everything divers want, except more divers. The east end of Lake Ontario from Kingston to Prince Edward County has plenty of shipwrecks and only 20 per cent of them have been discovered.
When it comes to scuba diving the Kingston Ontario area seems to have an abundance…
The Pickering Auxiliary Rescue Association (PARA) is a registered charity dedicated to the preservation of life on the water. Currently, 56 unpaid volunteers operate a marine rescue service to protect mariners and assist police, fire, and ambulance services in emergency situations. PARA is also active in encouraging public awareness of water safety.
The Pickering Auxiliary Rescue Association (PARA) is a registered charity dedicated to the preservation of…
How many times do you ask yourself, how can I make a difference? I am…
The Maritime Museum of BC has been in the process of re-structuring its organization since moving out of the old Bastion Square Courthouse location in December 2015.
The Maritime Museum of BC has been in the process of re-structuring its organization since…
Divers who earn the highest distinction in recreational diving will be entered to win an…
Shark Angels, a U.S. based non-profit, is thrilled to launch their World Ocean’s Day online…
A one of a kind opportunity to meet other divers in our community! We are…
Ontario Underwater Explorers SCUBA Club presents the 26th annual SCUBA swap and sale.
Ontario Underwater Explorers SCUBA Club presents the 26th annual SCUBA swap and sale. This annual…
This Saturday, April 21st, the Maritime Museum of BC celebrates 15 years of its annual fundraiser, the Massive Marine Garage Sale.
This Saturday, April 21st, the Maritime Museum of BC celebrates 15 years of its annual…
Jill Heinerth won the Diver of the Year at the Beneath the Sea event, held recently in New Jersey. Nathalie Lasselin was admitted to the Divers Hall of Fame. Both are Canadians. Beneath the Sea is an organization recognized internationally for its work in ocean environment education.
Alexandra Cousteau checks in with Fisheries and Oceans Canada’s Senior Oceans Biologist, Marie-Hélène Thériault to find out what we’ve discovered during the Gulf of St. Lawrence Expedition.