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An independent Service Evaluation Study by the University of Sheffield Medical School has recorded a…

Diving rehabilitation charity Deptherapy is pleased to announce its membership of the National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO).

Diving rehabilitation charity Deptherapy is pleased to announce its membership of the National Council for…

Don’t forget – the OZTek2017 Underwater Photographic Competition closes on January 31st.

As Canada celebrates its 150th birthday this year it is worth noting that a war…

The Experiencing Marine Reserves programme is planning Community Guided Snorkel and Kayak Days in marine reserves and special places around New Zealand.

The Experiencing Marine Reserves programme is planning  Community Guided Snorkel and Kayak Days in marine reserves and…

Divers have rediscovered a 17th century shipwreck off Gunwalloe Church Cove in Cornwall, at exactly the spot where the shipwreck scene was filmed in 2014 for the TV series Poldark. First seen by a local diver in 1971 and designated under the Protection of Wrecks Act 1973, the wreck of the Schiedam had been buried for many years under the shifting sands of the cove.

Divers have rediscovered a 17th century shipwreck off Gunwalloe Church Cove in Cornwall, at exactly…

The Canadian Naval Divers Association (CNDA) was founded in January 1981 at Halifax, Nova Scotia. The founding members of the Association were: Andre Desrochers, Stanley F. Watts, Leo Goneau, Terry Havlik, Glenn Adams, and Michael Walsh. The first president was Stanley F. Watts and the current national chairman is Wally Green.

The Canadian Naval Divers Association (CNDA) was founded in January 1981 at Halifax, Nova Scotia.…

Shark Angels, a 501 c 3 charity, is thrilled to launch their Holiday Auction via…

Australia has experienced a tragic week with the loss of six people who died scuba diving or snorkelling in Australian waters.

It is with much relief we share the news that five sperm whales have been sighted by Whale Watch Kaikoura just six days after the 7.8 magnitude earthquakes that impacted Kaikoura and surrounds heavily. Whilst Whale Watch are currently closed for business, a short press release on their website shows their evident joy at the whales’ return to the area:

It is with much relief we share the news that five sperm whales have been…

KLASH is a new water activewear company aimed at women who want to be active in…

Imagine beaches that are free from rubbish, healthy rivers that we can swim in, and…

PADI (the Professional Association of Diving Instructors) is a proud supporter of two very special organizations: WAVES (the Wounded…

A new podcast series is featuring legends in the diving industry telling some of their…

Raffle to Benefit Both The Rebreather Exploration and Research Organization & kurmalliance! Win a rEvo…

The Bowen Island Conservancy is active throughout the year on various projects around our beautiful…

This handsome male manta is now known as Troy … thanks to Julia from Wythall, near Birmingham, who won the Scuba Tours Worldwide ‘Name the Manta’ Competition at the recent Dive 2016 show.

This handsome male manta is now known as Troy … thanks to Julia from Wythall,…

Carlos Coste (VEN) set New Continental South American Record -69 meters on 5 september in the…

Have you always fancied the idea of being a liveaboard dive guide? Now you can experience this firsthand by applying for our eight-week liveaboard internship programme, which is starting again from April 2017.

Have you always fancied the idea of being a liveaboard dive guide?  Now you can…

Bonnier Corp., one of the largest special-interest publishing groups in the U.S., has launched ScubaDivingIntro.com, a…

In late September, Inuit artist Annie Pootoogook died tragically in Ottawa. Pootoogook was an award-winning illustrator from Cape Dorset, Nunavut. Her ink-and-crayon depictions of everyday life in the north — families sitting to eat a meal of seal meat or shopping at the Arctic co-op — received international acclaim. In contrast to the idealized vision many Canadians have of the north, of majestic rock and ice landscapes or charismatic wildlife like polar bears, Pootoogook’s drawings often reflected the crushing poverty northern families face and its devastating impacts on their health and well-being.

In late September, Inuit artist Annie Pootoogook died tragically in Ottawa. Pootoogook was an award-winning…

The Underwater Archaeological Society of BC (UASBC) announces its latest exploration project. Starting fall 2016 the UASBC plans to survey and document the Historic Shipwrecks of the Southern Gulf Islands. The project is expected to take three years to complete and will involve archival research, underwater fieldwork, site documentation and mapping.

Love Reefs?  Want to put your diving skills to good use? Try this Reef Check…

It’s the end of September and we are coming to the end of the diving season here in Ontario, except for hardcore divers who still go out in the cold water to take advantage of the better visibility. The operators on the St Lawrence are starting to pull boats out of the water and get them ready for winter storage. If you are still looking to dive some of the operators will be keeping a boat in until the end of October and running on the weekends.

Dive operators pulling boats from St. Lawrence as temperature falls. It’s the end of September…

My number one priority for new divers is to own a good, big Surface Marker Buoy (SMB), and know how to use it. Practice deploying on every dive so you are familiar and comfortable with using it. Buy one that is at least five-feet tall so you are visible to boaters. The biggest mistake people make with SMB’s is not keeping tension on the line. If there is not tension on the line the SMB will not stand up. It will just lie on the surface and cannot be seen.

My number one priority for new divers is to own a good, big Surface Marker…

The UASBC is a group of vocational archaeologists, historians and shipwreck divers dedicated to researching, locating, identifying, surveying, and protecting the maritime heritage of the province of BC, Canada. The UASBC is committed to this task for the interest, education and benefit of all British Columbians.

The UASBC is a group of vocational archaeologists, historians and shipwreck divers dedicated to researching, locating,…

Explosive sea mines are the focus of a multi-national team of divers that annually searches sea beds for dangerous remnants of the First and Second World Wars.

Explosive sea mines are the focus of a multi-national team of divers that annually searches…

Matt’s weekly “Brockville’s Dive Conditions” report is back this week. Matt took a week off for a vacation. The…

They say a picture paints a thousand words and the same can be said of this video by William Messner. Wounded Heroes Foundation and the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago provide an annual scuba diving day for disabled vets with volunteer help from RIC, WHF and DJ’s Scuba Locker.

They say a picture paints a thousand words and the same can be said of…

The Scuba News Canada will be featuring a weekly update from Matthew Lerpiniere on the…

With the largest concentration of fresh water lakes in Ontario located here, it’s no surprise…

Caitlin Cove, the talented artist and shark conservationist behind Sharktopia, is celebrating her birthday in…