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Without protection, corrosion is a natural process for many substances. Corrosion converts a refined material…

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…

CETATEK Products Inc. introduces their abs binding-system, a unique fusion of aquatic hybrid boots, aquatic bindings and interchangeable modular fin blades.

CETATEK Products Inc. introduces their abs binding-system, a unique fusion of aquatic hybrid boots, aquatic bindings…

It was argued by many, that a small on line shop specializing only on one…

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

Due to a user upgrade, the following Standard rEvo III with stainless housing is currently…

Last year, a test dive team went to Lake Baikal to test Mares products and…

A diving helmet has played a role on dry land, as well as in the water. Its inventors, brothers John and Charles Deane, patented what they called a “Smoke Helmet” in 1823. It enabled fire fighters to work in smoke-filled areas.

A diving helmet has played a role on dry land, as well as in the…

Deep Trekker, Inc. is your complete headquarters for high-quality, commercial-grade remotely operated vehicles (ROVs), also called underwater drones, specifically designed and developed to make underwater observation easy and affordable. We offer an extensive selection of submersible robots with cameras that are portable, easy to use and require no maintenance. What’s more, you can deploy our ROVs and Pipe Crawlers from just about anywhere — you don’t have to set up bulky, cumbersome generators or topside boxes.

Deep Trekker, Inc. is your complete headquarters for high-quality, commercial-grade remotely operated vehicles (ROVs), also…

If you read my story about how I shattered the lens of my dive mask when I took a giant stride off a friend’s boat, I was happy with the response of HOLLIS.

If you read my story about how I shattered the lens of my dive mask…

The Canadian and American governments  have issued a recall for a Suunto-built wireless tank pressure transmitter. The wireless tank pressure transmitter and Suunto tank POD have failed during regular dry land pressure testing. There is a risk of injury if it bursts.

The Canadian and American governments  have issued a recall for a Suunto-built wireless tank pressure…

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

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…

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…

Scubagaskets announce the cooperation, with the leading company in the area of Scuba Lubricants Aerospace…

They had just anchored their boat at the wreck of the Maple Dawn near Christine Island in the Georgian Bay area. Suddenly, diving the wreck was no longer the priority of Paul Darnbrough and Mike McAllister, both members of the Canadian Harvard Aircraft Association.

They had just anchored their boat at the wreck of the Maple Dawn near Christine…

Many countries have a rule requiring that high pressure cylinders undergo a hydrostatic requalification on…

I recently received a call/e-mail from an instructor about an unsafe situation. She stated that…

Wetsuit Neoprene is a rubber foam used to make, well, a wetsuit. It is called closed-cell neoprene as the bubbles are trapped in the neoprene rubber foam and between one or more layers of fabric. Closed-cell means that each nitrogen bubble is surrounded and separated by neoprene. Both freediving and scuba suits are made of closed-cell neoprene.

Wetsuit Neoprene is a rubber foam used to make, well, a wetsuit. It is called…

It’s a fact that whatever the sport you choose as your passion you need to purchase equipment. Scuba diving is no different to any other sport. Diving equipment is not cheap but neither is any good quality sporting equipment.

Introducing The AQUATICA AGH5 Underwater Housing #35000 For the Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 Mirrorless Micro Four Thirds Digital Camera.

Introducing The AQUATICA AGH5 Underwater Housing #35000 For the Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 Mirrorless Micro Four…

I have never figured out why so few North American technical divers wear helmets. Perhaps…

A few months back I purchased a Hollis M1 mask, and since then I have admired it daily, sitting in its container amongst my dive gear. I have been itching to get in the water again, so I could give it a try.

A few months back I purchased a Hollis M1 mask,  and since then I have admired it daily,…

Suunto has identified a potential safety risk affecting all Suunto Wireless Tank Pressure Transmitters and…

First presented in September 2016 LED battery control, for the ECOS and ECOS + models only, the LED battery control will now be available as standard for all Bonex models. The LED battery indicator is placed on the tube of the scooter and indicates the current battery status by means of a three-color LED display (green – yellow – red) to the diver.

Deciding on a Regulator setup to go for first off can be all a little…

The world’s first action camera for scuba divers is here. Danish start-up Paralenz has produced…

In the process of constant development, ScubaGaskets launches 3 new product lines of very specialized…

American scuba equipment manufacturers Oceanic and Hollis have been sold to the Huish Outdoors Group, which acquired the brands from American Underwater Products

American scuba equipment manufacturers Oceanic and Hollis have been sold to the Huish Outdoors Group,…

A group of Australian divers are changing the world of tankless diving by introducing the AirBuddy. This portable system offers up to 45 minutes of dive time for one diver up to 12 metres of depth and is both lightweight and small; consisting of just a battery-powered air compressor, a regulator and hose. The 12-volt battery takes 3.5 hours to charge using a standard electrical socket.

As children, we feel a deep attraction towards the unknown and become little explorers of the environment we live in. If we’re lucky, that passion to explore remains with us as adults and sends us into the depths of the ocean.

In the effort of constant development, ScubaGakets launches 3 new product lines of very specialized…