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It’s no secret that the Cayman Islands are notorious for spectacular scuba diving, but why do the Cayman Islands differ from many other beautiful countries lying across the Caribbean wonderland?

Canadian singer and song-writer Gord Lightfoot has said that Lake Superior never gives up it’s dead. That cannot be said of Lake Erie. Old ships that sunk to the bottom of Erie a century or more ago continue to be discovered.

Canadian singer and song-writer Gord Lightfoot has said that Lake Superior never gives up it’s…

There are some great dive highlights to enjoy during April, including making the most of…

When most people imagine scuba diving they think of hot weather and coral reefs. While this may bode well for some scuba divers that prefer this safe and easy underwater life, there are others that live in locations that don’t allow them that luxury.

When most people imagine scuba diving they think of hot weather and coral reefs. While…

There are many dive centers on Koh Phi Phi Don. Upon arriving on Ko Phi…

Britannic was the last built vessel of the White Star Line’s Olympic class of steamships; she was the mate of both the RMS Olympic and the RMS Titanic. She was to be known as a transatlantic vessel, as was the Titanic.

Britannic was the last built vessel of the White Star Line’s Olympic class of steamships; she was the mate of…

The Niagara Divers’ Association will present its 24th Annual Shipwrecks Symposium on Saturday, April 7th,…

Regulator free-flows are one of the greatest hazards when diving under ice or in very cold water (less than 4°C). The condition is caused by the sudden drop in pressure as air passes from the cylinder through the first stage. When high pressure air passes through the first stage, it hyper-cools the metal moving parts.

Regulator free-flows are one of the greatest hazards when diving under ice or in very…

March is a great month for shark diving, both in the northern and southern hemisphere.…

When I first arrived on the island of Ko Lipe, located in the Andaman Sea…

There are some great diving highlights to enjoy in February. It is a particularly good…

What do we really know about nature and geography surrounding us? What do we know about rivers and the fresh water source we depend on? Do we really think we have explored it all?

“There’s so much to do… we must never stop trying” What do we really know…

October 25, 2017 marks the 99th anniversary of the sinking of the SS Princess Sophia, a Victoria-based vessel that transported passengers up the coast to Skagway, Alaska, with several community stops along the way.

It’s no secret that a diving holiday is a brilliant holiday. There’s a 100% guarantee that you’ll see something incredible, not least because you’re spending time in the ocean and meeting like minded people along the way. But not everyone in your group may be a diver, you may be new to diving and may not want to do it for the full trip. So, here are a few tips to help you have fun and live the dream whilst you’re not beneath the waves.

Well to date, 10th February, the tremors of Mt Agung here in Bali have ceased and there have been no massive eruptions, contrary to what the press have been saying.

The scuba diving around Gibraltar is world famous and has been on my radar for quite some time. After a great dive last month near Nerja, further east along the Costa del Sol, I promised I would be diving there soon.

The scuba diving around Gibraltar is world famous and has been on my radar for…

Drew Nageleisen followed his father into diving. “My dad was a diver in the early ‘60s. I always wanted to do it,” says Nageleisen, of Kitchener. After getting his open water certification in 2012, his passion for the underwater world soon morph into a career in the sport. He bought out his partner and became the sole owner of TriCity Scuba Centre in Kitchener.

Drew Nageleisen followed his father into diving. “My dad was a diver in the early…

Bisaro Anima, near Fernie, British Columbia, is believed to be Canada’s deepest cave. Unsurprisingly, that attracted Calgary explorers to map and study the cave.

Bisaro Anima, near Fernie, British Columbia, is believed to be Canada’s deepest cave. Unsurprisingly, that…

We are trying to change the consciousness of the Canadian people, and awaken them to the fact that almost half of their country is underwater, and it needs exploration, and management, and understanding. I do dramatic things to draw attention to the fact that we need this kind of exploration. We need to have young Canadians involved in this kind of challenge, and what better way to be able to do it than to pick the pinnacle of diving that is the North Pole

“We are trying to change the consciousness of the Canadian people, and awaken them to…

Helen, fantastic to get to talk to you again and to hear about a recent trip to Antarctica which I am totally jealous of! So tell us a bit about yourself and how on earth you got the opportunity to head out on such an awesome trip?

Helen, fantastic to get to talk to you again and to hear about a recent…

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.

This is a two masked wooden schooner built (estimate) in the 1800’s. Length of this shipwreck is 94 feet and is located in 110 feet of water. Located in Lake Ontario, the Tiller’s position is approximately 6 km north of Port Dalhousie. The wreck sits upright.

This is a two masked wooden schooner built (estimate) in the 1800’s. Length of this…

“When guests leave La Galigo, it’s like saying goodbye to loved ones” – that’s a…

Shortly after learning to dive in 2007 I was so hooked that I wanted to learn more about the sport. My interest turned to vintage diving while on a dive trip to Grand Cayman in 2010.

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

Great white sharks are an apex predator, sitting at the top of the food chain…

Shark cage diving is a great choice for shark fans and those wanting to learn…

Krackafat. If ever a dive site deserved an innuendo-laden name, and there are quite a…

During my stay on Koh Lanta I went on a triple tank dive trip with…

Diving around Europe in winter can be chilly and in a lot of places require a dry suit, however in less than 3 hours from most UK airports there are waters that can still be dived in a wet suit, even in December.

Diving around Europe in winter can be chilly and in a lot of places require…

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In 98 years there have been 10 shark attacks in water bordering Costa Rica. Six of them were fatalities.  The most recent victim was Rohina Bhandari of New York City. In December 2017.

In 98 years there have been 10 shark attacks in water bordering Costa Rica. Six…

Jared Daniels, Jerry Eliason and Ken Merryman, American Shipwreck hunters made the discovery of the Jane Miller on July 27 2017.  They waited to reveal their find until the 136th anniversary of it’s sinking. The ship is mostly structurally intact after all these years.

“This is the video of the Jane Miller shipwreck we found this summer in Colpoy’s…

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

While diving around Falmouth Bay recently, looking for the old WWII degaussing field he had seen before, Mark Milburn came across what he thought was a possible bomb

While diving around Falmouth Bay recently, looking for the old WWII degaussing field he had…