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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…

In the dive world things pop up that are not always directly scuba related but that you come across in that setting. I was just working out in Cuba and I met a guy who had a bit of a hidden talent.

In the dive world things pop up that are not always directly scuba related but…

This wreck video by Terry Irvine, is known only as Petre 2 and is located in Lake Ontario, south of Point Petre.

This wreck video by Terry Irvine, is known only as Petre 2 and is located in Lake Ontario,…

In the late 1950s Canada’s Avro Arrow led the race to become the top military aircraft in the world. The others were not even close. Suddenly it died of a Canadian self-inflicted wound. Canada’s former Prime Minister John Diefenbaker cancelled the program. Any existing Arrows were ordered to be scrapped.

In the late 1950s Canada’s Avro Arrow led the race to become the top military…

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.

Tobermory is a small community located at the northern tip of the Bruce Peninsula in the municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula, approximately 300 kilometres (190 miles) northwest of Toronto, the capital of Ontario.

I’ve been lucky enough to dive 13 different countries so far on my endless laps of the map! And it’s nigh impossible to say which country has been my favourite to dive. Australia, goes without saying. Micronesia, if you’re a wreck enthusiast then absolutely. Iceland definitely. But one of the most exhilarating experiences in my diving career which is touching now on 1000 logged dives, took place in the superb waters off Fiji’s main island, Viti Levu, Beqa Lagoon.

My own ‘Voyage of Discovery’ was quite unlike the perilous journey my Great, Great, Great Grandfather, Sir James Clark Ross, took 175 years ago. The most dominant difference being, I knew where I was going and when I’d be back!

My own ‘Voyage of Discovery’ was quite unlike the perilous journey my Great, Great, Great…

The first time I visited Goat Island, I was thrilled beyond belief to witness 2 eagle rays gliding gracefully together under the waves

Revisiting the same dive sites for a whole new experience Goat Island Marine Reserve The…

The modern scuba diving regulator is a simple yet complicated piece of equipment. Without modern regulators divers would still be wearing diving bells on their heads. They have evolved from humble beginnings to be a very complicated piece of equipment. And if you want to dive it is an essential piece of a divering equipment.

I have never figured out why so few North American technical divers wear helmets. Perhaps helmets never reached the Pantheon of hip here. Divers in other parts of the world would never consider exposing their scalps to the ceiling of a cave or wreck without protection.

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

Everyone’s favorite week of television, “Shark Week,” makes waves in movie theaters nationwide for a one-night…

Residing in Newfoundland, John Olivero is a professional adventurer, leading cultural history, diving and eco tourism trips that introduce visitors to outdoor adventures in Newfoundland. He is a diving instructor and cave diver, boat captain, expedition safety specialist, outdoor guide and cultural historian

Residing in Newfoundland, John Olivero is a professional adventurer, leading cultural history, diving and eco…

“Even if you are a novice or experienced diver, if the Instructor or Divemaster doesn´t…

On January 14, 2006 a former Canadian Airlines Boeing 737-200 was sunk in the waters off Chemainus, British Columbia, Canada. This Air Canada plane served travelers well for 27 years, and was originally built in the 70’s.

On January 14, 2006 a former Canadian Airlines Boeing 737-200 was sunk in the waters…

I recently had a great time photographing the wrecks of Subic Bay on the west coast of Luzon, in the north of the Philippines. The bay used to be the location of a US naval base, and it has wrecks from the Spanish-American war, from WWII, and scuttled American ships and planes from the area afterwards. It’s quite a playground for the wreck-diving aficionado and underwater photographer.

Deciding on a Regulator setup to go for first off can be all a little bewildering, will you get what you pay for spending a little extra? Does the cheap regulator actually work? What is a ventury or balanced regulator even mean? One things for sure and that we can assure you is that they supply with that all important air while underwater, but….

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

Correctly fitting and wearing a mask for scuba diving is not as easy as it looks. The problems that occur from an ill fitting mask can spoil your dive. Not having a brand new mask treated before you wear it for the first time leads to more problems. Over tightening of a mask is a problem all by its self!

The first week of May 2017, found Frank Stopa and Matthew Lerpiniere (a contributing writer for The Scuba News Canada) of Discovery Deep diving the flooded #2 Iron Ore Mine on Bell Island in Newfoundland

The first week of May 2017, found Frank Stopa and Matthew Lerpiniere (a contributing writer for The Scuba…

The Scuba News Canada is pleased that Matt Lerpiniere, a contributor for the The Scuba…

When you live in paradise not every day can be a perfect day. There are the good days and the bad days, sunny days and rainy days. Living in the tropics I have experienced my fair share of all kinds of days and in time I have learned a very important concept that comes with living in paradise. Weather has very little to do with a perfect day.

Jaws has ingrained the image of a sharks many rows of teeth, gnashing and slashing…

Nitrogen narcosis is one of the most common dangers of deep sea diving and despite decades of study, it remains poorly understood. However, advances in science and engineering mean that researchers are on the cusp of new discoveries. In this teaser for a full-length documentary, we take a glimpse at the ongoing work of scientists in their effort to reclaim the deep.

Nitrogen narcosis is one of the most common dangers of deep sea diving and despite…

Whale watching is a totally unique and exciting experience and beyond impressive when you see a whale breach the surface. The intimate relationship that arises with you and nature is hard to describe but completely breathtaking.

Whale watching is a totally unique and exciting experience and beyond impressive when you see…

I did my first trial dive on the Great Barrier Reef during a vacation on Magnetic Island in Queensland, Australia.

So Silfra has been on my to do list for as long as I can remember and my interest in it has developed with every visit to Iceland.

So Silfra has been on my to do list for as long as I can…

What’s the reason I spent over 40 hours travelling to a tiny spec of a country not far underneath the Arctic Circle? To dive nowhere… Literally in the space between the tectonic plates of Eurasia and North America, otherwise known as Silfra. Where? Well, Iceland of course.

This winter I submerged myself in freezing water (at least it felt that way). Why you may ask? Because I am a crazy lady who loves fish and may have been one in my past life. When I say fish I mean anything living underwater, because even the most insignificant looking species can bring tears of joy to my eyes.

What an awesome trip this was. We all met in Bali at the airport hotel…

For thousands of tourists, Egypt has long been a prime holiday destination – sunny, sandy and full of glorious beaches, the attraction is obvious. As a diver, I go to Egypt for what lies beneath the waves of the Red Sea. In short, an abundance of marine life largely unparalleled by few other places on Earth

Last October footage of a White shark breaching into a dive operators cage went viral…

Dive IS was an operator that was recommended to me by various friends. I have loved Iceland since my first visit and was always keen to return to Silfra. I was also keen to check out as many tour operators as possible to see what the difference is and this time it was about seeing if Silfra was easily accessible by backpackers and non divers.

Dive IS was an operator that was recommended to me by various friends. I have…

My girlfriend and I are both PADI dive masters and work part-time for a local Vancouver Island Dive shop . We both learned to dive in cold water and have done all of our training in cold water. We dive regularly, averaging around 160 dives a year.

My girlfriend and I are both PADI dive masters and work part-time for a local…

Whale watching in Iceland is something that is a must and part of my role at The Scuba News UK is looking into the things divers and tourists might want to see on trips and what is offered. As a diver myself, I am hugely interested in all sea life and and am drawn to activities that allow me to learn about and interact with marine life and the sea world in a positive and non damaging way.