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“Dive and Travel Galápagos – eBook” is the latest in a series of informative dive…

Sometimes it is as difficult to prove the identity of a sunken ship as it…

Since 1959, the Vancouver Maritime Museum Society has worked to preserve and tell the maritime history of the Pacific Northwest and Arctic.

Since 1959, the Vancouver Maritime Museum Society has worked to preserve and tell the maritime…

Coral reefs are disappearing at an unprecedented rate around the world. A select team of divers, photographers and scientists set out to discover why and to reveal the underwater mystery to the world.

“It’s not too late for coral reefs…  indeed,  for many other ecosystems that are facing…

Canada was not exempt from piracy on the high seas. Edward Jordan led a diverse lifestyle. The Irishman had been a rebel in Ireland, as well as a fisherman and pirate in Nova Scotia, on Canada’s eastern seaboard.

Canada was not exempt from piracy on the high seas. Edward Jordan led a diverse…

Dive Scapa Flow has been THE definitive guide to diving the fabled wrecks of Scapa Flow, one of the world’s greatest wreck diving locations. This completely re-written and updated centenary edition marks the 100th anniversary of the scuttle of the 74 warships of the interned German High Seas Fleet at Scapa Flow on 21st June, 1919 the greatest act of maritime suicide the world has ever seen.

Dive Scapa Flow has been THE definitive guide to diving the fabled wrecks of Scapa…

Everyone’s favorite week of television, “Shark Week,” makes waves in movie theaters nationwide for a one-night event this summer. The exclusive event features one of the best episodes from “Shark Week 2016,” along with a special episode of “Shark Week 2017” ahead of its television debut on Discovery Channel.

It’s no secret that the Bahamas is one of the most beautiful places on Earth.…

With a growing media focus on the plight of our oceans, it is easier than ever to learn about marine conservation issues and get involved. There are many dedicated organizations out there, from worldwide charities to smaller, community-based initiatives. No matter what your preference or ability, there is a way to pitch in and help. Here are our picks for five top shark charities that working to preserve our oceans.

Xtreme Edge Dive Centre is hosting its 2nd Annual HAWG Roast and Dive Gear Demo Event at Fox Point Beach at St Margaret’s Bay

Well fantastic. Another ridiculous movie that will only perpetuate an unfounded fear of sharks, and give fuel to those that see no problem with the killing of millions of sharks on a regular basis.

Well fantastic. Another ridiculous movie that will only perpetuate an unfounded fear of sharks, and…

After winning Canada’s Polar Medal in March, Jill Heinerth has followed up in April with a four-book contract. Heinerth, a well-known technical diver, filmmaker, writer and photographer will now have another vehicle to educate Canadians in conservation, exploring and increasing awareness of the planet and its challenges.

After winning Canada’s Polar Medal in March, Jill Heinerth has followed up in April with…

Join a free and public event to learn more about safe boating and how to enjoy…

  Canada’s Rideau waterway linking Ottawa (the nation’s capital) with Kingston Ontario was built…

The Scuba News Canada was launched one year ago by the international and leading online diving magazine, The Scuba News. Its mandate is to serve Canadian divers by focusing on the sport in their country.

The Scuba News Canada was launched one year ago by the international and leading online…

While many people might glance up at the stormy April skies with a sense of…

The Saskatchewan Underwater Council exists to foster, promote, and create avenues and opportunities for all…

If you’re interested in the history of diving, this is a great book full of information right from the mouth of those who are pioneers and innovators of the recreational and commercial diving world.

I first dived the Red Sea back in 1974 with my very good friend Harry Simmonds on a marine biological course headed by Dr.Paul Cragg (a contemporary of my good friend Prof. David Bellamy), I had a loan of a Nikonos II underwater camera with no clue whatsoever on how it worked, but Jim Wlimot, Pete Bignel and Kevin Cullimore soon set me straight! I had picked up a Nikonos guide book by Jim & Cathy Church to read on the ‘plane to Eilat and took three rolls of 35mm film on our two week trip!

I first dived the Red Sea back in 1974 with my very good friend Harry…

The North American Travel Journalists Association (NATJA) today announced that STEVE ROSENBERG won SILVER place…

While we were chatting with author Simon Pridmore the other day, conversation turned to Scuba Professional, his book for experienced divers, instructors and dive operators.

The purpose of the Manitoba Underwater Council is to promote the sport of scuba diving…

Dive Cozumel is available from iBooks (iTunes), Kindle (Amazon) and Google Play. It is the…

Scuba Fundamental is a unique book for people who are thinking of learning to scuba dive. It tells them what they need to know and should do BEFORE they sign up for a course. It also gives them impartial and reliable advice on important things about learning to dive that nobody ever tells prospective divers about and that they only find out much later: sometimes too late.

The recent landmark announcement of the world’s newest and largest marine protected area (MPA) in…

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

Dive Galapagos 2nd Edition is now available from iBooks (iTunes), Kindle (Amazon) and Google Play.…

Boating in the fall offers colourful vistas, quiet anchorages and excellent fishing but it is…

People have explored and depended on the oceans of our planet for millennia. During that…

Fragile Legacy is narrated by Ted Danson and merges science, art, history and marine conservation, whilst seeking out living examples of the bizarre and beautiful sea creatures that were captured as glass reproductions by the Blaschka family 160 years ago.

Fragile Legacy is narrated by Ted Danson and merges science, art, history and marine conservation,…

With more than 20 books of Newfoundland sea stories to his credit, Robert C. Parsons may know as many facts and anecdotes about this province’s marine history as anyone, and probably more. The retired teacher from the South Coast town of Grand Bank has been writing seriously since 1987 on various historical subjects, but he is best known for his shipwreck tales involving Newfoundland sailing vessels.

With more than 20 books of Newfoundland sea stories to his credit, Robert C. Parsons…

Recreational boating is a favourite pastime in Canada with between seven and nine million people…

As part of their series of 2016 Diving & Snorkeling Guides, authors Tim Rock and…

“This is the book divers should give to friends when they say they want to…

In her latest book, Rebecca Harrison takes you back in time over 150 years to…