SCUBA News of the Day
With the coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak now declared a worldwide pandemic, scuba divers are facing the same uncertainty as other travellers – but proactive UK dive-tour specialists have been quick not only to allay the fears of divers undertaking overseas trips, but to point out opportunities arising from the situation. Read more…
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Advice on disinfecting scuba diving equipment in the wake of the global coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak has been issued by Divers Alert Network (DAN), the international organisation that provides medical emergency assistance as well as dive-safety research and education. Read more…
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TRAVEL NEWS Emperor eases trip-planning fears In view of uncertainty about the possibility of travel restrictions being imposed by local, Egyptian, Maldivian or Indonesian governments in their efforts to contain COVID 19 (Coronavirus), Emperor Divers has announced that it is temporarily amending its cancellation conditions to make it easier …Read more…
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In the light of current health concerns, liveaboard specialist Blue O Two is offering reassurance to divers booking forthcoming trips in the form of refunds or date-change options. Read more…
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Mike’s Dive Cameras is now the exclusive importer of Italian underwater photography line Isotta. Read more…
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This photograph entitled Spurt, taken by Australian diver Scott Portelli, has been named Best in Show in the annual DPG (Dive Photo Guide) / Wetpixel Masters competition. The international online contest is described by its US organisers as “the Super Bowl of underwater-imaging events”. Read more…
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At £315, Scubapro’s new Bluetooth-enabled combi dive-computer and watch seems to offer plenty of features and benefits for recreational divers. Read more…
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The wreckage of three USAF bombers downed over Truk Lagoon during WW2 have been located by the charity Project Recover, the mission of which is to recover remains of US forces personnel missing in action in wartime. Read more…
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Are you a UK wreck diver or wreck owner, and have you had dealings with the Receiver of Wreck at the Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA)? If so, and you have views on the way the office operates, you could help to shape its future. Read more…
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Tom Oates, currently training as a scuba instructor despite being diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), has been awarded the Henry Worsley Award at the Royal Foundation’s Endeavour Fund annual awards event. Read more…
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It’s shaping up to be a very special event, as another exciting addition to the line-up for the annual UK Dive Show, DIVE 2020, is announced. Read more…
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A couple of free dive-related events take place this Saturday (7 March), including one based around diving on the 17th-century wreck of the London warship in the Thames estuary. It’s entitled Discover the London, Southend’s Time Capsule. Read more…
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“High Speed Pass” is a stunning limited edition hand-embellished print of a mako shark with an original watercolour on the border by celebrated British marine-life artist Nick Oneill. Read more…
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Another day, another breath-hold record bid: Croatian freediver Boris Milosic has claimed the Guinness World Record for walking under water. Read more…
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The Triton deep-sea submersible Limiting Factor and its pilot Victor Vescovo have been in the Divernet headlines this year as they complete individual components of the six-month Ring of Fire expedition. Read more…
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