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COVID-19 is the first crisis since World War II to rock almost everyone’s world almost everywhere. It’s unsettling, and we worry about what the future holds. Life feels dark. Unhealthy emotions run the gamut, from despair to overwhelming an…
In light of the recent outbreak of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), questions have arisen in the dive community about disease transmission when using rental equipment, especially regulators. With the threat of coronavirus on everyone’s minds, divers want to know what precautions are being taken against the spread of disease. Properly sanitizing equipment is paramount. Keep […]
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Stuck indoors? Feeling like your gills are drying out? We totally understand. Whether you need a quick break from the news, ideas to keep your kids entertained, or a total escape from reality, here are a few ways to cope when you can’t get in the water…
Recalling a bygone age of underwater exploration, Szanto watches feature a classic dive-watch exterior but are powered by an ultra-modern quartz movement. Read more…
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The Mares team have worked hard over the last few weeks to convert their Sea Vu Dry+ masks into CPAP ventilators They say “We are very proud of every one of our colleagues, and our close friends in other companies, who were involved in the development of these 3D printed pieces to convert Mares Sea […]
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A high quality month to start the year for entries in both contests – your underwater photos and videos are just getting better and better! Thanks to all who entered. To find out who the winner of Scubaverse.com’s March 2020 Underwater Photo Contest is, click here. To find out who the winner of Scubaverse.com’s March […]
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A high quality month to start the year for entries in both contests – your underwater photos and videos are just getting better and better! Thanks to all who entered. To find out who the winner of Scubaverse.com’s March 2020 Underwater Photo Contest is, click here. To find out who the winner of Scubaverse.com’s March […]
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WINNER CHOSEN AND REVIEW BY SCUBAVERSE.COM’S UNDERWATER PHOTOGRAPHY EDITOR NICK ROBERTSON-BROWN WINNER: Peacock Shrimp by Marc Eeckhaut When judging any underwater photography competition, the first thing I do is ask of each image: Is it in focus? The main subject has to be pin sharp. Is it exposed correctly? I then look at lighting (photography […]
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WINNER CHOSEN AND REVIEW BY SCUBAVERSE.COM’S EDITOR-AT-LARGE AND RESIDENT UNDERWATER VIDEOGRAPHY EXPERT JEFF GOODMAN I don’t know how much diving you are all getting done in these dark days of Coronavirus but if you are out and about please take care where ever you are in the world. If you are unable to get in […]
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In this series from Aggressor Adventures, we share their favourite liveaboard highlights from each destination… in this video, highlights from last August aboard the amazing Roatan Aggressor. Guests aboard the ROATAN AGGRESSOR™ liveaboard will experience the best scuba diving in the Bay Islands of Honduras which is both easy and exciting. The Bay Islands are world-renowned for […]
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We’d like to say a big thank you to all of you who entered our competition to win a Pocket Ratchet Reel, kindly sponsored by AP Diving. As usual, lots of you entered… but there can of course be only one winner. And that winner is… Alan Baldock from the UK! Congratulations Alan – your prize […]
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As the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic continues to sweep the globe, people from all corners of the world are coming together to help create solutions in response to the crisis. For one, a team of programmers, scientists, and technicians in the Czech Republic has been putting their skills to use to develop quality medical ventilators. By […]
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Gear
ScubaLab has developed a six-step process for a foolproof mask fitting
Make sure your scuba diving mask fits perfectly by practicing these six steps for a proper mask fitting.
My name is Kevin James, the diver not the comedian, I’m a British Army Veteran having served as a Military Policeman and then a Physical Training Instructor specializing in scuba diving. Leaving the service as a Warrant Officer. I am based on Long Island in the Bahamas. I use diving to help people suffering from […]
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TravelThere’s no bad time to cancel a dive, nor is there a reason too insignificant. From a disappointing gear failure to the slightest inkling that something feels off, it’s…
Reasons for forgoing scuba diving after having a baby vary from having no time to worries it might be dangerous. Here’s why it’s a great activity to begin again when you can.
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Has COVID-19 turned your living room into a classroom? Bring in the ocean with these educational activities.
Has COVID-19 turned your living room into a classroom? Add the ocean to your lesson plan with these 11 free resources, …
RAID, always the innovator, has made sure that everyone, from non-divers to instructor trainers, can have complete access to every level of their extensive online academics and quizzes for FREE. RAID announced today that all RAID programs will be available to everyone visiting and registering on www.diveraid.com. The new FREe-Learning landing page will be live […]
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In 1997 a single swimmer circled Mauritius alone. He was not young, he was supported only by a boat, and it took him 18 days. He did it to prove it could be done. In 2020, 12 Students from Northfields International School in La Bourdonais Mauritius are planning to swim around the Island in only […]
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We’d like to say a big thank you to all of you who entered our competition to win a pair of Technical Shorts, kindly sponsored by Fourth Element. As usual, lots of you entered… but there can of course be only one winner. And that winner is… Steven Hird from the UK! Congratulations Steven – your prize […]
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