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In this edition of Ask a Marine Biologist, Dr. David Shiffman talks about some practical benefits of a healthy ocean for your day-to-day life.
Marine biologist examines what everyday products only exist thanks to the ocean.
Macro life in the Mergui Archipelago is abundant and diverse. Here’s the second of a two-part guide to the region’s tiny treasures
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Shark-diving pioneer Dr Erich Ritter died in his sleep at his Florida home on 28 August at the age of 61. While his death was unexpected, he was reported to have suffered from a heart condition. Read more…
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PhotosSee the winners of Scuba Diving’s 16th annual Through Your Lens photo contest sponsored by Aggressor Liveaboards, SeaLife Underwater Cameras and Cressi.
In a video shot exclusively for Scubaverse.com, Jeff Goodman reviews the SeaLife Micro 3.0 Camera and Sea Dragon 2500F Lights.
Find out more at: www.sealife-cameras.com
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In a video shot exclusively for Scubaverse.com, Jeff Goodman reviews the SeaLife Micro 3.0 Camera and Sea Dragon 2500F Lights.
Find out more at: www.sealife-cameras.com
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We’d like to say a big thank you to all of you who entered our competition to win a EOS 10RZ LED Diving Torch from our good friends at Mares! As usual, lots of you entered… but there can, of course, be only one winner! And that winner is… Jill Taberner from the UK. Congratulations Jill – […]
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As more visitors flock to the English coastline, the Marine Conservation Society and coastal councils call on British public to play their part. Since the lifting of lockdown restrictions, local authorities from around England’s coast are reporting unprecedented levels of litter. The Local Government Association Special Interest Group on Coastal Issues, alongside the Marine Conservation […]
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As more visitors flock to the English coastline, the Marine Conservation Society and coastal councils call on British public to play their part. Since the lifting of lockdown restrictions, local authorities from around England’s coast are reporting unprecedented levels of litter. The Local Government Association Special Interest Group on Coastal Issues, alongside the Marine Conservation […]
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Written by guest blogger, Warda van der Meer. There are 99 islands that form the archipelago of Langkawi which is situated on the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia. This duty free island is easily reachable by plane or ferry, with visitors coming here …
GearLooking to get into underwater photography, but not sure where to start? These underwater cameras and lights are perfect for beginners.
British film-star Kate Winslet puts everything into her acting roles, and lately she has been carrying out underwater breath-holds that could give her a winning place in the UK freediving team should she decide on a sudden career-shift. Read more…
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Scuba divers were among the many sea-users thanking England’s emergency services for helping to bail them out during the warm days of August. Read more…
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“Once we were the biggest eaters of turtles. Now we have become their biggest protectors.”
Senegalese fishermen are working to protect the endangered turtles they once hunted in the now-marine protected area of Joal-Fadiouth.
Rebreathers UK has expanded its distribution for Hollis Rebreathers to provide support in the following European countries: Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands and Switzerland. Read more…
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Another well-preserved Baltic Sea shipwreck is giving up its secrets – this time revealing a big fish that a 15th-century Danish king planned to use in his bid to seize the Swedish throne. Read more…
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For this week’s competition, we’ve teamed up with our good friends at fourth element to give away TWO sets of their new OceanPositive Hydroskin Rashguards (each set includes one long sleeve and one short sleeve rashguard)! Available end September 2020, made with recycled post-consumer plastic waste, each Hydroskin prevents approximately 7 plastic bottles from ending up […]
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Another in the series of weekly videos from Divers Ready! Probably the SHALLOWEST wreck I have ever dived, but one with a truly sordid history. I give you the S.S. Sapona! It’s really a fun wreck to scuba dive or snorkel with tons of iconic photo and video shots, but more than that, we wanted […]
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UK-based Tour Operator Ultimate Diving has been working very closely with their exclusive partner, the Atlantis Resorts in the Philippines. The team are looking forward to welcoming you soon after months of lockdown. Just like us here in the UK, they have had to adapt to a new way of living and implement many changes […]
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The Seahorse Trust have announced that they are delighted to see that Etsy has updated its policy on Endangered or Threatened Wildlife Products, clarifying that it prohibits the sale of products made from seahorses alongside many other endangered or threatened animals. While seahorses are protected under Appendix II of CITES (species of which Etsy normally […]
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