Maldives denies plans to endanger sharks
Following recent speculation that the Maldives was about to renege on its commitment to shark protection, the government has issued a statement denying that it had any plans to lift its ban on shark-fishing. Read more...
The Long Game
Continuing his tour of some of the best elements of Scottish diving, Ross McLaren takes us on a tour of Loch Long on the west coast. Read more...
Photo-artist diver van Beeck dies
Dutch underwater photographer Dray van Beeck, best-known for his imaginative digitally manipulated images, has died at the age of 60 after contracting dengue fever. Read more...
Giant clamshells seized in Palawan raid
Some 136 tonnes of giant clamshells worth an estimated £18 million have been seized in scuba diving destination Palawan in the western Philippines, in what the authorities describe as one of their biggest-ever raids on marine poachers. Read more...
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WIN! WIN! WIN! One of two limited edition Nick Oneill prints worth £95
A STUNNING oceanic whitetip shark swims free of its background in 'White Out', a 20-inch limited edition print from celebrated British marine-life artist Nick Oneill. Read more...
Maldives denies plans to endanger sharks
Following recent speculation that the Maldives was about to renege on its commitment to shark protection, the government has issued a statement denying that it had any plans to lift its ban on shark-fishing. Read more...
Photo-artist diver van Beeck dies
Dutch underwater photographer Dray van Beeck, best-known for his imaginative digitally manipulated images, has died at the age of 60 after contracting dengue fever. Read more...
Giant clamshells seized in Palawan raid
Some 136 tonnes of giant clamshells worth an estimated £18 million have been seized in scuba diving destination Palawan in the western Philippines, in what the authorities describe as one of their biggest-ever raids on marine poachers. Read more...
‘Vaxication’ plan for scuba hotspot
Leading scuba diving destination the Maldives plans to offer visitors Covid-19 vaccination on arrival, as a booster shot for its flagging visitor revenues. Read more...
Diving Talks on Portuguese coast
An “international diving congress” called Diving Talks is to be held in the resort of Tróia, just south of Lisbon in Portugal, from 8-10 October this year. Read more...
Volunteering to get away
There are still ways to get away to more exotic climes for long periods, especially for younger divers. Read more...
Fourth Element RF1 Freediving Suit
This suit, in men’s and women’s fits, is a departure from standard freediving suit designs, with its back-entry zip and internal nylon lining rather than open-cell neoprene. Read more...
O’Three Octopus Hoodie
O’Three has added this hoodie to its signature leisure-clothing line, intended for casual wear at and away from the dive-site. Read more...
The Long Game
Continuing his tour of some of the best elements of Scottish diving, Ross McLaren takes us on a tour of Loch Long on the west coast. Read more...
Backyard Babbacombe
He has moved from the Coral Triangle to the West Country but does Henley Spiers regard it as a comedown in terms of diving? Not a bit of it, as he now has an iconic British site on his doorstep. Read more...
Guns in the gully
We last heard from Ben Dunstan when he shared his diving experiences exploring Cornwall’s flooded mines. But when conditions allow he looks for shipwrecks, and with the 150-years-lost Boyne he struck lucky recently. Read more...
DIVER TEST: Shearwater Peregrine
This is, unequivocally, a superb computer for casual recreational divers, through to those making basic accelerated decompression dives using nitrox. Read more...
DIVER TEST: Oceanic Excursion
The Oceanic Excursion is a very good, workmanlike BC, aimed at the serious diver. Its ruggedness inspires confidence that it will survive a lot of hard diving. Read more...
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