Muck-diving in Pemuteran
ARNE HODALIC is a highly experienced diver, but the macro pleasures of critter diving in north-western Bali in Indonesia was something altogether new to him.
ARNE HODALIC is a highly experienced diver, but the macro pleasures of critter diving in north-western Bali in Indonesia was something altogether new to him.
SELCUK KOLAY didn’t get to be a shipwreck-hunting ace without persistence and a measure of good luck, and he benefits from both in his search
Todd Thimios Explorers Magical Ningaloo Reef A couple of years ago, I was fortunate to fly into Exmouth and spend some time there while researching
The potential lifespans of whales are as much as double previous estimates, say GREG BREED of the University of Alaska Fairbanks and PETER CORKERON of Griffith
PIERRE CONSTANT makes all sorts of unexpected connections when he travels to dive in a little-known part of New Caledonia It was an early-morning departure
Honouring excellence in dining, diving and more! At Anthony’s Key Resort in Roatan, our story has always been one of harmonious blending – where the
Vessel speed limits and rerouting can reduce the toll on whales, says ANNA NISI of the University of Washington Imagine you are a blue whale swimming
The opportunity to visit the Dominican Republic for a few days came up suddenly and proved irresistible for MICHAEL SALVAREZZA & CHRISTOPHER P WEAVER –
Dragons, manta rays, rare critters and Hobbit Men’s remains await the scuba diver visiting Komodo National Park, a magical reserve but one that also has
EKREM PARMAKSIZ has just got back from an iconic shark-diving location in the southern Maldives where, with permission to dive outside the usual group setting,
Selective breeding works, but rapid climate action is still needed to save reefs, report LIAM LACHS, ADRIANA HUMANES and JAMES GUEST of Newcastle University Our
The Egyptian liveaboard Seaduction took on water and sank in late October, at Elba Reef near the border with Sudan. JOHN BANTIN explains why special
JOHN CHRISTOPHER FINE celebrates the diver-friendly reptiles that continue to return to their Palm Beach haunts in Florida, against all the odds. He took the
Well-known British divers and writer-photographers LAWSON WOOD and LISA COLLINS came across something unexpected while working together to illustrate a new book. Lawson explains Having
Warming seas may force whale sharks into shipping lanes, according to a new study by FREYA WOMERSLEY of the Marine Biological Association and DAVID SIMS of
The British underwater photographer has died after a long and distinguished career, and STEVE WARREN reckons he leaves a legacy that is difficult to over-estimate
Scientists and engineers have pioneered new techniques to mass produce healthy baby corals, which could help restore reefs damaged by the impacts of climate change.
Claudio Di Manao concludes the series on equalisation, looking at barotrauma,and common mistakes that divers make Anthropological studies on Homo subaquaticus show that members of
AVATAR 102 AIRON | SRP: £1,615 The Avatar 102 Airon is a cutting-edge drysuit designed for divers seeking innovation and superior design. It is made
Acclaimed underwater photographer and videographer Becky Kagan Schott continues her tour of some of the most-memorable shipwrecks of the Great Lakes Photographs by Becky Kagan
Luke Evans has travelled extensively with his Editorial Director Dad Mark Evans, but he had never experienced a liveaboard – until now – and a
It really is incredible that in just over 20 years, Raja Ampat has gone from a little known, remote outpost of the huge Indonesian archipelago
Alex Mustard turns his attentions to the thorny issue of AI images Photographs by Alex Mustard They are just two letters, but they have caused
After years of patiently waiting for the stars to align, Adrian Stacey was finally on his way to the Neptune Islands in South Australia. His
It’s that time of year again, conferences and meetings, etc. In October, we attended the meeting of the British Diving Safety Group (BDSG). This was
KEITH HISCOCK of the Marine Biological Association has come up with a handful of suggestions Marine life in the seas around Britain is diverse: from
Q: While diving about two months ago, I scraped my forearm against coral. Other than the initial cut and bleeding, I haven’t experienced any significant
Q: Is it safe to dive while breast-feeding an infant? A: Yes, it is safe. A mother’s breast milk is not adversely affected by diving,
Monty Halls is leading a crusade to inspire, educate and equip communities and individuals to engage in their own marine conservation projects in the UK
Acclaimed underwater photographer and videographer Becky Kagan Schott explains how she came to fall in love with the shipwrecks of the Great Lakes, and showcases
We have had a very busy month here at Midlands Diving Chamber. Fit to dive medicals are on the increase due to everyone jetting off
Byron Conroy travelled to the Bahamas with one aim in mind – to get some high-quality shark photographs. In this conclusion of a two-part feature,
The resort of Taba Heights was always a popular destination for divers, especially underwater photographers, and it was a shame to see it fall off
If you’ve recently invested in a new scuba diving or snorkelling mask, the first thing you need to do is prepare it properly. This guide
Divers know it all too well: barotrauma epidemics occurring on a liveaboard or on long dive trips are not due to the interference of some
James Hunter and Kieran Hosty describe exploring and identifying the shipwreck of James Cook’s famed vessel of exploration Photographs by James Hunter, Australasian Pioneers’ Club
The PADI Rescue Diver course is one of the most-rewarding certifications a diver can take, but as Amélie Krestovnikoff found out with her 14-year-old brother
The loss of the Yongala was a tale of tragedy, but out of this has come one of the world’s most-spectacular shipwrecks, which is absolutely
Whether you’re replacing an ageing dive-computer or investing in a first unit, dive-gear guru MARK NEWMAN thought it might help to run through 10 of
I’m a volunteer diver at my local aquarium. The last time I was diving I experienced severe pain in my lower right molar. The pain
Catherine Hoezler showcases some of Aqaba’s underwater delights after the city’s first International Underwater Photo Competition played host to entrants from 13 nations Photography as
As we are heading into the autumn, topside is starting to cool off, but the underwater world remains warm – for now! Thermal protection is
Photographs by Ross McLaren I don’t think I’ve driven a road that encapsulates Scotland’s beauty and diverse landscape more than the A82 from Glasgow to
Kerrie Burow heads to the Netherlands to complete the challenging Global Underwater Explorer (GUE) CCR1 course Photographs by Kerrie Burow and JP Bresser In June
Claudio Di Manao continues the series of hints and advice on how to make equalising as comfortable and simple as possible. How many times have our
Byron Conroy travelled to the Bahamas with one aim in mind – to get some high-quality shark photographs. In this two-part feature, we follow his
Editorial Director Mark Evans heads to Egypt’s offshore marine parks and Deep South on board the luxurious Scuba Scene, and reckons it sets the bar
Q. I think I have a middle-ear squeeze from yesterday’s dive, and we are due to fly home in a couple of days. I have
Editorial Director Mark Evans and the rest of his clan braved stormy winds, choppy seas and torrential rain to head out to Lundy Island and
The British weather has been keeping us all entertained and in true British style, we ‘keep calm and carry on’. As divers, we try to
Santi Diving Poncho Crew This high-end poncho-cut protective coat is made of a high-quality, waterproof and breathable softshell material. There is a large kangaroo-type front
I am a dive instructor but have not dived for five years. I have been diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Can I dive safely with the
MARK NEWMAN considers the best models currently available to meet a variety of demands To fill this brief I had a good look through the
Scuba Diver Q&A – David Strike, Part Two With hundreds of articles under his belt, and a hand in organising various renowned diving events, David
Claudio Di Manao discusses the benefits of wearing a hood, but also the potentialdownsides and issues that need to be recognised and dealt with We lose
Kurt Storms was in Malta for the Rebreather Forum 4 event, but while he was there, he took the opportunity to do a whistlestop tour
The first piece of kit that every diver and snorkeler should own is a decent mask. A cheap bad mask is just going to mean you’ll have a bad experience in the water. In fact, you can buy the most expensive mask out there and have a bad experience if it doesn’t fit you properly. Mask fit is always more important than any other feature on a mask.
That being said, if you feel a little bit dazzled by the different designs out there, I’ve picked my best dive masks on the market right now…
A British cargo ship sunk by a U-boat during World War One has finally surrendered its 109-year-old secret, reports MICHAEL ROBERTS of Bangor University The
A network of coral nurseries and restoration sites around the Dutch Caribbean islands of Bonaire and Klein Bonaire is being expanded by the Reef Renewal
The Isle of Man Post Office is releasing a set of six stamps featuring a range of sea fish found at the diving destination. The Marine
Why did Jacques Cousteau blank a scuba inventor reckoned to be decades ahead of his time? Who bribed divers to hand over their spearguns, only
Aggressor Adventures has announced a new partnership with Mares for 2024, which will see Mares become the exclusive supplier and brand of diving equipment for Aggressor’s executive
When a lone common dolphin was reported circling in a shallow inlet at Place, near Portscatho in Cornwall on the morning of Friday, 16 February,
Tobago’s dive-sites might have been spared by the serious oil-spill that has affected other parts of the island’s south coast, as reported here on 12
PADI Worldwide has announced the latest set of international AmbassaDivers to join its team. “In each of their own unique ways, our new AmbassaDivers stand
Scuba divers in southern Italy have recovered a worked stone block, thought to be the base of a marble statue belonging to an ancient Roman
Tobago has contained the oil-spillage from a mystery ship that capsized close to the south-west coast – and the dive-sites in the west and north-east
Rebreather diver Luiz Rocha, who reaches depths as great as 150m to study little-known coral reefs, has been elected to the 2024 class of the