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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
Any diver who has undergone technical training using a blacked-out mask will have an inkling of what it’s like to be deprived of a key
Blue Magic is a breathtaking dive site between Mioskon and Cape Kri in the Dampier Strait. This scenic reef boasts a diverse marine ecosystem and
If you love scuba diving, chances are you’ll enjoy visiting a dive show. The same must be true for people keen on cycling, interior decoration,
All but one of the divers and crew onboard Sea Legend managed to get clear of the liveaboard blazing off the Egyptian coast – but
Meridian Adventure Dive bring you the monthly Raja Ampat Creature Feature series: Soldier Fish The blotcheye soldierfish, scientifically known as Myripristis murdjan, is a striking
The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) celebrates 200 years of saving lives at sea today (4 March) – thanks to volunteers giving their time to
Volunteer underwater search-teams make headlines in the USA, solving cold cases by finding missing persons in submerged cars, but there was no equivalent in the
Night dives are always special in Raja Ampat As the sun sets on another beautiful day, divers are getting ready for a night dive. Night
The British Sub-Aqua Club (BSAC) is introducing a new technical dive training programme in the form of a Divesoft Liberty closed-circuit rebreather course. This represents
The UK diving event of the year is almost upon us – this weekend (2/3 March) the expanded GO Diving Show takes place at the
Scuba divers usually take it for granted that wearing gloves is a no-no on warmwater dives – but can an argument be made for their
Dive Worldwide has introduced three new resorts at locations in Indonesia and Mexico to tie in with its imminent appearance at the GO Diving Show,
Underwater Photographic Adventure in Raja Ampat Embarking on the journey into underwater photography can be overwhelming for beginners—choosing the suitable brand model and navigating the
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
An image of a freediver examining the aftermath of modern whaling has seen Swedish diver Alex Dawson named Underwater Photographer of the Year 2024 –
Meridian Adventure Dive bring you the monthly Raja Ampat Creature Feature series: Puffer Fish Pufferfish, also known as blowfish, belong to the family Tetraodontidae. These
But it took satellites, snorkels and machine learning to see them, report MITCHELL LYONS and STUART PHINN of the University of Queensland. Now we can all
The winners of the World ShootOut 2023 underwater photography competition have been announced, with the Best of the Year award going to Spanish photographer Eduardo
The expression “everyone who’s anyone will be there” is often bandied about, but for this year’s expanded GO Diving Show over the weekend of 2/3
Why visit Arborek Island while in Raja Ampat? Arborek Island is a small and picturesque island in the Raja Ampat archipelago, part of the West
In late November last year Divernet picked out the only four of 25 images shortlisted in the Wildlife Photographer of the Year People’s Choice Award
Australia has gained another underwater sculpture park for the benefit of scuba divers and snorkellers, as an installation at the end of Busselton Jetty was
Despite widespread despondency about climate change and the ocean environment, PADI says it went into 2024 feeling optimistic about the future of our shared blue
Spinnaker has two new limited-edition versions of its Hull and Croft diving watch ranges, and in both cases the focus is on the dial details
Capturing the true scope of Wakatobi’s reefs through wide-angle imagery. There’s no denying the appeal of photographing the elusive marine life that hide in the
UK-based tour operator Dive Worldwide has some big-discount offers, including 40% off the overall price at Tobago’s Coco Reef Resort at Coconut Beach with boat-diving
Scuba divers are the people best-placed to monitor exactly how climate change is affecting the world’s oceans, says experienced diver Neil van Niekerk, who dreams
We recently brought news of a WW2 Junkers Ju-52 transport plane discovery off mainland Greece, but how about this Ju-88 bomber, wrecked off a Greek
Meridian Adventure Dive bring you the monthly Raja Ampat Creature Feature series: Manta Rays Raja Ampat is a renowned diving destination located in Indonesia. It
The winners of the 12th Ocean Art underwater photo contest have been annnounced, with the Best in Show award going to the winning shot in
Popular speakers Monty Halls and Miranda Krestovnikoff make welcome returns to the UK diving event of the year, the ever-expanding GO Diving Show at the
Australian photographer Simon Theuma has won the highly competitive Underwater category in the fifth annual Close-up Photographer of the Year (CUPOTY 5) competition, with his
Eating rich fruits when diving has its benefits Thanks to its tropical climate and fertile soil, Indonesia is home to a diverse range of fruits.
Scuba-diving equipment manufacturer Fourth Element is expecting to bypass the negative effects of Brexit on UK exports with the opening of a European office and
Marine biologist JOHN CHRISTOPHER FINE swaps Florida for an extended stay in the Cayman Islands – and is disturbed by what he finds while diving
Solar heating, one of the aspects of an Eco resort in Raja Ampat Meridian Adventure Dive Resort in Raja Ampat are proud to be an
The Sandals and Beaches Resorts linked brands handle a high proportion of the scuba divers and snorkellers who visit the Caribbean – and their guests
Through the resort’s dedication to reef conservation Wakatobi’s coral reefs are among the healthiest in the world. The world has finally woken up to the
UK-based tour operator Dive Worldwide is hosting two virtual talks designed to whet divers’ appetites for trips to Indonesia and the Philippines. In the first,
UK diving equipment manufacturer Fourth Element has redesigned its Arctic range of undersuits for 2024, and as a result claims to have set “a new
Why choose Raja Ampat for your next diving holiday? Raja Ampat is an archipelago comprised of over 1500 islands located in West Papua province, Indonesia.
MARTIN SAMPSON considers the importance of choosing a good skipper, whether you’re planning to go diving from a RIB, a hardboat or a liveaboard ”I’m
Sourcing Sustainable Food in Raja Ampat is Important for a healthy environment. Meridian Adventure Dive Resort in Raja Ampat facility offers a fusion restaurant. The
Some divers follow the accepted conventions when it comes to decompression, while others prefer to go their own sweet way. MIKE WARD finds out how
The “Deepest Underwater Model Photoshoot” world record seems to be becoming a literal race to the bottom, as the 30m record set only weeks ago
“Best of Show” prize in the 2023 DPG Masters Underwater Imaging Competition has been awarded to Italian photographer Marco Gargiulo for The Passenger, his split-shot
Meridian Adventure Dive bring you the monthly Raja Ampat Creature Feature series: Tasselled-Wobbegong Shark Wobbegong sharks are a group of relatively large, bottom-dwelling sharks that
Snorkelling fatalities are most likely to result from pre-existing health conditions, inexperience, ignoring adverse conditions and “going solo”, according to a new Australian report that
If there is a scuba diver out there who has a better collection of passport stamps than Karin Sinniger, they have yet to make themselves
The well-preserved wreck of a WW2 RAF Bristol Beaufighter in the Greek islands was misidentified for many years. Researcher and wreck-hunting enthusiast ROSS J ROBERTSON
Meridian Adventure Dive bring you the monthly Raja Ampat Creature Feature series: Bluestripe Snapper The bluestripe snapper, scientifically known as Lutjanus kasmira, is a species of
Wakatobi’s iconic Jetty Bar overlooking the House Reef is a favorite place to gather and enjoy a libation while watching the sun sink towards the
Initial excitement soon turns to disappointment when MIKE WARD diver-tests the DJI Osmo Action 4 in an overcast Yorkshire lake Chinese manufacturer DJI claims that its
Not so much a luxury liveaboard as a “cruising resort”, Four Seasons Explorer, which has operated for many years between island-based hotels in the Maldives,
Knowing the tides in Raja Ampat can make all the difference We’ve explored everywhere you’d be going. We tried, tested, and tailored our itineraries to
It’s December, and it wouldn’t be quite the same in the UK without the massing of Santa divers for their annual splash-in at the Vobster
Wakatobi’s iconic Jetty Bar is a favorite place to gather and enjoy a libation while watching the sun sink towards the horizon. But there’s another
The first day’s diving from Extra Divers Spice Island Resort seems to cover all the angles, and in some style. So how do you follow
An alarming tidal movement creates a daunting mixture of waves, whirlpools and currents in Canada’s Skookumchuck Narrows that can clock a speed of up to
Meridian Adventure Dive bring you the monthly Raja Ampat Creature Feature series: Bigeye Trevally Trevally is a common name for several species of fish belonging
A mudskipper fiercely defending its territory from a trespassing crab in Roebuck Bay, Western Australia is the main subject of the eye-popping image above, Neighbourhood
AL HORNSBY finds that a Kids Sea Camp holiday in Palau is the perfect way for his family to indulge their passions – many of
French cave-diver Frédéric Swierczynski has claimed a new world depth record of 308m, following his seven-hour descent into the Font Estramar spring in France’s eastern
A young scuba-diving magician has set a Guinness World Record (GWR) for performing the most conjuring tricks under water in the space of three minutes.
New diving-related books have been few and far between lately, though more might well slip onto the market as Christmas approaches. However, US publisher Princeton
A striking new series of 25 sculptures by Jason deCaires Taylor based on Grenada’s cultural heritage has been installed in the Caribbean island’s Molinere Underwater