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Dive into the depths of the unknown with content dedicated to the whole wide world of scuba diving. From mesmerising marine-life encounters through wreck exploration – including our renowned Shipwreck Tours – underwater archaeology and cave-diving, this section also covers scuba diving technique and training advice, the sport’s celebrities and much more.

There are great reads here for everyone from novice to the most experienced of scuba divers.

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Valerie Taylor: The Shark Lady’s Enduring Legacy in Ocean Conservation and Shark Protection
Valerie Taylor: The Shark Lady’s Enduring Legacy in Ocean Conservation and Shark Protection
The Mystery Of The Iron Duke|||The Duke of Buccleugh moored in dock during the 1890s|||||||||||Regular Duke visitor Toby Herbert is lifted from the water after another dive on the wreck|Regular Duke visitor Toby Herbert is lifted from the water after another dive on the wreck
The Duke of Buccleugh: Mystery of the Sussex Shipwreck Revealed
First Liveaboard Diving Trip
First Liveaboard Diving Trip: Essential Tips for New Divers
Learning to avoid drysuit inversion the feet-first Polaris ascent is a priority when learning to dive in a drysuit. John Liddiard finds that no two divers have quite the same strategy
Drysuit Inversion Safety: Confidently Avoid Upside-Down Accidents
Q&A with Mehgan Heaney - Grier
Mehgan Heaney-Grier: Freediver, Stuntwoman, Ocean Advocate & Adventurer
Type UC II submarines, same type than the UC-47
Rammed! How UC-47 Was Caught at the Surface – Yorkshire Sub Hunters Solve 80-Year Mystery
What is a Wreck
What Is a Wreck? A Basic Guide to Shipwrecks and Wreck Diving
Photographs by Mark Evans
Barbados Diving Guide: SS Stavronikita & Carlisle Bay Wreck Trail with Mark Evans
divewoman. Islands Verkhovskogo, Peter the Great Gulf, Sea of Japan, Far East, Vladivostok, Russia
Women in Diving: Profiles, Achievements, and Raising the Female Profile in Scuba
Scuba Diver ANZ Issue 85 Out Now
Scuba Diver ANZ Issue 85 Out Now
Best travel Apps for divers: Ocean Maps
The Best Travel Apps For Divers
Wreck the Dive
Wreck Diving Mistakes: How to Avoid Wrecking Your Dive
Malcolm Nobbs
Malcolm Nobbs: Diving Adventures and Underwater Photography Expert
Indonesian Expedition
Komodo to Raja Ampat: Diving Across the Banda Sea
A Guide To Western Australia Diving|Hard corals at Rowley Shoals|School of jacks|Anemonefish|Huge sea fan|Shoaling fish at Ningaloo Reef|Grouper at Navy Pier|Ningaloo reef coral formations|Barrel rolling mantas|Whaleshark|Key Biscayne wreck|Corals at Abrohlos Islands|Jurien Bay sealions|Perth shore diving|Grey nurse shark at Rottnest Island|Schooling fish at Rottnest Island|Busselton Jetty|Blenny on Busselton Jetty|Coral Bay|HMAS Swan|HMAS Perth|Weedy seadragon
Diving Western Australia: Ningaloo to Albany — Reefs, Wrecks & Wildlife
Beyond the Data: The Soggy Wombats’ New Discovery in Pines Cave, Mount Gambier
Tightly packed school of fish forming neat patterns underwater, perfect for underwater photography schools of fish.
Mastering Underwater Photography Schools of Fish: Tips for Stunning Shots
Diving in Studland Bay
Studland Bay Dorset Shore Dive Guide: Seahorses, Seagrass & Shallow UK Diving
Kate Parker is all about ocean conservation
Diving with Kate Parker: Ocean Conservation, Sea Shepherd & Daughters of the Deep
ZEN and climate chang
Zen and Climate Change: Mindfulness, Ocean Warming & Practical Steps for Divers
Boat Diving VS Shore Diving
Boat Diving vs Shore Diving: Pros and Cons Explained by Industry Experts
Night Diving Tips: Dive Like A Pro
Dive Like a Pro: Essential Night Diving Tips, Equipment, and Safety
California Dreamin': Your Ultimate Guide to California Diving
California Dreamin’: Your Ultimate Guide to California Diving
#AskMark: Cylinder Storage, Aluminium vs Steel Tanks & Hooded Vests in Cold Water
#AskMark: Turning Off Dive Computers, Rope Signals & Using Dive Torches on Land
#AskMark: Full Face Masks, 300 Bar Cylinders & DIN vs Yoke Valves
#AskMark: Dive Computer Test Logs, Leaving Transmitters on First Stages & Knife Hose Mounting
#AskMark: Caring for Gear on a Liveaboard, Draining Full Face Masks & Attaching Cylinder Strobes
#AskMark: Spool Uses Beyond DSMBs, Liveaboard Visa Rules & Regulators for Nitrox
#AskMark: Bailout Cylinder Use, Storing Tanks in Cars & Cylinder Air Storage
#AskMark: Benefits of Sidemount Diving, Becoming a Technician & Brass Bolt Snap Review
Ryleigh exploring underwater|Ryleigh ready for a dive|Flynn enjoying a dive|Flynn posing underwater|Flynn prepares for a pier dive|Julia completing her Open Water training|Julia back on the boat|Julia in the water
Diving With Young Open Water Divers – Inspiring Stories of Ryleigh, Julia & Flynn
The need for speed|Scooters are a great way to cover plenty of ground on a dive|The Reel Diving instructor training squad at Stoney Cove|Mark in mid-flight through Stoney|Scooters open up a whole new world to recreational divers|All smiles on a return to the surface|Even low vis couldn’t stop the fun and games|The VR-X is very easy to use|controlling the scooter is just a matter of tilting your hand right or left for steering
The Need for Speed: Suex Scooters at UK Inland Dive Sites
Underwater of the hatch of the HMS Perseus wreck - pictures by Kostas Thoctarides
HMS Perseus Wreck: John Capes’ Extraordinary Submarine Escape
Boat Ladder Safety
Dive Boat Ladder Safety: How to Avoid Injuries When Climbing Back Aboard
Don Silcock's Dive into Tech Diving|Dive plan for 45m|Heading out for 45m dive|Chris Gamlin giving a brief|Don about to embark on a dive|Dive centre Bondi|A great success!
Don Silcock’s Journey Into Technical Diving: From Great Doubt to Depths
Beautiful fish|Shark|Eastern Gobbleguts|Whites seahorse|Giant Australian Cuttlefish|Ariel shot of Fly Point|Pineapple fish|The blind shark|Red-spotted dorid nudibranch|Grey nurse shark|Cuttlefish|Yellow boxfish
Diving Nelson Bay: Exploring Australia’s East Coast Marine Wonderland
Part of what is thought to be the wreck of a Junkers Ju52 transport plane (Addicted2H2O)
Wreck Identification: How to Recognise and Name Parts of a wreck
Dive Smarter Know Before Using Your Rental Gear!
Dive Smarter: How to Check and Use Rental Dive Gear Safely
Contact Lenses and Low Iron Levels - What Divers Need to Know
Ask DAN: Contact Lenses and Low Iron Levels – What Divers Need to Know
Discover the Southern Sand Octopus
Unique Australian Marine Life: Discover the Southern Sand Octopus
Skeleton Shrimps: The Bizarre ‘Ghost’ Amphipods Hiding in Plain Sight
Skeleton Shrimps: The Bizarre ‘Ghost’ Amphipods Hiding in Plain Sight
Diver receiving a professional deep tissue massage at a resort spa after a scuba diving trip
Deep Tissue Massage After Diving: Is It Safe or a DCS Risk?
DAN member receiving oxygen after decompression sickness in Little Cayman
Don’t Let Complacency Kill You: A Diver’s Brush With Decompression Sickness in Little Cayman
Diving New Britain's Fathers Reefs|Crescent-shaped island of New Britain|Shoal of barracuda|Vibrant corals and sponges|Colourful critters abound|Sunset over a liveaboard|Turtle|Soft corals and sponges provide a riot of colour|The reefs are in fantastic condition|Barrel sponge|Expect plenty of variety on the reefs|Under the dive boat|Boxer crab|Corals and sponges take on fantastical shapes|Anemone and resident anemonefish|Aerial views are truly stunning
Diving New Britain’s Fathers Reefs
Manatee
Family Diving Adventures in Orlando: Springs, Seminole Scuba & Adventure Trips Florida
Light and limited visibility|Perfect buoyancy
12 Must-Know Tips for First-Time Night Divers
Cyclone Reef
6 Great Reasons To Dive PNG Now!
Wreck Tour 73: The Jambo
Wreck Tour 12: The Port Napier
Wreck Tour 13: The Somali
Wreck Tour 14: The Köln
Wreck Tour 20: The Chadwick
Photographs by Sea Women of Melanesia
Daughters Of The Deep Equalising The Ocean
Kurt Storms returning from an underwater photography dive
Scuba Diver Q & A: Kurt Storms
Is Muck Diving Zen Diving
Is Muck Diving The Ultimate Zen diving? Mindful Scuba Adventures
View of Diamond Rock Saba By Richie Diesterheft from Chicago
Diamond Rock: Top Diving Spot in Saba
Aerial view of Alphonse Island, Seychelles showing the lagoon and coral reefs by Jason Brown
Wild Diving on Alphonse Island: Jewel of the Indian Ocean in the Seychelles
A diver had apparently run out of air and was panicking
An Emergency Ascent Just In Time: A Real-Life Rescue
Engineer Joseph Peress with Tritonia diving suit, May 1930, precursor to Jim diving suits for North Sea oil work”
Jim Diving Suit History: How Joseph Peress Revolutionised Deep-Sea Diving
Scuba Diving in Jordan
Scuba Diving in Jordan: Aqaba Wrecks, Underwater Museum & Adventures to Petra
Top Dive Destinations of Peninsular Malaysia
Top Dive Destinations of Peninsular Malaysia
A slice of desert paradise|Wadi Sabarah is built out of traditional stone|Emperor Skye|Sonia giving a predive briefing|Hard corals in the shallows|Vibrant soft corals at Elphinstone|Green turtle with accompanying remora|The reefs are healthy and full of life|Luke Atkinson delivering a presentation on dugongs|The entryexit point for the shore dive at Wadi Sabarah|Desert safari is well worth doing|Dr Springuel will lead tours in the botanical garden|Luke
A Slice of Desert Paradise: Wadi Sabarah Red Sea Dive Resort, Egypt
Pushing the envelope
Pushing The Envelope: Deep Rebreather Diving Physiology and New CCR Research
HMS Southwold|HMS Southwold was heavily attacked by Italian warships and the Luftwaffe|The impressive bow of the HMS Southwold|Lighting up shells on the wreck|Exploring the exterior of the wreck|Deco time!|Much of the wreckage is like a debris field|There is much to explore on the HMS Southwold
The HMS Southwold wreck in Malta
Become a Professional Scuba Diver
How Long Does It Take To Become a Professional Scuba Diver?
Beautiful Tufi|Tufi also has some wonderful underwater experiences|Schooling snapper at Ellie’s Reef|Pipefish|Sea whip at Minor Reef|The topside scenery is stunning|Hard corals at Minor Reef|Sponge in the Fiord|Magnificent nudibranchs|The wrecks are covered in growth|Ornate ghost pipefish|Gun turret on the wreck
Beautiful Tufi: Papua New Guinea Diving
Magical Mantas|This for me was the very best dive site during manta ray season|Relaxed turtle with a photographer|Vibrant soft corals|The waters surrounding the island are particularly rich in sealife|Vivid gorgonians|Leopard shark|Grouper surrounded by glassfish|Manta ray|Soft corals adorn the Severance
Magical Mantas: Diving Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort on the Great Barrier Reef

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