Underwater Photography Guide’s 2020 Photo Competition Open For Entries DIVE Report The Underwater Photography Guide (UPG) has announced that it is accepting entries for the 2020 edition of the annual Ocean Art Underwater Photo Competition from now until 30 November. The announcement comes swiftly after the successful conclusion of UPG’s ‘Safe Under the Sea’ competition, […]
New Law Limits Florida Shark Fin Trade – But Avoids Total Ban The carcass of a finned shark, thrown overboard and left to die (Photo: Shutterstock) By Mark ‘Crowley’ Russell The Governor of Florida has signed into law a bill prohibiting the import, export and sale of shark fins in Florida. However, it will remain […]
Small but stunning harlequin shrimp are fascinating animals that nearly every diver would love to see underwater. Here are all the nitty-gritty details on harlequin shrimp— and on their creepy feeding habits. Daily life of a harlequin shrimp It’s well-known that harlequin shrimp prefer to live in pairs. If they remain undisturbed, they can live […]
There are dozens of reasons to become a scuba instructor: you get paid to dive, you meet amazing people, etc. But that’s not what this article is about. This article is about the myths, misconceptions and misunderstandings that prevent people from taking their passion for scuba diving to the next level. Read on to learn […]
This week, we are proud – and excited! – to announce our new partnership with The Ocean Foundation. PADI has partnered with The Ocean Foundation to offer the PADI Community a means of engaging with seagrass, mangrove and salt marsh conservation and restoration, in an effort to reduce our carbon footprint and support the foundations […]
A Feast for the Eyes in DIVE’s 2020 Autumn Print Issue If, like most of us, you can’t get underwater yourself, don’t worry we’ll bring the diving to you. In our latest print edition, we have a feast of ocean delights. From predators in action to the icy stillness in frozen Greenland. From the frontline […]
No matter where you go in New Zealand there is always the promise of adventure, and diving is no exception. Dive sites range from stunning colourful reefs to rugged rock drop offs; and from tranquil bays to open ocean. If you are seeking adventure, diversity, and phenomenal marine life then New Zealand checks all of […]
A Netflix Love Story Between A Man and An Octopus DIVE Report Netflix is here to save 2020, with the love story we didn’t know we needed – My Octopus Teacher, a man’s bond with an octopus. After a chance encounter while freediving in a South African kelp forest in 2010, Craig Foster, who also […]
Popular and Enduring SemiDry Gets a Makeover for 2020 DIVE Report Northern Diver’s Storm semi-dry wetsuit has been given a fresh makeover for 2020, the latest model in a successful line of suits that has been around for decades. Suitable for use by all levels of diver and designed for cool water diving, The Storm has […]
In the clear, blue water about 30 minutes from Cancun, divers and snorkelers can visit the Cancun Underwater Museum of Art. British sculptor Jason deCaires Taylor brought Museo Subacuático de Arte (MUSA) to life with his pieces, and installations now feature other artists as well. The museum lies within the Cancun National Marine Park, which […]
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