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Fancy a Brew
By Andy The Northern DiverApril 5, 2021

Fancy a Brew? Podcast (Series 2 Episode 10) – Talking Charlie Young, Ocean Advocate and Marine Biologist

Talking to the popular face of ocean advocacy on Instagram Charlie Young. She’s working hard to influence girls and women…

Fancy a Brew
By Andy The Northern DiverMarch 29, 2021

Fancy a Brew? Podcast (Series 2 Episode 9) – Talking to Ollie Putnam, Underwater and Topside Cinematographer

Ollie Putnam has been diving all over the world at a variety of different levels. Taking it more seriously now…

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    March 25, 2021
    Join An Earth Day Inspired Virtual Open Day with GVI This April
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    March 24, 2021
    The Big Scuba Podcast – Episode 62: Francesca Trotman, Founder of Love The Oceans
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    March 22, 2021
    Fancy a Brew? Podcast (Series 2 Episode 8) – Talking to Analox Business Development Manager, Becca Dodds
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    March 17, 2021
    Two Freediving Guinness World Records Set
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    Tickets on Sale Today – Monday, March 15 for 18th Annual International Ocean Film Festival
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    The Big Scuba Podcast – Episode 63: Have You Tried This?

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Tekdeep Asia
By TekdeepMarch 16, 2021

Using the O’Dive by Azoth Systems Doppler Unit for Decompression Research with Tekdeep Asia

Having been using the O’Dive by Azoth Systems doppler unit now for the past 6 months nearly continuously, primarily focusing on…

MV Legends
By MV LegendsAugust 18, 2020

Why Worry About Travel Insurance Right Now? – MV Legends Can Help!

Travel insurance is essential for any holiday and even more important on a diving holiday. We actually insist that everyone…

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Environmental News

Coral Reef Restoration
By Dive Now Work LaterApril 7, 2021

Rebuilding The Reefs of Bali

The local dive community are one big family here in Amed, in East Bali. Amed is a jewel that some…

Earth Hour
By Richelle McCullighMarch 26, 2021

Earth Hour 2021: The Year That Counts

Every year, we countdown to Earth Hour, the biggest environmental movement in the world. Started in 2007 by WWF and partners, it…

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    February 25, 2021
    World’s Largest Dive Community Joins Forces to Protect the Great Barrier Reef
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    February 5, 2021
    Dive In With Liz and Sylvia with guest Carl Safina
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S2
By The Scuba News Press TeamMarch 31, 2021

VIDEO: Oceans S2 Supersonic Dive Computer – See It In Action

Learn more at: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/oceansio/the-scuba-dive-computer-with-buddy-comms-air-integration

Oceans S2 Supersonic
By The Scuba News Press TeamMarch 30, 2021

Learn More About The All-New Oceans S2 Supersonic Dive Computer

In 2019, Oceans introduced the first wearable dive computer with built-in buddy comms, and made it possible for recreational divers…

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    February 4, 2021
    Divesoft releases a new app to accompany their state-of-the-art diving equipment
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    January 30, 2021
    Introducing The SCUBAJET PRO Water Jet System
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    January 30, 2021
    Recycled Plastic Face Masks Now Available at PADI Gear
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    January 24, 2021
    Introducing the Paralenz Vaquita
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    January 22, 2021
    Get Moving with the RAID DPV Programs
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    January 16, 2021
    Spare Air Introduces, the Xtreme 6 Mini-SCUBA 600PKX
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    December 18, 2020
    Keldan Dive Lights Presents, the World’s 1st Underwater Remote Control for Video Lights

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Liz and Sylvia
By Kathy DowsettApril 5, 2021

Dive In With Sylvia and Liz, featuring John Englander

John Englander joins Dive In with Liz and Sylvia. John is a sea-level rise and climate change expert. As the…

SS Atlantic
By Kathy DowsettMarch 31, 2021

UASBC Speakers Series: The Loss of the SS Atlantic

The dramatic loss of the White Star Line’s SS Atlantic was the worst transatlantic passenger ship disaster of the 19th…

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    March 30, 2021
    TEDxKIITUniversity 2021: Sharks by Christina Zenato
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    Our Sea, Our Story: PHIDEX 2021 dives into digital
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    Sharks4Kids FREE Webinars for Students – March Schedule
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    The Philippine International Dive Expo 2021 (PHIDEX) Will be Held Online 19th March 2021
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    February 8, 2021
    Online Underwater Photography Event with Jill Heinerth
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    New 2022 Dates Announced for OZTek Following 2021 Postponement
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    Aircraft Archeology with Phil Short – Turtle Talks Online

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Wise Divers
By Eric RieschMarch 7, 2021

101 Tips for Underwater Photographers now available

Announcing a new series of eBooks made by divers for divers. Presented in an easy to read, educational style, each…

Sealife RM-4K SL350
By The Scuba News Press TeamMarch 4, 2021

Video: Diving with the SeaLife ReefMaster RM-4K

SeaLife Ambassador Brent Durand shows us SeaLife’s new ReefMaster RM-4K camera and takes us for a dive in Monterey Bay…

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    February 18, 2021
    SeaLife® Introduces New ReefMaster® RM-4K Ultra Compact Underwater Camera
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    December 18, 2020
    Sea and Sea Introduces U/W Housing for Canon EOS R5MDX-R5
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    November 10, 2020
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    New Underwater Housing for Osmo Action from Giosim
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    October 25, 2020
    Learn more about the SeaLife® Micro 3.0TM – Permanently Sealed Underwater Camera
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    October 21, 2020
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GUE
By The Scuba News Press TeamJanuary 21, 2021

The Fundamentals of Better Diving by Global Underwater Explorers (GUE)

Photo via Facebook The newest revision of The Fundamentals of Better Diving charts a fresh course for those seeking to…

Green Fins
By Reef-WorldJanuary 20, 2021

Dive Guides Called To Apply for the Green Fins Dive Guide Scholarship

Reef-World’s campaign is helping dive guides in need receive Green Fins environmental certification The Reef-World Foundation – international coordinator of the UN Environment Programme’s Green…

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    January 18, 2021
    SSI Presents, Extended Range Sidemount Program
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    January 13, 2021
    The Diver Medic Approved Diving Emergency Medical Responder Course
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    December 22, 2020
    Introducing the New PADI Mermaid Program
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    December 14, 2020
    Becoming a Semi Closed Rebreather Diver with SSI
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    A Radical Departure From The Usual from RAID
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    November 14, 2020
    Learn More About Extended Range Foundations Program from SSI
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Travel News

Belle Ami
By Liquid Diving AdventuresFebruary 12, 2021

Spend Christmas 2021 with the Sharks at Socorro Island

This adventure will take you to the Revillagigedo Archipelago in Mexico. Socorro Island along with Roca Partida, San Benedicto, and…

Pro Dive COVID Testing
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Free Covid Tests Onsite With Same Day Results at Pro Dive International

Due to new Covid travel regulations, we are creating stress free travel for all our guests. Book our stay &…

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Scuba Features

The Scuba Place
By The Scuba PlaceApril 7, 2021

Anxiety and Diving – My Story

What can you do to help a friend or a dive buddy who experiences anxiety? Chloe from The Scuba Place…

The Big Scuba Podcast
By The Big Scuba PodcastApril 7, 2021

The Big Scuba Podcast – Episode 64: Ken and Kimber Kiefer

Ian and Gemma chat to Ken and Kimber Kiefer, a husband-and-wife team. Ken Kiefer is an award-winning underwater photographer based…

Bubba
By The Scuba News Press TeamApril 6, 2021

Meet Today’s Featured Diver – 57 Year Old Photographer, Brett “Bubba” Hoelzer

Today’s featured diver Brett Hoelzer is the other half of previous featured diver, Catherine Anne Hoelzer. Currently living in Jordan,…

Catherine Anne
By The Scuba News Press TeamApril 5, 2021

Meet Today’s Featured Diver – Catherine Ann Hoelzer. 61 Year Old PADI Divemaster and Budding Underwater Photographer

Today’s featured diver is 61 year old Catherine Anne Hoelzer, currently living in Aqaba, Jordan. Catherine came to diving late…

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    Video: “When To Call A Dive Off And How To Do It”
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    Fancy a Brew? Podcast (Series 2 Episode 6) – Talking to “Scuba Tuber”, Brian Davies
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    March 7, 2021
    VIDEO: Faces of Ice Diving with Nathalie Lasselin
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    Video: Occidental Cozumel with Pro Dive International and Black Manta Photography
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    February 28, 2021
    Video: Cenote Angelita with Pro Dive International and Black Manta Photography
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