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Scuba Brings a Bright Future to Gulf Community
A new initiative, brought together by Orange Beach, Alabama’s community, seeks to enhance the local tourism economy by making the nearby waters even more inviting to divers.
Who’s Yer Dive Buddy?
I know it’s safer to dive with a buddy, but it’s not always convenient to track down a fellow diver when I get the urge and time to dive ....
Massachusetts Stellwagen Bank
While many of New England’s popular dive spots are relatively close to shore, some excellent diving can be found further afield...
Be Prepared to Take Action
It is every diver’s duty to be prepared to manage a dive emergency effectively...
Tie-Dye for a Cause
Rick was standing in the kitchen of the office with his hands dripping of red dye...
Lingcod Cleaner - Additional Species
The scalyhead sculpin was featured as a ‘cleaner’ species in a previous....
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San Carlos: Scenic Shores and Sea Lions!
The Sea of Cortez (also called the Gulf of California) is a unique ocean environment formed millions of years ago when Baja California slid westward due to geological activity in the San Andreas Fault. The clear, mild waters of the sea are influenced by the warm tropical eastern Pacific, and attract...
Record is Set With Two Ships in One Day for Portugal!
A new record was set when two ships were scuttled ...
7,107 REASONS TO GO DIVING: Exploring The Islands of the Philippines
Text & Photography by Stewart L. Sy
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DAT! DEMA! Divecaches!
In conjunction with Dive Around Texas (DAT), the Diving Equipment & Marketing Association (DEMA) has announced a local diving promotion using DiveCaching (underwater geocaching) to keep divers active and having fun.
DNN and SeaLife Host SeaLife Shootout and Demo Events
Dive News Network (DNN) and SeaLife Camers are co-sponsoring a series of camera demo events all across the country along with a national photo competition. Divers can sign up for classes with participating industry retailers in open water dives. This is a valuable educational opportunity to learn and hone important techniques quickly and easily.
Congratulations Dive News Network WINNER of the Suunto Cobra3!
Elizabeth L. from Andover, MA, recently started diving as a hobby to join her boyfriend in his offshore adventures. She spends most of her dive time in Gloucester and Maine although she is venturing inland for some summer mountain diving. Her favorite dive location pick thus far has been St. Thomas with the inviting warm, clear waters!
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Rick's Blog: It's About Diving!
Welcome to the June edition of North America Dive News. As we do nearly every month we have slaved over this edition filling it up with stories that are designed to help you become more active in the sport – locally where it really matters.
Incoming Mail: June 2013
Dear Rick and Selene and Staff,
We recently attended the Santa Clara Dive Show. This was our second time and felt compelled to write. We are tremendously pleased with the growth of the show. The Bay area needed a dive show for some time and we are happy to see that you have taken on that challenge.
Pink Soft Coral – A Formal Scientific Designation
In January, 2012, Volume 16, Issue 1, with Pauline Riding’s image, the pink soft coral appeared in the Critter Corner feature. At the time, this animal (CN38, page 91, in Marine Life of the Pacific Northwest) was believed to be a species but was awaiting scientific designation. As of April, 2013, the pink soft coral is officially and formally catalogued.
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San Carlos: Scenic Shores and Sea Lions!
The Sea of Cortez (also called the Gulf of California) is a unique ocean environment formed millions of years ago when Baja California slid westward due to geological activity in the San Andreas Fault. The clear, mild waters of the sea are influenced by the warm tropical eastern Pacific, and attract many tropical marine species. It features over 800 species of fish, and over 400 species of shell, ...
Cape Breton: The Graveyard of the Atlantic
Cape Breton Island is located on the northern tip of Nova Scotia. Often referred to as the "Graveyard of the Atlantic", the waters around Cape Breton have one of the highest wreck densities in the world. With many wrecks in recreational depths, it is no problem to dive different wrecks like the French warships from the Siege of Louisbourg up to modern day super tankers and everything in between.
Grenada: You Won't Want to Leave!
We step off the plane and the warm, fragrant breeze of the Spice Island greets us. Just a few hours before we were shivering in the drizzle and cold, wrapped in several layers of clothing dreaming of this exact moment. Kate, my cousin and photographer on this trip, laughs. “Oh my gosh, I think I’ll tear up my return ticket and violate my visa. I’m not leaving!” The King Elvis taxi service takes us...
Reviews
Atomic Aquatics T3 Regulator
Atomic Aquatics has a new super strong lightweight Titanium regulator that is good for three years or 300 dives between service intervals. It’s not exactly the most inexpensive regulator, but it is one of the lightest weighing less than two lbs. It comes with a patented swivel ready to use with nitrox up to 40 percent. It has two fixed HP ports and five LP ports on the swivel cap and the freeze-pr...
Totally Professional: BC's Horny Island Diving
By Barb Roy
It was 1972 when Bob and Ann Zielinski began offering diving services on Hornby Island.
North Florida Reefs by Joe Kistel
“North Florida Reefs” offers a look into the underwater world and the spectacular marine creatures found offshore the coast of Jacksonville and St. Augustine. It is an absolute must have guide for fishermen, scuba divers, and marine wildlife enthusiasts. Readers are provided GPS coordinates and underwater imagery of several reefs in the region. Each reef page includes a firsthand description of th...
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Stay SAFE
You set your gear down on your mat and take a look out onto the shoreline. You see a person floating face down just offshore. Do you know what to do next? Do you jump in to save them? Do you wait for EMS? What do you see? Is there anything visible that might have injured this person?
Fun with Bungees for Diver Fitness
Photography copyright and credits to Catherine Polo.
Facility credit to CrossFit Outcome on Bainbridge Island, Washington.
A proper strength and conditioning program goes a long way in benefiting the scuba diver. Increased physical capacity means a greater ability to overcome the demands of the sport and increased confidence. My mission is to help you, my fellow diver, improve your conditioning an...
Grenada: Travel Tips
Flight Tips for the Holiday Season
Many divers plan their trips in the winter months, specifically December, so they can leave the cold and dreary weather behind and do some warm water diving in a tropical paradise. This is also the busiest time of year for the airlines and that means passengers are faced with possible delays, missed vacation days, lost baggage/equipment and extensive . . .
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