Many divers joke that they’d live underwater if they could. These 10 amazing underwater structures help water-lovers get closer to that reality. The idea of living (or at least visiting) underwater, once a purely sci-fi conceit, has moved closer to reality thanks to modern technology and architecture. A growing number of underwater structures, from hotels, to restaurants, to research facilities,…

As divers, we get asked all sorts of questions about what we see underwater and whether or not it’s dangerous, including the infamous barracuda. What’s the fact and what’s the fiction when it comes to this much mythologized fish?   Those unfamiliar with the species often base barracuda hysteria on old myths and fisherman’s tales. As divers know, the great…

Independent medical study confirms significant health benefits of the Deptherapy Scuba Diving Programme  0 BY DEPTHERAPY ON JANUARY 21, 2017COMMUNITY NEWS An independent Service Evaluation Study by the University of Sheffield Medical School has recorded a significant improvement in the general wellbeing and mental health of military veterans who have completed the PADI Deptherapy programme. Fifteen ex-Service personnel took part in the…

Medical Considerations for Drysuit Divers CONSTRICTION CONCERNS Preventing hand numbness and carotid sinus reflex. The seals around your neck and wrists should fit snugly, without being too tight. Wrist seals that are too tight can cause pain in your fingers and hands, which can lead to numbness, tingling or loss of dexterity and an increased susceptibility to cold injury. Neck…

By Shelley Collett Dec 4, 2013 We’ve all been there — when you’re a new diver, it’s easy to make inadvertent mistakes. Here are 10 to avoid as you hone your underwater skills We’ve all been there — when you’re a new diver, it’s easy to inadvertently mess up. Here are the top 10 newbie diving mistakes to avoid as you hone…

10 Sharks Scuba Divers Need To Protect INTRO BY TIFFANY LEITE, ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, COMMUNICATIONS & OUTREACH, PROJECT AWARE JULY 13, 2014   1 of 11 Daniel Botelho We’ve got an ocean full of good reasons why divers should rally behind these beautiful fish. No. 1: They need us. Here, a great white shark. Scuba divers may be more aware of the threats facing…

By Marcus Knight Feb 22, 2017 With over 20,000 different species of fish it can be hard to know what you’re looking at when you dive. Here’s the first of a two-part series on basic fish ID for 10 different families of commonly seen aquatic life. Whether you’re a seasoned diver or brand new to the sport, chances are you’re keenly interested…

By Kathryn Curzon Feb 21, 2017 A Costa Rican court has, for the first time, served criminal charges for shark finning and sentenced a Taiwanese business owner to prison. Shark finning is a serious problem in Costa Rica, involving organized crime and the Taiwanese Mafia. Shark-fin soup is a delicacy in many Asian restaurants, where a bowl can cost $100 USD. Costa Rica thusly…

By Press Release Feb 22, 2017 The Light & Motion Sola line is one of the best and simplest underwater imaging lights ever created. It’s also one of Backscatter’s best sellers. The Light & Motion Sola line is one of the best and simplest underwater imaging lights ever created. It is one of Backscatter’s best sellers and performs consistently well under challenging conditions to…