SCUBA diving
The best way to protect corals threatened by climate change is to conserve a wide range of their habitats, according to a study in Nature Climate Change. The finding likely applies to conservation efforts for many other species in...
Even though European nudibranchs are some of the best studied in the world, scientists have now identified three new species. Divers searched around Europe for Trinchesia sea slugs – in the UK, Ireland, Norway, Sweden, Spain, Italy, France, Croatia and Russia.
Review of the Liberty Sidemount Rebreather from DiveSoft, by Jill Heinerth
Jill Heinerth is a hard-core tech diver who can break down and repair a rebreather to the component level, a speaker on environmental issues and an accomplished...
Ocean warming is threatening coral reefs globally. Whenever sea temperatures rise in an area, coral reefs degrade. However, a new study has found that corals at or near the equator are less affected than corals elsewhere.
The findings from Florida...
The Underwater Photography Guide is announcing its last call for entries to the Ocean Art 2018 underwater photography competition! They are accepting entries until 5 December 2018!
Over $80,000 in prizes will be available during this year's competition from...
Diving hotspot Palau is the world's first country to ban sunscreen lotion containing environmentally harmful ingredients.
What to expect when cage diving with sharks, and what to consider before you go. Cage diving with sharks gives a chance to see these beautiful animals up close. However, it is controversial. Scientific research on cage diving, though, concludes that the effect of cage diving is positive for the sharks, the environment and the local people - provided the dive operators conform to codes of behaviour.
One of the most prestigious underwater photo competitions in the world, Ocean Art offers over £75000 of prizes to professional and amateur underwater photographers.
Sixteen categories ensure ...
Techniques for overcoming anxiety as a scuba diver. All divers, and especially new ones, can experience dive anxiety at times. Our tips help deal with anxious moments.
As Plumose anemones can clone themselves, forests of them appear together. They comprise a tall, smooth column topped with a crown of feathery tentacles. Individuals are usually white or orange. They like areas with currents so tend to live on prominent pieces of wrecks or on rocky pinnacles - good diving areas.