SCUBA News
Scuba Schools International (SSI) has launched a new Facebook group, Underwater Explorers Worldwide. This new community is designed to bring together divers from around the world to share their knowledge and passion for underwater adventures.
Shore dives are often under-rated. There are many stunning shore dives, indeed, two have been voted in the top ten dives of any in the world. The best shore dives list according to our readers is below.
Top 10 dives in Scandinavia from orcas to wrecks and whirlpools
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Christmas Tree worms are long-lived, although pollution and climate change might reduce their lifespan.
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The ocean has warmed by about 1 degree C, increased in salinity and decreased in oxygen. Furthermore, acidity has increased by over 30%.
Imagine this: a channel so narrow and shallow that a single tide can unleash an astonishing 200 billion gallons of water, creating a tumultuous display of standing waves, whirlpools, and currents surging at 16 knots (18 mph or 30 kph).
It's never been easy for people with disabilities to learn to dive. But the tide is turning, and there's a splash of good news: the UK boasts three dive resorts certified to offer adaptive services. But hey,...
Lighting in Murky Depths
As one dives deeper into the underwater world, visibility can become a key challenge. The availability of natural light diminishes and managing artificial lighting becomes critical. The right strobes and...
The warming Mediterranean exacerbates the problem of invasive lionfish. What can divers do?
BSAC, the British Sub-Aqua Club, have released their report on last year's diving incidents in the UK and abroad.
The collect the data from divers of all diving affiliations, by diving agencies in...