SCUBA News
Last Call for Ocean Art 2018 Entries!
The Underwater Photography Guide is announcing its last call for entries to the Ocean Art 2018 underwater photography competition! They are accepting entries until...
Jewels of the Sea grab animals with their 100 ball-tipped tentacles then paralyse them
A myriad of colour patches cover the rock when jewel anemones make it their home.
These flower-like animals, up to 2.5 cm (1") across, catch...
SCUBA Travel publish 200th issue of SCUBA News!
We first sent SCUBA News (ISSN 1476-8011) in the year 2000. It was before any social media, before Wikipedia. We still aim, though, to provide useful information for divers who like to travel the world and care about the marine environment.
Squid – the prawn cocktail of the 21st century – but is it OK...
Which squid can you eat with a clear conscience?
Ocean Art Underwater Photography Contest 2016 Now Open
Enter the Ocean Art underwater photography competition to win one of $75000 of prizes.
More fish in Indonesia shark sanctuary but fishermen turning to crime
Good news for Indonesia's shark sanctuary: sharks and other fish are more abundant within zones with fishing restrictions according to a new study. Bad...
Manta Rays and Margaritas – Book Review
"My theory on choosing dive companies via the internet is simple: if the pictures of divers have happy expressions and there is at least one photo of an ocean-loving dog on the site, the dive shop has to be good" writes Karen Begelfer in her book Manta Rays and Margaritas.
Entries Being Accepted for 2013 Ocean Art Underwater Photo Competition
The Underwater Photography Guide is now accepting images for the Ocean Art Underwater Photo Competition 2013.
There are over $75,000 worth of prizes, including...
Crown Butterflyfish is Creature of the Month
Crown Butterflyfish (Chaetodon paucifasciatus) is an indicator species of healthy hard coral.
Most Fatal Diving Accidents Avoidable
Most fatal diving accidents could be avoided if adequate diving safety procedures are followed, a study suggests. Of 40 deaths studied, only 6 were caused by defective equipment.