• World's soft coral diversity retains signature of an ancient, vanished sea
    Sunday, June 29, 2025 from SCUBA News
    A majority of the things that are out there on coral reefs are simply unknown to us or haven't been formally described or named
  • Overfishing has caused cod to halve in body size since 1990s, study finds
    Sunday, June 29, 2025 from SCUBA News
    Evolutionary change driven by intensive fishing led cod to shrink from average 40cm length in 1996 to 20cm in 2019
  • Plastic bag bans: Study finds up to 47% drop in shoreline bag litter
    Monday, June 23, 2025 from SCUBA News
    The decrease grew in magnitude over time, with no evidence of the rates rebounding
  • Jordan's Dive Gem: Aqaba
    Friday, June 20, 2025 from SCUBA News
    Turtles, sea horses, the famous Cedar Pride wreck and even an underwater military museum. How to choose a dive centre in Jordan.
  • Ghana to expand artisanal fishing zone amid trawler violations
    Friday, June 20, 2025 from SCUBA News
    Ghana has announced plans to expand the area in which small-scale fishers can operate, in response to persistent violations by industrial trawlers encroaching into this zone.
  • Fighting Back: How divers are tackling invasive species underwater
    Monday, June 9, 2025 from SCUBA News
    Divers are some of the first to notice when something is out of balance in the ocean. Invasive species that spread rapidly and disrupt ecosystems are a growing threat to ocean health but divers around the world are stepping up to help.
  • On World Oceans Day, Saudi seeks sustainable marine tourism
    Sunday, June 8, 2025 from SCUBA News
    Recognising that conservation is key to ensuring the future of Saudi underwater tourism, numerous environmental studies and initiatives have been launched.
  • Divers find Lionfish in Croatia, marking alarming northward invasion
    Sunday, June 8, 2025 from SCUBA News
    The invasive lionfish has reached a new northern record in the Mediterranean Sea. Scuba divers captured two specimens (Pterois cf. miles) in the Croatian Adriatic, off the islands of Brac and Solta.
  • Researchers race to understand new disease killing Caribbean corals at unprecedented rates
    Sunday, June 8, 2025 from SCUBA News
    Researchers are developing probiotics that they hope will offer an alternative treatment to antibiotics, with fieldwork in Belize, Colombia and elsewhere.
  • Why the Masked Butterflyfish is the Red Sea's most faithful fish
    Sunday, June 8, 2025 from SCUBA News
    The Masked Butterflyfish is a photographer's dream and a must-see for Red Sea divers. Couples form a faithful pair that remains together for life.
  • Photo Contest
    Friday, June 6, 2025 from Sport Diver Feeds - Latest
    Photo Contest William Fri, 06/06/2025 - 02:02 Alert message Think you've captured the perfect underwater moment? Enter the Scuba Diving Photo Contest now for your chance to be featured and win! Alert end date Mon, 07/07/2025 - 23:59...
  • SCUBA News 298 now up
    Wednesday, June 4, 2025 from SCUBA News
    A fresh wave of underwater inspiration, from exploring Santorini's dive sites to discovering 10 less-travelled gems for the adventurous diver. Get expert insights with Nirupam Nigam's review of the Canon EOS R5 Mark II, meet the striking...
  • Divers urged to act to prevent hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) chamber closures
    Wednesday, June 4, 2025 from SCUBA News
    The British Sub-Aqua Club is urging UK divers to take immediate action in response to NHS England's recent decision to close 4 hyperbaric oxygen centres
  • Sharks rarely seen together may be up for sharing a meal too good to miss
    Sunday, June 1, 2025 from SCUBA News
    Oceanic whitetip and tiger sharks peacefully co-fed on a carcass close to Hawaii's Big Island. Such extremely rare observations could help scientists better understand shark ecology.
  • Gaming seals reveal how cloudy water provides sense of direction
    Sunday, June 1, 2025 from SCUBA News
    Seals diving in cloudy water use particle image movement across the retina to sense direction when vision is limited
  • Divers reveal facts about Cayman Islands sharks
    Saturday, May 24, 2025 from SCUBA News
    The Sharklogger citizen science scheme not only provided long-term data on Caribbean reef sharks, nurse sharks and hammerheads, but also enhanced public engagement and awareness in shark conservation efforts.
  • Turning the tide on ocean conservation
    Tuesday, May 20, 2025 from SCUBA News
    The UN Ocean Conference offers a rare opportunity for countries to correct their course on ocean health.
  • Aqaba's Dive Operators Reduce Environmental Impact on Reefs
    Tuesday, May 20, 2025 from SCUBA News
    Green Fins initiative in Jordan achieves 51% reduction in threats to Aqaba Marine Reserve
  • Red Algae Use Colours for Inter-Species Communication
    Tuesday, May 20, 2025 from SCUBA News
    Blue growing tips contain a feeding repellent to alga-eating fish, and the colour warns the fish of this. As warm water fish swim north, the non-bluetipped algae may be more heavily predated.
  • Whales protected in Uruguay's 1st protected ocean area
    Tuesday, May 20, 2025 from SCUBA News
    The Isla de Lobos MPA provides a safe haven not only for the Western Hemisphere's largest colonies of sea lions and fur seals, but also for hundreds of species of corals, fish, sea turtles, seabirds, and cetaceans, including the...
  • Cruise ships and intensified tourism in Mexico threaten whale shark habitat
    Thursday, May 15, 2025 from SCUBA News
    In Baja California Sur, Mexico, the port administration are to allow mega cruise ships to enter Bahia de La Paz. Environmental organizations are urging the government to cancel the agreement which would mean 150,000 extra annual...
  • Halo patterns around coral reefs may signal resilience
    Thursday, May 8, 2025 from SCUBA News
    Study models spatial patterns of "grazing halos" around reefs.
  • Off the Beaten Path: 10 Hidden Dive Destinations For Adventurous Travellers
    Monday, May 5, 2025 from SCUBA News
    If you've ticked off the big names like the Red Sea, the Great Barrier Reef, or the Maldives, you might be wondering where to dive next. If you have a good sense of adventure and love of the road less travelled, the world is full of...
  • Montserrat Developments damaging Local Coral Reefs
    Sunday, May 4, 2025 from SCUBA News
    Some of these corals that are facing are critically endangered and need active protection.
  • Blue whale decline in Sri Lanka tied to climate and human activity
    Sunday, May 4, 2025 from SCUBA News
    A resident population of blue whales has for many years lived in the coastal waters of Sri Lanka, but in recent years sightings of the animals have declined rapidly.
  • Canon EOS R5 Mark II Review
    Tuesday, April 29, 2025 from SCUBA News
    Comprehensive review of the R5 Mark II Canon's true flagship camera, by renowned underwater photographer Nirupam Nigam. Faster readout speeds, enhanced autofocus system, video recordings of 8K/60p RAW...
  • Some shark bites may be survival instinct rather than planned attacks, contrary to media portrayal
    Saturday, April 26, 2025 from SCUBA News
    Researchers examined shark bites in French Polynesia and found, for the first time, that some sharks may bite in self-defence when their survival instinct kicks in
  • Thailand bans inexperienced divers from taking underwater photos
    Saturday, April 26, 2025 from SCUBA News
    Only advanced-level divers or those with at least 40 logged dives are allowed to take photographs underwater, in a bid to protect corals and marine animals.
  • Paying fishers to release sharks accidentally caught in their nets can incentivise conservation action
    Saturday, April 26, 2025 from SCUBA News
    How one project in Indonesia introduced a pay-to-release scheme that encourages fishers to save shark and ray bycatch.
  • Moai Below: Diving Easter Island
    Saturday, April 26, 2025 from SCUBA News
    Easter Island - pristine diving in stunningly clear waters. Journey to one of the world's most isolated destinations and experience its less-explored side. Easter Island offers incredible visibility, diverse marine life and the...
  • Loss of great white sharks triggers domino effect down food chain
    Wednesday, April 23, 2025 from SCUBA News
    With the loss of the top predator in the area, populations of its prey species, such as fur seals and sevengill sharks, increased; the latter's prey, meanwhile, small fish and smaller benthic sharks, declined.
  • Marine radar can accurately monitor vessel speeds to protect whales
    Tuesday, April 22, 2025 from SCUBA News
    Radar technology can detect vessel speed violations with 95% confidence
  • Five divers fined for harassing turtle after video goes viral
    Thursday, April 17, 2025 from SCUBA News
    Five scuba divers and a Malaysian dive operator have been fined for tormenting a turtle in Sabah. Another clip showed a diver holding onto a moving whale shark.
  • Why conservation research findings are rarely surprising
    Thursday, April 17, 2025 from SCUBA News
    I frequently receive complaints from readers about findings in scientific papers being commonsense or obvious. And yes, it's true: science often confirms - often in complex, real-world systems where intuition can be misleading. But that...
  • Authorities Recover Body of Diver Near Kingston’s Shoreline
    Tuesday, April 15, 2025 from The Scuba News
    Ontario, Canada “They’ve taken that dive many times in the past,” a witness remarked. Provincial police have confirmed that the body of a scuba diver who went missing on Sunday afternoon in [...]
  • Fishing for cephalopod DNA allows for efficient marine surveying
    Monday, April 14, 2025 from SCUBA News
    New DNA probes allow for efficient surveying of the hidden lives of squids and octopuses in the deep sea.
  • Ollie Smallie’s Dangerous Discovery
    Sunday, April 13, 2025 from The Scuba News
    Olie Smallie's Dangerous Discovery Ollie, a juvenile small mouth bass, and his bestie Rita, an Elver (juvenile) American eel, head out on an adventure to explore a different part of the Great River (the [...]
  • Introducing Alberta’s Underwater Search Team (Central Alberta Rescue Diving Society)
    Sunday, April 13, 2025 from The Scuba News
    Diver Underwater The Underwater Search Team is trained in various dive situations. From Public Safety Diving (recovery diving) to Underwater Criminal Investigation, we’re your team. We’re a specialized dive team that focuses [...]
  • Should You Dive a Rebreather?
    Sunday, April 13, 2025 from The Scuba News
    Jill Heinerth Rebreathers Diving with a rebreather is an incredible experience, but it comes with serious responsibilities and risks that aren’t part of open circuit scuba. Just because you’re experienced with traditional scuba [...]
  • Night Dive at West Rock Shipwreck
    Saturday, April 12, 2025 from The Scuba News
    Euro Divers Night Dive There’s something magical about night diving— the ocean transforms into a whole new world, alive with mystery and wonder. At Euro-Divers Meeru, we love sharing this unique experience with our [...]
  • You Do not Have to Have It All Together — Just Care Enough to Keep Going
    Friday, April 11, 2025 from The Scuba News
    Diver Underwater An open message to dive professionals everywhere. In the dive industry, we celebrate precision, calm under pressure, and mastery of the environment. But outside the water, life is not always [...]
  • 5 Different Ways You Can Use Your Kayak on the Water
    Friday, April 11, 2025 from The Scuba News
    Kayak There are numerous exciting adventures to try, from fishing to scuba diving. Find inspiration with these different ways you can use your kayak on the water. Kayaking is a versatile [...]
  • How to Start a Career in Scuba Diving: Your Guide to Breaking Into the Industry in 2025
    Friday, April 11, 2025 from The Scuba News
    Career in Diving Dreaming of turning your passion for the ocean into a career? You’re not alone. With a global appetite for scuba diving on the rise, 2025 is shaping up to be [...]
  • Four Seasons Resort Mauritius at Anahita Pioneers Marine Conservation with a Seagrass Meadow Nursery
    Thursday, April 10, 2025 from The Scuba News
    Four Seasons Seagrass Four Seasons Resort Mauritius at Anahita announces that it will be the first resort in the Indian Ocean to develop a seagrass nursery in its Barachois, a one-meter-deep saltwater body [...]
  • Divers willing to pay extra to dive protected sites
    Wednesday, April 9, 2025 from SCUBA News
    85% of scuba divers are willing to pay a user fee if its purpose is explicitly stated. Fees have been shown to increase marine park's revenue by 60%, supporting local efforts to improve reef health.
  • RNLI Research with Bangor University Reveals Gaps in Tidal Knowledge
    Wednesday, April 9, 2025 from The Scuba News
    RNLI New research reveals gaps in tidal knowledge that has led to 15% of British and Irish residents – 10 million people – in danger of being cut off by the [...]
  • Helping Students Think Below the Surface – How Scuba Instructors Can Use Socratic Questioning to Improve Diver Learning
    Tuesday, April 8, 2025 from The Scuba News
    Diver Underwater In scuba instruction, clarity, safety, and performance are everything. New divers must grasp not only the “how” of dive skills but also the “why” —why the skill matters, how it connects to [...]
  • Head Group Enters Exclusive Discussions for the Acquisition of Aqualung Group
    Tuesday, April 8, 2025 from The Scuba News
    Diver Underwater HEAD Group, a leading global sports equipment company, entered into exclusive discussions regarding the potential acquisition of 100% of Aqualung Group.  The contemplated transaction, which is subject to regulatory approvals [...]
  • Where are the 12 best dives in Europe ?
    Tuesday, April 8, 2025 from SCUBA News
    Divers have voted - but do you agree?
  • Why Greece should be on your diving list this year
    Tuesday, April 8, 2025 from SCUBA News
    A third of Greek seas are protected, and Greece actually enforces these marine protected areas.
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