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Underwater Fish and Fashion
July 8th, 2023
I started scuba diving in 2010 and progressed to be a qualified AI PADI Instructor and have managed to stay current by assisting instructors and leading dives. I very quickly tried my hand at underwat... Read More
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Chasing The Sun
July 8th, 2023
The interplay between kelp, sea and light that keeps me returning again and again. I am addicted to how the sun shards through matted stands of bladder kelp and lands like a spotlight on anemones and... Read More
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Lost Divers | Missed Opportunity
June 29th, 2023
The divemaster, as is standard practice, should drag a buoy that is visible to the skipper on the boat at all times. This may be difficult on deep dives with a strong current. I always insist that eve... Read More
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THE DAN WORLD-WIDE RCN
June 29th, 2023
Ideally, chambers are located in close proximity to a medical facility, to facilitate comprehensive evaluation and diagnosis, and support where additional medical treatments may be required.... Read More
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Understanding Oxygen Toxicity
June 29th, 2023
The body is clever because it has some in- built protective defence systems, called antioxidants, who’s function it is to hunt down and clean up these destructive ROS. The most powerful antioxidant ca... Read More
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Chuck Davis: The Blue in Black and White
April 30th, 2023
He is famous as a master of underwater black-and-white photography, but I assumed he shot digital and converted his files to black and white in Lightroom or Photoshop. Digital tools have become standa... Read More
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Diver and Dive Operator Ethics
April 30th, 2023
Financial incentives and kind behaviour kept us from noticing significant and concerning signs. Dive staff and professionals need to pay extra attention to checking every medical form, and staff membe... Read More
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The Philipines: Go where the wild things are
April 30th, 2023
When you dive the Philippines, you are not just a tourist — you are collaborating to bring awareness to some of the most important reefs in the world. We hope to see you there.... Read More
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What Dive Computers Don\'t Know | PART 2
March 15th, 2023
The dive computer on your wrist does not know if you are overweight, have a PFO, if you donated blood the day before or previously suffered a case of DCS.
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Toughing It Out Is Dangerous
March 15th, 2023
This story about a diver who pushed past his limits and overexerted himself is a testament to the importance of caution, being aware of your divers, and remembering that DAN is here in case of an emer... Read More
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Special Forces Diver
March 15th, 2023
As one of the world’s most revered military diver training courses, you cannot just volunteer to be a South African Special Forces Diver. The entry pre-requisite is successfully completing the gruelli... Read More
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Scuba Nudi Clothing
March 1st, 2023
As a truly South African brand, Scuba Nudi is proud to contribute to the local economy and promote South African talent and creativity.... Read More
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“LIGHTS, Film, Action!”
March 1st, 2023
Good lights are vital in underwater photography. There is a whole array of colour to capture! On land you battle to see these amazing colours in such proximity to each other but underwater it is like ... Read More
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Terrific Freedive Mode
March 1st, 2023
There are a few basic considerations when selecting a dive computer. Competitive divers will most likely opt for a watch-style computer that is small, dynamic, and consistently and accurately records ... Read More
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Kaboom!....The Big Oxygen Safety Issue
March 1st, 2023
Mirko suffered first, second and third-degree burns to 40% of his body in the resulting fire. Once outside, people rushed to him, and he realised that he needed to cool down his burnt skin. He acquire... Read More
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Cape Marine Research and Diver Development
March 1st, 2023
Cape Research and Diver Development is the brainchild of Mike Barron and Dylan Irion. The company is based on their previous work experiences at other worldwide marine research and conservation organi... Read More
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The Inhaca Ocean Alliance.
March 1st, 2023
Aside from being an opportunity to combine all the fields I love – sport, the ocean, community upliftment and childhood development – I had been nursing a deep wound for nearly a decade.
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The Benefits of Being Bald
March 1st, 2023
Alopecia is an immuno-disorder whereby your immune system mistakenly attacks your hair follicles, causing them to become inflamed, resulting in ultimate hair loss. Each person has a different overall ... Read More
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Dive into Freedive Instruction
March 1st, 2023
I freedive because there is no other place that I can go to where I feel so out of and in control at the same time. With each dive I feel like I meet my Maker. Whether it is diving the ocean, and seei... Read More
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Demo Divers
March 1st, 2023
By Kyle Kray | Photos from National Navy Seal Museum Most people know the historical significance of D-Day, the infamous day when Allied forces landed on the shores of western Europe on June 6, 1944.M... Read More
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After the Accident
February 23rd, 2023
Only trained and certified practitioners should administer emergency oxygen and psychological first aid to individuals in need.... Read More
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Upcycled and safer ocean clean-up bags from Trshbg
February 13th, 2023
“We have no other products than clean-up goods. We don’t do this to promote other products to make us look good. Bags to clean the ocean, that is all we have. That is everything to us.” - Trshbg team... Read More
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Equaleasy - neoprene hoods and equalisation
January 2nd, 2023
While we are acutely aware of these annoyances (we don’t want to look like Marge Simpson, and we don’t want to readjust our mask strap every five minutes), the most worrying characteristic of hoods is... Read More
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Do I Need Medical-Grade Oxygen?
January 2nd, 2023
Purely from a safety and quality point of view, ABO can be used to fill USP oxygen cylinders, but not the other way around. You will need to do your own shopping for prices and availability, but ABO i... Read More
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When Should the Rescue Begin?Celebrating Young and Old in Turks and CaicosScuba Cylinder RundownChasing WeedsUnderwater Smartphone PhotographyAir and a SpareUnderwater Photographer: Fred BuyleBuilding Better BalanceLow-Visibility DivingMore Than a Sore ShoulderNot Only for DivingLaryngospasm and AnxietyPulmonary Hypertension and DivingTitan Meets Titanic