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  • Dirty - Scuba Diving Stories

    About.com Scuba Diving
    10 May 2012 | 7:06 am
    Here's yet another reason I love diving. . . . This morning, I sat in front of my clients and spit. How many people can say that? They weren't offended; spitting in a mask is just something a diver does to keep his mask from fogging. I love diving because of the adventure of finding unexpected wildlife and the beauty of the underwater world. I love working in diving because I don't have to pretend to be anything more than the slightly uncouth tomboy that I am. Read more...Read Full Post

  • Elephant Seals: “Unprecedented” Research Captures Their Journey

    DPG RSS
    16 May 2012 | 9:18 am
    Scientists and graduate students from the University of California Santa Cruz have completed an exhaustive study of the elephant seal by tracking 300 individuals. The study was published on May 15th in the PLoS ONE.

  • GYM RAIDER! - May 18,2012

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    GYM RAIDER
    18 May 2012 | 9:30 am
    ounks, dip sticks, gymtards, morons-whether they are polticians, "trainers" gymtards, etc, i talk about them here...plus scuba diving and other hillarious stuff!news | politics | fitness | scuba | opinion

  • ScubaRadio 5-12-12 HOUR1

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    Overboard Entertainment, Inc.
    12 May 2012 | 4:00 pm
    This week Greg The Divemaster covers the Scuba Show in Long Beach and completes his first dive in California! (Hour 1)

  • Drift Diving

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    tropicalidc
    3 May 2012 | 12:48 am
    Have you tried Drift diving?  Why not jump to our dive centre and we will teach all the specialty courses you wanted . For all those PADI Pro – check out our Instructor Specialty courses available. http//www.tropicalidc.com/idc_spec.html
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  • Dirty - Scuba Diving Stories

    10 May 2012 | 7:06 am
    Here's yet another reason I love diving. . . . This morning, I sat in front of my clients and spit. How many people can say that? They weren't offended; spitting in a mask is just something a diver does to keep his mask from fogging. I love diving because of the adventure of finding unexpected wildlife and the beauty of the underwater world. I love working in diving because I don't have to pretend to be anything more than the slightly uncouth tomboy that I am. Read more...Read Full Post

  • Hydration Is Key to Safe and Comfortable Diving!

    8 May 2012 | 5:19 pm
    The ocean is a comfortable 80 degrees Fahrenheit in Mexico where I guide and teach diving. The air, however, is frequently much, much warmer. Divers travel to tropical beaches to experience coral reefs that thrive in warm waters - the hot climate is part of the lure. Yet, many divers forget that the strong sun and high humidity of many dive destinations can quickly dehydrate. Add to this the tendency of many divers to consume above average quantities of margaritas and beer while vacationing, and the potential for dangerous dehydration becomes apparent. Read more...Read Full Post

  • What Does the "Pre-Dive/Dive", "On/Off" or "+/-" Adjustment on Your Regulator Do?

    7 May 2012 | 6:15 pm
    What do you notice about the design of a regulator second stage? At first glance a diver may notice the size, weight, or color. Perhaps you notice an interesting little knob on the second stage labeled "Dive/Pre-Dive," "On/Off," or "+/-". This switch or knob alters the airflow inside the regulator, making breathing either easier or more difficult. Turning the knob enables and disables something called the Venturi Effect, which regulator designers take advantage of to assist breathing. Click through the following pages to find out how it works, and when you should disable the Venturi…

  • Just for Fun: Diving With Angelfish

    2 May 2012 | 6:40 pm
    Sporting outrageous hues and patterns, marine angelfish make diving a colorful experience. The seventy-four known species of angelfish have an amazing variety of sizes, shapes, and colors. Divers will recognize the typical angelfish shape in such species as the Queen Angelfish and Gray Angelfish: flat, rounded bodies and long, trailing anal and dorsal (upper and lower) fins. Imagine turning an angelfish on its tail, with its fins hanging down, and the reason for the name becomes apparent. The shape of the fish turned this way resembles the silhouette of an angel. Here are twelve fantastic…

  • The Beauty of the Dive - 6 Reasons to Love Diving

    29 Apr 2012 | 2:46 pm
    Diving on a shipwreck, I look up while inside a cabin and see a pool of air from my exhaled bubbles. The pool shimmers, mirror-like, and for a moment I see my own image gazing back at me. I make a face at my reflection and breathe out. The exhaled air hits a different part of the ceiling. Large bubbles burst into a thousand tiny particles upon impact, and then slither like quicksilver up to the larger pool. Magic! I am obsessed with scuba diving. How do I love diving? Let me count the ways: 6 Reasons to Love Diving...Read Full Post
 
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  • GYM RAIDER! - May 18,2012

    GYM RAIDER
    18 May 2012 | 9:30 am
    ounks, dip sticks, gymtards, morons-whether they are polticians, "trainers" gymtards, etc, i talk about them here...plus scuba diving and other hillarious stuff!news | politics | fitness | scuba | opinion

  • This show is for the adventurous!! - May 16,2012

    Journal Jabber
    15 May 2012 | 8:00 pm
    Tonight on Journal Jabber, we have author extrordinaire, William Beck, author of some fabulous thriller novels. If you think you can handle special forces, gallavanting all over the globe, and weapons of all types of destruction, you may kick yourself for missing this show. Here is a taste of the authors bio...get this! The author has an intriguing list of interests. Becks affinity for the sea inspired him to become a PADI certified scuba diver and underwater photographer. His zeal for this endeavor has led him to various locations and adventures around the globe. His involvement in the…

  • Antonio Paris Founder & Director Of "Aerial Phenomenon" - May 13,2012

    RightLeftTurn
    12 May 2012 | 8:00 pm
    tonight we welcome guest Antonio, the founder and Director of the Aerial Phenomenon Investigations Team, is a former US Army Counterintelligence Officer and Department of Defense Counterintelligence Special Agent. In those two capacities, he conducted and supported national security investigations concerning Department of Defense personnel who were suspected of espionage on behalf of a foreign power or terrorist organization. Antonio also served as the Department’s specialized investigative resource to resolve known or suspected espionage cases wherein the subject’s identity and…

  • GYM RAIDER! - May 11,2012

    GYM RAIDER
    11 May 2012 | 9:30 am
    news views dip sticks and gymtard poser reviews , and other whatnots i feel like talking about..news | health | opinion | scuba | cannibus

  • GYM RAIDER! - May 04,2012

    GYM RAIDER
    4 May 2012 | 9:30 am
    reporting on retardation of the nation, scuba and gymtardsnews | health | opinion | scuba | cannibus
 
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    Scuba Radio™

  • ScubaRadio 5-12-12 HOUR1

    Overboard Entertainment, Inc.
    12 May 2012 | 4:00 pm
    This week Greg The Divemaster covers the Scuba Show in Long Beach and completes his first dive in California! (Hour 1)

  • ScubaRadio 5-12-12 HOUR2

    Overboard Entertainment, Inc.
    12 May 2012 | 3:00 pm
    This week Greg The Divemaster covers the Scuba Show in Long Beach and completes his first dive in California! (Hour 2)

  • ScubaRadio 5-5-12 HOUR1

    Overboard Entertainment, Inc.
    5 May 2012 | 4:00 pm
    This week Greg The Divemaster celebrates Sinko De Mayo? Plus he gets a preview of what to expect on his first dive off the coast of California. (Hour 1)

  • ScubaRadio 5-5-12 HOUR2

    Overboard Entertainment, Inc.
    5 May 2012 | 3:00 pm
    This week Greg The Divemaster celebrates Sinko De Mayo? Plus he gets a preview of what to expect on his first dive off the coast of California. (Hour 2)

  • ScubaRadio 4-28-12 HOUR1

    Overboard Entertainment, Inc.
    28 Apr 2012 | 4:00 pm
    This week Greg The Divemaster reviews a new book about the Cousteau family. Plus he gets dive reports from Cozumel, South Florida and the Philippines. (Hour 1)
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  • Drift Diving

    tropicalidc
    3 May 2012 | 12:48 am
    Have you tried Drift diving?  Why not jump to our dive centre and we will teach all the specialty courses you wanted . For all those PADI Pro – check out our Instructor Specialty courses available. http//www.tropicalidc.com/idc_spec.html

  • Dive site#2 - Krok island

    scubawithmike
    2 May 2012 | 11:11 pm
     Picture 1 : Krok island from google map Krok island is about 8 kms from bali-hai pier, South Pattaya. Taking about 40 minutes to get to Krok island. The current flow is strong so, we normally do a one-way dive or Advanced Open Water Diver certify for drift diving. The maximum depth is around 12 meters. There is Anemone garden with Clown Fish (Nemo). A sea turtle can be found at here as well. There are also a lot of soft coral and whipped coral. Picture 2: Krok island view from surface Depth: Average 2- 12 meters Visibility: 2-10 meters

  • Let the fun begin!

    hikinginparadise
    2 May 2012 | 10:08 pm
    As of Friday I will official be a Dive Master Candidate!  I just finished dives 40 and 41 yesterday and will be doing my orientation friday morning.  I am looking forward to the challenge and expanding my knowledge.  I also found out yesterday that a friend of mine will be my instructor.  On one hand I am glad that it will be someone I know and am comfortable with.  I look forward to picking his brain about everything dive related.  He’s a PADI course director and has been doing this for many years.  So that will benefit me greatly.  On the other I’m a little afraid.  I…

  • Belize: Endless Ocean Views

    adamandjoya
    2 May 2012 | 8:24 pm
    Our two travel days through Honduras and Guatemala into Belize consisted of early mornings and long bus rides, but went rather smoothly.  After crossing into Belize we were able to experience some of the countryside.  The highway takes you through small towns with homes on stilts and multiple palm trees.  Always funny how many speed bumps appear out of nowhere on these traveled roads.  Belize appeared more flat than the rest of Central America.  Nothing larger than a hill was visible in any direction.  The shuttle dropped us off in Belize City along the Caribbean Ocean which led us to…

  • Kids Scuba Camp is here!

    xplorscuba
    2 May 2012 | 2:03 pm
    Kids love the water! If your kid has been iching to try scuba, sign them up for this camp! There is a snorkel camp and scuba camp. Summer classes for all ages are also forming. http://youtu.be/WkP38xKqKvk Another video… http://youtu.be/UqInPE8ZXJo
 
 
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  • 4 Reasons Why you need an IP Gauge in your Save-A-Dive Kit

    John McKenzie
    4 May 2012 | 10:14 pm
    EDITORS NOTE: This is the first in our “Know your regulator series.” Along with other experts, Master regulator tech, Don Peterson of Octopus Gardens Diving in Port Townsend, WA. will help readers learn valuable information about your life saving dive gear. A simple to use and inexpensive gauge can help you save a dive or save your life. An IP (intermediate pressure) gauge can: Tell you immediately if the problem is with a first stage or second stage of your regulator. Then can help you make a go – no decision if it’s safe to dive. It may be the only way to tell if you have even a…

  • BREAKING NEWS: UEMIS Returns

    John McKenzie
    2 May 2012 | 10:40 pm
    The assets of the bankrupt UEMIS AG dive computer maker have been purchased by Markus Adam and his brother of Switzerland. Markus is the Quality and IT Manger for ICU Scandinavia. Adams says they will be supporting existing users and reviving the UEMIS business. They expect to have a more public announcement in a few days. We will have more as the story develops.

  • Northwest Dive & Travel Expo 2012: Day 2 Coverage

    John McKenzie
    22 Apr 2012 | 11:20 pm
    The following are the highlights from the show floor of the 2nd day of the  2012 Pacific Northwest Dive & Travel Expo in Tacoma WA: We were impressed with the unique and sturdy Aqualung 3 LED  Alu Trio Dive light, which has a distinctive, flattened, elliptical shape that fits easily in a BC or drysuit pocket. The anodized aluminum light puts out 780 lumens using 8 AA batters but only 4 are required to use the light at full power. The extra batteries increase the burn time. At first glance you might wonder about the fit, but it feels natural and comfortable in your hand. MSRP is $350.

  • Northwest Dive Show 2012: Day 1 Coverage

    John McKenzie
    21 Apr 2012 | 11:38 pm
    The following are the highlights from the show floor of the 2012 Pacific Northwest Dive & Travel Expo in Tacoma WA. Seasoft Booth: The new sales manager is really doing her job. She showed me some exciting new products from Seasoft including their “Raygun” dive light family. These are remarkably light and inexpensive 300 lumen lights starting at $99. They have wide and narrow beam versions as well as a rechargeable model for slightly more. I also liked their WATERMARK NITE-EDGE™ Glow-in-the-Dark Titanium Knife. But, most interesting was the new SEASOFT XV-4™ Drysuit. This suit’s…

  • PRODUCT SAFETY RECALL: Miflex High Pressure Braided Scuba Diving Hoses

    John McKenzie
    20 Apr 2012 | 5:31 pm
    XS Scuba, in conjunction with Miflex and in cooperation with United States CPSC and Health Canada has initiated a voluntary recall of Miflex high pressure braided scuba diving hoses. The recall covers around 17,000 hoses sold between May 2009 and April 2012. There have been 189 reports of failures, but no associated injuries. Complete information can be found on the XS Scuba website at: http://www.xsscuba.com/miflex-safety-recall.html
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  • Top Wisconsin Dive Sites for 2012

    15 May 2012 | 12:13 pm
    Prins Willem V - (10 votes, 4.10 out of 5 stars as of 5/15/2012) Known as the "Willie" this is one of the most popular wrecks in Milwaukee. She lies intact at about 80ft with penetration possible for the trained and experienced divers. Dutch motorship built in 1948 at Neder-Hardinxveld, Netherlands by N.V. Scheepswerf en Machinefabriek, "De Merwede" Voorheen Van Vliet & Co. for Oranje Line, Maatschappij Zeetransport N.V., Rotterdam, Holland. On May 10, 1940, when she was only two-thirds completed, she was scuttled by the Netherlands army on the New Waterway River at Rotterdam to block use of…

  • New DiveBuddy Feature (Related Content, Dive Log Summary Enhancements)

    11 May 2012 | 4:43 pm
    Hey DiveBuddy Members! There are a few new features that I’ve added to DiveBuddy over the last several weeks. You can now view Related Content. For example, if you’re looking at a photo of "sharks in cozumel", the new Related Content section will show articles, other photos, dive sites, forum topics, etc. that are similar to "sharks in cozumel". You can currently see the Related Content section when viewing a photo, article or forum topic...it is towards the bottom of the page. I also updated the Dive Log Summary to include more data. You can view stats on your average exposure suit and…

  • The Southern Swell is here! (California)

    11 May 2012 | 4:02 pm
    Have you noticed the warmer temperatures and different surf activity lately ? During the stormy winter months Southern California is hit by northern swell generated from storm activity originating in places like Siberia. During the Spring and Summer months Southern California receives more southerly swell generated by storm activity in and around Antarctica / New Zealand. This change from northern to southern swell brings warmer water temperatures and typically marks the start of warmer weather in Southern California. It also brings higher surf action to places like Laguna and the Wedge (well…

  • Cancer Survivors Dive with Sharks: Cancer, Exercise and Scuba Diving

    10 May 2012 | 8:30 am
    Scuba Diving Inspiration for Cancer Survivors Brandon Bethea of San Diego based Fin Forward, was featured on San Diego 6 News in the Morning, sharing his personal story and how he started shark diving with cancer survivors. "Fin Forward focuses mostly on the emotional and therapeutic benefits gained from a shared group experience or life-changing adventure such as shark diving. Nonetheless, fitness is a key element of everything we do. As we see it, our trips are all about recreation (having fun!), resolution (sense of accomplishment), and rehabilitation (feeling better). Resolution could…

  • Top New Mexico Dive Sites for 2012

    9 May 2012 | 12:04 pm
    Blue Hole - Santa Rosa (22 votes, 3.68 out of 5 stars as of 5/9/2012) Blue Hole in Santa Rosa, New Mexico, has been visited by mammoths, native Indians, Spanish conquistadors and even famous outlaws. This deep well of clear, artesian water now hosts thousands of wet-suit-clad divers each year. Also known as "Nature’s Jewel," it’s a favorite site for dive training because of its consistent year-round water temperature and good visibility. Besides drawing divers from all across New Mexico, the spring attracts migrations of divers from Colorado, Texas, Oklahoma and Kansas.... Elephant Butte…
 
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  • Hollis LED5 Torch

    ScubaToys Larry
    16 May 2012 | 1:30 pm
    Learn More about the Hollis LED5 Torch The Hollis LED5 Torch Makes a great primary dive light but in a compact backup size. The Hollis LED5 Torch offers a 260 lumen output and a burn time of 8 hours. Single 5W "backup" Light Concentrated 8 degree beam Output 260 Lumen Burntime - 8 hours total The Hollis LED5 Torch has a bulb life of 50,000 hours T6061-T6 Anodized Aluminum 3 C alkaline batteriesThe Hollis LED5 Torch is depth rated to 650ft/200meters

  • H20 Scuba Pony Pressure Gauge

    ScubaToys Larry
    16 May 2012 | 1:30 pm
    Learn More about the H20 Scuba Pony Pressure Gauge The H20 Scuba Pony Pressure Gauge measures .75 inches in diameter and reads up to 5000 PSI. This small and compact H20 Scuba Pony Pressure Gauge Attaches directly to your regulator 1st stage ... More...

  • Excellent OW experience thanks to ScubaToys Instructors & DM's

    scubabrit
    16 May 2012 | 8:06 am
    Just wanted to post a huge thank you to the Instructors and DM’s that helped my class and I through the NAUI OW this last weekend at CSSP (5/12/12). Mac and Jeff P. were excellent (they even addressed a issue with my new BC when it decided to have fun with me). All the staff and supporting DM’s were funny, good natured, patient, supportive and very clear with instruction and feedback. Thank you guys, really enjoyed the experience.

  • Anilao/Puerto Galera Trip Report April 24-May 13, 2012

    chinacat46
    16 May 2012 | 7:22 am
    Sorry for the length, bad grammer, spelling, etc. Hey I have water on the brain. I've done a fair amount of dive trips so when I say my most recent trip to Anilao and Puerto Galera(PG) in the Philippines was one of my best you shouldn't take it with a grain of salt. When I consider the diving, accommadations, food, people(staff and dive buddies), cost per dive, travel it's right up there. So let me discuss each one and you will see why this was an epic trip. TRAVEL: While not as easy to get to as say Cozumel it may be easier to get to Manila(MNL) then some other places in the Caribbean like…

  • Other hobbies?

    TheBlue1
    15 May 2012 | 2:22 pm
    Anybody have other strange or crazy hobbies?
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  • Booost Canned Oxygen For Divers

    Scuba Mike
    20 Apr 2012 | 6:27 am
    A UK based company has just launched canned oxygen onto the market. Oxygen is very trendy at the moment, being used by many celebrities and sports people as a way to sharpen their thinking and improve their physical performance. It’s kind of like taking an energy drink, but without the calories, caffeine, sugar and the “low” that comes afterwards! We think every diver should have a can in his or her kit bag. It’s not a substitute for medical oxygen in a DCS incident, although it’s probably better than nothing. But after a long, deep or arduous dive, taking a few shots will certainly…

  • Divemaster or Divedisaster

    Aussie Diver
    8 Aug 2011 | 9:15 am
    This is one of those subjects that will probably get a fair bit of feedback and if not I will be very surprised. All the time I have been diving there has always been a situation of the ‘Them and Us’ syndrome, basically I am talking about who you learnt to dive with. I personally do not care as long as the people who are teaching are well qualified and have the experience to do the job, and that at the end of the day when you finally have the instructor come up to you and say ‘well done and congratulations’, you have deserved the qualification. Well this week for me this has all…

  • Second Hand Kit??

    Aussie Diver
    2 Jun 2011 | 8:10 am
    While working one day a guy came up to me and asked if I would be interested in any diving kit, to be honest I was not at the time very interested but after 5 minutes I was a little more that interested. It turns out this guy thought he would love to dive but had never tried before. Now the interesting bit is that the people who he was talking to basically talked him into buying everything and I mean everything even down to BCD wash and anti fog for his mask in a tube. Well you all know what’s coming, he fell into a swimming pool and threw a wobbly, not a small one but a major one ‘Get me…

  • Beuchat VTR80 Regulators Tested

    Aussie Diver
    2 Jun 2011 | 5:52 am
    Ask any group of divers and they will all say that the regs they are using is great. I am the same having used a Poseidon Jetstream for the last 7 years with no bother. But when I dived with the Beuchat VTR80 I could not believe how bad they were. Maybe I am missing something with the description as it says they are made for cold water, but does that exclude temperatures above 18º, maybe they are not made to work in temperate climates. If the reg has one saving grace its small compact and light, but after that it’s all downhill. My diving kit does not look very good because it gets used…

  • Scuba Diving FAQ

    Scuba Mike
    14 May 2011 | 7:11 am
    You’ve just emerged from a long, deep dive. The gear is heavy and you can’t wait to get it off.   Image: digitalart / FreeDigitalPhotos.net And someone wanders over and starts to ask you questions! Know the feeling? I thought it would be fun to compile a list of the questions we all get asked, and  to create the definitive FAQ for non divers. We can then just tell people to visit this site to find all the answers they might be looking for. I need your help in compiling the full list, so please add yours to comments below, but I’ll start you off with a few: 1/ How deep do you…
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  • Stefanie Brendl - Pretty With Tiger Sharks

    16 May 2012 | 10:37 am
    "Stefanie Brendl swims with Tiger sharks when conditions and behavior allow it, and ONLY after years of experience. Do not try this unless you know a lot about sharks."We like this for the simple reason it is just visually appealing to watch without the re-branding messaging about sharks "just needing a hug" that we see all too often.Sometimes it is o.k to just share an exquisite moment with sharks without having to hit the viewer with propaganda.Enjoy:

  • Can Magnets Really Save Sharks?

    15 May 2012 | 1:18 pm
    There is an interesting article on BBC news about rare earth magnets repelling sharks and preventing attacks.Having observed Great White Sharks for the last 10 years at Isla Guadalupe, I have a couple of  questions. A lot of times a shark is initially repelled by something, but after the initial "flee" reaction and the realization that it is not something trying to attack it, the shark is actually attracted to it. I've observed many, specially young sharks, that are initially afraid of the shark cages, but after a while, come back and start investigating.I'm not saying this is the case…

  • Cristina Zenato Commercial Shark Divings Great New Voice

    13 May 2012 | 1:42 pm
    Baiting at Isla Guadalupe 2005Thanks to some simply awful self inflicted media coming out of South Africa this month the world of sharks, commercial shark diving, and yes shark baiting has blown up again.We go through this cycle once a year, but this time thanks in large part to Chris Fischer and the circus surrounding the tragic death of a young South African at the hands of a white shark, this cycle seems a bit more frantic with anti-cage diving folks finding some wind in their sails to produce an onslaught of hysteria that would make even Peter Benchley cringe.Thankfully the commercial…

  • Albert Falco and Cousteau Dancing in Heaven

    13 May 2012 | 12:43 pm
    If you missed it last week here's the very cool video that undoubted has a whole room full of deceased underwater explorers dancing in heaven. Say what you want about deep water oil and gas exploration, the last five years have yielded up a cornucopia of deep water video that simply boggles the imagination.This video stands at the pinnacle of simply stunning animal discover and interaction.Go to 1.50 to start seeing this critter in all it's mysterious glory: About Shark Diver. As a global leader in commercial shark diving and conservation initiatives Shark Diver has spent the past decade…

  • Best of 2011 at Isla Guadalupe - Martin Graf

    13 May 2012 | 12:28 pm
    A couple of days ago I talked about how I got started at Isla Guadalupe.Today I'm going to share a couple of things I do during those trips. I'm always collecting pictures and videos from our Shark divers, both for our photo database and a trip video. Our database identifies the sharks, by looking at the transition from the grey to the white, which is like a fingerprint and different for each shark. So far we have identified over 120 different individuals, some of which we have seen every single year for the past 10 years. If we have a new shark that hasn't been identified, the photographer…
 
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  • What I Do: Data Analysis

    admin
    10 May 2012 | 12:24 am
    I’ll be continuing with the Changes series soon, but I’ve recently had a few friends and family be confused at what I do. When I say, “I plan and manage the social media marketing for a SCUBA equipment retailer”, people make comments that I “play” on Facebook and Twitter all day. When I correct them and go into greater detail, they tend to glaze over. So now, I’ll direct them here to get an idea Time to fill in the blanks Have a Goal for Your Dive Center Marketing First, you need to determine your goal to see if your efforts are effective. In my case,…

  • Changes: Part 2

    Nick Bostic
    29 Apr 2012 | 4:42 am
    Yeah, the look and feel is different. More on that in Changes: Part 19 I seriously hope there isn’t a Part 19, but that’s the way it feels some days. Things Need to Change We’ve got veterans who proclaim to be internet pro’s who have 20 Twitter accounts retweeting themselves all day. We’ve got other veterans who post to Facebook 50 times a day and like every single one of their own posts. If you didn’t like it, would you still post it? We’ve got the biggest names in our industry failing at blogging and ignoring social media. We’ve got new people…

  • Facebook Timeline for Pages

    Nick Bostic
    29 Feb 2012 | 11:19 pm
    One of the fun parts of my job is to stay on top of every…single…new…tool that comes out. I grew up on the internet and have been doing this whole internet marketing thing since the Prodigy days, so it’s in my blood. Insider tip: you DO NOT have to be first! This is a common misconception online. You may even see comments like “FIRST” on popular blogs. Just like those commenters, if you are FIRST but look like an idiot, you’re still an idiot. Should I switch to the new Timeline? Yes, you don’t have a choice. But you don’t have to do it…

  • Changes: Part 1

    Nick Bostic
    14 Feb 2012 | 2:11 am
    Many people use the new year as an excuse to evaluate life. Running social media for a retailer over the holidays followed up with some massive, amazing new projects has prolonged my evaluation. Aside from the usual “eat better and exercise more”, the other big part of my life I’ve been evaluating is New SCUBA Marketing. You’re about to learn about some of the big motivations – and changes – about to happen in the New SCUBA Marketing world. These are things that’ve been in the works for over 2 years, so it’s about time to share. I got serious…

  • Can You Get Air Fills Online?

    Nick Bostic
    30 Jan 2012 | 5:09 pm
    If this is your only argument as to why people should buy from your local dive center, you need to re-evaluate your business model. If the only value you bring to the diving industry is that you can fill tanks, you need to realize that compressors are relatively cheap compared to the overhead of opening and operating a dive center. A group of independent instructors could probably all throw in and buy a compressor. Airgas has 1,100 locations and lists “medical air” on their web site, so I would imagine that would be safe in a SCUBA tank. My local branch says they can fill tanks,…
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  • The Brand New Oceanic Alpha 9 Scuba Regulator is Finally Here and Shipping at K2! [Digg]

    Digg
    15 May 2012 | 5:57 pm
    We are proud to announce that FINALLY the much sought after Oceanic Alpha 9 Scuba Regulator has arrived and is shipping at K2! We are throwing in for our

  • The Brand New Oceanic Alpha 9 Scuba Regulator is Finally Here and Shipping at K2!

    Tevis Verrett
    15 May 2012 | 5:30 pm
    We are proud to announce that FINALLY the much sought after Oceanic Alpha 9 Scuba Regulator has arrived and is shipping at K2! We are throwing in for our peeps a 30 inch braided MaxFlex hose, and also a BCD knife as a way of saying thank you to our fandamily members in the Tribe K2! Here is a schweet picture of this brand new scuba regulator: Professional performance, entry-level price. If you believe that you shouldn’t have to sacrifice performance for price, the Alpha 9 is for you. The Alpha 9 is the top-performing regulator in its class, and one of the most affordably priced…

  • Spring has Sprung, Lets Go Snorkel in La Jolla, California! [Digg]

    Digg
    12 May 2012 | 12:49 pm
    Summertime in Southern CA, Let's Plan a Snorkeling Escape! Whenever the summertime comes, we all anticipate drive to the beach. There is absolutely no much

  • K2 Interesting: The IST Dolphin Tech BCD vs. the Halcyon Eclipse, You Decide!

    Tevis Verrett
    10 May 2012 | 2:12 am
    I had the opportunity to test drive the IST Dolphin Tech J-40D Complete  Rig from the IST factory. . . and hands down, it spanks the the clunky Dive Rite Transpac System, as well as a couple others, that wont be mentioned. I also regularly dive my Halcyon Eclipse Wing with my Hog Backplate and Wing. . . and I experienced a déjà vu.  Have I been here before. So, I did a little searching and guess what I found: A thoughtful article from DiverNet Magazine done March. You can read the complete article here:  http://www.divernet.com/Diving_Gear/diver_tests/797293/bc_ist_dolphin_tech.html BC…

  • K2 Adventure: SCUBA Diving Kids-Our Girls and Boys and the Delightful World of Scuba Diving!

    Tevis Verrett
    1 May 2012 | 12:02 am
    Children and Scuba Diving Scuba Diving can be thrilling for the whole  family. Children as little as 8 years of age could possibly be authorized on a few levels, and those 12 – 15 can acquire most of the same certifications as adults. Scuba Diving is a fantastic way for you to instruct your kids about the world surrounding them plus obtain a more appreciation for the surroundings and shielding the natural world. Starting them out in such a beautiful sport. . .you ROCK mom and dad! Certainly anybody even children, can have fun with their very first venture beneath the surface by…
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  • Rebreather Forum: An Evolution in the Diving Industry

    Nick Bostic
    15 May 2012 | 4:27 pm
    Hey there loyal Aquaviews readers! We’ll be attending the upcoming Rebreather Forum in just a few days and want to make our coverage as interactive as possible. Not sure what Rebreather Forum is? Here’s the organizers description:This unique conference will address the major issues surrounding rebreather technology, and its application in commerical, media, military, scientific, sport and technical diving.  RF3 has two key objectives; an emphasis on safety and the much needed peer review of the state of the art.  As a RF3 delegate you will be part of this important process. I am…

  • The Daily Reel: May 15, 2012

    Creedence
    15 May 2012 | 10:50 am
    Survivor of Boat Lost at Sea Sues Princess CruisesManila Will Not Recognize Chinese Fishing BanSpearfishing Diver Sentenced For Illegal Lobster PoachingSurvivor of Boat Lost at Sea Sues Princess CruisesA young Panamanian fisherman has filed a lawsuit against Princess Cruises for failing to rescue him and two of his friends that had become stranded in the Pacific Ocean, an ordeal that resulted in two other men’s deaths. Passengers aboard a Princess cruise ship were bird watching on the vessel’s deck when they noticed a small fishing boat indicating signs of distress. Despite…

  • The Daily Reel: May 14, 2012

    Creedence
    14 May 2012 | 10:40 am
    German Fish Deaths Blamed on Human UrineUK Aquarium Has Vegetarian SharkIllegal Fish Dumping May Be a Big Problem in New Zealand German Fish Deaths Blamed on Human UrineA fish population of Eichbaum Lake, located in the German port city of Hamburg, has experienced a mass die-off in the last two weeks, with more than 500 fish casualties reported. Fishermen’s advocates are pointing the finger at recreational swimmers’ habit of peeing in the lake, at an estimated half a liter per swimmer per day, which introduces algae-producing phosphates into the water. Swimmers and fishermen…

  • The Stunning Reef Life of the Andaman

    Creedence
    13 May 2012 | 11:34 am
    The Andaman Islands are part of an archipelago found in the Bay of Bengal, bordered by India to the west and Burma (Myanmar) to the northeast. The islands are largely comprised of tropical rainforests and coastal mangrove forests, and several of the islands have established protected areas to preserve the unique marine life that can be found there. Although monsoons are a regular part of life in the Andaman Sea, there is much to compensate for those rainy days beneath the warm ocean’s surface. Check out this beautiful footage that features the reef attractions waiting for you in the…

  • A Great Sacrifice

    Creedence
    12 May 2012 | 12:00 pm
    Making the decision to become a mother involves a woman’s concession to tremendous life sacrifices, and the Hawaiian monk seal knows all too well what that’s about. Once a pup is born, the mother monk seal will not leave its side or even eat for a period lasting about six weeks, ensuring that the young one gets every ounce of nutrition and care that it needs. When the nursing ends, however, it’s “Sayonara!” to the seal pup as she takes to the water again to finally nourish her own body. This video demonstrates the physical impact of this sacrifice on the mother,…
 
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  • Men in Grey Suits

    Guest Blogger
    15 May 2012 | 6:26 pm
    Hello form Colorado! My name is Leeds Butcher. Along with my two great fiends, Videographer Adam Dorfman and Diver Jeremy Fishinger, we would like to invite you along on a shark awareness dive we recently did in April of 2012 in St Maarten with Ocean Explorers. When we signed up for this dive we really did not know what to expect. We knew we were going to watch the hand feeding of Caribbean Reef Sharks, and Adam would have his HD Camera, but we were not really sure how great it would be, if at all. Well, it was great. Actually, our expectations were blown right out of the water so to speak.

  • Scuba Facebook Fail

    Nadia Aly
    14 May 2012 | 10:43 pm
    This is the 14th of our scuba cartoon series by Jerry King. Let us know what you think and submit your own if you have any! Don’t forget to share with your diver friends!

  • No Fins Freediving World Record Ashley Chapman 63 meters

    Nadia Aly
    8 May 2012 | 10:00 pm
    Congratulations to Ashley Chapman who broke the Constant Weight No Fins World Record with a dive to 63 meters (207 ft) at Performance Freediving's Deja Blue competition in Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands on May 4, 2012. The record was previously held by multiply World Record holder Natalia Molchanova who made a dive to 62 meters in 2009. 

  • Scuba Cartoon | Water App

    Nadia Aly
    6 May 2012 | 10:12 pm
    This is the 13rh of our scuba cartoon series by Jerry King. Let us know what you think and submit your own if you have any! Don’t forget to share with your diver friends!

  • Threats to the Oceans – Infograph

    Nadia Aly
    29 Apr 2012 | 11:58 pm
    Today I stumbled upon this infograph, outlining threats to our Oceans. What are your thoughts? How do you help conserve our ocean?  
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    a new life in the sea

  • city under the sea

    5 May 2012 | 9:56 am
    I've discussed this very video previously, but feel compelled to share it again, as it just recently crossed my desk in a new context. In my opinion, this is National Geographic's most profound piece on all things underwater: City Under the Sea. As the very few of us in the industry get ever closer to highly extended stays beneath the waves, it is ever so important to keep the pursuit in context - and understand why its so important to take on this massive, but critical, challenge for our species. In the end, its all about our survival, and our sustainability. Spending nearly every day in the…

  • earth day | where is the (dis)connectivity?

    22 Apr 2012 | 7:51 am
    Another year, another short single day dedicated to all things green (& blue). Those of us in the environmental industry, or at least actively engaged in environmental enthusiasm and activity find the grander scale initiatives of interest and appealing - and we are generally willing to lend support however possible; be it signing another e-circulated petition, joining a green community event, participating in a beach or park cleanup, or even making a small donation. These efforts are of course impactful, meaningful, worthwhile, and represent noble initiatives by those who organize them.

  • the relentless spread of humanity

    21 Apr 2012 | 6:56 am
    A recent piece on CNN shares NASA satellite imagery indicating our shift to city--dwelling over time. Of course not-so-coincidental is that many of our major cities are on the world's coasts, as they provide the hubs for commerce, and accessibility, and favorable climates. Strikingly obvious is that the coast is where our migration has ended - at least for now. This is truly fascinating. In just a few short several thousand years we've gone from very primitive, to the onset of modern 'advanced' civilization, to 7 billion strong - for better or worse of course. From the global perspective, we…

  • metabolic mayhem

    8 Apr 2012 | 6:51 pm
    While most experience some weight shifting through the seasons, especially here in the Northeast where distinct and sharply contrasted climates cause a sort of hibernation at times, and binge around the holidays to fatten up for the winter cold; this weight change is overwhelmingly apparent when my busy dive season kicks into gear. I can't help but attribute this to the extreme environmental conditions I am exposing my body to. For instance, each and every day, all winter, I go from bone chilling cold while topside, to  donning a hotwater suit and sweating like a fiend while…

  • let them rule over the fish in the sea

    21 Mar 2012 | 12:12 pm
    Genesis 1: 26 (NIV version of the Bible) reads, "“Let us make man in our image, in our likeness, and let them rule over the fish of the sea..." I was reminded of this divine empowerment after recently reading Ben Hellwarth's new book 'Sealab', which takes us on a journey through the start up and collapse of our quest to live on the seafloor. The project that jump started the entire pursuit was called 'the Genesis Project', a fitting name given to the work by Dr. George Bond, as it represented a start to something very new for humanity - the quest to not only visit, but live under the sea.
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  • Shark Keychain

    15 May 2012 | 11:48 am
    PADI Diver Shark Keychain We have a new, limited-edition promo item - a PADI keychain / bottle opener in the shape of a shark.  Email subscribers may need to click through to view the image below.  82619 - Shark Keychain Use product number 82619 in the PADI Americas online shopping cart, or request from your sales rep. The Shark Keychain might be a nice incentive for a student who completes the Shark Conservation Specialty or Adventure Dive.

  • Your Photo on a PADI Card

    15 May 2012 | 11:28 am
    Your Photo Could be the 2013 Membership Card for PADI Diving Society click here for complete details About the Contest:  Each year, PADI Diving Society introduces a limited-edition  membership card. In the past we’ve used photos from our own collections or invite renowned underwater photographers to provide striking images. However, with the growth of Digital Underwater Photography, and more and more divers capturing their underwater experiences, we decided to create a worldwide search! Judges from your local PADI Office and Sport Diver magazine will select three regional winners.

  • PADI Business Training Online

    15 May 2012 | 11:08 am
    When it came time to teach my first class after the IE I felt a little unsure of myself. I decided to team teach and it worked out brilliantly. Working together with other instructors, each of us with different strengths, we formed one perfect instructor - like Voltron. There's a lot to know as a PADI Member. It's challenging for one person to know everything about the scuba diving universe (even though some people think they do). All joking aside, the greater PADI Member community has an astounding amount of knowledge. If you're thinking of trying something new, like social media, eLearning,…

  • Logbook Pages are Back!

    30 Apr 2012 | 1:28 pm
    Back by Popular Demand... PADI logbook pages (product no. 70036) The loose-leaf logbook pages are back! To order, use product number 70036 in our online shopping cart, or contact you PADI sales consultant. Pricing matches the cost of the red logbook (70048). Suggested retail: $16.10

  • Two New Adventure Dive Options

    30 Apr 2012 | 12:52 pm
    Looking to add some variety to your Adventures in Diving course? There are two new adventure dives you can offer: AWARE Shark Conservation and Recreational Sidemount. Dive One of the AWARE Shark Conservation Specialty can be used as an Adventure Dive in the AOW program. Similarly,  PADI Sidemount Instructors may use Dive One of the Sidemount specialty as one of the AOW elective dives. Only instructors with these specialty ratings may offer the adventure dives (see additional info below). For complete details on the new adventure dives, please see page four of the 2nd quarter 2012…
 
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    Sea Forever

  • Ocean friendly snorkeling tips – be safer and be good to marine life

    Lou
    9 May 2012 | 1:05 pm
    There are many good blogs and articles about more responsible and eco-friendly scuba diving. More divers are becoming aware of the consequences of bad diving on marine life. As somebody who has written and spoken a great deal about responsible diving, I’m really chuffed that marine life awareness and conservation are becoming ingrained in so [...] Related posts:Ocean conservation – how you can take part   Share Updated 2nd February, 2012 The oceans are in... Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.

  • Whale sharks – love them, protect them

    Lou
    19 Mar 2012 | 12:52 pm
      Share UPDATED March 19th, 2012 Massive and majestic, an encounter with a Whale Shark is a highlight for nature lovers and underwater enthusiasts. A boatload of people will erupt with joy and excitement at the sighting with everyone jostling to get the best view, photograph and video – It’s not surprising, as a live [...] Related posts:Things are looking better for sharks – BUT don’t get too complacent It’s been a good month for sharks. The survival of... Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.

  • Using social media to boost your green credibility

    Lou
    13 Mar 2012 | 12:26 pm
    Updated March 13, 2012 We’ve seen many media trends, crazes and the must-have –communication technologies. Some have come and many are now gone and forgotten. But social media has become an established means, tool and forum for doing business. Neither is “greenness” just a fad. Whether you’re self-employed, work for a non-profit or for a [...] Related posts:Make green SEXY – and forget that altruism BS So you want to sell your product, service and the... Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.

  • Why is diving insurance so important for your travels?

    Lou
    12 Mar 2012 | 2:44 pm
    Share UPDATED March 12th, 2012 Many of you will be taking off to your winter getaways – if you haven’t done so already. Hopefully, you have taken care of all your health and safety provisions and won’t be skimping out on diving insurance, something very important for all divers. Some do cheap out on their [...] Related posts:How to stay healthy on your dive travels Share Updated 20th February, 2012 Dive trips are fantastic. Whether... Responsible scuba diving The importance of being a responsible diver... Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.

  • How to stay healthy on your dive travels

    Lou
    20 Feb 2012 | 12:29 pm
    Share Updated 20th February, 2012 Dive trips are fantastic. Whether it’s the weekend away at the quarry or the holiday of a lifetime at a resort on an exotic island or an adventure-filled liveaboard, there’s so much diving to do. So how can you stay healthier and avoid the problems that can be a nuisance [...] No related posts. Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.
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  • [VIDEO] Spearfishing: Trapped Underwater Fighting a 65lb+ White Seabass

    Stephan Whelan
    15 May 2012 | 1:39 pm
    Welcome to this weeks Video of the Week!  Our aim is to showcase one video every week that shows off the best of Freediving, Scuba Diving or Spearfishing. Got a great video to share?  Feel free to contact us. This week we feature a video doing the rounds showing a spearo who came close to blacking out due to being trapped underwater.  The question is what can be learned? The video was shot on Go Pro 2 with Blurfix lens and Green filter. No related posts.

  • Natalia Molchanova Re-Claims Constant (unassisted) World Record

    Stephan Whelan
    10 May 2012 | 9:39 am
    Russian Freediver Natalia Molchanova, has reclaimed her Constant Weight No Fins (CNF) World Record with a dive to 66 meters on 8th May 2012 in Dahab, Egypt. Natalia had previously held the record at 62 meters which was surpassed earlier this week by Ashley Chapman with dives to 63 meters followed by 65 meters at the Deja Blue III Competition in the Cayman Islands. No related posts.

  • Exclusive interview with TV’s Hidden Talent Freediver Roxanne Messenger

    Stephan Whelan
    7 May 2012 | 7:24 am
    Roxanne Messenger was the person who had the most natural aptitude for freediving in the TV series Hidden Talent. She trained in the UK with Emma Farrell and then went to Egypt before injury and illness curtailed her training. Here is an exclusive interview with her about her experiences. DeeperBlue.com: When you applied to be on the show, you didn’t know what you were being tested for. How did you feel when you found out it was for freediving? Roxanne: I didn’t have a clue what I was being tested for, I thought the tests were very random and I had no idea what freediving was. DB:…

  • 3 More Freediving Records Fall at PFI’s Deja Blue III

    Francesca Koe
    6 May 2012 | 6:21 pm
    Saturday May 5th was an extra special day for Iru Balic, Grant Hogan and Nick Mevoli. On just the second day of Performance Freediving International’s annual depth competition these three athletes each claimed their own new national titles. “I am so happy to see our PFI Instructors doing well at Deja Blue III,” said Kirk Krack, president and co-founder of Performance Freediving International , “and I am even more thrilled to see the new PFI students of our affiliate instructors, doing just as great. I could not be prouder of the myriad world class performances we are…

  • Ashley Futral Chapman is Officially the Deepest (unassisted) Woman in the World

    Francesca Koe
    5 May 2012 | 8:36 am
    May 4, 2012 Ashley Futral Chapman breaks the Constant Weight No Fins World Record with a dive to 63 meters (207) at Performance Freediving’s Deja Blue competition in Grand Cayman, the Cayman Islands. The women’s CNF record was previously held by multiple World Record holder Natalia Molchanova who made a dive to 62 meters in 2009. With this amazing 63m CNF freediving performance Ashley becomes the deepest unassisted woman on earth. Watch her as she uses only the air in her lungs and her arms and feet to take the new world record. Related posts: Ashley Futral Grabs Her First…
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