The SS Lakeland, one of the early steel-hulled freighters on the Great Lakes, went down on December 3, 1924. The…
Author: Kathy Dowsett
Kathy Dowsett
Kathy is the owner of Kirk Scuba Gear, a passionate Scuba Diver, Ocean Advocate and Managing Editor of The Scuba News Canada
The Churchill River system is Steeped in Canadian history and boasts some of the best fishing on the planet. This…
Roberta Eike was an American oceanographer and marine geologist active during the 1950s. In 1954, she became interested in the…
Here are two different recommendations for escaping a submerged car. The video advises breaking the side window and exiting immediately,…
Blue-green algae, also called cyanobacteria, are tiny, plant-like microorganisms that naturally inhabit bodies of freshwater such as: These organisms grow…
A 65-year-old swimmer is safe after a medical emergency at Port Dover Beach, thanks to the quick and brave response…
This is general information for scuba diving in Waterton Lakes National Park. This video does not contain all the info…
Today, we dive into one of Lorain, Ohio’s most mysterious maritime legends — the tale of the ghost ship Upper…
“Meet the Pacific spiny lumpsucker — a ping pong ball with fins! These tiny, round, suction-cup-equipped fish stick to rocks…
The Cochin Lighthouse, an operational lighthouse perched on Pirot Hill in the prairie community of Cochin, Saskatchewan, stands out as…
Building up Canada as a strong nation means being a strong climate leader, not backpedalling on progress in favour of…
Learn more about the tsunami that struck Newfoundland’s Burin Peninsula on November 18, 1929. The disaster took 28 lives, and…
The Adella Shores left her home dock in Ashland with a load of lumber in April 1909. She was never…
The Battle of the Atlantic, lasting from 1939 to 1945, was the longest continuous campaign of the Second World War,…
A highly invasive and hazardous weed is rapidly spreading throughout southwestern Ontario, leading a local conservation authority to issue a…
February 18, 1942. Two ships battered and broken on the rugged cliffs of Newfoundland, 203 sailors dead, 186 rescued by…
Yakima was a wooden bulk freighter that sailed on the Great Lakes. Thomas Quayle’s son’s constructed this freighter, the first…
The SS Monarch was a combined passenger and freight vessel constructed in 1890 for service on the Great Lakes. In…
We had the chance to explore the west side of Seymour Narrows, one of the most powerful tidal channels on…
“After months of planning and mostly just getting schedules to line up, the dive is completed! The story the guides…
Please join Jill Heinerth for an #OceanWeekCanada event on June 4, 2025 @ 1:00pm in cooperation with @ExploringByTheSeat. Register individually or bring…
Titan: The OceanGate Disaster is a forthcoming American documentary film slated for release in 2025. Directed and produced by Mark…
The Saguenay Fjord and Percé are two separate tourist attractions in Quebec, each offering its own distinct charm. The Saguenay…
The SS James Carruthers was a Canadian freighter constructed in 1913 for service on the Great Lakes. Operated by the…
Discover the heart and soul behind Larry’s Catch. From humble beginnings to a thriving seafood haven, join us on a…
In his video, Daniel Gildea explores the story of the HMS Haldimand, a British warship from the 18th century commonly…
“River is calling all divers” St Lawrence River Diving The St. Lawrence River offers a unique experience for freshwater divers,…
Home sweet home! The Royal Canadian Navy (HMCS Margaret Brookeship) made its return to Halifax on Friday after a four-month…
Each year, for generations, poor, ill-clad Newfoundland fishermen sailed out “to the ice” to hunt seals in the hope of…
Built in 1872 as a steamship and brigantine with a wooden hull, the SS Newfoundland went down in 1916. She…
This past month was spent on beautiful Vancouver Island training to be a commercial diver. This license allows me to…
According to the OPP (Stormont-Dundas-Glengarry Detachment), the body of a scuba diver who went missing near the Long Sault Parkway,…
After just three months in service, the new Wolfe Islander IV ferry suffered damage reportedly after striking the lakebed. The…
Each year, Nathalie organizes an underwater exploration and conservation voyage while producing films that showcase the underwater treasures and obstacles.…
The Rideau Canal is a waterway that spans the Rideau and Cataraqui rivers and links Kingston, Ontario, on Lake Ontario,…
According to a report out of Thunder Bay, the James Whalen tug will be no more. The tug is over…
The SS Western Reserve holds the distinction of being the first Great Lakes freighter built with steel plating. Launched in…
“They’ve taken that dive many times in the past,” a witness remarked. Provincial police have confirmed that the body of…
Rescue operations were hampered by the MSC Baltic III container ship’s (33,767 DWT) isolated position and winter conditions, which included…
One of the highest and most potent beacons on the Great Lakes is the Rock of Ages Lighthouse, which is…
The goal of this project started by Michael Schwinghamer is to show people the abundant shipwrecks in our ocean playground.…
The British Special Operations Executive (SOE) constructed the Motorized Submersible Canoe (MSC), often known as Sleeping Beauty, as an underwater…
Save the Date: Scuba Swap 2025 (Saturday, April 26, 2025) We’re thrilled to bring back Scuba Swap, the must-attend event…
Early on February 15, 2025, the MSC Baltic III cargo ship lost power and ran aground in western Newfoundland, just…
Jeremy and Mathias head out to locate and raise an Argo from the bottom of Reid Lake, Northwest Territories, Canada.…