The modern scuba cylinder traces back to 1839, when James Elliot and Alexander McAvity of Saint John, New Brunswick, developed…
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
Efficiency is everything. The frog kick prioritizes efficiency over raw speed, turning every movement into a calculated conservation of energy.…
A collaboration between the Government House Foundation and the Maritime Museum of BC, the Lieutenant Governor’s Award for Maritime Achievement’s nomination period will…
The Norman P. Clement was a historic Great Lakes vessel that had a long career as a bulk carrier before…
44th Annual Vintage Boat Show Saturday, July 11, 2026 Muskoka Wharf, Gravenhurst, Ontario This July the 44th Vintage returns on Saturday, July…
Now that is a headline you don’t read every day. Over the May 2026 long weekend, a bachelor party in…
Experts from the Canadian Tick Research and Innovation Centre recently warned that a slow-moving “wave of ticks” is migrating north…
Jasper, Alberta has some of the most stunning, crystal-clear glacier-fed waters, so getting official, responsible access to these five lakes…
Argentine authorities have seized more than 700 marine animals trafficked from Kenya in what conservationists describe as a major bust…
On October 11, 1923, a perilous combination of dense fog and thick forest fire smoke severely blinded shipping lanes on…
A devastating boating accident on Lake Erie has claimed the lives of a Norfolk County father and his young son.…
The surface of the St. Lawrence River between Kingston and Montreal may look unassuming, but beneath the waves lies a…
Operation Fish represents one of the most daring and high-stakes logistical feats of the Second World War. As the threat…
A discussion of whirling disease, what it means for Alberta’s fish populations and what anglers and other recreational users can…
Illinois, USA has recorded eight cases of Hantavirus since 1993—this situation is a example of why we can’t let our…
Passengers evacuated the hantavirus-hit MV Hondius (Oceanwide Expeditions) cruise ship after docking on one of Spain’s Canary Islands. Asymptomatic people…
Based on the bestselling phenomenon by Shelby Van Pelt comes the story of Tova, a widow who forms an unlikely…
As the oldest local museum in Finland, the Raahe Museum has been preserving history since its founding in 1862. Its…
For over 30 years one of those shipwrecks the Hydrus, was the one ship that eluded David Trotter, a 75-year-old…
Mini scuba tanks (often called “pony bottles” or “spare air”) are compact, portable systems designed for shallow, short-term underwater use.…
Recent reports from The Scuba News have detailed a tragic Hantavirus outbreak linked to the cruise ship MV Hondius, resulting…
The World Health Organization and South African health authorities have confirmed a suspected hantavirus outbreak aboard the MV Hondius, a…
Here is the current status of the operation as of Sunday, May 3, 2026 It is truly a heart-wrenching situation.…
It truly is a one-in-a-million find—or, more accurately, a one-in-50-million find. The discovery of a bicolor lobster by the Wellfleet…
What truly lies at the bottom of Halifax Harbour? It’s more than just water—it’s a time capsule containing everything from…
It is honestly one of nature’s most impressive “glitch in the system” moments. Watching a fish transition from a dense…
The SS Midland City holds a remarkable place in maritime history as one of the longest-serving vessels on the Great…
The Legacy of the Pilot House Museum Perched in Froomfield, just south of Sarnia, the Pilot House Museum served for…
Tofino, BC, has officially become the first Canadian municipality to ban the sale of single-use plastic water bottles sized one…
Known as the “Pirate of the St. Lawrence,” William “Bill” Johnston (1782–1870) was a notorious figure who thrived in the…
Authorities have officially confirmed that the overturned hull discovered near the volcanic island of Pagan, located within the Marianas archipelago…
According to exclusive reports from CBS News and other outlets on April 13, 2026, Lynette sent several messages to a…
On September 20, 1991, the Andrea Gail set out from Gloucester Harbor for what would become its final journey, originally…
If you’re curious about why some glass is cobalt blue, here’s some information for you. Cobalt blue glass gets its…
The City of Toronto and PortsToronto are moving forward with a significant crackdown on personal watercraft (PWCs) like jet skis…
Although the J.C. Morrison has rested underwater in a fragmented state for more than 160 years, it continues to welcome…
Deep cave diving is arguably the last true frontier of exploration on Earth—a realm where “extreme” is an understatement. Deep…
The completion and release of The Viking is a haunting chapter in film history because the movie was essentially finished…
Emergency crews were called to the southern end of Beausoleil Island at 7:15 p.m. Sunday, March 29, 2026 after a…
The arrival of the steamship Brother Jonathan in Fort Victoria on March 12, 1862, marked the beginning of a catastrophic…
Edward Jordan remains a significant figure in Canadian maritime history, marking one of the final chapters of piracy in the…
A massive rescue operation was launched north of Owen Sound on March 8 after 23 fishermen became adrift. Several agencies,…
In March 2006, music legend Paul McCartney and his then-wife Heather Mills traveled to Canada to launch a high-profile campaign…
The Great Lakes are currently shedding ice at a remarkable pace. We are now in a high-velocity “break-up” phase, where…
On Sunday, (March 8, 2026) a high-stakes rescue operation unfolded on Georgian Bay as a massive ice floe broke away…