The announcement of a new international diving and marine event in Aqaba may look like just another industry gathering at…
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Lee
Lee has been in the marketing industry for the last 15 years and now specializes in teaching marketing techniques to people in the scuba diving industry. He is founder of Dive Media Solutions which, in addition to providing complete marketing, media, communications and IT solutions exclusively for the scuba diving industry, also produces The Scuba News. You can connect with Lee via Twitter by following @DiveMedia
The scuba industry talks endlessly about safety, but are we actually studying the right things? A recent analysis published in…
Scuba diving has one of the highest passion-to-participation gaps in sport. Millions earn an entry-level certification, far fewer remain active…
For many divers, the Red Sea is not just another destination, it is the place where global dive dreams begin.…
Marine scientists in Western Australia are preparing to take science communication beneath the surface, with plans announced for a live underwater…
A Taiwanese technical diver has died while taking part in a recovery operation at a World War II-era coal mine…
According to a report from BBC Yorkshire, a former scuba diving instructor has been given an absolute discharge after a court…
For as long as humans have lived near the sea, we have sensed that it does something to us. Not…
Every diver remembers the reef, the wreck, the moment a shadow resolved into a shark or a turtle glided past…
Rebreathers represent one of the most significant technological advances in modern diving. By recycling breathing gas, removing carbon dioxide, and…
Every new diver hits the same moment sooner or later. You finish your certification, you feel confident underwater, and suddenly…
An 18-year-old diver has been officially recognised as the youngest professional Divemaster in the world, marking a rare milestone in recreational…
Scuba diving is full of obvious risks that divers are trained to recognise, depth, gas supply, buoyancy, conditions. What catches…
Most divers are meticulous about planning dives, checking conditions, and logging bottom time. Yet when it comes to caring for…
A former scuba instructor has been arrested and charged in connection with the death of 12-year-old Dylan Harrison, marking a…
The Scuba News often asks where you should dive next, but this time we are asking something more personal. What…
The scuba training world is rich with options. Divers often collect not just certifications, but stories about why they chose…
At The Scuba News, we spend most of our time celebrating the places divers dream about. Crystal-clear water, thriving reefs,…
Every year, the same names dominate dive travel wish lists. Raja Ampat, the Maldives, the Great Barrier Reef and the…
How to choose the right watch-style dive computer Before comparing brands, buyers should be clear on one thing. A watch-style…
Ask a room full of divers about their favourite piece of dive kit and you will not get a single,…
For decades, divers have spoken about the calming effect of being underwater. Slow breathing, weightlessness, and the sensory quiet of…
Allegations of underpayment and poor working conditions in Western Australia’s Ningaloo Reef tourism sector have entered the public spotlight following…
The parents of 12-year-old Dylan Harrison have filed a wrongful-death lawsuit against multiple parties connected to her fatal scuba certification dive at The Scuba…
Shore diving strips scuba back to its essentials. No fixed schedules, no long transits, and no dependency on boats. For…
Just Breathe is a quiet, reflective book about scuba diving—not as an extreme sport, but as a teacher. Drawing from real…
As the global dive travel market settles into a more mature post-pandemic rhythm, 2026 is shaping up to be a…
The Diving Equipment and Marketing Association has formally confirmed its Board of Directors for the 2026–2028 term, following elections conducted…
At first glance, scuba diving might not seem like a calorie-burning activity. After all, divers strive for efficiency, slow breathing,…
The National Association of Underwater Instructors (NAUI Worldwide) has confirmed a regional leadership transition affecting members in the Northwest United States, Western Canada…
Italian DPV manufacturer SUEX has formally confirmed the establishment of SUEX Sport USA Inc., marking the creation of its official United States affiliate…
A British man died after consuming excessive amounts of alcohol just days after his wife was killed in a scuba…
Big savings on essential dive gear do not come around often, especially when the discount exceeds half the original price.…
Few equipment choices spark as much quiet debate among divers as the question of yoke versus DIN tank valves. It is…
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There is a quiet paradox in underwater photography. Divers cross oceans searching for discovery, yet many return repeatedly to the…
Underwater imaging manufacturer Ikelite has unveiled a fiber-optic version of its housing for the Canon EOS R8, giving photographers a more streamlined…
For many newly certified divers, the biggest question after completing Open Water is simple: where should you go next? One…
St Barth is usually framed as a jet-set playground of beach clubs, superyachts and designer boutiques. What often gets overlooked…
February is one of the most strategically underrated months in the global dive calendar. While many destinations sit in shoulder…
A recent close encounter between scuba divers and a great white shark off South Australia’s south-east coast has drawn renewed…
Richard Larn OBE, one of the most influential figures in the history of British diving and maritime archaeology, has died…
For many divers, the first descent beneath the surface is a moment of pure exhilaration, that instant when sunlight fractures…
A diver reported missing after entering the water off Manasota Beach has been found dead after an extensive search by local authorities,…
A woman has died following a scuba diving incident off Santa Catalina Island, according to reporting by NBC Los Angeles, raising fresh…