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Embracing the Challenge of Scuba Diving in Later Life

By The Scuba News Press Team on April 23, 2019 Scuba Features

At 95, the world’s oldest scuba diver is hoping to help other older people see the importance of exercise, and that with a good level of fitness, you can still take on physical challenges no matter how old you are. In order to have a go at scuba diving, you will need to undergo medical screening, training in water safety and instruction in diving techniques. However, your age needn’t be a limiting factor to what you can achieve, and with time to focus on your own goals, later in life is a great time to start. Dive Right In In retirement, you have the time…

Introducing WSDS World Safety Diving Standards

By The Scuba News Press Team on April 1, 2019 Community News, Training News

The International Organization WSDS is committed to the promotion of internationally active diving associations and in particular to the recognition of diving on a public level. A priority goal is the promotion of contemporary, comparable international safety standards of all participating associations, both for diving instructors and for diving students. This aspect is particularly important on the international job market in the diving industry – both on the part of employers and employees as well as on the part of the public sector – in order to ensure transparency and equivalence with regard to completed training and uncomplicated cross-over opportunities…

Dive Pirates to Explore Grand Cayman with partners Ikelite, Clearly Cayman

By The Scuba News Press Team on April 1, 2019 Dive Center News

After 14 years of successfully taking adaptive scuba divers to Cayman Brac Beach Resort, The Dive Pirates Foundation wants to explore Clearly Cayman’s newly acquired Cobalt Coast as a location for seasoned adaptive divers to continue to enjoy great Caribbean diving as well as Grand Cayman hospitality with a reconnaissance mission planned for April 6-13, 2019. “Cayman Brac will always be our home for our yearly trip with new adaptive divers, and with our longstanding relationship with Cayman Brac Beach Resort and Clearly Cayman and the number of adaptive divers we have introduced into the mainstream diving community, we would like to consider reunion trips to another…

Open University of the Netherlands Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) on Marine Litter

By The Scuba News Press Team on March 24, 2019 Community News, Environmental News, Training News

On April 29th, 2019, the Open University of the Netherlands will have the inaugural class of its newest Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) on Marine Litter. The course will be available in all UN languages, making a global issue available to a global audience. The course content is tailored to the different regions of our planet. “The previous Marine Litter MOOC (provided for free and available in English and Spanish) attracted thousands of participants. Ocean pollution is a global issue, therefore the Leadership track of the MOOC is being made available in all UN languages and Portuguese. ‘We realize that…

Last Few places left on ‘BEST OF SINAI’ Safaris

By The Scuba News Press Team on March 24, 2019 Dive Center News, Travel News

Treat yourself to a liveaboard trip on South Moon – the lovely boat with the warmhearted crew, good food and last but not least – DIVING AT ITS FINEST. Diving Ras Mohamed is a special event in itself, as are the spectacular other sites, like the famous wreck of the Thistlegorm, the remote dive sites in the Gulf of Suez with their incredible abundance of corals, and the famous dives in the Straights of Tiran. During April few places are still available in the weeks 13. – 20.4.19, 20. – 27.4.19, and 27.4. – 4.5.19. The price per person starts…

Ultimate Guide to Scuba Diving in Bali – Best Dive Centers

By The Scuba News Press Team on March 11, 2019 Scuba Features

Everyone loves adventurous as it gives you the feeling of thrill along with the fun. Diving is one of the adventurous activities that connect you with a different sight of nature. Bali is known for its forested volcanic mountains, beaches, iconic rice paddies and coral reefs. Many people from all around the world visit Bali for spending their vacation and experiencing the sea life. Some of the major attraction of Bali is Tulamben diving, Amed scuba diving, Nusa Lembongan etc. This place is always ready to welcome tourists as the resorts, hotels, villas, restaurants are easily available here at pocket-friendly…

New Dive Center Opens in Mergui Archipelago

By The Scuba News Press Team on March 6, 2019 Dive Center News, Dive Resort News

Scuba opportunities abound in one of the world’s last undiscovered paradises Awei Pila, an exclusive resort set on a remote tropical island, has opened a SCUBA diving center in Myanmar’s Mergui Archipelago, offering Open Water courses and certification to first-time divers. The Awei Pila Dive Center will provide all levels of PADI diving courses from DSD (Discover Scuba Diving) to DM (Dive Master), which can either be tackled at home by Internet ahead of traveling to the Mergui Archipelago or learned over three to four days at the resort, which lies on a pristine beach just a stone’s throw from…

Sir Hugo Swire MP Becomes The New Patron of the Seahorse Trust

By The Scuba News Press Team on February 22, 2019 Community News, Environmental News

Sir Hugo Swire KCMG (Conservative MP for East Devon) has been named the newest patron of The Seahorse Trust. He joins TV presenters Chris Packham, Kate Humble, Ellie Harrison and others as a patron of the marine charity. Sir Hugo has been actively engaged in raising public and parliamentary awareness of the Seahorse Trust and its work. In November 2018, he secured a Parliamentary debate on the illegal trade in seahorses, which highlighted that 150 million seahorses are illegally traded around the world every year for the curio and medicine trade. Sir Hugo also arranged a meeting between The Seahorse…

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Video Tech: The Key to Modern Scuba Businesses

By The Scuba News Press Team on December 30, 2018 Photo and Video News, Scuba Features

Video content is something most consumers are familiar with but aren’t quite aware of just how important it is. A B2C study reported in Forbes found that 90% of internet users stay on websites that utilize video content, with those users clicking off of websites that don’t. Scuba companies, which must embrace technology to remain competitive in the industry, have put video software to good use. From bespoke video-making services to kit companies taking the opportunity to give live-action demonstrations, the uses of video tech in modern scuba businesses are varied and creative. Making continued use of innovative video content will be important for…

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Snorkel with Orcas in Norway

By The Scuba News Press Team on November 20, 2018 Travel News

Improve your wildlife and underwater photography skills during our winter live-aboard expeditions in the Norwegian fjords. We bring you close to an amazing wildlife phenomena of hunting Orca’s and feeding Humpbacks in one of the most beautiful winter landscapes in the world. You may get lucky to get in the water with these amazing animals and watch the baitballs of herring swirl underneath you. Expedition Highlights: Polar Snorkeling with Orcas and Whales Whale Watching Northern Lights & Star-gazing Zodiac Cruising in the winter Fjord Scenery Snow activities Excellent photography opportunities Educational Presentations If you choose not to snorkel, you can…

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