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- Mindful Leadership: Thoughts About the Importance of Body Position and Cave Diving
- Update on Six Presumed Drowned in Richmond Charter Boat Tragedy as Questions Grow Over Companion Vessel
- The Silent Diving Emergency Every Water Sports Enthusiast Should Know About: Understanding SIPE
Browsing: Community News
Welcome to the “Scuba Diving Community News” section of The Scuba News, your central hub for updates, events, and stories from the global scuba diving community. This section is dedicated to sharing news about diving clubs, conservation initiatives, community events, and the achievements of divers around the world. Stay connected with fellow enthusiasts, learn about volunteer opportunities, and discover ways to get involved in preserving our oceans. Whether you’re a seasoned diver or just starting out, our community news keeps you informed and inspired to make a positive impact on the underwater world.
On June 28, 2026, a Vancouver-based fishing charter business shared a celebratory post on the…
By Lee
632 Species, 1,810 Photos: New Guide Becomes the Most Comprehensive Reference to Caribbean Nudibranchs
Marine life photographers, underwater naturalists and macro diving enthusiasts have a major new resource to…
Tyendinaga Cavern and Caves, located just outside of Belleville, has kicked off its 2026 season.…
Around 100 community members gathered for an emotional public vigil at Steveston’s Imperial Landing Docks…
Since the MSC Baltic III ran aground in February 2025, it has remained stranded on…
This Shark Week, score an incredible deal on the dive adventure you’ve always wanted while…
Volunteer scuba divers will once again descend beneath the surface of Mirror Pond in Bend,…
Nearly five months after a fatal training dive in Argentina shocked the diving community, prosecutors…
PADI has announced the launch of its first-ever AmbassaDiver Summit, bringing together some of the…
One woman, one 24-foot boat, and 2,400 miles of open ocean. Kelsey Pfendler did it.…
Editor’s Note (Updated July 8, 2026): Following publication of this article, Wraysbury Dive Centre contacted The Scuba…
The Shark Trust has officially opened entries for the Shark Photographer of the Year 2026 competition, inviting…
Two divers have been rescued and taken to hospital following a major emergency response off…
The Canadian Armed Forces have officially called off their search and rescue efforts for six…
Ocean engineering company DEEP has successfully installed its Vanguard subsea human habitat on the seafloor…
Despite years of attention, unsafe conditions continue to put thousands of Canadian commercial fish harvesters—and…
Three scuba divers were safely rescued after becoming separated from their support vessel approximately six…
Divers Alert Network (DAN) has issued a public statement clarifying the purpose of its recent…
In honour of Canada Day next week our Wednesday Night Dive will be a super…
The Shark Trust has announced the return of its annual Great Shark Snapshot, inviting divers and snorkellers around…
On the morning of Thursday, June 18, 2026, a major fire erupted on the Ocean…
The legal fallout from the death of 12-year-old scuba student Dylan Harrison continues to grow,…
DiveSight launches with forecasts for more than 28,000 dive sites, combining artificial intelligence, satellite oceanography,…
Ghost Tours This Titanic-era steamship spent nearly 60 years navigating some of the most haunted waters…
The #2 Mine Tour & Museum Announces 2026 Season Opening The world-class #2 Mine Tour…
A 56-year-old Utah man has died following a scuba diving incident at Bear Lake, according…
A collaboration between the Government House Foundation and the Maritime Museum of BC, the Lieutenant Governor’s Award for…
A diver slips beneath the surface for the first time since losing mobility due to…
A routine ghost-net removal mission in the Mediterranean Sea turned into an extraordinary wildlife encounter…
Now that is a headline you don’t read every day. Over the May 2026 long…
The UK’s only museum dedicated entirely to diving history has reopened its doors following an…
By Lee
Two Years After a Dorset Diver Vanished, His Widow Is Highlighting the Challenges Families Face After Loss
When a diver is lost, public attention often focuses on the search effort, the investigation…
The PADI Foundation has announced a significant increase in funding available through its 2027 research…
Additional details have emerged following the death of an Ohio diver during a shipwreck dive…
A recreational scuba diving fatality in Michigan’s Lake Huron is under investigation after an experienced…
East Coast Divers, a long-established dive shop and training centre in Brookline, Massachusetts, was significantly…
Parks Canada Has Officially Designated 5 Lakes in Jasper National Park for Recreational Scuba Diving
Jasper, Alberta has some of the most stunning, crystal-clear glacier-fed waters, so getting official, responsible…
The discovery of five villagers alive inside a flooded cave system in Laos has provided…
A new shark documentary exploring one of the most dramatic shifts in marine conservation tourism…
West Marine has officially filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for…
By Lee
Veteran Tham Luang Divers Join High-Risk Laos Cave Rescue Mission After Seven Villagers Trapped Underground
Some of the world’s most experienced cave rescue divers are once again navigating flooded tunnels…
A scuba diving incident at one of Canada’s most recognised shore diving locations has claimed…
A 39-year-old man has died following a shark attack at Kennedy Shoal on the Great…
Premiere of Voices for the Voiceless & launch of The Remains of the Arctic -…
Underwater photographers around the world are being invited to showcase their best work as PADI and Scuba Diving…