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Film-maker, diver Rob Stewart honoured posthumously
The memory of late film maker Rob Stewart, whose under-water work illustrates sharks in a positive light, has been honoured by his peers.
Project AWARE Charity Auction: Online Bidding Now Open
To celebrate Project AWARE®’s Silver Jubilee with the dive community, we have some fantastic prizes…
Chefs, Seafood Industry Leaders and Oceana Canada Help Combat Seafood Fraud
Chefs, restaurant owners and sustainable seafood leaders from across the country have added their names to an open letter urging the government take action to stop seafood fraud. By improving boat-to-plate traceability, the government can help ensure that all fish sold in Canada is honestly labelled, legally caught and fully traceable.
Chefs, Seafood Industry Leaders and Oceana Canada Help Combat Seafood Fraud
Chefs, restaurant owners and sustainable seafood leaders from across the country have added their names…
Nationwide search for conservation innovators kicks off
The search is on for big, bold, game-changing ideas and new solutions to New Zealand’s greatest environmental challenges, such as freshwater quality, climate change, species decline and invasive pests.
Nationwide search for conservation innovators kicks off
The search is on for big, bold, game-changing ideas and new solutions to New Zealand’s…
Innovative diver gets Order of Canada
Most recipients of the Order of Canada are honoured for what they have done on dry land. Not Phil Nuytten. The British Columbia diver has been an active innovator under water.
Body of Vancouver Island Filmmaker Found
The body of Vancouver Island filmmaker Twyla Roscovich, 38, has been found at Fisherman’s Wharf in Campbell River after missing for a week
Body of Vancouver Island Filmmaker Found
Filmmaker who directed Salmon Confidential dies The body of Vancouver Island filmmaker Twyla Roscovich, 38,…
Trip of a Lifetime to the Great Barrier Reef Doesn’t Disappoint
This month, to celebrate the Professional Association of Diving Instructor’s (PADI) 25 millionth diving certification,…
Fantastic Job Opportunity With Regaldive
Regaldive are looking to recruit a Marketing and Brand Specialist. This is an exciting opportunity to join our specialist team. This varied role has wide ranging responsibility across the entire marketing mix.
New Mobile App Transforms Any Smartphone into a Tool for Ocean Protection
A smartphone app from the environmental organization Project AWARE® will enable scuba divers around the…
Brockville Dive Report: 1 September – 3 September 2017
It looks like a mainly sunny weekend in the Thousand Islands region. There is potential…
WWF New Zealand’s on the look out for next environmental game changer
WWF-New Zealand, with supporters The Tindall Foundation, Department of Conservation, Callaghan Innovation and New Zealand’s Biological Heritage National Science Challenge, is on the search—from research labs to garden sheds and everywhere in between—for new ideas that could positively impact the environment.
Brockville Dive Report: 25 August – 27 August 2017
This is the last weekend in August and summer is coming to a close. Two more weekends until school returns, but there lots more dive weekends coming up this fall.
Brockville Dive Report: 25 August – 27 August 2017
This is the last weekend in August and summer is coming to a close. Two more weekends…
Job Alert! – Marketing Manager at Pro Dive International
Learn more about this fantastic job opportunity with Pro Dive International in Mexico
Diver Death in Tobermory
A Michigan man identified as 66 year old Michael Maxwell of Southfield, Michigan USA, has died while scuba diving at Tobermory. Maxwell was with a group of divers associated with a Michigan scuba diving club. They had been diving the Niagara II Shipwreck, a popular dive shipwreck, in Georgian Bay.
Diver Death in Tobermory
A Michigan man identified as 66 year old Michael Maxwell of Southfield, Michigan USA, has died…
Fantastic Job Opportunity with Emperor Divers, Hurghada
Another excellent opportunity has arisen to join our growing Reservations team at Emperor Divers, based in Hurghada. This is a full time Administrator/Sales position starting as soon as possible.
Brockville Dive Report: 18 Aug – 20 August 2017
This weekend we will be seeing sun and slightly cooler temperatures through the weekend. At least that’s according to the weather man. Water levels are slowly starting to go down so we may not be wading in water on the docks.
Brockville Dive Report: 18 Aug – 20 August 2017
Awareness of high-speed boats on St. Lawrence key to safety. This weekend we will be…
Gulf of St. Lawrence Expedition
Oceana Canada, leading scientists and Alexandra Cousteau, Senior Oceana Advisor and granddaughter of Jacques-Yves Cousteau, will set sail to explore never-before-seen parts of the Gulf of St. Lawrence
Gulf of St. Lawrence Expedition
Exploring and Protecting Canada’s Oceans. Gulf of St. Lawrence Expedition, August 2017 Oceana Canada, leading scientists…
Brockville Dive Report: 11 August – 13 August 2017
This weekend is Ribfest in Brockville. The smell of ribs will be everywhere in town. With many vendors in town and events taking place close to Centeen Park, you can enjoy a dive and some ribs.
Brockville Dive Report: 11 August – 13 August 2017
After a dive in the St. Lawrence, treat yourself to ribs! This weekend is Ribfest…
Project AWARE Evening at NZ Sea Adventures
Join the Team at NZ Sea Adventures for a FREE Project AWARE Specialty evening on…
Ripleys Aquarium Toronto, Ontario Canada
Traveling on moving glide paths, visitors enter the ocean realm and come face to face with thousands of fascinating fishes and menacing sea creatures, everything from barracudas, to rays, to jellyfish, octopi, moray eels and giant sharks!
Ripleys Aquarium Toronto, Ontario Canada
Since 1997 Ripley’s Aquariums have thrilled millions of visitors in North America. Traveling on moving…
Brockville Dive Report: 4 August – 6 August 2017
Divers urged to be careful as long weekend boosts river traffic.
Brockville Dive Report: 4 August – 6 August 2017
Divers urged to be careful as long weekend boosts river traffic. It is the August…
Brockville Dive Report: 28 July – 30 July 2017
This weekend is looking sunny with temperatures in the low-to-mid 20’s in the Brockville and Kingston area. It is getting busier on the river after a bit of a slower start than usual, but as we head towards August boats are filling up fast. If you are looking for some diving call the charters to see who has spaces. There are still spots for one or two last-minute divers on a lot of the boats.
Brockville Dive Report: 28 July – 30 July 2017
More divers exploring river despite high water levels This weekend is looking sunny with temperatures…
46 Year Old Diver Dies on the Andrea Doria
British diver Steven Slater reportedly got into difficulties while diving the wreck of the SS Andrea Doria which sank 60 miles from Nantucket, Massachusetts in 1956.
46 Year Old Diver Dies on the Andrea Doria
British diver Steven Slater reportedly got into difficulties while diving the wreck of the SS…
Silence of the Sharks – How You Can Help!
More than 70,000,000 sharks are hunted and killed every year. They can not stand up…
Introducing Divers Den, Tobermory
Tobermory is a small community located at the northern tip of the Bruce Peninsula in…
Brockville Dive Report: 21 July – 23 July 2017
This weekend it is looking like we will have sun on Saturday and Sunday, but there is a chance of thunderstorms on Sunday. Water levels are still high, but there have been some small drops in the water levels. Access to the Conestoga shore dive has been re-opened as the road is no longer covered in water. The Rothsay is also accessible for shore diving.
Brockville Dive Report: 21 July – 23 July 2017
This weekend it is looking like we will have sun on Saturday and Sunday, but…
Discovery’s Shark Week at the Movies
Everyone’s favorite week of television, “Shark Week,” makes waves in movie theaters nationwide for a one-night event this summer. The exclusive event features one of the best episodes from “Shark Week 2016,” along with a special episode of “Shark Week 2017” ahead of its television debut on Discovery Channel.
Discovery’s Shark Week at the Movies
Everyone’s favorite week of television, “Shark Week,” makes waves in movie theaters nationwide for a one-night…
Butterflyways blooming throughout the land
Pollinator pathway. Bumblebee highway. River of Flowers. Bee Line. These have all described habitat corridors created to help pollinators like bees and butterflies. We can add Butterflyways to the list.
Brockville Dive Report: 14 July – 16 July
This weekend in Brockville is not looking the greatest for weather. Rain is forecast for Friday and Sunday, but Saturday is supposed to be cloudy with sun. Still, that is not too bad if you are under water.
Brockville Dive Report: 14 July – 16 July
This weekend in Brockville is not looking the greatest for weather. Rain is forecast for…
The Great Fundy Coastal Cleanup: July 15, 2017
The Nature Conservancy of Canada is partnering with The Nature Trust of New Brunswick and many other great organizations to plan a large-scale, one-day marine debris cleanup event for multiple coastal and island nature preserves within Charlotte County.