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4th International boot Cruising Seminar with Jimmy Cornell, Sönke Roever and other popular speakers

By The Scuba News Press Team on January 9, 2020 Community News, Event News

The popular seminar hosted by the well-known circumnavigator and cruising expert Sönke Roever has been an audience magnet at boot Düsseldorf for three years. With over 250 participants from more than 25 countries from all over the world the seminar has become a great success. Following this success we are more than happy to announce that the seminar will take place at boot 2020 again. On Friday, 24th of January 2020 Sönke Roever invites the international audience at the Düsseldorf boat show to an exciting day seminar together with other well-known and speakers such as the popular cruising-expert Jimmy Cornell!Sönke…

The Florida Aquarium Names Debborah Luke, PhD Senior Vice President of Conservation

By The Scuba News Press Team on January 9, 2020 Community News

Former Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA) Exec Brings more than Two Decades Conservation Experience The Florida Aquarium announced today that Dr. Debborah Luke, an internationally recognized leader with over 25 years of marine and environmental conservation leadership experience, has joined its executive team as Senior Vice President of Conservation. In this role, Debi will be expanding the Aquarium’s dedication to understanding and conserving aquatic species and ecosystems. “Dr. Luke’s passion for our Blue Planet, her deep technical and management expertise on marine and environmental conservation issues, and her experience as a leader make her a perfect fit,” said Andy…

Dive Outpost: The Legacy of Cathy Lesh

By The Scuba News Press Team on November 15, 2019 Community News, Dive Center News

As I pen these words, a beloved figure in the diving business is preparing her departure. Cathy Lesh is retiring from her longstanding ownership of the Dive Outpost of Live Oak, Florida, to the next generation. She leaves behind a tremendous legacy of sincere love and passion for one of the most technically challenging activities in the world today: cave diving. Cathy and her husband purchased Dive Outpost 24 years ago, and when her husband passed away in 2000, she was determined to continue what they both started. Her legacy is highlighted by a sign that hangs above the doorway…

Terry Cole wins Bahamas trip for £10

By Blue O Two on November 12, 2019 Community News

Car and coach mechanic Terry Cole, 58, from Northampton is looking forward to jetting off to The Bahamas for seven nights on board M/V Bahamas Master for just £10! Terry scooped the top prize in a lottery competition run by Blue O Two to support Bite-Back Shark & Marine Conservation. While more than 880 tickets were sold for a chance to secure the £6,500 trip of a lifetime to The Bahamas on a shark and dolphin safari, there could only be one winner. TV presenter and expedition leader, Monty Halls, revealed the winning ticket at DIVE 2019 at the NEC in Birmingham. Terry said,…

The 2019 recipients (left to right, Rahn, Myers, Harford, Martens), with Maritime Museum of BC Board Chair Don Prittie (right) and Commodore Jan Drent (left)

The 2019 Maritime Museum BEAVER Medal Presentations

By The Scuba News Press Team on November 12, 2019 Community News

On November 8, 2019, three British Columbians and a heritage steam tug were awarded the Maritime Museum of BC’s Beaver Medal. The ceremony took place at Government House in Victoria. The Honourable Lieutenant Governor Janet Austin, the Museum’s Honorary Patron, dropped by briefly to congratulate the Beaver recipients, but laryngitis prevented her from making the formal presentations. She turned over that duty to Beaver Committee Chair Commodore Jan Drent (rtd) and MMBC’s Board Chair Don Prittie. “These annual awards spotlight extraordinary contributions by British Columbians to our province’s oceans sector,” said Barry Rolston, a Beaver Medal committee member. “Similar to…

Indigo Industries Announces Paul De Gelder as Brand Ambassador

By Lee on November 8, 2019 Community News

Paul de Gelder – Shark Week Host, TV Personality, Shark Advocate and Shark Attack Survivor, Motivational Speak, Military Diver and Scuba Industry Icon. Indigo Industries, a cutting-edge scuba diving equipment manufacturer, has finalized details with Shark Week Host, TV personality, motivational speaker and shark advocate Paul de Gelder on a multi-year brand ambassador agreement. De Gelder will be featured in Indigo’s advertising, marketing programs, industry initiatives and more. Significant and detailed additional announcements will be made early in November. Paul de Gelder is truly a resilient and remarkable individual that has turned a terrifying shark attack which resulted in the…

Blue O Two pledge to raise $15,000 for the Hurricane Dorian relief aid

By Blue O Two on September 15, 2019 Community News

Two weeks ago, the Category 5 Hurricane Dorian made landfall in The Bahamas; the strongest to ever hit the region. The impact has been devastating. There are now over 50 confirmed fatalities, with 1,300 people still listed as missing. When Hurricane Dorian hit the north of The Bahamas on 1st September 2019, wind speed reached up to 185mph (298km/h). The main towns were flooded by storm surges, metres above normal sea levels. The powerful winds and water ripped houses apart, tore boats from moorings and dragged vehicles and debris across the islands. Dorian’s slow progress (only 1mph at times) concentrated the…

The Search is on for a Student Film to Help Save Coral Reefs!

By The Scuba News Press Team on August 10, 2019 Community News, Environmental News

Through the National “Coral to Action” Student Challenge, the world’s largest coral restoration organization, Coral Restoration Foundation™, is searching for the best short film of a minute or less that tells the world about the crisis facing our coral reefs and how they can help. The challenge is open to all students in the United States in grades K through 12. Coral Restoration Foundation™ Communications Director, Alice Grainger explains, “It’s not too late for us to make sure that coral reefs are a feature of life on Earth in the future. This is a chance for students throughout the country…

Divetech Breaks World Record for Longest Female Scuba Chain

By Divetech on July 30, 2019 Community News, Dive Center News, Event News

To celebrate PADI women’s dive day 2019 Divetech have once again brought together women hand in hand, breaking their own World Record! In July 2018, 86 women created a human chain along a 300ft line at Divetech’s shore diving location, this year the ladies smashed their own record with 107 female divers! Although the event was organized by Divetech support was received from many of the other dive centres in Grand Cayman who donated, staff, tanks and equipment to ensure the record could be broken. On the day itself the community came together with businesses donating hundreds of dollars worth…

PADI Women’s Dive Day 2019 at ScubaCaribe

By ScubaCaribe on July 18, 2019 Community News, Dive Center News, Event News

Let’s have fun girls! Join us for the 5th annual PADI Women’s Dive Day! OUR SPECIALS FOR YOU: 💦FOR ARUBA/ DOM REP (BAY/ PC)/ MEXICO (PDC/ LCB)/ MALDIVES/ MAURITIUS: 2×1 PADI DSD & FUN DIVE > Book July 1-19. Dive July between 20-31, 2019.> Valid for 1 PADI DSD or 1 Fun Dive per person.> DSD from 10 years.> Fun Dive for certified divers.> Girls only! Not combinable with any other promotions, subject to availability and weather conditions. 💦FOR JAMAICA (MOBAY/ NEG), CAPE VERDE (SAL/ BV)/ ARUBA (LOCALS): 50% OFF FUN DIVE > Book July 1-19. Dive on July 20,…

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