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Browsing: Scuba Features
Welcome to the “Scuba Diving Features” section of The Scuba News, your comprehensive hub for all things scuba diving. This parent category encompasses a wide range of topics, including maritime history, underwater photography and videography, scuba diving training, scuba diver travel, surface interval entertainment such as books, podcasts, movies, and TV episodes, as well as webinars and scuba diving events. Dive into our diverse collection of articles, reviews, and guides to explore the fascinating world of scuba diving from every angle. Whether you’re a novice diver, seasoned enthusiast, or simply curious about the wonders of the underwater realm, our curated content has something for everyone.
An upcoming exhibition in Texas is bringing the underwater world into a gallery setting, combining…
Boat recovery operations take place in marinas and coastal zones that double as active dive…
The first time you descend beneath the surface, everything feels amplified. The sound of each…
Divers who spend thousands on certifications and gear know the value of proper preparation. Yet…
This was not my first dive show, but every time I visit one I feel…
“All day yesterday, and until early last evening, eyes were strained towards the bend at…
A new study published in the International Maritime Health journal article is reigniting an old debate in…
You’re pumped to try scuba, but the gear and rules can feel like a lot…
Divers train for deep water risks. You check your gauges. You review your buddy plan.…
In early 2025, the Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI) underwent a significant change in…
One daring man, one desperate moment, and deeds that would echo through legend and history.…
But in reality, many divers leave training with skills they know how to perform and…
Most first-time divers are not researching agency governance structures, ISO compliance frameworks, or historical brand…
For many divers, the first descent into a kelp forest feels almost surreal. Shafts of…
There are moments underwater when time seems to slow, when the rush of bubbles fades…
Underwater photography has never been more accessible. Cameras are smaller, housings are smarter, and social…
By Lee
Is Tech Diving Really Safer Than Recreational Diving? Divers Are Split on a Question That Won’t Go Away
A recent discussion inside the r/scuba community on Reddit has reignited a debate many divers have heard…
Beneath the waves, far from the attention of most divers and ocean users, an invisible…
Serious bowfishers know that daylight success does not always translate after sunset. As darkness settles…
By Lee
Lake Erie’s Newly Identified Shipwreck Tells a Bigger Story About Risk, Legacy, and the Divers Who Refuse to Stop Exploring
The identification of a long-lost Lake Erie shipwreck has captured headlines across North America, but…
Boston Sea Rovers, the world’s oldest and longest-running underwater diving club and exposition, is proud…
Walk into almost any dive shop or join an online diving discussion and sooner or…
For many divers, time away from the water is not a choice. Injuries happen, sometimes…
India has never been the loudest voice in global diving conversations, yet its coastline hides…
Walk into almost any dive centre and you will hear the same language repeated: courses,…
There are dive briefings that older divers still talk about in hushed tones. Coral gardens…
Robert Arthur Croft (July 19, 1934 – January 9, 2026) was a pioneering American free-diver…
Steamer Lac La Belle lost in 1872 Pioneer Illinois Shipwreck Hunter and Scuba Diver Paul Ehorn is…
Far from the crowds of Tenerife and Gran Canaria, El Hierro feels like a secret…
For those who believe that world-class exploration shouldn’t come at the cost of a good…
Divers often talk about silence underwater. The absence of engines, the slow rhythm of breathing,…
Choosing a liveaboard used to be simple. Pick a destination, book a boat, and pack…
For Christina Kuklinski, founder of KOOK, the ocean has never been a backdrop — it’s…
Let’s talk about the part that usually gets glossed over. When dive shops struggle to…
Stony Point, Lake Ontario We’re thrilled to unveil the schooner-barge ONONDAGA, discovered off Stony Point by…
Happy 2026! As the year turns, the scuba diving industry finds itself balancing rapid technological…
Angela Riley, a resident of Greenwood, Nova Scotia, draws inspiration from her deep-rooted family fishing…
The scuba industry talks endlessly about safety, but are we actually studying the right things?…
Scuba diving has one of the highest passion-to-participation gaps in sport. Millions earn an entry-level…
For many divers, the Red Sea is not just another destination, it is the place…
Hawaii is often grouped as a single diving destination, yet the experience varies widely from…
For as long as humans have lived near the sea, we have sensed that it…
Every diver remembers the reef, the wreck, the moment a shadow resolved into a shark…
Rebreathers represent one of the most significant technological advances in modern diving. By recycling breathing…
Scuba diving is full of obvious risks that divers are trained to recognise, depth, gas…
Most divers are meticulous about planning dives, checking conditions, and logging bottom time. Yet when…
The 2021 tragedy aboard the HMS Scylla remains one of the most sobering reminders of…
Wildlife cinematographer, above and below the surface, Nick was raised in a Maritime community, shaped…
The Scuba News often asks where you should dive next, but this time we are…
The scuba training world is rich with options. Divers often collect not just certifications, but…