A new study published in the International Maritime Health journal article is reigniting an old debate in…
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For as long as humans have lived near the sea, we have sensed that it…
Scuba diving is full of obvious risks that divers are trained to recognise, depth, gas…
For decades, divers have spoken about the calming effect of being underwater. Slow breathing, weightlessness,…
For many divers, the first descent beneath the surface is a moment of pure exhilaration,…
A reader recently contacted The Scuba News with a question that resonates with many divers as the…
There is a particular kind of dive-day optimism that shows up at breakfast on a…
When a diver inhales, exhales, and slips beneath the surface, something subtle but powerful takes…
There comes a moment for many divers when a familiar dive that once felt effortless…
Most divers expect sore calves, sunburned noses, and a touch of post-trip fatigue after a…
Burnout has moved from whispered boat-deck chatter to a recognised occupational issue. The World Health Organization defines…
Scuba looks calm from the surface, yet every dive stacks physiological stressors that quietly raise…
Slip beneath the surface and the world changes. Breathing slows. Vision narrows to the blue…
There is something elemental about being held by the ocean – the slow inhale through…
There is something magnetic about the ocean. We talk about being drawn to it, soothed…
Could your time in the water be putting your eyesight at risk? A new commentary…
Discover how using a sauna before you go scuba diving can reduce decompression risks, relax…
Safety is a huge part of scuba diving; Following No Decompression Limits, ascending slowly, staying…
Diving has been around for centuries and the sport has only become more popular in…
When people think of scuba diving, fun leisure activity is what often comes to mind.…
What can you do to help a friend or a dive buddy who experiences anxiety?…
Scuba diving continues to be a popular pastime in the USA, with more than 2.5…
There are currently between 2.7 and 3.5 million active scuba divers in the USA, according…
It’s estimated that over one in 10 people in the world are living with diabetes. The condition…
In 2013 DAN Europe launched a fascinating study about flying after diving, in cooperation with…
Nitrogen narcosis is one of the most common dangers of deep sea diving and despite decades of study, it remains poorly understood. However, advances in science and engineering mean that researchers are on the cusp of new discoveries. In this teaser for a full-length documentary, we take a glimpse at the ongoing work of scientists in their effort to reclaim the deep.
Nitrogen narcosis is one of the most common dangers of deep sea diving and despite…
My girlfriend and I are both PADI dive masters and work part-time for a local Vancouver Island Dive shop . We both learned to dive in cold water and have done all of our training in cold water. We dive regularly, averaging around 160 dives a year.
My girlfriend and I are both PADI dive masters and work part-time for a local…
A team from scuba diving rehabilitation charity Deptherapy has recently returned from their largest ever and most successful programme yet.
A team from scuba diving rehabilitation charity Deptherapy has recently returned from their largest ever…
An independent Service Evaluation Study by the University of Sheffield Medical School has recorded a significant improvement in the general wellbeing and mental health of military veterans who have completed the PADI Deptherapy programme.
An independent Service Evaluation Study by the University of Sheffield Medical School has recorded a…
Diving rehabilitation charity Deptherapy is pleased to announce its membership of the National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO).
Diving rehabilitation charity Deptherapy is pleased to announce its membership of the National Council for…
Many adults today suffer from back pain intermittently or chronically thanks to our modern, primarily sedentary lifestyles. Spinal injuries are especially isolating when access to exercise and sporting opportunities become limited as a result and scuba diving with chronic back pain requires extra considerations. When done correctly however, diving can provide pain relief and escapism from chronic back pain. Here are our top tips for minimising the risk of further injury or aggravating existing conditions when diving:
Many adults today suffer from back pain intermittently or chronically thanks to our modern, primarily…
Early one afternoon near La Paz, Mexico, at Los Islotes, a popular dive site and sea lion rookery, a sea lion bit the diver on the stomach. At the time of the attack he was scuba diving in less than 20 feet of seawater with approximately 50 other divers from several dive boats present.
The Diver The diver was a 67-year-old male with 35 years of diving experience. The…
As a Miss Scuba UK finalist I have learned how this charity can change and save lives. Help these programmes grow.
As a Miss Scuba UK finalist I have learned how this charity can change and…
The health benefits of scuba diving and the transferable skills gained from this sport make it one of the best alternative medicine therapies around.
The health benefits of scuba diving and the transferable skills gained from this sport make…
My first steps into big blue where made not such a long time ago….15-ish years…
Sunshine is described as “a combination of bright light and radiant heat”…have you ever met someone…