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Atomic Aquatics’ new signature regulator, the high performance T- 3, features new ultra light component parts. The balanced piston first stage is precision machined from solid titanium billet, and its yoke is made using the least amount of material possible.
Aboard Tonga's Nai'a divers quickly learn: When the watch cries “Whales!” and the ship’s bell rings — no matter what you’re doing — grab a camera and run to the bow, because something is about to happen.
Invasive Lionfish are a threat to much of what we love underwater in the Caribbean and Atlantic, but they're probably also here to stay. Learn about their habits, why they are such a problem, and even a few tasty ways to dispose of them.
From Bonaire to North Carolina and every dive site along the way, our readers have submitted some incredible images for our 2013 Scuba Diving Photo Contest. While they're not our winners just yet, here are 10 of our favorite shark images ... so far.
The ScubaLab 2013 testing season is in full swing. Our latest category: Buoyancy Compensators.
Check out these five new fins, regs, computers and more for your next technical dive.
Hammered by Norse gods of old, Iceland's mirror lakes conceal a spreading rift below, a molten gash that cuts to the very center of the Earth.
These human-assisted habitats act like defibrillation paddles, revving up struggling reefs and reviving declining fish populations from Florida to Indonesia and beyond.
Feeling marching ants crawling under the skin of my thighs at 60 feet during decompression, it was clear to me that I was bent.
Includes: 7 nights deluxe oceanview accommodations, 6 days of 1-tank boat dives and unlimited shore diving, roundtrip aiport transfers, hotel tax, and service charges. Valid through 5/4/13, 6/1/13-6/29/13 and 8/31/13-10/5/13.
Includes: 7 nights deluxe gardenview accommodations, 5 days of 2-tank boat dives, unlimited shore diving, all meals, snacks and beverages, resort activities, up to $200 in resort coupons per room to use on applicable items as stated by hotel, roundtrip airport transfers, hotel taxes, and service charges.
Includes: 7 nights accommodations, 5 days of 2-tank boat dives, daily breakfast, roundtrip airport transfers, hotel tax, and service charges.Valid through 12/14/13.
The Living Oceans Foundation's Global Reef Expedition aims to discover how coral reefs across the world are faring in today’s changing ocean climate, and what can be done to help corals survive in the warmer, more acidic oceans of the future.
Click to find out more about our May issue "LOOK", taken in a quarry lake in Skane, Southern Sweden.
Aggressor Fleet has announced it's joining forces with the Turks & Caicos Reef Fund to raise money to support the boat moorings project within the Turks & Caicos islands. Aggressor has donated a trip for two on the Turks & Caicos Aggressor II as a raffle prize to support the fund's efforts.
Stake a claim on the last unknown frontier: It lies just beneath our feet.
From reefs that house every species of marine life in the Caribbean to one of the world's true whale shark hotspots, the Bay Islands of Honduras are a dive destination of a lifetime. Explore this Central American eco hotspot and dive Mecca with our all-new Honduras Dive + Travel Guide, which includes editors picks, travel tips, photo galleries and more.
Blackbeard's Cruises offers live-aboard scuba diving travel vacations to the Bahamas Out Islands. Three sailboats — Sea Explorer, Morning Star and Pirate's Lady — take guests for a week of diving on various itineraries in the Exumas, Southwest Eleuthera, Little San Salvador and Bimini.
Sharks, fascinating reefs and endless-blue-sea adventures await you in the Bahamas when you book a trip on this luxury live-aboard catamaran!
It's time for the latest exhibit by Austrian photographer and scuba diver Andreas Franke to move on — you can help break down this underwater exhibit and party with your fellow dive volunteers in Barbados — here's how.
Discover a paradise where diving is great all year round, the waters are warm and the fish are aplenty. Tufi Resort is every diving enthusiasts dream location, offering everything from dramatic reef diving to historical wreck diving. Dive the fjords or outer reefs and see one of Tufi’s world-class dive sites.
Take advantage of some great diving adventures this summertime for the family. With warm clear waters, colorful shallow reefs and an award winning staff all set in an idilic resort on the NW tip of Grand Cayman, you'll have a great family adventure! Options are available for kids age 8 and up to kern about he marine environment, or continue the adventure for kids and teens already certified. New bookings only. Blackout dates: July 2013. Kids 12 and under stay free. Kids 12-17 qualify for the 25% off diving reward.
The Stella Maris Resort: Stella Maris Watersports offers a new dive package. The Plantation Package Includes: 5 or 7 nights accommodation at the renowned Stella Maris Resort; 2 tanks per day (8 or 12 dives); Return Air Transfers, Nassau-Long Island or George Town-Long Island; 3 meals per day 3 drinks per day (excluding bottled wine and champagne) House wine with dinner; Taxi Transfers Airport, Stella Maris Resort, Airport; includes all government taxes and service charges'
Located only short flight from most west coast, Los Cabos offers convenient dive getaway Mexican style. Most dive sites are located only short boat ride from the marina of Cabo San Lucas and the restaurant and night life Cabo San Lucas have are perfect for a short vacation.Package includes:3 night's accommodation in a DLX City view room, breakfast and internet access.2 days of 2 tank diving at the Cabo San Lucas marine park and at the Corridor, with PADI professional guides.
Dive Trip Liveaboard Special aboard the R/V Sea Dragon, 9 days of diving, 10 nights, 4 dives per day + night dive, all meals, 8 guests in 4 double Cabins. Boarding on San Salvador island traveling to Great Exuma - includes diving at San Salvador, Conception island and Long Island.
Peter Hughes knows a thing or two about live-aboards, and he has a spot in the DEMA Hall of Fame to prove it. In 2011, Hughes received the DEMA Reaching Out Award for helping to evolve the live-aboard diving industry over the past three decades. That same year, after spending more than 25 years building his former live-aboard company, Peter Hughes Diving, Inc., the 40-year scuba diving veteran threw all of his expertise and energy into a new live-aboard venture, the DivEncounters Alliance
A local expert ranks the best shipwrecks for scuba divers in the Tarheel State
Our 2013 season is almost sold out*!Just 3 cabins in July available, otherwise we’re fully booked until next year.That’s a great excuse to book a last minute trip this summer ... or start planning your 2014/2015 dive calendar! MORE ON OUR 7 JULY 2013 CRUISEThis trip is an incredible ‘2 for the price of 1’ itinerary, visiting both of the West Nusa Tengara destinations; KOMODO and ALOR!Trip departs Labuanbajo on 7 July 2013 for 13 nights, ending 20 July in Maumere.
The Ikelite housing for the XZ-2 doesn't just allow you to take pictures underwater—It helps you get the most perfect shots possible. The camera's built-in flash doesn’t need to fire for automatic TTL exposure, which saves battery life and improves recycle time.
The perfect system for photographers of all skill levels who are looking for a small, simple system that delivers high-quality photos and video… anywhere there’s water. Simply point, and shoot!
If you want a housing that’s comfortable to use, offers peace of mind, and gives you an edge over the competition – look no further. Our comfort grip handles, clear construction, and corrosion-proof body are benefits you can quickly spot from a product photo. Hold the real thing and you’ll notice that your Ikelite housing provides access to all important camera functions, as well as a glass optical viewfinder that’s been enhanced for the underwater environment.
The SCUBAPRO G260 continues the over 25 year history of the legendary G250 second stage, first introduced in 1986 and updated in 2007. The completely new G260 is more compact, while boasting higher performance.
The gear experts at ScubaLab tested 8 of the latest fabric drysuits for durability, performance and comfort — here are the results.
SPECS• Price: $1,650• Style: Front Entry, Diagonal-Zip• Suited For: General-Purpose Diving• Available Sizes: 6
Offering a featherweight, snug-fitting, watertight ride, the Fusion One earned the second-highest number of votes for top suit and this year’s Best Buy nod.
Test divers really liked the features and the overall feel of the Trilam Pro. It racked up the most points for overall favorite in our shootout — earning it the Testers’ Choice for 2013.
When we asked readers and Facebook fans to tell us about their favorite stories from our Nov/Dec 2012 issue, this one from Matt Haeussler stood out — and wins the Watershot Underwater iPhone Camera Housing we featured in that issue's "Win This!".
SCUBAPRO'S Mark 17 balanced diaphragm first stage is designed for harsh environments and cold water. The pneumatically balanced G-2-60 second stage is made with metal components in the inlet tube, orifice, inhalation control knob and hose connector to optimize cold-water performance. It is quipped with both a VIVA switch and inhalation control knob, and the left-right hose attachment makes it easy to rig for tech diving.
An algorithm is the mathematical formula a dive computer uses that factors in real-time measurements of depth, gas mix, time at depth—and, depending on the algorithm, potentially lots of other data—to calculate how long you can stay under water with a reasonable degree of assurance that you won’t get hit with decompression sickness (DCS).
It’s no fun diving with a mask that keeps filling with water every few seconds. So the first consideration when buying a mask is how well its skirt seals against your face. Despite claims to the contrary, no one mask fits all.
Far exceeding recreational limits leads to death for a new diver
One author says dive-training agencies should teach SMB use, not mandate it, while another says you never really know when you might need it
Owning your own Wetsuit. What’s better than wearing a comfortable warmer that molds to your body shape like a second skin?
Make the most of your time and money with these simple common sense tips.
Like automobile drivers in some states, should divers be required to recertify at regular intervals?
How understanding the process of clearing your ears can help you save an eardrum.
The major downside to beach diving is all that sand will sneak into your wetsuit and attack your reg if you give it half a chance. To avoid that, gear up at your car, then grab mask and fins and make a beeline for the water.
Ocean Corp. gets divers ready for a dream career seeing the world
For an unexpected way to see the world, train to be an NDT inspector
Two instructors debate what age is best to start kids on their way to dive certification.
Follow these 8 tips to keep your BC in good working order and ready for your next dive.
Scuba Diving Photo Editor reports from the Backscatter Digital Shootout at the Little Cayman Beach Resort
Join DAN this June for Diver Safety Month and pick up some skills that just might save your life.
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Diving can be heavenly, never more so than in the presence of one of the loveliest creatures of the underwater world, angelfish. Luckily they are found in almost all parts of the globe, as these images taken by members of ScubaDiving.com's Forum attest.
Who loves turtles? You do! And we do too. Turtle lovers can dive with their favorite ocean friends all over the world;
A sighting elevates any dive to memorable status — when we're not in the water, we make do with sharing photos of these least understood and most endangered predators of our seas.
Ocean photographer and marine biologist Brandon Cole is releasing a new book with writer and researcher Scott Michael entitled Reef Life: A Guide to Tropical Marine Life, which will be available on Amazon.com.
The ocean just got a lot safer for five species of sharks and two species of manta rays – good news for divers who enjoy diving with these creatures. On March 14 in Bangkok, Thailand, an international organization that regulates the trade of endangered species, the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES), placed new restrictions on the capture of five species of sharks, including oceanic white tips, porbeagles, great hammerheads, scalloped hammerheads and smooth hammerhead, as well as oceanic and reef manta rays and three species of freshwater stingrays.
Every dive can be a magical mystery tour, but never more so than when you find yourself in a part of the underwater world where few have gone before, a true secret spot.
The results are in. Based on the opinions of thousands of divers from across the globe, our annual Top 100 Readers Choice Awards showcase the best scuba diving in the world.
Early in the morning, the sun’s rays penetrate deep into the cavern of this cenote, creating magic. The model and I were free-diving, so I just waited for the right moment and the right framing.
Check out these photos from Scuba Diving staff's dive trip with 2012 Rolex Scholar Megan Cook.
Here for your enjoyment: A collection of eels from around the globe, shot by the members of ScubaDiving.com's Forum.
We've taken the images chosen for each Look section from the 2012 issues and rounded them up for your viewing pleasure. Which is your favorite?
Wreck diving in Palau’s iron ruins opens a window on the day their doomed sailors gave their all.
Photographer Lea Lee discusses how she got this fantastic shot of a school of Indian mackerel in Egypt.
We live in a Golden Age of dive-computer technology. Over the past two decades, these machines have evolved into powerful data centers capable of monitoring virtually all aspects of our diving. We collected 11 new and redesigned models, and tested them in our ScubaLab shop and at Blue Grotto in Williston, Florida. The results of these data-collecting exercises form the basis of the following reviews.
Ikelite’s Gamma dive light is small enough to tuck inside a BC pocket. Constructed of high-grade aluminum, the Gamma’s anodized body provides superior corrosion protection.
Cressi’s Spring 3.5 one-piece wetsuit is designed to be worn in waters ranging from the tropical to the marginally warm.
Located in Puerto Rico - Gran Melia is known for its incredible diving, golf and tennis facilities, and exceptional dining venues.
Located in the south Caribbean Sea, Eden Beach offers a combination of luxury and family atmosphere in which one and all will enjoy themselves; an extraordinary place for couples as well as those seeking dive adventure and excitement.
Subgear’s SG500 has been given a new name, but underneath this fresh moniker is the same high performing reg that earned a Best Buy rating in a major ScubaLab regulator review. In real-world diving it’s a sweet breather in all diving positions and dry as well. With its low work of breathing, surprising amount of reserve capacity and a solid track record for its in-water work, the SG500 is a proven performer.
Cressi’s frameless mask is lightweight, low volume and offers a compact profile. Its flared single window lens provides good field of view, including over the bridge of the nose. The silicone skirt’s double seal system is effective in blocking water entry. Strap buckles attach directly to the skirt, allowing for lots of lateral movement, plus lets the mask fold flat for packing. The mask comes with a black or white skirt.
The winner of both a ScubaLab Testers Choice and a Best Buy, the Travelight is a full-featured jacket-style BC designed for traveling divers. Constructed of featherlight 210-denier nylon, it comes with Cressi’s Lock Aid integrated weight system, two zippered pockets and six alloy D-rings. Its soft pack design can be folded in seconds and stowed in its own carry bag. For 2013 the BC features a new range of colors.
Check out the ScubaLab gear review for the Nauticam NA-RX100 Housing made especially for the Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-RX100.
Nervous gobies are wingmen for near-sighted burrow-building shrimp in a great example of teamwork.
CETATEK’s new aquabionic warp1 fins instantly adapt and continuously change to any kick style and load level based on the demands of the diver. The warp1 blade features unique construction: At rest, it is relatively flat, but when the diver kicks, the sophisticated design creates a deep scoop that channels water to create thrust.
Cressi’s PC Interface Kit for its Leonardo dive computer is compatible with both Mac and Windows operating systems that can be downloaded at www.cressi.com. Once the appropriate software package is installed on your personal computer, simply connect the module to your PC using the included USB cord. Then place your Leonardo face-down in the cradle and you’re ready to start transferring and printing out dive profile data.
Set on 46 secluded acres of lush Caribbean waterfront, the Blue Waters Inn offers access to some of the Caribbean’s best diving. Here are the top 3 reasons to dive with Blue Waters Inn.
Bimini Big Game Club Resort & Marina offers a wide range of shallow and deepwater diving experiences, including colorful reefs, intricate wrecks and the world-famous Road to Atlantis.
FinnLady's husband is venturing out into the world of video and is looking for some easy-to-use editing software.
SeaLife’s Fisheye Wide Angle Lens gives photographers an expanded view of the undersea landscape. Compatible with all SeaLife DC Series cameras, the Fisheye provides a wide, 111-degree field of view. Extremely versatile, it works well for photos and videos, stabilizing video recording and allowing divers to get close to the subject and still get everything into the shot.
$5500 + 16% tax for 2 people Diver package 2 weeks. 2 islands. 2 resorts: 14 nts Barefoot Cay/Utopia Village (Value of $6061+tax)* BONUS: Dive & Spa voucher of $25/pp per resort will be provided if booking a party of 4 that stay in two-bedroom loft suite at the Barefoot Resort. Vouchers can be used towards on site purchases such as dive courses, gear rentals, dive excursions and spa treatments. (Cannot be used towards reef fees, taxes or tips)
During this exciting time of the year, where diving is at it peak, with everything from flat calm seas to coral spawning, Sunset House is offering for travellers booking early 25% off accommodation portion of their package and 20% off the dive portion of their packge.
Dive Eden Rock and Devil's Grotto with one of our experanced diving instructors.
Who will help you see the best of these two outstanding reefs.
Explore the caves and tunnels and see tropical fish, sponge and coral close up. The maximum depth is 45 feet two dives with equipment for the special price $100.00 per person. Starting times are 9:00 11:30 and 2:00 PM. If you have all your own equipment except for tanks and weights the cost is $80.00.
Sunscape Curaçao is a playground for couples, families and friends for sharing the joys of limitless fun. Everything is included, and every day and evening is a New Adventure. The resort offers a world where nature paints in Pastel Aquas, Greens and Blues - colors that soothe the Soul and Release the Heart. Rooms are filled with thoughtful amenities for your utmost comfort and convenience. Kids enjoy supervised day and evening activities in the Explorer’s Club, while teens get their kicks at the supervised Core Zone.
Use the $1500 Resort Credit towards scuba diving for certified, non-certified divers and beginners.
** Resort Credit amount varies depending on length of stay.Cozumel Palace is one of the best all-inclusive resorts in Cozumel for Caribbean vacation retreat - great for families, couples, nature lovers, and divers.What Makes Cozumel Palace An Excellent Resort?
Package includes:7 nights in a standard cabin, 3 dives per day, breakfast and dinner, one night. Utila airport transfers, welcome cocktail, all taxes included. PLUS: a free Padi Nitrox certification for travel before August 25th 2013.Prices per personDouble occupancy $959Triple occupancy $839Quadruple occupancy $779
Dive at least three days during your stay at Small Hope Bay Lodge and receive 10% all your dives during your stay! Come and dive the world's 3rd largest barrier reef, just minutes from our dock. We have walls, wrecks, caverns, shark dives, inland and ocean blue holes, and beautiful coral gardens!
Dive into Grand Cayman’s warm clear waters this summer with Red Sail Sports new 5-day dive package. The Summer Spectacular also includes a two-tank shallow dive to the Kittiwake to satisfy the wreck enthusiast! Five Day Dive Package Includes:
Clients Favorite Adventure & Dive Tour Package- 9 DaysArenal Volcano, Rafing, Papagayo Diving or Catalina Dive SitesOne night & 1 day diving FREE -Valid for different dates for each Beach Resort $1695 Per person Dbl. Occupy Valid May 1 to Dec 14 -Plus Int'l Airfares
Divers will enjoy exciting wreck, wall and reef diving never more than 25 minutes away. Beach lovers will find an oasis of rest and relaxation. For dining, guests can enjoy fine or casual dining at one of the resort’s three restaurants or nearby outlets right on the beach. All rooms are just a snorkel away from the Curacao Underwater Park and the 2-bedroom apartments are located around the unique 50 meter long, infinity pool.
Smooth, stylish, spacious and comfortable, Wolf Buddy and Darwin Buddy, the newest and most spacious liveaboard vessels in Galapagos, are much more than just two floating hotels. The two 120 ft. long vessels with 4 decks are equipped with cutting edge diving facilities like a dive deck that consists out of two separate sections. One section can be closed on cooler days and will be heated after dives.
Scuba Club Cozumel is getting ready for summer and so should you. Our 5 night summer special is a great way to enjoy some of Cozumels great diving at a great price. Room, Meals and Diving can't get any easier than this package. 5 nights, 4 days of boat diving, 3 meals a day, plus unlimited beach diving. Come see what many divers already know, Cozumel and Scuba Club Cozumel are a perfect combination.
7 nights Suite accommodationsDaily breakfast, lunch, dinner and all drinks included*(incl. beach BBQ w/ Caribbean steel band and a new sunset dinner cruise aboard Compass)Round trip airport ...
Laguna Beach Resort welcomes & encourages family dive trips. This summer we're doing our part to help make that happen! Join us in June & July and take advantage of these great kid specials:
Walking distance from downtown, this oceanfront dive resort features 60 air-conditioned rooms, each with ceiling fan, hair dryer, mini fridge, and a private porch or balcony, just steps away from great shore diving. Finished in tile and stucco, the rooms are ready for wet divers and have drying racks for dive suits on each terrace.
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High school students with a background in scuba diving and love for the ocean have the chance to save money thanks to a unique scholarship.
The Galapagos Aggressors I & II are ready to take you on a trip of a lifetime with more day dives, more night dives and more land hikes! The new itinerary includes Wolf and Darwin Islands, Baltra, Punta Carrion, Bartolome, Cabo Marshall and a brand new addition to our itinerary, Cabo Douglas where guests will have the opportunity to interact with marine iguanas as they feed in the water.
The ocean just got a lot safer for five species of sharks and two species of manta rays – good news for divers who enjoy diving with these creatures. On March 14 in Bangkok, Thailand, an international organization that regulates the trade of endangered species, the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES), placed new restrictions on the capture of five species of sharks, including oceanic white tips, porbeagles, great hammerheads, scalloped hammerheads and smooth hammerhead, as well as oceanic and reef manta rays and three species of freshwater stingrays.
A team of scientists led by leading cave biologist and Texas A&M Galveston professor Dr. Tom Lliffe recently explored the depths of Phantom Springs Cave, Texas, reaching depths of 460 feet on their seven-hour expedition, with no end in sight.
The Top 100 Gold List of operators, resorts, live-aboards, underwater experiences (i.e., best wall, shore and wreck sites), dive bars and more was determined on a “popularity contest” basis. Rankings are based on the total number of responses, regardless of category.
Author James M. Tabor — an active diver and former Scuba Diving magazine contributor — has what it takes to bring this cave-diving thriller to life.
Got a great underwater image? Here's how to get it noticed by photo editors and make money from your hard work.
Check out these photos from Scuba Diving staff's dive trip with 2012 Rolex Scholar Megan Cook.
Here are the ten most popular articles that turned heads and caught eyes in 2012.
The Underwater Competition series returns in 2013 for its 8th year with over $80,000 in prizes. The competitions series, made up of the Our World Underwater and DEEP Indonesia contests, truly showcases the unique art of underwater photography.
We are Howler Brothers. We are not really related by blood. But we are bonded by many shared callings: Surfing, fishing, paddling and the good things that come with these pursuits. Things like fire pits, really good tequila, limes, and pre-dawn coffee.
With the new protection, the South Pacific nation has ended commercial shark fishing and banned the possession, sale and trade of all shark products in more than 756,000 square miles of ocean.
Introducing the world's first bottles made with a blend of recovered ocean plastic.
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