Alexandra Gillespie is a freelance writer that specializes in water and travel. Previously a digital editor of Scuba Diving magazine, her writing has appeared in Outside, NPR, National Geographic, and other national outlets.
Bill Lambert of Rockford, Illinois took a 27-minute dive to 40 feet in a local lake this weekend at 100-years-old in an effort to take the title of “world’s oldest diver from” Wallace Wooley, 96.
Plastic straws, cutlery, and stirrers will be banned in South Australia next summer. More single-use plastic bans are expected across the country in coming months.
Shark advocate Dr. Erich Ritter passed away at age 61 in his Pensacola, Florida, home on Friday. Dedicated to understanding shark-human interactions, Ritter spent most of his life advocating for shark conservation.
How to get to Catalina Island, where to dive and what gear to use.
When planning a scuba road trip, define the scope of your trip, contact local dive shops to get a handle on local dive options, make sure your car is in good condition, and think about how you will dry your gear in between dives.
The best places to go diving with great white sharks, hammerhead sharks, whale sharks, and more. Plus: How to do it safely.
Divers can connect with their local dive community by getting to know their local dive shop, joining a dive club, continuing to train, doing volunteer dives or planning a scuba staycation.
Dr. Ayana Johnson on how she used diving to shape public policy around the world, how diving informs her climate solutions, and what divers can do to help the ocean.
Travel experts advise reading all of the fine print, packing your patience and face masks, and continually monitoring the global situation if you’re planning a long-distance trip during the coronavirus pandemic.