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60:Second ScubaLab - Cressi Piuma Evolution Crystal Mask

Cressi’s popular raked-glass single-window Piuma mask is now available with Cressi’s exclusive crystal-clear silicone. This silicone creates a mask skirt that is so close to total transparency, it simply has to be seen to be believed.

Buddy Dive Resort Celebrates Karol Meyer Record Dive

Meyer achieved a new world record in the dive modality of Skandalopetra, reaching a depth of 68.9 meters.

Video: Critter Hunt - Hairtail Blenny

In July's Critter Hunt, we're introduced to a snake ... no, an eel... no, a Hairtail Blenny!

Video: Stop That Octopus — He Stole My Video Camera!

Sleight-of-hand masters or eight-legged freaks? Octopuses can be both: See for yourself, then let the four select smoke-and-mirrors masters mesmerize you at these hotspots.

Armand and JoAnn Zigahn to be inducted into International Scuba Divers Hall of Fame

Armand and JoAnn Zigahn recognized for contributions for developing and leading the Beneath The Sea Diving Exposition, America's largest non-profit diving show.

2012 ScubaLab Full-Foot Fins: MARES Wave

This kicker turned in some of the best overall in-water performance scores, earning the highest scores for acceleration. Test divers liked the fin’s exceptional maneuverability, and noted its ability to negotiate turns with minimal foot action.

2012 ScubaLab Open-Heel Fins: Tilos Saber

In water, the fin delivered solid kicking performance. It did take a couple of strong kicks to get it going from a dead stop, but when test divers "turned it on," the fin generated some pretty good power.

2012 ScubaLab Open-Heel Fins: TUSA SF-15 X-Pert Zoom Z3

The only split fin in this year's open-heel group, the Z3 is easily recognizable by its radical 27-degree blade angle. In the water, the fin racked up some of the best scores of this group in acceleration, stability and efficiency.

2012 ScubaLab Full-Foot Fins: TUSA FF-19 X-Pert Evolution

The Tusa FF-19 X-Pert Evolution was a test-diver favorite, with many of the testers commenting on how comfortable it felt, whether kicking easy or hard. Testers didn’t report any leg or ankle strain, and noted that the fin was fast, powerful and agile, plus very responsive using all kicking styles.