News
DEEP deploys underwater research habitat in Florida Keys
3+ hour, 8+ min ago (512+ words) Ocean engineering company DEEP has deployed a new subsea habitat, Vanguard, at Tennessee Reef in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. The new habitat, the first to be installed in US waters in 40 years, is a step towards the company's…...
Shark Photographer of the Year 2026 opens for entries
6+ hour, 24+ min ago (156+ words) This year's winners will be revealed during the Shark Trust's flagship event, For the Love of Sharks, taking place at the Royal Geographical Society in London this November. Images that strongly reflect the work of the Shark Trust's programmes may…...
Plastic wrappers top UK inland litter in Marine Conservation Society survey
2+ day, 6+ hour ago (454+ words) Discarded plastic food packaging, including crisp packets and sweet wrappers, has been identified as the most common form of litter found in the UK's inland environment, according to new figures released by the Marine Conservation Society. The charity is using…...
Scientists identify 31 new marine species during South Atlantic expedition
2+ day, 6+ hour ago (558+ words) An international team of marine scientists has identified 31 new species during a two-week expedition to the tropical South Atlantic aboard Schmidt Ocean Institute's research vessel Falkor (too). Working in international waters off the coast of Brazil, researchers explored the ocean's…...
One diver dies, another missing, following Biarritz cliff collapse
1+ week, 2+ hour ago (399+ words) By Mark 'Crowley' Russell One diver has been killed and another remains missing after the collapse of a large section of cliff near Biarritz lighthouse in southwest France. According to local reports, three divers were at the base of the…...
Shark Trust's Great Shark Snapshot returns for 2026
1+ week, 5+ hour ago (327+ words) The Shark Trust is calling on divers and snorkellers around the world to record sightings of sharks, rays, skates and eggcases for this year's Great Shark Snapshot. The citizen science project returns for its fifth year from 18 to 26 July, with…...
DAN insurer seeks ruling on insurance obligations in Dylan Harrison litigation
1+ week, 6+ hour ago (606+ words) By Mark 'Crowley' Russell The Divers Alert Network's insurance arm, DAN Risk Retention Group, Inc (DAN RRG) has filed a federal court action seeking clarification of its insurance obligations in connection with the wrongful-death lawsuit brought by the family of…...
Summer specials from Aggressor Adventures
1+ week, 6+ day ago (353+ words) From the vibrant reefs of the Caribbean to the remote atolls of the Indian Ocean and the rich marine biodiversity of Southeast Asia, these offers provide an opportunity to experience world-class diving with added value. "This is an exciting time…...
DIVE Magazine Summer 2026 preview
2+ week, 1+ day ago (184+ words) Print issues are limited, so order before Tuesday, 30 June to guarantee you receive a copy. More than 300 ships have sunk around Bermuda since it was first discovered in the early 16th century. Lifelong X-Files fan Jenny Stock heads off in search…...
Rescue Diver Ready" programme launches in Florida with DAN and PADI support
2+ week, 2+ day ago (521+ words) A new initiative aimed at "strengthening diver preparedness through enhanced Rescue Diver training and ongoing education" has been announced, with founding support from PADI, Divers Alert Network (DAN) and Garmin. Rescue Diver Ready is designed to bring together dive professionals,…...