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Oceana Finds 300 Chinese Vessels Pillaging the Galapagos for Squid "An Oceana analysis found nearly 300 Chinese vessels pillaging the waters off the Galapagos Marine Reserve primarily for squid, which are essential to the diet of iconic Galapagos species such as fur seals and hammerhead sharks...

In this video, there is a small school of these guys swimming around on the right. I see them from time to time under ledges. A coppery colour.

Apparently these 2 are friends and often seen together. Some rough play here...

I just returned from a week of diving with Tres Pelicanos on Cozumel. The service was excellent for experienced divers looking to dive their tanks. We went on morning 2-tank dives, afternoon 2-tank dives, and 1 night dive. Some divers were picked up at resort piers on the way out, and others...

On a recent trip, my dive buddy and I were with a group of less experienced divers. Our dives were always very short and after about 25 to 30 minutes of rushing around in a tight pack, we were meandering around below the boat in relatively shallow water seemingly waiting for people to do their...

"Three months ago, Xisco Gràcia experienced what he describes as every diver's worst nightmare - he found himself without oxygen in an underwater cave, relying on an air pocket for survival. As hours turned into days he realised he might not be found in time." Two days in an underwater cave...

Just curious, but do you count quarry dives in your #logged? This off-topic post generated some considerable discussion so it has been split from this thread:First wet dives this weekend . Marg, SB Senior Moderator

Hello, I am a very amateur photgrapher about ready to move up from a GoPro. I am considering the G7X or TG-4. Both are available to me with housings and within my budget. The Canon with a Fantasea housing, and the Olympus with one of theirs. Are there any major differences between the two...

Hello, As a very amateur photgrapher, the choices for cameras and housings seems a little overwhelming. Although there are many good choices, I am having trouble on weighing out a decision on one that will best suit me. I am currently using a GoPro with SeaLife lights, and the results have...

Lucky dolphin, lucky guy...

Hello Everyone, I am looking for suggestions on some 3mm dive gloves with Kevlar palms. I have some 5mm Aqua Lung Aleutian's that are great, but I would like some 3mm that are less bulky. The purpose is for gripping in the ripping. Looking forward to your suggestions. Thanks!

Hello Everyone, I am curious what to expect if I shift some weight to the trim weight pouches on my tank band. I have an Aqua Lung Axiom i3 and dive with 14lbs in the integrated. I was thinking of trying 5lbs in each of the integrated pouches, and putting 2 in each trim pouch. Looking...

A few SB'ers will be on Bonaire from November 27th to December 4th, myself included. Might be nice to meet up and/or dive while there. May be useful for anyone travelling solo or first-timers. Looking forward to the trip, and meeting those interested.

Hi All, Considering another trip to Bonaire November 20 to 27. Going solo, but happy to hook up with any SB'ers who'll be there then. It will be my 5th time. I generally stay at the Dive Hut, buy an all-you-can-breathe Nitrox from Wannadive, and rent a truck from AB. I like the do the...

Hello. I have a week in August to go diving, and am considering Key Largo for the sake of simplicity. I have been to Bonaire, Curacao, The Cayman Islands, and Cozumel all multiple times. I was wondering if spending a week in Key Largo would be quite similar but pale somewhat in comparison. I...

National Canadian media organization covers diver death from article in WaPo: 'Something went horribly wrong': Pro diver drowns in maze of underwater caves in New Mexico Not exactly a positive story on the activity, but does mainstream media coverage indicate a rise in popularity? This has...

I read once, that with proper weighting, at the surface, BC fully deflated, you should be eye-level with the water's surface with lungs full. Exhale and down you go. This procedure worked well for me. Curious to know if it sounds right to others, and any other techniques useful for new divers.

Hello, I have a new NitekQ computer that has several faint but visible vertical orange lines permanently on the display. I am wondering if this is normal or not, and if anyone else has noticed this. I have not dove with the computer yet, but plan to soon, so just want to make sure that the...

Name the species and surmise what the fuss is all about...