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Happened to me earlier this month, while diving off the south-southwest bit of Glover's Reef in Belize. For those that don't know it, Glover's Reef is pretty remote. Roughly 40 miles off the mainland of Belize with a tiny population. Some dive boats visit, but you could easily miss them. (We...

Not exactly dive related, but I wonder if anybody has news on the extent of damage in Lahaina from the fire? I've only been able to find general details, like Front Street was pretty much destroyed. I heard the banyan tree was a loss. Any news on the dive shops in town? Lahaina Divers is...

Saw a near miss yesterday at Mukilteo's T-dock (Washington State, USA). There was a substantial tide swing that morning, so a strong westward current made things a little exciting. What follows is largely speculative when it comes to "reasons" but direct observations are my own. A group of us...

I'm curious about some history, and can't find the specific question addressed in other threads. When did organizations like PADI, NAUI, etc. first offer the Dry Suit Diver certification? (Bonus points for first offerings of other major certifications.) I'm putting this in basic SCUBA...

We just finished a substantial remodel of our basement and I'm scheming about where to dry/store my gear. As part of the remodel, we switched from a gas furnace for heat alone to a gas boiler (Lochinvar, see Search Results) for both home heat (radiant floor these days) and hot water. The...

My GoPro 9 housing apparently has an irreplaceable o-ring. (Or gasket; it's not a typical o-ring.) The GoPro site suggests users buy a new case and indicates they don't sell just replacement o-rings (or gaskets, or whatever the white thingy is). Anybody have experience with this? I know...

Hi Folks, I have an Open Water student who will be studying at the University of Wollongong, leaving the USA July 14. She started OW certification with me, but a combination of issues beyond her control meant she only got through the confined water work. I'm looking for a shop or instructor...

Heading to Hawaii this summer (early August) and wanted a recommendation for a boat diving operation in the Kona area. About me, because, well, it's all about me isn't it: 1. I really, really, really hate cattle boats. I respect the DM's and such at Lahaina Divers, but I'll never dive with...

I got stumped by a student in a dry suit course who had an issue I'd not anticipated. He was diving with a dry hood attached to the suit. (Long story, he's working with a public agency dive team, and uses their equipment. It's not something he rented from a LDS or went out and bought on his...

I'm thinking about replacing my 16 year old Dodge Dakota pickup. I'd hope to run it another 10 years and let it slowly rust away, but reliability is starting to be an issue. Since I've become an Instructor, my "dives per year" has increased and so has the rate of oxidation in the tailgate...

I saw this unusual (to me) fish off Maui a week ago while there on vacation. It's got me stumped. I consulted three fish guidebooks I have for Hawaii, and tried seeing if inaturalist.org's computer algorithm could help me out. Neither was helpful: inaturalist suggested it was a ray-finned...

On vacation in Kihei, Maui. My family doesn't dive, so most days we hit a different beach and snorkel/skin dive. Yesterday we were at Keawakapu Beach Park and I saw something that had me just about apoplectic. For those not familiar with it, this is a popular beach park where a mix of boogie...

I've been using Aqualung Thermocline gloves for years because the "gauntlet" style is easy to get on and off, even when wet. I just saw something called an "Aleutian" glove from AL. They sound about the same, but was wondering if anybody had experience with both gloves, or thoughts on the...

News reports just coming in about a diver dying at Ruston. Details to follow.

From an e-mail I received this morning: "It is with great sadness that we announce the recent passing of the eminent marine biologist and author Dr Trevor Norton (Sheffield, 1940–Isle of Man, 2021) formerly Professor of Marine Biology at Liverpool University and Director of the Port Erin...

I'm thinking my family is going to get me a GoPro 9 for Christmas, mostly because I put it on my list and the spousal unit wants me to figure out exactly what I want. I'd like to use the $100 off for trading in my old Hero 4, but for the life of me I can't figure out how to do it in such a way...

Found a single dive glove in the parking strip near the east end of Cove 2 (Alki) this morning. I think it belongs to one of a pair of divers I chatted with. The woman's name was (I think) Susan Crane. Not sure of her buddy's name, but I suspect it's his. FWIW, she mentioned that she and her...

Our summer vacation to Hawaii got covid-ed, so we're looking to head down to the south Oregon coast, maybe even far N. California. Are there any dive boats that operate that far south?

I just "heard" a rumor that oxygen supplies are being restricted to medical use only in my area due to the need at hospitals. The rumor was modified to indicate our LDS will fill nitrox until their supply on hand runs out, but won't fill pure oxygen bottles. I'm curious if this is widespread...

One of my students lost a weight pouch for an Aqualung BCD while diving off Redondo Beach yesterday afternoon. We scouted for it, but ran out of air before we could find it. If found, could you let me know or return to Underwater Sports Seattle? We're not sure when he lost it, though when we...