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Hello Diver Friends, I am an experienced comms specialist with experience and knowledge of the dive industry. If you're looking for marketing, advertising and business development, please get in touch via this site. My past clients and employers include: travel agents, environmental...

Are you looking for your diving getaway? Vancouver or far-flung locations, we can help you find a memorable trip using our network of dive resorts, travel operators and cruise/liveaboard companies. Some examples of trips you can do: Learn to dive on a fun and economical cruise in the...

Dive accident in S Australia - One death, two rescuers injured Diver dies, three others injured I imagine more details will come out in the days to come. The incident raises important questions about emergencies and protocols for rescue - an issue that always comes up in rescue classes.

I noticed this item in the press. It should make for interesting debate and discussion on the issues of the role of dive professionals, individual responsibility of divers, protocol, etc. The media appear to be making a great deal out of the statements of an "expert witness" at a Coroner's...

The IWC will hold its annual meeting next week in Morocco. It may be critical because at stake is the 24 year old moratorium on commercial whaling. If member nations vote it down, the whaling nations would be able to kill whales legally and legitimately. Information on whaling and its impact...

Hello fellow Scubaboard enthusiasts! I'm a consultant with a long history of promotion and communication work in a variety of industries - with an emphasis in social and environmental causes. I'm also an enthusiastic traveller and have some experience in the dive industry. If you are a...

Move by Maldives applauded by marine conservation and protection organisations. It is hoped that the actions will give strength to shark conservation efforts at the upcoming CITES Meeting. Maldives Ban Fishing of Sharks - NYTimes.com

A question for those who are: A) Certified scubadivers who dive at least once per year AND B) In a relationship - married, living with a partner or seeing a partner on a regular basis Is your partner/spouse/significant other a certified diver (any level)?

This is from the Shark Alliance Press Releases site Shark Trade Limits Endorsed by European Union. Germany wins EU blessing to propose spiny dogfish and porbeagle sharks for listing under CITES

I've been reading the threads here on on-line dealers and found some useful tips. The one shop that hasn't been mentioned too often is Simply Scuba. Has anyone used this outfit recently? Good? Bad? Thanks!

It's what we don't like seeing but people do these things. Whale shark caught and hacked into pieces in Johor

I'm considering a new BC and quite tempted to get a Halcyon BP/wings. So I was in my local shop doing a bit of looking and the staff highly recommended the aluminium over the steel (unless I was going to be doing most of my diving in a place like the Red Sea). The aluminium is considerably...

Hello fellow conservation enthusiasts, I have been asked by people about good diving/conservation holidays for laypeople (those with little or no background in marine biology, scientific surveys etc). This could include cleanups, surveys and helping out local communites and anything else...

Does anyone know of photo subscription services that specialises or concentrates on underwater photography? What I'm looking for are companies (similar to the many photo subscription services available) that will sell you the rights to use photos. The bigger services like istockphotography...

A rare Six Gill is caught and killed off the coast of Ireland. However, we shouldn't be too harsh on this man as he was probably expecting to catch a pollack for his dinner... Pensioner?s shark tale takes bite out of records | Irish Examiner :depressed::depressed:

Hello, I just wanted to put this question out as I've had many interesting discussions about it with both divers and non-divers. Does concern for the environment - either underwater, on-land, or both - influence your choice of a dive site, shop, resort or the region of the world? Or...

Had to share this one. I saw it after I read the lovely thread about people's favourite sharks. Latest Florida & National News The fisherman concerned is brave enough to show his face though.

I'm sure this has been mentioned somewhere on this board. This is an interesting 2hr documentary on the problem of pollution runoff into the oceans. In particular, Chesapeake Bay and Puget Sound are highlighted as regions where unregulated agriculture, sewage mismanagement and the...

Hello Fellow West Coasters! I have received a query from an overseas friend who is interested in videoing the wonderful but elusive Six Gill shark later this year. Has anyone here had a recent dive with Six Gills in BC? From what I've read, they're rarely seen in diveable shallows and the...

My apologies in advance if this has been asked numerous times (but when I did a search, I found many postings and threads on wetsuit recommendations rather than on actual temperature). Thanks:D