US Scuba Diver Bitten by Crocodile in Cozumel Waters
A US scuba diver was bitten by a crocodile while swimming in the waters off Cozumel, Mexico, prompting renewed safety warnings for divers in the area.
Korea's Underwater Leisure Business Registration: What Diving Instructors Must Know After Coast Guard Transfer
As underwater leisure oversight transfers from the Ministry of Oceans to the Korea Coast Guard on April 23, 2026, unregistered diving instructors face new enforcement risks. Here's a complete guide.
DAN International Releases 2025 Annual Diving Report — Cardiovascular Events Lead Fatal Causes
Divers Alert Network's 2025 Annual Diving Report confirms that cardiovascular events remain the leading identifiable cause of fatal dive incidents globally, while running out of air and buoyancy-related incidents dominate non-fatal injury statistics — both largely preventable through pre-dive planning and medical screening.
Molchanov Dives to 91m Under Frozen Lake Baikal, Sets 42nd World Record
CMS COP15 in Brazil Adopts Landmark Protections for Threatened Shark Species
BBC Wildlife Cameraman Doug Allan Dies at 74 During Nepal Trek
SCUBAPRO Recalls 2,800 Monorail Weight Pockets Over Drowning Risk
University of Warsaw Discovers Concentrated Band of Ancient Shipwrecks off Libya
Nitrogen Narcosis: The Science Behind the 'Martini Effect' at Depth
Nitrogen narcosis impairs every scuba diver who descends past 30 meters. Understanding why it happens — and what to do — separates safe divers from statistics.
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The Overlooked Performance Factor: Post-Dive Hydration and Recovery
Divers lose far more fluid than they realize. A structured hydration and recovery protocol can extend your diving career and dramatically improve session-to-session performance.
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The Frenzel Equalization Technique: A Beginner's Guide to Going Deeper Safely
Most new freedivers plateau around 10 meters because they rely on the wrong equalization method. The Frenzel technique is the solution — here is how to learn it.
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Understanding Shallow Water Blackout: Why the Last 10 Meters Are the Most Dangerous
Shallow water blackout is the leading cause of death in freediving. Here is what every freediver should know about why it happens and how to prevent it.
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PSA International Launches 'Dry Training for Apnea' Specialty Course for Land-Based Breath-Hold Training
PSA International has developed a structured 5-stage dry training specialty program designed to improve breath-hold performance through respiratory stretching, CO2 tolerance, equalization drills, and mental visualization — all without entering the water.
Scuba Destination: Similan Islands, Thailand — Andaman Sea's Crown Jewel
Thailand's Similan Islands National Park offers some of Southeast Asia's finest scuba diving — granite boulder mazes, vibrant coral gardens, exceptional visibility, and seasonal encounters with whale sharks and manta rays — all based out of the unpretentious Andaman coast town of Khao Lak.
Review: Mares Avanti Quattro+ Power — The Dive Fin That Refuses to Be Replaced
The Mares Avanti Quattro+ Power has been one of the world's bestselling scuba fins for over a decade. Its combination of efficient blade geometry, Reactive Compound Blades technology, and a spring strap system that makes donning and doffing effortless continues to justify its place in dive bags worldwide.
Review: ScubaPro MK2 EVO / S270 — The Entry-Level Regulator That Earns Its Reputation
ScubaPro's MK2 EVO piston first stage combined with the S270 second stage has long been the default recommendation for new open-water divers — and it earns that status with genuinely comfortable breathing, easy serviceability, and durable construction that outlasts the learning curve.
NOAA Issues 2026 Bleaching Alert for Indo-Pacific — Major Dive Destinations Under Threat
NOAA's Coral Reef Watch has issued Bleaching Alert Level 2 across large sections of the Indo-Pacific, Indian Ocean, and Caribbean, warning that the 2026 season is on course to extend the damage of the fourth global mass bleaching event declared in 2024.
321FREEDIVE Announces Ambitious 2026 Plan to Grow North American Freediving
321FREEDIVE has unveiled a series of 2026 initiatives aimed at strengthening the North American freediving community, including an industry seminar, updated EXPO plans, and expanded access to safe training environments.