Public Safety Institute and Submersible Systems (Spare Air®) are pleased to announce the launch of the first type-approved Swiftwater Breathing Apparatus (SWBA®) for first responders to water rescue incidents. The Swiftwater Breathing Apparatus features a compact and lightweight design, making it easy to carry and deploy in fast-moving water situations. Equipped with a HEED3 tank as the standard air source, divers can rely on its proven reliability and performance in challenging environments. Whether assisting in water rescues or navigating turbulent rivers, the Swiftwater Breathing Apparatu ..read more

Shearwater Research is proud to announce the release of the highly anticipated Peregrine TX with air integration. A compact yet powerful addition to the Shearwater lineup. The Peregrine TX is a fusion of the beloved Peregrine’s large screen and user-friendly interface, now with air integration capability and a digital compass. Designed for sport divers, the Peregrine TX delivers the renowned Shearwater experience at extraordinary value. Whether you’re exploring wrecks and walls or navigating vibrant coral gardens, the Peregrine TX is your ideal companion for an unforgettable underwater advent ..read more

So, you want to dive on an iceberg? Well, icebergs are beautiful. And they are exciting. And they are unique. But they also can be dangerous, even deadly. As we prepare to explore these beguiling wanderers of the sea, let’s examine the proper safety protocols and procedures for exploring icebergs under the water. Diving on icebergs means diving in cold water! But first, some basic information about these fascinating objects. Icebergs come in all shapes and sizes. They are created when chunks of ice break off from the face of a glacier as it meets the end of its long journey on land and enco ..read more

Culver City, CA – January 17, 2024 – The prestigious Ocean Art Underwater Photo Competition, organized by the Underwater Photography Guide, has announced the results of the world’s largest underwater photo contest. Although the AI revolution has quickly changed the global photographic landscape, this year’s winners are a testament to humanity’s creative perseverance over machine. With new rules against the use of generative AI imagery in our primary categories, these photos are 100% real. This year’s best in show image features a rare and fascinating portrait of a Crab-Eating Macaque resolute ..read more

Dive computer manufacturer Shearwater Research has just announced the release of two new dive computers – the Tern and Tern TX. Designed with the sport diver in mind, the new Tern & Tern TX models are powerful, simple, reliable, and the most compact dive computers we have ever brought to market. The range includes the Shearwater Tern and the enhanced Tern TX, which boasts transmitter-enabled diving, capable of connecting with up to four Swift gas pressure transmitters and includes a digital compass for superior underwater navigation. With a watch-style form factor, the 1.3” diameter AMOL ..read more

In scuba diving, nearly every piece of gear is designed to go underwater with you and withstand the water, pressure, salt, and other elements encountered. Some equipment, like cameras, have underwater housings specifically designed to keep them dry. But what happens when you need to take things underwater that need to stay dry and protected, but don’t have with a water and pressure-proof solution available? That usually leads to either using an improvised solution, or leaving that item onshore. When diving offshore, I usually carry a PLB (Personal Locator Beacon) that is waterproof down to 15 ..read more

The Mediterranean Sea begins at the pinch point where the Rock of Gibraltar strains to meet Morocco to the west and crashes on the shores of Syria, Israel and Lebanon to the east. Europe stretches to the north and Africa to the south. It is a body of water that is home to a rich history of civilizations past and present that have plied these waters for economic benefit, cultural exchanges and furious conflicts. And in the center of this legendary sea is the archipelago of Malta. The historical fortification wall around the city of Valletta The islands of Malta, Camino and Gozo lie just one ..read more

The Underwater Photography Guide is delighted to announce that it is accepting entries for the 2023 edition of the annual Ocean Art Underwater Photo Competition – the 12th annual Ocean Art competition! This year’s competition features over $110,000 in prizes, making Ocean Art the world’s largest and most prestigious underwater photo competition. The competition attracts amateur to pro photographers across the globe. Fourteen categories, including new underwater fashion photography and underwater digital art categories, ensure all photo disciplines and cameras compete fairly, while the 50+ wi ..read more

Two Lake Tahoe scuba divers found more than crawdads and sunglasses while on a dive last weekend at Lake Tahoe’s Rubicon Wall. Christine Lewis and Sid Loomis were diving off Just So Scuba‘s charter boat Payah Kun on the Western shore of the lake when they spotted a mysteriously dark object that just didn’t fit into the surroundings. Like many man-made objects underwater, its shape and texture stood out from what is usually seen while exploring the rugged underwater cliffs near Rubicon Point. Divers enter the water near Lake Tahoe’s Rubicon Wall, with Captain Tom Loomis and Deckhand John aboa ..read more

The photogenic Alpha Tugboat The plane’s engines were in their familiar rumbling idle mode. Inside the cabin, the loud hiss of air flowing out of the vents masked the quiet of the passengers as they sat restlessly in their seats. Outside, the sun was shining, the wind was calm and the temperatures mild. By all accounts, a beautiful day for flying. Our first destination was Charlotte, North Carolina, through which we’d be making a connection to Palm Beach, Florida, and a quick check on our phones of the weather in Charlotte showed similar conditions. Words and Photos by Michael Salvarezza an ..read more