Photo Credit via Amazon This book is intended for three types of reader: cave divers old and new; divers who may never enter a cave ‘because that stuff is not for me’; but primarily for the curious who wonder what the hell drives someone to take up a pastime so bizarre and mysterious. When I was writing it, I had in mind non-cavedivers; non-divers too: just folks who find themselves wondering what all the fuss is about since diving while surrounding by wet rocks seems an odd way to pass the time. Steve Lewis About the Author Canadian explorer, Steve Lewis was a respected instructor for cave ..read more

Join us on Monday, February 12, 2024 via Zoom for a virtual presentation by Tom Crisp on Canadian caves! Diving, caving, lots of ice! Details Event by Thermocline Diving Date: Monday, February 12, 2023 Time: 6:00pm – 7:00pm Pacific (Vancouver) Time Anyone on or off Facebook About Tom Tom started cave diving in 2010 and has since worked closely with local communities to locate and explore caves all over the world. Tom has been involved with severable notable projects including Project Middle Earth to Blue Creek Resurgence (with the GUE NZ community), working with the Wet Mules at the Pear ..read more

Jill Heinerth is overjoyed. The movie trailer, Diving Into Darkness is now available for viewing. Diving Into The Darkness is an awe-inspiring, intimate and moving film directed by Award Winning Director Nays Baghai and produced by Running Cloud Productions. Witness cave diving legend Jill Heinerth’s unprecedented exploration of underwater realms uncharted by man or woman. Running Cloud Productions Formally established in 2018 by Nays and Mehrdad Baghai, Running Cloud is defined by three core values: Depth. A lot of our stories are set in underwater environments, so we frequently descend lit ..read more

Join Dan’s Dive Shop in Akumal, Mexico. We have a fantastic week planned for May 13-20, 2024, staying at the 4-Star All Inclusive Bahia Principe Grand Coba Resort and diving in Akumal, Mexico. Akumal is one of our favourite scuba diving spots. It combines a lovely reef/wall experience with epic cenote diving in a stunning setting. The Akumal reef is incredible, with turtles, coral reefs, and marine life, as well as world-class cenote diving led by our favourite Cave Explorer, Matt Mandziuk, and friends. The month of May is ideal for diving in this area. Akumal literally translates to “Land of ..read more

The body of the renowned Chinese cave diver, Han Ting, was successfully recovered after being missing for 18 days during a dive in Du’an, Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region. Local authorities made the announcement on Wednesday. Officials from the Du’an emergency management bureau reported that a smart underwater robot was deployed to retrieve the body, which was brought to the shore at 6:33 pm. Subsequent confirmation established the recovered body to be that of Han. The bureau extended condolences and stated that an ongoing investigation is in progress. Media reports had previously detailed Ha ..read more

Image via Facebook Tragedy struck the world of cave exploration as acclaimed cave diver, technical diver, and explorer Brett Hemphill lost his life while exploring the challenging Phantom Springs cave system in Texas. Hemphill, who was also the president of the non-profit organization Karst Underwater Research, dedicated his life to the exploration, study, and preservation of underwater karst environments. The incident, which claimed the life of the experienced diver, occurred in the depths of Phantom Springs, known as the deepest natural cave in the United States. The exact details surroundi ..read more

Jill Heinerth is overjoyed to see her dear friend Nays Baghai recognized for his creative genius. This fall, he will release Jill Heinerth: Room To Breathe (working title), a new feature documentary. This film is based on the life of the author of the best-selling book Into the Planet: My Life as a Cave Diver. Nays took a cave diving class specifically for this production. About Nays Baghai Nays, who was inspired by 1970s cinema as a child, has had a camera in his hands for as long as he can remember. Descent, Nays’ feature film debut, won Best Australian Documentary at the Oscar-qualifying S ..read more

Join us for a discussion of scientific exploration as Jess Phoenix discusses her new book, Ms. Adventure: My Wild Explorations in Science, Lava, and Life, with author Jill Heinerth!  Ms. Adventure skillfully blends personal memoir, daring adventure, and scientific exploration, following Phoenix’s journey from reality television sites deep in Ecuadorian jungles to Andean glaciers, university classrooms to Death Valley in summer. She has even chased down members of a Mexican cartel to retrieve a stolen favourite rock hammer. Readers will delight in her unbelievable adve ..read more

This week we’re talking to Craig Eley, he’s been diving for 15 years, completing almost 2000 logged dives and is a newly crowned member of the CDG. He started down the usual PADI path taking it up to divemaster. He worked as a Dive Master for a few years in exchange for access to boats and trips etc. He then adventured into the world of technical diving completing TDI Open Circuit Trimix, CCR, Cave and Mine 2 and the SDI Solo Diver courses. He modestly considers himself a very average diver with a passion for adventure in lots of sports – health, fitness and nutrition. Craig’s recently been g ..read more

Many books on scuba diving have been published over the course of time, almost since the beginning of the scuba era. The Scuba News Canada will post these “nostalgia” books considered a “blast from the past” on a regular basis, and we want you, our readers, to make suggestions of “older nostalgia diving books” you have enjoyed, or believe our readers will. We will publish it and add your social media/website link to the article if you send us the proposal. Contact us. First published in 2008, Diving Into Darkness was written by Phillip Finch, the author of over ten books, both novels and non ..read more