Marshall Islands create the world’s largest shark sanctuary

(DiverWire) The Republic of the Marshall Islands is now home to the world’s largest shark sanctuary. In a release distributed by the Pew Environment Group, it was announced that The [...]

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Marshall Islands create the world’s largest shark sanctuary

PADI Executive writes new book about protecting the dolphin population

(DiverWire) Mark Caney, a Vice-President of dive training agency PADI Europe, Middle East and Africa, has written a new book Dolphin Way. His motivation? To preserve dolphins and their natural [...]

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September is Marine Debris Month as scuba divers DIVE AGAINST DEBRIS

(DiverWire) Marine Debris Month of Action begins tomorrow. When it does, thousands of volunteer divers around the world will kick-start a new, year-round underwater Dive Against Debris program. “We are [...]

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September is Marine Debris Month as scuba divers DIVE AGAINST DEBRIS

The ONLY time it might be OK to dive and drink!

(DiverWire) Any scuba diver knows that it’s not a good idea to drink and dive. However, when a dive is over, many scuba divers enjoy a good beer or drink. [...]

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Diving volunteers nab 675 lionfish during Key Largo event this weekend

(DiverWire) Dozens of scuba divers successfully removed 675 invasive lionfish from Florida Keys waters this weekend the Second Annual Florida Keys Lionfish Derby Series in Key Largo, Fla., organized by [...]

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Diving volunteers nab 675 lionfish during Key Largo event this weekend