No stupid rules – diving with Red Sea pioneer Johann Vifian
Johann diving in Sahl Hasheesh. Photo: Graeme Gourlay Johann Vifian founded Subex in the Red Sea more than 30 years ago. We went diving with him in Sahl Hasheesh Words and photographs Graeme Gourlay After an epic 100-minute dive on a shallow reef wh
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Red flags for snorkellers: how to stop the quiet deaths - Divernet
Snorkelling is essentially a safe pastime – but the conclusion of the final report from Hawaii’s Snorkel Safety Study is that IPO (Immersive Pulmonary Oedema) is a hidden danger that can render that pastime lethal unless a number of red flags are hee
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A simple decision of what your child wears in a swimming pool could be the difference between life and death, parents are being warned. A video uploaded to Instagram by Tiny Hearts Education – an organisation that educates parents on first aid and of
...The Linnea Mills case, a perfect example of what is wrong in the recreational diving industry.
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'Lifeguard' drone saved a drowning 14-year-old on a beach in Spain by dropping a life vest
A pioneering drone lifeguard service in operation across Spanish beaches saved the life of a 14-year-old boy this month as he struggled against a powerful tide off a beach in Valencia, its operators have said. The drone dropped a life vest into the s
...'Unlucky' creatures that enter rare Red Sea brine pools are immediately stunned to death
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...The Rise, Fall and Underestimated Rule of Kush
The Kingdom of Kush ruled for nearly 2.5 millennia. Its inhabitants built hundreds of pyramids, developed their own alphabet and even conquered their neighbor Egypt. The Kushites also had a strong tradition of revering and respecting female leadershi
...Yemen Is Sitting on a Time Bomb Bigger Than the Exxon Valdez
In the midst of the war in Yemen, there is an ecological time bomb ticking just off the coast: a derelict oil tanker that could cause a disastrous oil spill unless immediate action is taken to avert the catastrophe. Originally used as an offshore sto
...Yemen Is Sitting on a Time Bomb Bigger Than the Exxon Valdez
In the midst of the war in Yemen, there is an ecological time bomb ticking just off the coast: a derelict oil tanker that could cause a disastrous oil spill unless immediate action is taken to avert the catastrophe. Originally used as an offshore sto
...Sudan Has Twice As Many Ancient Pyramids as Egypt
You can't mention the country Egypt without automatically thinking of ancient pyramids. Sudan holds nearly twice as many pyramids as Egypt. Although Egypt is known for the pyramids of Giza, Sudan tops the charts with 255 ancient pyramids, relatively
...Why ocean researchers want to create a global library of undersea sounds
Oceans are noisy places, but scientists aren’t always sure what’s making the hubbub. Enter an idea c
...How Superyacht Owners Are Turning Their Boats Into Floating Galleries for Blue-Chip Art
Sun, sea spray and salty air create the perfect environment for sailing enthusiasts but not so much
...Gray Whales Often Have Threesomes
So yeah, it seems gray whales quite like having a threesome. They do it on the regular, too. He says
...Next Time In Greece, Snorkel The Sunken City of Epidauros
Most people think of the Lost City of Atlantis when they think of lost submerged cities. But while t
...I plan yacht trips that cost up to $1.4 million a week. It's a job that's never boring.
Fiona Maureso is a senior yacht charter broker based in Antibes, France.She started her career as a
...Thailand Makes It Easier To Visit, But Leaves An Intimidating Requirement
Thailand is making it easier to visit, dropping a key hurdle to reaching the beautiful Southeast Asi
...Great Barrier Reef Experiences ‘Widespread’ Bleaching
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...The World’s First Yacht NFT Just Sold For $16.4 Million
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...5 Ocean Terms You May Not Know — But Should!
1. Tidal Bore The name “tidal bore,” also called a “bore tide,” is a bit of a misnomer — these natur
...Microscopic ocean predator with a taste for carbon capture
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...Here's the HydroFlyer, the e-Foil With Detachable Handlebars
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...This historic Fort Lauderdale bar has the only underwater burlesque show in the U.S.
The feeding frenzy begins before the mermaids swim into view. Cocktails flow like the outgoing tide
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