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
...Urgent warning for parents over deadly pool mistake
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.
You might remember the story of recreational diving student Linnea Mills, who drowned in 2019 during an ice/altitude training dive in Lake McDonald, …Original link
'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
Rare deep-sea brine pools discovered in the Red Sea may hold clues to environmental upheavals in the region that span millennia, and could even shed light on the origins of life on Earth, a new study finds. Deep-sea brine pools are extraordinarily sa
...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
...Ancient Cities Lost Under the Aegean Sea in Greece
Pavlopetri The idea of ancient cities lost underwater for centuries might seem like something out of
...Earth’s coral reefs will be gone in 30 years without intervention: experts
If humans do not take drastic action to reduce emissions and slow climate change, almost all of the
...Diver in serious condition after apparent ‘bends’ case in East Oahu waters
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A man was hospitalized after a diving-related incident in waters of Mauna
...Woman Catches Genital Infection From Swimming In The Sea
A woman has urged people to be careful after she caught a genital infection while swimming in the se
...Five Great Dive Sites in Sudan’s Red Sea
The Northern Red Sea draws scores of divers for its famed wrecks and reefs, but don’t be fooled by i
...Oceans Aren’t Just Warming—Their Soundscapes Are Transforming
Wander into nature and give a good shout, and only nearby birds, frogs, and squirrels will hear you.
...'We have a story to tell': There's more to the Seychelles than white sand beaches
The East African country, known for its tropical vegetation and powder white sands is an idyllic loc
...These Fish Made of Marine Debris Warn of Rising Ocean Pollution
Meshed mackerel. Netted plaice. Stringy shrimps. Ropey lobster. Threaded herring. Sound tasty? If ov
...The MV Sea Ray, our ticket to mobility, in Sudan's Red Sea
Since shortly after my arrival in Port Sudan, som:e of my old contacts approached me to manage their
...Captive Dolphin Seeks Vengeance
A dolphin is seen during day two of the 2010 Sony Ericsson Open at Miami Seaquarium on March 24, 201
...People harass and ride on sick dolphin before it dies on Texas beach, officials say
A dolphin died on a Texas beach after authorities say people harassed her and rode her in the ocean.
...New Virtual Dive Gallery Puts National Marine Sanctuaries at the Tip of Your Fingers
May 2017 Can't get to your national marine sanctuaries? Thanks to the wonders of 360-degree photogra
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