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
...Nurdles? The worst toxic waste you’ve probably never heard of.
This story was originally published by The Guardian and is reproduced here as part of the Climate De
...Playing Recordings of a Healthy Ocean Can Help Restore Marine Ecosystems
A growing body of work shows that marine animals are attracted to the sounds of healthy environments
...This Floating 3-In-1 Renewable Energy Source Thrives At Sea
Image viaSINN Power A floating renewable energy source might sound somewhat familiar, as the wall of
...Can Bacteria Solve Our Plastic Pollution Problem?
X Story Stream recent articles About 360 Million years ago, a toxic material that could not easily b
...This 'floating continent' could collect and recycle plastic from the ocean in future
'The 8th continent' is an award-winning design that recycles ocean plastic and is completely self-su
...A Critical Ocean Current Is Speeding Up, With Potential Global Consequences
A key "belt" around Antarctica is changing. getty Scientists say that a key ocean current is speedin
...In the Bahamas, Sharks Are Worth More Alive than Dead | Hakai Magazine
The Bahamas offers a case study in how to make money off wildlife without destroying it. Photo by Na
...Many Shark Repellents Don’t Work | Hakai Magazine
Some surfers use shark repellents in an effort to ward off attacks, but new research shows the devic
...How this once famous yacht was brought back to life - Yachting World
Cynara was once a yacht to see and be seen on, but in recent years she has been out of the limelight
...Mangrove Restoration Frustration | Hakai Magazine
Mangroves, such as these red mangroves in Guanahacabibes Peninsula National Park, Cuba, protect coas
...Using the Sound of the Sea to Help Rebuild Ocean Habitats
A growing body of work shows that marine animals are attracted to the sounds of healthy environments
...Climate Change Driving Some Albatrosses to ‘Divorce,’ Study Finds
Warming oceans are sending the monogamous sea birds farther afield to find food, putting stress on t
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