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
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
...The Terrifying Humiliation of a Sea Lion “Attack” While Surfing
It’s a winter’s day in Northern California, and in the fading light of late afternoon the sky is a c
...Everything You Can Do In Bahia Honda State Park | TheTravel
For some of Florida's most beautiful beaches, travelers should look no further than Bahia Honda Stat
...Are We Overvaluing Reef Sharks? | Hakai Magazine
Sharks are a broad and diverse group of species, but in the public imagination we tend to treat them
...For World’s Biggest Shark, Ship Strikes an Increasing Problem | Hakai Magazine
Whale sharks spend a fair amount of time near the ocean’s surface, making them susceptible to ship s
...Shell's Seismic Survey: hysterical hypocrisy or environmental catastrophe?
Jean Tresfon is an award-winning wildlife and landscape photographer specialising in underwater and
...Why Kalalau Trail Is Considered Difficult Even For The Pros
The Kalalau Trail is one of the most sought-after hikes in Hawaii. Tourists often flock to Hawaii fo
...What is the Blue Lagoon in Iceland Really Like?
Have you seen the many photos on instagram of people enjoying drinks and wearing white mud on their
...Kelp Rafts Are Bringing Invaders to Antarctica | Hakai Magazine
As the planet warms, the geophysical barriers that have long kept Antarctica safe from invaders are
...How To Find Santa Rosa Blue Hole, A Natural Swimming Pool
The Santa Rosa Blue Hole is a unique part of New Mexico's desert landscape, and it's one that many t
...Thousands of Tonnes of Shellfish Have Died in Southern France | Hakai Magazine
The Thau Lagoon in southern France is a large and important site for shellfish aquaculture in the Me
...Why Running Cold Lets Some Creatures Grow Old | Hakai Magazine
Recent research revealed that the Greenland shark can live for hundreds of years. Photo by Nature Pi
...A 100,000-Year-Old Mammoth Tusk Has Been Discovered Off The Coast of California
MBARI science team observe the mammoth tusk on screens. (Darrin Schultz © 2021 MBARI) NATURE To the
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