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
...Watch as couple come face to face with rare giant squid while diving off Japan
This is the incredible moment a couple came across a rare giant squid whilst scuba diving in the wat
...Great White Sharks Are Being Scared From Their Habitat by Just 2 Predators
There is no sea creature whose name inspires terror – rightly or wrongly – as much as the great whit
...Oceans Break Record for Highest Temperatures Four Years in a Row
Since 1970, the oceans have sunk about 90 percent of the excess heat from the atmosphere. Mario Tama
...Farmer, the World May Not Be Your Oyster
Compared with other forms of aquaculture, oyster farming is relatively benign, with less infrastruct
...Most Coral Reef Sharks And Rays May Be At Risk Of Extinction
Nearly two-thirds of coral reef shark and ray species worldwide are threatened with extinction, repo
...Sea predator with massive jaw which dwarfs the megalodon was biggest beast ever
Scientists have announced that the largest animal to exist on Earth was an 115ft super-predator with
...Winterizing boat batteries: A foolproof way - Practical Boat Owner
Engineering guru Vyv Cox confesses to a less-than impressive track record of winterizing boat batter
...2 pro surfers injured during competition at Pipeline
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Surfers and spectators were out at Pipeline this weekend for “Da Hui Back
...Whales Consume Three Million Microplastics Per Day, New Study Finds
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...Man who survived 438 days lost at sea explains how imagining sex and food helped him survive
A man who was lost at sea for 438 days said imagining sex and food helped him to survive. José Salva
...Never-before-seen volcanic magma chamber discovered deep under Mediterranean, near Santorini
A submarine volcano whose deadly eruption shattered the picturesque Greek island of Santorini nearly
...Tourists Are Loving Hawaii’s Coral Reefs To Death
Millions of tourists visit Hawaii every year, but tragically, these tourists are damaging and destro
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