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
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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
...This Nuclear-Powered Superyacht Is Longer Than the Titanic and Costs $700 Million
A nuclear-powered gigayacht longer than the Titanic, with 22 state-of-the art laboratories and a 13-
...Photo Sums Up Difference Between Going To The Beach In Australia & Europe
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...How to Rent Out Four of the Most Exclusive Private Islands on Earth
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...Deep-sea shark bonanza seen off remote island chain
A tornado of silver horse mackerel and orange boarfish swirls around the submersible as it sits on t
...‘Eating into their flesh’: Reef sharks with skin disease may be the latest victims of climate change
Divers in the waters off Malaysia’s Sipadan Island have long enjoyed getting a glimpse of turtles, m
...Expat Reveals Secret Bali Spot Most Tourists Have Never Heard Of
Tourists are the lifeblood of Bali. They have also kind of messed it up. Ask anyone who visited befo
...Fish are swimming to cooler waters as climate change heats our oceans
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...How a drone army is rising to tackle ocean plastics
Floating drones inspired by whale sharks and four-wheeled robots that resemble the Mars rover are am
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Aerial view of boats of the Optimist and Laser international classes competing during a race as the
...Your Moment of Zen Is This Man Hand-Building a Wooden Kayak
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Forget tires and guides, Michelin is now apparently developing ship sails to help save the environme
...World’s Best Islands: Why São Miguel In Portugal’s Azores Belongs On Your Travel Wish List
Sete Cidades, São Miguel Courtesy of Fun Activities Among a certain set of travelers, there’s an und
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