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
...Report shows dangerous levels of pollution in Cape Town’s rivers, vleis and estuaries
Sailing on Zandvlei despite high pollution levels. Photo: Steve Kretzmann A new report shows that Ca
...100 great experiences in the UK on the coast, from slurping oysters to hiking with giants
Kayak under big cliffs – Devon Paddle along the shores of Exmoor National Park for water-level view
...Afrosurf: Photographs Documenting Africa’s Surf Culture
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...Book Review: A Zoologist Imagines What Alien Life Might Look Like
Animals as varied as sharks, salamanders, and duck-billed platypuses can detect electric fields arou
...60 stunning photos from Merewether's ripper swell for the Newcastle Cup
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...Marine life is fleeing the equator to cooler waters. History tells us this could trigger a mass extinction event
The tropical water at the equator is renowned for having the richest diversity of marine life on Ear
...Disturbing image reveals ‘very deadly’ threat to humans
A disturbing image has revealed a toxin has been detected leaking into the air that could cause para
...Found, Then Lost, Then Found Again: Scientists Have Rediscovered the Sand Octopus
Researchers recently discovered that the sand octopus, well known to Brazilian fishers, is actually
...‘My Octopus Teacher’ Will Win the Best Documentary Oscar — Here’s Why
Netflix has an exotic subject, an obsessed observer, exquisite visual storytelling, and millions of
...The ocean is becoming more stable – here's why that might not be a good thing
If you’ve ever been seasick, “stable” may be the last word you associate with the ocean. But as glob
...“Game-Changing” Study Uses Genetics to Study Beluga Whales
A study published in February used skin samples from live Cook Inlet belugas to determine their age.
...Seahorse opens its mouth
Seahorses have long thin snouts enabling them to probe into nooks and crannies for food. When they f
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