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.
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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
...This $7 Million ‘Floating’ Villa in the Maldives Lets You Waterslide From the Bedroom to the Lagoon
What’s better than vacationing in the Maldives? Having your own private home there, of course. As lu
...Uptick in East Coast shark sightings has lifeguards on alert and experts searching for answers
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...Finally! There's Now a Way to Send Text Messages on Your Phone Underwater
You may not have given much thought to being able to text underwater, but for millions of scuba divi
...Study Reveals The Wonderfully Unique Way Seahorse Dads Give Birth
In seahorses and pipefish, it is the male that gets pregnant and gives birth. Seahorse fathers incub
...These 10 Stunning Greek Islands Can Be Visited From Turkey
Whether you are aiming for a tranquil vacation at sea involving sunbathing and swimming in a Crystal
...Experts Puzzled by Harvard Scientist Looking for Alien Wreckage in Ocean
In the search for extraterrestrial intelligence, most eyes are on the sky. At least one scientist, t
...Ocean Cleanup study states Pacific Garbage Patch is mostly fishing gear
View 3 Images Marine plastic pollution is a major environmental problem, as exemplified by the enorm
...Flesh-eating bugs swarm beaches: ‘Mini sharks’ biting swimmers’ feet
They’re like shrimp with a foot fetish. There’s a new marine menace besides the onslaught of sharks
...Toxic algae bloom kills thousands of fish in San Francisco Bay
Residents by the San Francisco Bay in California are left puzzled as to why a school of dead fish ca
...Viking weapons, Nazi ships, and hunger stones: 11 eerie discoveries in dried up rivers and glaciers
As Europe experiences its worst drought in at least 500 years, new discoveries are surfacing. Landsc
...Titanic trips: Stunning new photos show what divers could encounter for €250,000
More than 100 years since the Titanic sank - and a quarter of a decade since Leo and Kate immortalis
...European standup paddle championships promotes sustainability
Hundreds of athletes from across Europe compete in spectacular surroundings off Denmark's west coast
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