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
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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
...Land Speed World Record Attempt: a Record of the Records
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...Care about the planet? Skip the cruise, for now.
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...CEO Note: U.S. Demand for Seafood Continues to Drive Illegal Fishing Around the World
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...Bremont unveils its latest dive watch, the Waterman Apex
Proceeds from the new limited edition will go to the Bimini Biological Field Station Foundation. Aut
...Why Montenegro Is a Mediterranean Haven for Stars
Decades after the wars that ravaged the former Yugoslavia, the Balkan country of Montenegro is now a
...Climate activists demonstrate for the oceans in Portugal
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...A Beginners Guide To Kayaking: From Learning To Paddle To Buying A Kayak
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...No Surprise - Megalodon Was Top Dog In Our Oceans
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...'Aquatic Roomba' Cleans Waterways Of Plastics & Trash
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...The Ruthless Career Of Calico Jack Rackham, The 18th-Century Pirate Who Terrorized The Caribbean
Captain John "Calico Jack" Rackham was known for wearing colorful calico clothing, his marriage to f
...Horses Attract Dolphins' Attention at Perth Beach
Two horses trotting in the shallows at a beach near Perth, Australia, caught the attention of three
...There's a Surprising Similarity Between The Brains of Humans And Octopuses
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