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
...Man loses leg to flesh-eating bacteria after taking dip in Florida waters
The infection, from microorganisms usually rampant in warmer waters, can also lead to death by quick
...How Fish Poop Might Help Corals Overcome Bleaching
Some fish, such as the ornate butterflyfish, eat coral polyps. When they do, they also ingest the co
...What is the intertidal zone?
A tide pool within Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. Intertidal zones exist anywhere the ocean
...Australia Drops a Bombshell: An Environment Report Card That Nobody Should Ignore
Australia's Parliament House amidst bushfire smoke. (Daniiielc/Getty Images) ENVIRONMENT Every five
...This Cargo Vessel That Sank Seven Centuries Ago Has Just Been Declared The Oldest Shipwreck In English History
The ship was carrying marble for gravestones and other items when it sank in the 13th century likely
...On the variability of the Bering Sea Cold Pool and implications for the biophysical environment
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...Exploring Beirut's Emerging Surf Scene
“When I arrived in Beirut from Europe, I felt the oppressive, damp heat, saw the unkempt palm trees
...13 Sailors Inducted to the National Sailing Hall of Fame
The National Sailing Hall of Fame (NSHOF) announced its 12th class of inductees. Among them are many
...A Crocodile Just Attacked Tourists in Mexico. Again.
A crocodile at in Merida, Mexico. Photo by Artur Widak/NurPhoto via Getty Images. MEXICO CITY — Two
...30+ Most Beautiful Islands in the World [inc. Map + Pics]
When it comes to the Most Beautiful Islands in the World the toughest question will be which one to
...Officials: Starvation Threat Not Over for Florida Manatees
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...Divers discovered an ancient Greek shipwreck that's full of sunken treasure, and it's fascinating
The European Institute for Underwater Archaeology (IEASM) announced the discovery of an ancient Gree
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