Divers and jelly stings – divermag.com By Divers Alert Network Don’t let the mesmerizing lure of jellies get the better of you, keeping your distance is the best way to avoid a sting. Photo: Russell Clark Jellyfish are often associated with tropical climates—their gelatinous bodies are commonly seen drifting through warm waters—and they’re known for […]

Is Scuba First Aid Really Good Enough? – divermag.com Words by Steve Lewis Knowing how to administer O2 in an emergency situation could save your buddy’s life, but scuba diving offers a wide range of possible medical emergencies – are you ready to tackle them? Photo: Maxwel Hohn What a strange year 1994 was; not […]

Are You Subject-Obsessive? – divermag.com By Michel Gilbert & Danielle Alary Michel suffers from Amphiprioninae syndrome. No matter where he is, if there is a clownfish near by, he will snap a few pictures. Photo: Sub Images We must confess, we both have a ‘problem’― an incurable addiction really―that impacts our underwater photo work…  

Soft-shell crab anyone? – divermag.com Words and Photography by Brandon Cole Photo: Brandon Cole Clinging to a sponge-covered piling under Australia’s Blairgowrie Pier, giant spider crabs hope to avoid being eaten by predators patrolling the sand below. Each winter, tens of thousands of crabs with legs spanning 16 inches (40cm) march from deep water into the […]