Video: Becky Kagan Schott explores Alaska’s glaciers with Seiko

– divermag.com

To accompany our Fall issue’s incredible feature by Becky Kagan Schott, the Seiko short film can be seen in all it’s underwater glory, right here:

Built from the start for superior operation in the most hostile environments, Seiko diver’s watches were an immediate favorite for high-intensity exploration, becoming essential equipment for the Japanese Antarctic Research Expedition (JARE) within a year of their 1965 introduction…

A lifesaver… so why the reluctance?

– divermag.com

By Steve Lewis
AP Diving’s rebreather safety mouthpiece is a fine example of a comfortable retaining strap, available in North America through silentdiving.com
If you dive a Closed Circuit Rebreather (CCR), there’s a good chance that during the next few months, you’re going to be hearing more and more about mouthpiece retaining straps…

It’s No Small Wonder

– padi.com

Awe, fascination, amazement, and astonishment are all words that come to mind as you weave in and out of the nine structures that comprise the world’s first purpose-built floating reef Australia’s Gold Coast.
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A Recipe for Storytelling Success

– divermag.com

By Jill Heinerth
Jill (left) in front of the camera for a change!
Constructing an enjoyable short video is a lot like cooking. Different chefs can use similar ingredients and recipes and still produce completely distinctive meals. Too much hot sauce can render a meal inedible, and a lack of seasoning can make good food seem bland…

Open Water vs. Junior Open Water Diver

– padi.com

Everything you need to know about Junior Open Water Diver certifications: how old do you have to be? How deep can Jr. Open Water Divers go and how to upgrade a Jr. Open Water certification.
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Divers Needed: Break the World Record for Largest Underwater Cleanup

– padi.com

PADI, PADI AWARE and Seiko are supporting an attempt to break the world record of the largest ever underwater cleanup on Sept 24 in Portugal.
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Openwater: Sidemount vs Backmount

– divermag.com

Words and Photography by Drew McArthur
Take two bottles into the open ocean, or do you just want to jump in and go? Photo: Drew McArthur
Over the last ten years or so, diving sidemount has become all the rage. After decades of lurking in the depths of cave systems around the globe, it’s almost like one day it crept out of its hole and became seduced by fame and fortune…

Instructor training events for 2023 now available to book online

– bsac.com

BSAC has released its busy schedule of instructor training events for 2023, designed to support members as they plan to continue their diver or snorkeller training development next year.

Scuba Diving Sunshine Coast, Australia

– padi.com

Scuba diving didn’t use to be an obvious choice but since 2005, the scuba diving Sunshine Coast scene has grown dramatically. Read more here…
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