Dive Safety
Scuba diving safety news, from accidents, incidents and misadventure to new developments in helping divers navigate the challenges of existing underwater
Hollis 200LX second stage regulator recall notice
A recall notice has been issued for some Hollis 200LX second-stage regulators, after reports some of its components are prone to failure
New details emerge in South Australia’s Tank Cave diver death
The Cave Divers Association of Australia releases the findings of its investigation into the November 2025 death of a diver at Tank Cave
Perth dive operator fined after leaving divers behind
Perth Diving Academy fined almost AU$20,000 after leaving two divers stranded in open water during a March 2025 dive trip
Yorkshire scuba instructor found to have sexually assaulted teen girlsUK
A former UK scuba diving instructor has been found by a court to have sexually assaulted two teenage girls following a trial of the facts
Dylan Harrison instructor charged over her death
The dive instructor who was conducting Dylan Harrison's training course has been arrested and charged in connection with her death.
Tawianese rebreather diver dies in mine recovery mission
A Taiwanese technical diver has died during an dive to recover human remains from a WWII-era flooded coal mine off the coast of western Japan
New details emerge over British couple’s Maldives diving deaths
Malcolm Richmond is said to have 'drunk himself to death' following the death of his wife during a Maldives scuba diving holiday
Dylan Harrison’s family to sue PADI and NAUI over 12-year-old’s death
PADI and NAUI have been named as defendants in a lawsuit filed on behalf of Dylan Harrison's parents, according to reports
Florida diver found dead after disappearing during shark tooth dive
A 66-year-old diver has died after going missing during a dive off Manasota Key Beach in Florida while searching for fossilised shark teeth
Six bodies recovered in search for missing Philippines divers
Six bodies have been recovered in the search for passengers and crew of the after MBCA Amejara sank in the Gulf of Davao, Philippines
Body of missing French diver recovered in Antarctica
The body of a diver who went missing during an ice dive in Antarctica has been recovered following a week-long search operation
Huge Search and Rescue operation underway for missing Philippines divers and crew
Search and rescue operations continue in the Philippines almost 5 days after a boat carrying 15 divers and crew capsized off Davao Occidental
One rescued, 14 missing after boat capsizes off Davao Occidental, Philippines
Search and rescue operations are underway in the Philippines after a boat carrying 15 divers and crew capsized in waters off Davao Occidental
French diver missing after Antarctic ice dive
A diver working for the French Polar Institute is missing after disappearing during an under-ice dive at a research station in Antarctica
British couple die after reported scuba diving incident in Maldives
A retired British couple have died following a reported scuba diving incident while holidaying on Ellaidhoo island in the Maldives
Woman dies after suspected shark attack while snorkelling in St Croix
A woman has died after losing her arm in a suspected shark attack while snorkelling at Dorsch Beach on the Caribbean island of St Croix
Academy of Underwater Arts & Sciences announces 2026 NOGI Award winners
The AUAS NOGI Awards recognises divers whose careers have had a significant and lasting impact on the underwater world
British diver who died in Malta suffered pulmonary barotrauma – inquest
An inquest into the death of a British scuba diver in Ċirkewwa, Malta in October 2024 found he died as a result of pulmonary barotrauma
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