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Mark 'Crowley' Russell - Senior Correspondent
Crowley (known to his mum as Mark) began diving in 2000 in Sharm El Sheikh, before quitting a 10-year IT career and moving to Thailand to take his PADI IDC in 2005. He moved from Thailand to Australia and Curaçao before returning to Sharm as an instructor in 2009. He managed a Nusa Lembongan dive centre between 2013-14 before hanging up his instructor booties and returning to the UK. Crowley started writing a regular column for DIVE in 2010, and now looks after DIVE's daily online content and writes regular features for the print magazine. In his spare time, Crowley is an enthusiastic guitar player, devoted motorcyclist, dedicated gamer, and door-opening expert for two cats.
Blue whales swallow ten million pieces of microplastic a day
Blue whales could be ingesting up to 10 million pieces of microplastic every day, according to a study published in Nature Communications.
World’s first reef-safe suncream conference to be held in Seychelles
Tourism Seychelles will be hosting a virtual conference on 20 March to address the continuing problem of toxic chemicals present in suncreams
Northern Diver limited edition Divemaster drysuit
Northern Diver is launching a limited edition version of its popular Divemaster drysuit, available in a run of 114 pieces in 16 sizes
UK Government announces three new HPMAs
The UK Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has announced the formation of three new Highly Protected Marine Areas
Scubapro Jet Fins now available in camouflage colour schemes
Scubapro's iconic Jet Fins are now available for the first time in camouflage colour schemes since their 1965 launch
Judge overturns Malta dive buddy death ruling
A Maltese judge has overturned a diver's conviction for involuntary manslaughter following the January 2020 death of his dive buddy in Gozo
Accused: a dive instructor’s wrongful prosecution for manslaughter
The story of a dive instructor wrongly prosecuted for manslaughter following the death of his student - and why neither should have happened.
Wreck of submarine USS Albacore (SS 218) identified off Japan
US Naval History and Heritage Command confirms WWII Gato-class submarine USS Albacore (SS 218) identified off Hokkaido, Japan
Featured Photographer: Elise Gibbins
Elise Gibbins is a British filmmaker and photographer specialising in content-driven campaigns for wildlife and commercial projects
Unseen video footage from the first Titanic dive
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute has released a trove of previously unseen video footage from the first human visit to the RMS Titanic
Seahorse Man comes to Netflix
The award-nominated documentary, Seahorse Man, with Kealan Doyle, is now available to view on Netflix in the UK and Europe.
Dive & Dig II Episode 5, 8,000 years under the sea
Professor Bettany Hughes and maritime archaeologist, Dr Lucy Blue, uncover the secrets of Neolithic Agios Petros' advanced seafarers
Rescued Thai youth footballer dies in UK
Duangpetch Promthep, one 12 members of the Wild Boars Thai youth football team rescued from a flooded cave in 2018, has died in the UK
Fiji no longer requires Covid-19 vaccine for travel
The government of Fiji has announced that travellers to the country will no longer be required to show proof of a Covid-19 vaccine.
Underwater Photographer of the Year 2023 winners announced
Kat Zhou's eye-catching photo of a pink river dolphin breaching the surface of the Amazon wins Underwater Photographer of the Year 2023.
Longest underwater kiss world record broken
The world record for longest underwater kiss has been broken by South African Champion Freediver, Beth Neale, and her Canadian partner, Miles Cloutier
Visit Curaçao – the best of Caribbean scuba diving
Located in the southern Caribbean, the beautiful island of Curaçao is where the best scuba diving dreams are brought to life.
British shipwreck Josephine Willis gains Historic England protections
The wreck of a British emigrant ship, Josephine Willis, has been granted protection by the UK government on the advice of Historic England
Dive & Dig II Episode 4, Istanbul’s Harbour of Life
Explore the ancient harbour of Yenikapi, in Istanbul with historian Professor Bettany Hughes and maritime archaeologist, Dr Lucy Blue
DIVE Magazine Winter 2023
DIVE’s Winter 2023 magazine is out now, taking a look at how the underwater world can bring us life-changing experiences
Why Isla Guadalupe needs shark tourism
A new video from TheMalibuArtist explains why shark diving tourism at Isla Guadalupe is vital to ensure the safety of its great white sharks
Dive & Dig II Episode 3, Sunken Sin City
Explore the ancient sunken city of Baia, Italy, with historian Professor Bettany Hughes and maritime archaeologist, Dr Lucy Blue
La Galigo – liveaboard diving in Indonesia
Dive more and experience more with Indonesian liveaboard diving around Komodo, Raja Ampat and Misool on board La Galigo
Bottle deposit return scheme announced
The UK government has announced that a Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) for drinks containers will be introduced in 2025.
Dive & Dig II Episode 2, Ancient Greek shipwrecks
Historian Professor Bettany Hughes and maritime archaeologist, Dr Lucy Blue look into the lives of Ancient Greek sailors - and their lunches!
2022 Ocean Art underwater photography competition winners
The winners of the 2022 Ocean Art Underwater Photo Competition have been announced by the Underwater Photography Guide.
New Shark Trust citizen science app
The Shark Trust has launched a new app that makes it easy for citizen scientists to get involved with shark science and conservation
Isla Guadalupe permanently closed to shark diving
Great white cage diving hotstpot Isla Guadalupe has been permanently closed to tourism by the Mexican Government.
MMF confirms world-first international reef manta migration
A new Marine Megafauna Foundation has confirmed the first international movement of reef manta rays in South Africa
#WhyCoExist video competition – win an all-expenses paid Seychelles trip
Win an all-expenses paid, 8-day conservation expedition for two to a remote island in Seychelles in the Co-Exist Projects video competition
Dive & Dig series II – exploring the ancient underwater world
Historian Professor Bettany Hughes and maritime archaeologist, Dr Lucy Blue uncover the secrets of the world's oldest artificial harbour
Egypt dive centres hit by currency devaluation
Many dive centres in Egypt are suffering devastating financial losses after a huge fall in the value of the Egyptian Pound in recent months.
Scuba diving pioneer Bob Hollis dies
Scuba diving, underwater photography and dive equipment pioneer, Bob Hollis, has died surrounded at the age of 85 in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Prescription lens masks for scuba divers
Stick-on lenses, contact lenses or prescription dive mask? Here's some of the options available for scuba divers who wear glasses topside
Win a 3-night/6-dive stay at Siladen Resort & Spa!
Siladen Resort & Spa is offering one lucky diver the chance to win a 3-night stay with 6 free dives at its exclusive Bunaken resort
UK petition to stop shark meat being sold under misleading names
A UK governmnet petition is asking for the law to be changed to prevent endangered shark species from being sold under misleading names
Conception liveaboard fire victims were trying to escape when they died – report
Video footage recovered from the Conception liveaboard fire tragedy revealed divers were trying to escape with the boat in flames
DIVE Magazine print issue highlights of 2022
A selection of some of the best articles from DIVE’s 2022 print magazine issues We are exceedingly proud of DIVE’s…
DIVE Magazine Christmas competition
DIVE Magazine Christmas 2022 competition - take the quick quiz to win a year's print and digital subscription to our magazine
2022 – a DIVE year in review
It's been quite the year! Here's a round up of some of the DIVE Magazine's top stories for our 2022 year in review
New Northern Diver Nautic multipurpose wetsuit
Northern Diver has announced the launch of its new 3mm or 5mm multi-purpose watersports wetsuit, the Nautic.
Huge decrease in Dogger Bank bottom trawling after UK ban
MCS analysis shows a 98 per cent decrease in bottom-towed fishing in the UK's Dogger Bank MPA following a Government ban
Help PADI save sharks and win a t-shirt and hat!
PADI has teamed up with shark conservationist Andy Casagrande to design a PADI Gear signature collection to help support shark conservation
Ocean Film Festival 2022 virtual theatre
Ocean adventure from the comfort of your sofa! The 2022 Ocean Film Festival will be available as a virtual show, plus gift passes for Xmas
Great Barrier Reef whale shark continuously tracked for 12 months
A whale shark has been continually tracked around the Great Barrier Reef for 12 months by Biopixel scientists
Humpack whales spotted breaching off Cornwall
Humpback whales have been spotted off the coast of Cornwall, bringing hope of a 'bumper season' of sightings for the south west UK
The Shark Trust’s Big Shark Pledge
The Shark Trust launches the 'Big Shark Pledge' to raise awareness put pressure on world governments to increase protection for sharks
Devil Ray Conservation Dive launched at Aliwal Shoal
A unique 'Devil Ray Conservation Dive' is to be launched this December at Aliwal Shoal off the coast of KwaZulu-Natal province, South Africa.
Divers outraged at Malta dive death court ruling
Divers in Malta have expressed 'grave concern' after a diver was found guilty of the involuntary homicide of his dive buddy, Christine Gauci
Advanced open water courses are advancements, not ‘advanced’
The typical 'Advanced Open Water' scuba course is not meant to be 'advanced' but an important advancement of our entry-level skills
Free undersuit with Scubapro Everdry 4.0 drysuit
Scubapro is offering cold-water divers a free undersuit with every puchase of its Everdry 4.0 neoprene drysuit until 15 January 2023
Fourth Element X Sea Shepherd partnership
fourth element announces a partnernship with Sea Shepherd, and a new line of products to raise funding for ocean conservation
Learning to dive – which agency is best?
There's an alphabet soup of dive training agencies out there - so which one is best, and how do you choose?
Northern Diver Christmas sale starts early!
Northern Diver's Christmas sale is now on - with up to 10 per cent off drysuits and 15 per cent off wetsuits, masks and lights
60 more shark species protected by CITES
All species of requiem sharks, all species of hammerhead sharks, and all guitarfish are to be protected under new CITES regulations
Nurse shark with rare skin condition sighted in Honduras
Divers in Utila, Honduras, have spotted a nurse shark with a rare condition that has completely altered the pigmentation pattern of its skin
Wreck of Shackleton’s Endurance to be protected
UK Antarctic Heritage Trust to partner with Historic England to ensure the wreck of Ernest Shackleton’s Endurance is protected
Blue O Two enters administration
The popular UK liveaboard operator ceased trading and entered administration following financial pressure caused by Covid-19 downturn
Tiger sharks help map world’s largest seagrass ecosystem
The largest seagrass ecosystem in the world has been discovered mapped in The Bahamas - thanks to the help of the local tiger sharks
World’s largest oceanic manta ray population in Ecuador, says MMF study
The world's largest population of giant oceanic manta rays has been identified off the coast of Ecuador, accoring to a newly published study
PADI calling for increased shark and ray protection at CITES 2022
PADI is representing the dive commmunity at this year's CITES, calling on members of the public to help push for increased shark protections
Wakatobi’s ‘double dip’ diving experience
Wakatobi's scuba diving double-delight: a stay in a remote and luxurious resort followed by spectacular diving from a first-class liveaboard
Paralenz files for bankruptcy
Danish underwater action camera manufacturer Paralenz has filed for bankruptcy, less than three months after launching its Vaquita 2nd Gen
Venture Heat picks up Thermalution heated undersuits with new model
Venture Heat has picked up Thermalution's business after the company closed, with a new model of wireless heated diving undersuit on the way
BSAC Diving Incident Report 2021 released
The British Sub-Aqua Club's latest Diving Incident Report details a return to pre-pandemic diving levels and a comparable number of incidents
Wreck diving in Bermuda – shipwreck capital of the world
Bermuda's shipwrecks are a must-dive for wreck diving enthusiasts - here's PADI's lowdown about diving the shipwreck capital of the world
Learning to dive – what to expect from a scuba diving course
An overview of what happens during a beginner-level scuba diving course, as a little preparation may make it a lot more enjoyable
Diving in Shark Heaven: Tubbataha Reefs in the Philippines
MMF co-founder Simon Pierce talks about 'Shark Heaven' in Tubbataha, Philippines - and how you can join an upcoming MMF liveaboard trip
Ten of the best wreck dives for recreational divers
An inexhaustive list of the ten best wreck dives in the world that are within the depth limits of recreational scuba divers
Learning to dive – is scuba diving right for me?
Many people are interested in learning to scuba dive, but aren't quite sure it's right for them - so here's some tips on finding out if it is
The best scuba diving in Bali
Finding the best scuba diving in Bali isn't difficult - most of it's pretty amazing - but there's a lot more to it many people realise.
Marine Conservation Photographer of the Year competition opens 1 November
The 'Save Our Seas Foundation' Marine Conservation Underwater Photographer of the Year contest will be accepting entries from 1 November 2022
Stunning footage of orcas killing great whites
Scientists in South Africa have released a study featuring the first known footage of orcas (killer whales) predating on great white sharks.
Prince Harry visits MMF project in Bazaruto, Mozambique
Prince Harry visits The Bazaruto National Park in Mozambique to learn about Marine Megafauna Foundations work in the region
Scuba diving charity Deptherapy to close
Deptherapy, the scuba diving rehabilitation charity for wounded ex-service personnel, has announced that it is to close in August 2023
DIVE Magazine Autumn 2022
DIVE’s Autumn 2022 magazine is out now, celebrating the fact that no matter how much you think you know, there's always more to discover
Montenegro’s new Laboratory of Maritime Archaeology
A new Laboratory of Maritime Archaeology has been established at the University of Montenegro, the first of its kind in the country
2022 Ocean Art underwater photo competition announced.
The Underwater Photography Guide has announced it is accepting entries for the 2022 edition of its Ocean Art Underwater Photo Competition.
Women Divers Hall of Fame’s new members for 2023
The Women Divers Hall of Fame (WDHOF) has named three new members which will be appointed to its rolls for 2023
British diver dies during Albania wreck dive
A 29-year old British woman scuba diver drowned in front of her boyfriend during a wreck dive off the coast of Albania
Rare megamouth sharks spotted off San Diego coast
Two rare megamouth sharks have been spotted together and filmed by fishermen off the coast of San Diego, California.
Scuba diving skills: how not to panic
Mark 'Crowley' Russell shares some useful tips on how to avoid panic and stay calm when things go wrong underwater
Ghost Fishing UK funding request
Ghost Fishing UK is seeking pledges to secure funding for its work removing abandoned, lost or discarded fishing gear from the UK's waters.
Model divers – on a mission to digitise Red Sea wrecks
Holger and Nicola Buss are divers on a mission to map and digitise every wreck they dive to create 3D-printed scale model replicas
WW1 wreck of USS Jacob Jones located off UK coast
The wreck of USS Jacob Jones, a US Navy destroyer sunk during the First World War, has been located off the southern coast of Cornwall, UK
Diving world mourns death of Divers Alert Network founder Peter Bennett
The scuba diving world mourns death of Divers Alert Network founder Peter Bennett, who passed away this week aged 91
Learning to dive – is scuba diving safe?
'Is scuba diving safe' is one of the most asked questions by prospective dive students - and with good training, the answer is yes
Highest Great Barrier Reef coral cover in 36 years
Australian Institute of Marine Science reports the highest levels of coral cover across the northern and central Great Barrier Reef since 1985
Win Ocean Film Festival 2022 tickets
Win a pair of tickets to the showing of your choice for the UK leg of this year's Ocean Film Festival World Tour this autumn
Underwater photographer Valentina Cucchiara: doing it with passion
Diver, teacher, cave explorer, filmmaker, underwater photographer, conservationist, campaigner, Valentina Cucchiara
Mystery shipwreck discovered off Greek island
The remains of an unknown shipwreck have been discovered in the Aegean Sea off the western coast of the Greek island of Kythnos
Wakatobi’s House Reef – by Pam Osborn
A visually stunning book created by Wakatobi guest Pam Osborn documents the rich and diverse marine life of Wakatobi's House Reef
DIVE Magazine Summer 2022
Join us in DIVE's Summer 22 print magazine as we discover some of the best of our oceans - including a new top tiger shark diving destination
An evening with Doug Allan for World Manta Day
Multi award winning wildlife cameraman Doug Allan and the Manta Trust are hosting an event to celebrate World Manta Day, on 17 September
Sahl Hasheesh reopens after fatal shark attacks
The beaches of Sahl Hasheesh and Makadi Bay have reopened to divers following two fatal shark attacks earlier in the week.
Malaysian operator fined £938 for missing divers
The operator responsible for losing four divers - one of whom died - in Malaysia in April has been fined for operating with insufficient crew
World’s deepest shipwreck discovered in Philippines
The wreck of the WWII ship USS Samuel B Roberts has been found in the Philippine Sea, earning it the title of world's deepest shipwreck
Learning to dive: 15 things you need to know
Interested in scuba diving but aren't quite sure where to begin? Here's some of the most Frequently Asked Questions about learning to dive
Immersion Pulmonary Oedema: the silent killer
Immersion pulmonary oedema may cause a significant proportion of scuba diving fatalities - and high blood pressure greatly increases the risk
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