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.
UN operation to remove oil from decaying Yemeni tanker
A UN operation to remove 1 million barrels of oil from the rusting FSO Safer, moored of Yemen, is currently underway, according to reports
DIVE’s Big Shot Megafauna photo gallery
DIVE has once again teamed up with Aggressor Adventures for the chance to win a liveaboard trip in our underwater photography competition
Ghost fishing heads to Shetland to tackle ‘nightmare nets’
Ghost Fishing UK is heading to Shetland to help the islands' fishing community clear the waters of huge, abandoned gill nets.
The best places to dive with sharks according to PADI
Sharks are top of many divers' lists of things to see - here are some of the best places in the world to dive with them, according to PADI
Basking sharks discovered to be warm-blooded
Previous assumptions about basking sharks may be proven incorrect as a new study finds they are almost certainly warm bloooded fish
Are there ‘cocaine sharks’ off Florida’s coast?
Cocaine Sharks documentary explores the potential impact of narcotics dumped by smugglers on Florida's sharks
Panama police seize six tonnes of shark fins
Police in Panama have seized more than six tonnes of illegally traded shark fins, five people have been arrested
The future of deep-sea mining is being decided this week
Deep-sea mining could be a prime source of minerals for the green energy transition - or an environmental catastrophe - nobody's sure...
Dr Adel Taher – Let There Be a Red Sea…
DIVE talks to Dr Adel Taher, highly respected director of Sharm el Sheikh's diving medical clinic, and an extract from his book, Let There be a Red Sea...
New ‘Oceanic 31’ Shark Trust art exhibition
The Shark Trust has announced the launch of its new 'Oceanic 31' art exhibition, by a group of artists passionate about shark conservation
UK shark fins ban bill moves forward for Royal Assent
A ban on the trade in shark fins will be signed into law following succesful campaigning by Shark Guardian, Bite-back and the Shark Trust
How the Marine Megafauna Foundation makes sustainability sustainable
Marine Megafauna Foundation co-founders Andrea Marshall and Simon Pierce talk to DIVE about what 'sustainability' really means
More eco-moorings for Studland Bay seagrass meadows
The Studland Bay Marine Partnership (SBMP) has announced that 21 new seagrass-protecing eco-moorings are near completion
Defra consultation response to MCS legal action over sewage
Defra has launched a public consultation in response to legal pressure from MCS UK to modify its sewage discharge plan
Three dead in Red Sea liveaboard MV Hurricane fire
Three British divers have died after fire broke out onboard the MV Hurricane liveaboard near Elphinstone Reef. 26 people were been rescued
Russian man killed in Hurghada shark attack
23-year-old Russian man killed in tiger shark 'attack' while snorkelling off the coast of the Egyptian Red Sea resort of Hurghada
Great white shark population ‘booming’ – scientists
Great white shark populations are 'booming' off the Atlantic coast of North America according to scientists at Ocearch
Chinese ship detained for desecrating British war graves
Malaysian authorities detain a Chinese salvage vessel suspected of looting and desecrating the British WWII shipwrecks and war graves
‘Megalodon-tooth’ necklace found in Titanic debris
A gold necklace 'made with a megalodon tooth' has been found among the debris field surrounding the wreck of the RMS Titanic
Visit Adriatic shipwrecks with new WRECKS4ALL app
A new free-to-use WRECKS4ALL app showcasing the wrecks of Montenegro, Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina is now available for download
Buying your first dive equipment – wetsuits
A wetsuit is very personal dive kit - we are all different shapes and there is no one-size-fits-all when buying your first 'second skin'
Scuba diving Curaçao – a Caribbean gem
With its mix of European and Caribbean charm, beautiful weather and stunining coral reefs, Curaçao is a must-visit scuba diving destination
Buying your first dive equipment – fins
There are many options when it comes to buying your first set of scuba diving fins, but the decision boils down to fit and function
Deep sea pioneer Phil Nuytten dies at the age of 81
Pioneering Canadian inventor, entreprenuer and deep sea explorer, René Théophile 'Phil' Nuytten, has died at the age of 81
Ecuador protections for Galápagos with world’s biggest blue-bond swap
The Ecuadorian government is to swap part of its national debt with a huge conservation blue bond for more Galápagos protections
Buying your first dive equipment – masks and snorkels
When it comes to buying a mask for scuba diving, making sure it fits comes first and foremost - but after that, there are lots of options.
The best travel BCDs for 2023
A lightweight travel BCD makes the perfect choice for warm-water recreational diving. Here are some of the best weighing in under 3kg
DIVE Magazine Spring 2023
DIVE’s Spring 2023 magazine is out now, and we are thinking BIG. Big fish, big plans, big stories, Big Shots!
Buying your first dive equipment – the basics
The first in a series of articles about buying your first dive equipment and the questions you need to ask before heading to the dive shop
Red Sea liveaboard Carlton Queen capsizes
Scuba diving liveaboard MV Carlton Queen is reported to have capsized in the northern Red Sea near Sha'ab Abu Nuhas
Endangered sicklefin devil ray found off the US Atlantic coast
A new Marine Megafauna Foundation study finds that the elusive sicklefin devil ray (Mobula tarapacana) is present off the US Atlantic coast.
Montevideo Maru wreck found after 81 years
The wreck of the Montevideo Maru, sunk during WWII with the loss of more than 1,000 lives has been found off the coast of the Philippines.
Dive Curaçao launches new one-stop dive vacation platform
Dive Curaçao has launched a new 'one-stop dive vacation platform' with guides to the best dive shops and resorts on the Caribbean island
Full-face snorkel mask causes IPO fatality
Coroner warns full-face snorkel masks 'putting millions' at risk following the death of a snorkeller from Immersion Pulmonary Oedema (IPO)
Snailfish breaks world record for deepest fish
A new record for the world's deepest fish has been set after a snailfish was filmed at 8,336m in the Izu-Ogasawara Trench, Japan
Virtual Reality brings ‘Flight of the Mantas’ to life
Marine Megafauna Foundation partners with Immotion, to create an 'educational and immersive' VR experience entitled Flight of the Mantas.
Northern Diver online Easter Egg Hunt 2023
Northern Diver's 2023 Easter Egg Hunt begins at 12pm, Thursday 6 April, for a chance to win discounts, gift vouchers & an 'egg-cellent' mystery prize!
Whale shark reproductive ultrasound study published
A new study details the ultrasound scanning and blood-sampling of Galápagos whale sharks to determine their reproductive status
Northern Diver 60m reel & dive torch combo
Northern Diver is offering its innovative 60m hi-vis dive reel and torch mount as a combo package together with its Varilux Micro dive torch
Review: A Diver’s Guide to the World
A Diver's Guide to the World, in which Carrie Miller and Chris Taylor explore 50 of the world's top dive spots focused on sustainability.
MCS report finds sewage litter across UK beaches
An MCS report finds sewage-related litter is washing up on beaches all around the UK, with hotspots for pollution in NE England and Scotland
Wakatobi – the business of conservation through sustainable tourism
Mark ‘Crowley’ Russell talks to Wakatobi founder, Lorenz Mäder, about the hard grind of making sustainable tourism work
British diver dies at Maldives’ Rasdhoo island
A British scuba diver has died while diving at the popular Hammerhead Shark Point, close to Rasdhoo island in the Maldives
Reefscape Travel – scuba diving with a personal touch
Two self-confessed 'scuba diving obsessives' tell DIVE how they came to start their dream business, Reefscape Travel.
Orca adopts – or kidnaps – pilot whale calf
A new study by researchers in Iceland documents the first case of a pilot whale calf being adopted and cared for by an adult female orca.
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
Top tips for improved air consumption
It's the most asked question in diving forums - 'how do I improve my air consumption'? DIVE's resident former instructor has some tips
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?
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