Jerry Boylan, Captain of the MV Conception liveaboard that caught fire off the coast of California in 2019, causing the deaths of 34 people on board, has been sentenced by a Los Angeles court to four years in federal prison for seaman's manslaughter. Boylan, now 70, was found guilty in November 2023 of 'misconduct or neglect of ship's officer', also known as 'seaman's … [Read more...] about Conception captain Jerry Boylan sentenced to four years
Conception captain Jerry Boylan sentenced to four years
PADI shout out for Women’s Dive Day 10th anniversary celebration
PADI is calling on its worldwide membership to register events celebrating the 10th anniversary of International Women's Dive Day, set to take place this year on 20 July. The agency is also encouraging women divers to use the day as an opportunity to further their education. 'Ten years ago, PADI Women’s Dive Day began as a simple idea – encourage more women to go scuba … [Read more...] about PADI shout out for Women’s Dive Day 10th anniversary celebration
DIVE’s Big Shot – Caves, Caverns and Overhangs
Our next Big Shot underwater photography competition starts now - send us your best shots from caves, caverns and overhangs for the chance to win an Aggressor Adventures liveaboard trip to Thailand Our Big Shot underwater photo competition continues to be a great success, with some absolutely stunning photographs entered into previous iterations of the contest. For the … [Read more...] about DIVE’s Big Shot – Caves, Caverns and Overhangs
QUIZ: Marine Mammals
Dive into our Marine Mammal Quiz! Can you identify whales, dolphins, and seals? Reach a 75% score for a special discount! … [Read more...] about QUIZ: Marine Mammals
Insiders’ insights into Wakatobi’s Pelagian liveaboard
‘A true five-star liveaboard experience’; ‘a 7-star diving experience'; 'the best team we have ever experienced’ - underwater photographer Walt Stearns talks to Pelagian's cruise directors about why Wakatobi's liveaboard earns such high praise The personal touch Pelagian's cruise directors, Ramon Crivilles and Judith Terol Oto, have hosted guests onboard cruises … [Read more...] about Insiders’ insights into Wakatobi’s Pelagian liveaboard