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All the latest scuba diving news from across the globe: environmental news, marine life research, latest scuba gear and safety tips
IUCN approves major new North Atlantic marine sanctuary
The IUCN has approved a motion to create a new marine protected area around Macaronesia to protect regional cetacean populations
Jellyfish blooms on the rise amid shifting wildlife patterns
Overall jellyfish sightings are down this past year, but there was an increase in large blooms around the UK and Ireland
Coroner frustrated by lack of answers over fatal Hurricane liveaboard fire
Coroner investigating death of British diver in the Hurricane liveaboard fire 'frustrated' by 'limited information' from Egyptian Authorities
Dylan Harrison instructor resigns as Assistant Chief Deputy
The instructor who was teaching 12-year-old Dylan Harrison when she died has resigned from his position as Assistant Chief Deputy of police
Missing Wales diver died due to ‘unsuitable’ equipment
A scuba diver who went missing off the Welsh coast last year likely died due to the use of porrly maintained equipment, an inquest has heard
Great British Beach Clean’s haul of retro plastic waste
The Marine Conservation Society's 2025 Great British Beach Clean highlights just how long plastic litter can persist in the world's oceans
DIVE’s Biggest Shots of 2025
Have your say on DIVE Magazine's best underwater photographer of the year in our Best of the Big Shots 2025 poll
Egyptian Liveaboard Royal Evolution grounded at Abu Dabbab
An Egyptian Red Sea liveaboard has been grounded off Marsa Alam over the weekend; all passengers and crew safely evacuated without injury
Mares launches scuba diving app for Apple Watch Ultra
Mares has launched a new app which will turn the Apple Watch Ultra into a dedicated, fully-featured dive computer
Maldives sets new Guinness World Record for joint snorkelling
Residents, resort staff and tourists came together to set a new Guinness World Record for most people snorkelling simultaneously
Dylan Harrison instructor ‘permanently suspended’
The instructor conducting the scuba course in which 12-year-old Dylan Harrison died has been 'permanently suspended' by The Scuba Ranch
New Jason deCaires Taylor ‘Ocean Gaia’ sculpture installed in Japan.
Artist and conservationist Jason deCaires Taylor has installed a new sculpture, 'Ocean Gaia', off the island of Tokunoshima, Japan.
Tom Ingram, head of DEMA, to step down
President and CEO of DEMA, Tom Ingram, has announced he will retire at the end of 2025, following this year's show in Orlando, Florida.
Lookout failure and improper DSMB use caused Scapa diver’s death – MAIB
The UK's Marine Accident Investigation Branch has reported that mulitple safety failures were to blame for a diver's 2023 Scapa Flow death
Dive computer data ‘lost’ following death of 12-year-old Dylan Harrison
Attorney for Dylan Harrison's parents is questioning why police have not tried to recover dive computer data in the wake of her tragic death
Miami Seaquarium, former home of Lolita the orca, permanently closed
Miami Seaquarium has permanently closed, but the fate of its remaining animals has been left in limbo over decisions about the park's future
MCS Good Fish Guide updated for 2025
The Marine Conservation Society's good Fish Guide update for 2025 has seen some gloomy news for UK fisheries
Ocean Art 2025 underwater photo competion is open for entries
Ocean Art 2025 is open for entries with another haul of top luxury travel prizes and high end camera gear ready for the winners
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