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Humpback whale numbers soar off Australia

3 years 9 months ago By Scott Bennett

After hitting a low of 300 individuals 30 years, humpback whale numbers off Australia’s east coast are soaring.

UK reverses quarantine policy

3 years 9 months ago By Scott Bennett

In an abrupt policy U-turn, the UK government is to abolish its controversial blanket quarantine policy.

Independence Day for British Charter Boat Diving!

3 years 9 months ago By Rosemary E Lunn

The DEFRA (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) guidance included a section relating to “skippered day-boat hire and skippered day charter hire” and stated “operators should not allow skippered day boat hire or skippered d

Betrayed Again — Ode to Olympus

3 years 9 months ago By Larry Cohen

My first Olympus camera was the Pen FT half-frame 35mm film camera. At the time, I had a photo studio and worked mostly with large and medium format cameras. When I did have to shoot 35mm film, I usually used Nikon cameras.

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Are you all set to take the #PlasticChallenge this July?

3 years 10 months ago By Rosemary E Lunn

It's a question that the Marine Conservation Society has asked.

SorbPour CO2 Keg Adapter

3 years 10 months ago By Rosemary E Lunn

On 22 March 2020, Cayman closed its borders in a bid to pr

IATA proposes quarantine alternatives

3 years 10 months ago By Scott Bennett

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has urged governments to avoid quarantine measures when re-opening their economies.

Tourism restrictions steadily lifting

3 years 10 months ago By Scott Bennett

Travel restrictions implemented in response to the COVID-19 pandemic are being eased in a growing number of destinations, allowing tourism to restart.

EU considers barring Americans from travel list

3 years 10 months ago By Scott Bennett

EU ambassadors are continuing talks to reopen external borders on 1 July, but US travellers could be among those not allowed in. With the virus spreading in parts of the US, it is likely Americans would be barred.

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The RSTC 'Medical Statement' form has been updated

3 years 10 months ago By Rosemary E Lunn

The 'Medical Statement' form' is currently used by the majority of divers undertaking training. It was first published in 1989.

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Doing a beach clean? Sign up to 'BeachClean.org'

3 years 10 months ago By Rosemary E Lunn

It makes it safer for our wild and marine life, and a more pleasant place to visit.

BeachClean.org was soft launched last year, and the site has already been used by organisers in Cameroon, Ghana, Indonesia, the Netherlands and Tanzania.