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Dive travellers still caught in a Covid-limbo

Despite the media doom and gloom, some destinations have opened up, especially regarding dive travel. These include the Bahamas, most Caribbean countries, Cocos, French Polynesia, Galapagos, Malpelo, Maldives, Red Sea, Sea of Cortez and Socorro.

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A diving fatality at Scapa Flow

According to Police Scotland, the diver was reported as overdue at approximately 10.47 yesterday—Wednesday, 28 October 2020—at a location southeast of Houton Head, in the south of the Orkney mainland.

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Lad Handelman, Commercial Diving Pioneer, Dies

It is with the greatest sadness that I report the passing of our friend and HDS USA Advisory Board member, Lad Handelman, who passed away on Monday October 26, 2020", stated Leslie Leaney.

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"As a pioneering abalone diver, Lad later co founded Cal Dive, and Oceaneering, earning him a unique and prominent place in the world's diving history.

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Coral 'skyscraper' discovered off Australia

Researchers in Australia have uncovered a massive “detached” coral reef off the Queensland coast, the first of its kind to be discovered in more than 120 years.

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It's time to submit your 2021 Lavanchy Award nomination

The award recognises an individual who has enthusiastically contributed to the European diving community and it was named in honour of

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Inaugural Scuba.Digital imperfect, but concept holds promise

During the event, I sat in on several great presentations, and it was a valuable learning experience setting up, preparing and taking part in the exhibit.

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Diving in Bodrum, Turkey

The global pandemic affected the travel industry like no other. As it spread across the globe, our world started to implode.

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My Favorite Shore Dive: Contributors' Picks

X-Ray Mag contributors reveal intriguing underwater life and landscapes—from a freshwater lake in Yellowstone to the topical waters of Bonaire and Fiji, to the subtropical waters of the Mediterranean, Florida, Southern California and South

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Underwater Model Shoots: Conducting Sessions for Beginners

I had offered this kind of event before, and a lot of young aspiring models were really interested, but the expenses for them were much too high, some of them being students or not earning much money.

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Fourth Element strengthens its team with Dean Martin appointment

Dean has worked in the UK scuba diving industry for almost two decades.

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Dean Martin, Apeks, BSAC, Fourth Element, Rosemary E Lunn, Roz Lunn, XRay Mag, Scuba Diving news

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Dean Martin was delighted to meet a fellow temperate-water diver. Prince Charles dived the Tudor Warship, the Mary Rose wreck.

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X-Ray Mag to present at Scuba Digital

When we tell a story, we relate to other people, and we seek to connect and bond with our audience.

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Micheline Lamarre Hadjis

Canadian artist, Micheline Lamarre Hadjis, loves color. Her paintings are rich with vibrant hues. The images draw the viewer into another world where light and shadow, contrast and form burst from the canvas with vitality and luminosity.

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Japan's Hachijō-jima

Japan’s diving has not historically been particularly accessible for foreigners, but over the past few years it has become much easier, and my return visits have shown me that it is certainly worth the effort.

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Joseph R. Tomelleri Portfolio

"My favorite spot would be any number of Ozark streams and the myriad of species in those clear waters."
— Joseph R. Tomelleri

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William Cline publishes survey on dive industry sentiments

In his introduction, William Cline writes:

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Humpback whales revel in Alaska's cruise-free summer

It’s been a quiet summer in the waters of Alaska.

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