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This year, there are 39 Women Divers Hall of Fame training grants and scholarships available.
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At present, COVID-19 is a new infection, hence no one knows what the long-term problems will be for divers. At this early stage, there are concerns regarding lung function.
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In 2003, two European technical divers, Tom Jaspers and Horst Dederichs, founded dive2gether.net, the company behind SCUBA FORCE. Initially, the company focused on the German-speaking markets.
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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
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It's a question that the Marine Conservation Society has asked.
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The 'Medical Statement' form' is currently used by the majority of divers undertaking training. It was first published in 1989.
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It makes it safer for our wild and marine life, and a more pleasant place to visit.
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BeachClean.org was soft launched last year, and the site has already been used by organisers in Cameroon, Ghana, Indonesia, the Netherlands and Tanzania.
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A beach clean in Zanzibar
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The body has not yet been formally identified, but it is probable that it is the missing teenage snorkeller Oscar Montgomery. The Police have advised his family has been informed.
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It was a sultry summer night, and a handpicked audience gathered at the Embankment based dive shop to hear Mark speak about the intelligence and culture of dolphins, and how this led to him writing the novel.
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The second Saturday in June is World Gin Day. It is a day where lovers of the spirit around the globe celebrate all things gin.
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DEFRA has published "guidance on inland and coastal boating and protecting yourself and others from coronavirus". The guidance includes the section "Skippered day-boat hire and skippered day charter hire."
,The British Diving Safety Group (BDSG) was formed in 2002 to promote safe diving practices amongst the British sport diving community.
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What was once a traditional fishing village (located off the east coast of Scotland) has evolved and grown into a larger working port managed by Eyemouth Harbour Trust (EHT).
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Oscar Montgomery was last seen at approximately 17.00 local time near Church Ope Cove, Portland on Wednesday 27 May. He was wearing a wetsuit, black fins and a black snorkel.
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The search track of the Weymouth RNLI Lifeboat
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Helen Farr was "a massively committed and active cave diver" of two decades.
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"Helen Farr pushed us, as she pushed herself. More importantly she became our friend" O'Three Drysuits
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Helen Farr photographed in Shatter Cave, on the Mendip Hills England, by Peter Glanvill
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Helen Farr diving Jug Hole in Florida, USA by Jill Heinerth
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Martyn Farr posted this image on Helen on social media on 8 December 2019 with the caption "Without a doubt, a very talented diver and an all time best underwater model - Helen Rider"
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Helen Farr and Brian Kakuk kitting up at Crystal Caves, Abaco, Bahamas. Image Credit: Martyn Farr
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Helen Farr pictured in Trou Madame, the Lot, France by Martyn Farr
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A typical Helen shot featured in a story published in SCUBA by Alan Purcell. Image Credit: Martyn Farr
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Helen Farr diving the Ordinskaya cave. It is special because it appears as though it has been sculpted in ice and snow. The water clarity here is unparalleled. Image Credit: Martyn Farr
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The cave divers table at EUROTEK.2012. From left to right Claire Cohen, Michael Thomas, Vikki Batten, Martin Robson, Britan Kakuk, Jill Heinerth, John Buxton, Audrey Buxton, Ken Smith, Rick Stanton, Helen Farr.
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Helen Farr exploring Totara Cave in New Zealand in 2017. Image Credit: Peter Glanvill
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The team are positively working together to enable divers to get back into the water safely.
,The British Diving Safety Group (BDSG) was formed in 2002 to promote safe diving practices amongst the British sport diving community.
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The members are
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Cromhall is a former limestone quarry that naturally flooded when works ceased. It was used for entry-level and rescue training because the slightly undulating rock bottom has an ideal training depth of 17 mt / 55.7 ft.
,Respected dive safety supervisor Neil Brock, from Bristol Channel Diving Services stated "We have used Cromhall since it opened - it was a great training venue.
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