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Diving News

Cumbria accident victim named

A diver who lost his life while diving in Cumbria earlier this month has been named. more...

RoSPA to log all aquatic accidents

The first national database for all water-related deaths and injuries has been launched by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents. more...

Grant opportunity for Welsh clubs

The National Lottery’s Community Chest grant, unique to Wales and available to physical activity groups including diving clubs, has been increased to £1000. more...

Minister questions Sea Shepherd link

A Dutch cabinet minister is reportedly unhappy that activist organisation Sea Shepherd sails under the Dutch flag. more...

Side-entrance for pups

An aquarium shark has given birth to several pups – through its side. more...

MCS campaigns as Marine Bill goes through

The Marine Conservation Society has announced 73 sites around Britain which it wants protected – in the same week that the Marine and Coastal Access Bill became law. more...
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Travel News

Florida discounts

Book a diving stay for four nights or longer and receive a second package at half price. more...

Travel Features

Perfect 10

I swam into the gloom and saw this enormous fish resting like a farrowing sow on the sand A touch of magic - that's what we all want when we go diving.
We forced John Bantin to whittle his massive initial 'shortlist' of international dive-sites with the M-factor down to this impressive handful. What would your choice be? more...

Diving Gear

Bubble-free Poseidon

No-one knows what future dive-gear will look like, but Poseidon is sure it will leave no bubbles. Its closed-circuit rebreather the Discovery VI is the breathing gear the Swedish manufacturer hopes will revolutionise diving.
Martin Örnroth reports, with additional images from Jesper Kjøller and Poseidon more...

UK Diving

Destination UK

If there's a bright side to the current recession, it could be a rediscovery of the joys of our home waters. With more divers likely to choose the UK for their holidays this year, John Liddiard offers some ideas on where to go... more...

Wrecks

Sleeping giant

Tony drifts slowly in and around the 6in gun-barrels HMS Manchester lies off Tunisia in 85m of water - MATT OUTRAM recently led an expedition to explore it. Photography by Chris Simons more...

Training

The art of staying on course

Do you use natural navigation, compass work or a bit of both? Getting back to the boat, and a general lack of precision when navigating under water, are common problems for divers. Robert Rossier reports more...

Marine Life

Close encounters with super suckers

A giant Pacific octopus gathers up its arms just before pumping a powerful jet of water from its funnel to start swimming. The extraordinary giant Pacific octopus exhibits an amazing repertoire of behaviours, many of which defy simple explanations. In this extract from their new book Super Suckers, US divers James A Cosgrove and Neil McDaniel share their personal experiences, and those of a number of other divers more...

Photography

Other Diving Topics

5 ways to better finning

Do you kick your way around under water without giving it too much thought? A lot of divers do, but various finning styles can be employed at different times - and they could save on both effort and possible environmental damage. John Liddiard explains, with the assistance of Steve Murray more...

Accessories & Leisurewear

Weezle Diving Services Limited

3 Calder Way, Dales Water Mews, Waterside, Silsden, Keighley, West Yorkshire BD20 0QU more...

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Andark Diving

Andark Diving
256 Bridge Road
Lower Swanwick
Southampton
Hampshire
SO31 7FL
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Celtic Diving Base

Midweek Residential Special: Exclusive Charter £600 per day including B&B and air fills (12 divers £50 per diver per day + night). Minimum stay 3 days & nights.

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Equipment Suppliers

Apeks
Thursday, October 1, 2009

Apeks Apeks Marine Equipment Ltd
Neptune Way, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 2BT, England, United Kingdom. more...

DIR: FREE Small Ads

Set of 3 John F Sim limited edition underwater framed pictures
Thursday, 19 November 2009

Set of 3 John F Sim limited edition underwater framed pictures Print 1: 'The Final Resting Place - Silent Guns' No. 117 of 1000.
Print 2: 'Guardians of the Final Resting Place' No. 397 of 850.
Print 3: 'The Final Resting Place - The Discovery' No. 686 of 850.
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DIR: Holiday Offers

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Maldives Holidays from just £995 - save £500! The Maldives are made up of a series of atolls and islands which, barely scraping above sea level, give access to year round sun shine, white sandy beaches and tropical diving that will blow you away.

With one of these breathtaking special offers you can sample all that this incredible destination has to offer in style. These offers wont be around for long so call today to get your space booked !

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Job Offers & Business Opps.

Are you an experienced Safari Guide already living in Egypt?
Wednesday, October 14, 2009

Are you an experienced Safari Guide already living in Egypt? If so, you might be just what we're looking for!
Emperor Fleet wish to increase the bank of freelance Safari Guides available at short notice to work on our Liveaboards.
Because you may be needed imminently we are ideally looking for people who are already based on the mainland of Egypt.
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Hyperbaric & Medical Servs.

Midlands Diving Chamber
Friday, April 3, 2009

Midlands Diving Chamber Hospital of St. Cross, Barby Road, Rugby, Warwickshire CV22 5PX more...

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Sub Aqua Prints

3 Crescent Road, Alverstoke, Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 2DH more...

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VR Technology Ltd

Unit 12, Blackhill Road West, Holton Heath Industrial Estate, Poole, Dorset, BH16 6LE more...

Training Organisations

DIR: UK Boat Spaces

D-Day Wrecks - Normandie - June 2010

D-Day Wrecks - Normandie - June 2010 The Channel Diver:-
A 36ft Southboats Catamaran Licensed for 15 persons, 12+3crew. Twin 330hp Iveco's, 17knots cruising speed, Sheltered Seating,Heated Cabin, Tea, Coffee, Hot Choc & Soup.

Normandie Trip June 7th - 11th 2010

There are 4 spaces available on a 5 day trip to dive the D-Day wreck in the Seine Bay & staying at Port en Bessin right in the middle of the beaches & landing areas. The diving will be in the 20 - 40 mtr range.

Boat departs Brighton Marina 09.00am on the 7th and returns on the 11th at 6pm. Cost for this 5 day trip is £395pp (plus accommodation & food)

If interested contact Steve Johnson 07970 674799 or email steve@channeldiving.com more...

Directories

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