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Diving News

Victory to be salvaged

The wreck of the 18th century’s most powerful warship, HMS Victory, sunk in the English Channel in 1744 with the loss of some 1000 lives, is to be salvaged. more...

St Abbs launches reserve newsletter

The St Abbs & Eyemouth Voluntary Marine Reserve has launched an email newsletter to keep divers informed of the latest goings-on at the popular Berwickshire dive site. more...

Dive gear and travel will be major draws at LIDS 2012

Updating dive kit and finalising travel plans for the new season will be among the opportunities for visitors to the forthcoming London International Dive Show (LIDS 2012). more...

Yorkshire diving conference

Y-Dive 2012, which takes place in York on 25 March, promises a “tantalising line up of guest speakers and workshops”. more...

Dahab holds festival

Egypt’s coastal town of Dahab is to host its second festival of culture and watersports this Spring. more...

Protection bid for Malaysian sharks

Divers and other conservationists in Malaysia’s Sabah region have opened a petition in a bid to protect sharks and other creatures from harmful fishing practices. more...
Read DIVER on iPad and Android
Already available as an app designed for Apple iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch devices via iTunes, DIVER Magazine can now also be downloaded to Android mobile phones or tablets through the application at a price of just £1.99.
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Travel News

Elephant samples Mozambique dive site

Elephants and the ocean usually don't mix, but one wild elephant surprised onlookers when it was spotted in late January splashing about in the waves of Nuarro Bay, the select dive destination in Mozambique. more...

Travel Features

Where divers travel

Which are your favourite dive travel destinations at the moment? Where have divers recently visited, and where are they planning to travel next? Tasked with pinpointing the dive holidays currently in vogue, the recent Dive Show at the NEC was the perfect place to canvas the thoughts of divers. Avoiding the travel stands and busy aisles, John Liddiard worked his way from table to table in the Food Court. At least that way he could keep the busy divers in one place long enough for an interview more...

Diving Gear

Big ideas & one-show wonders

Hollis Explorer Sport ESCR rebreather, for the Star Wars stormtrooper look The DEMA show is where the characters of the professional diving world – gurus, experts and the up-and-coming – choose to meet up every year. It was once all about product launches – now, not so much. Undeterred, JOHN BANTIN goes trend-hunting more...

UK Diving

Poole's Valentine Tanks – the last stand

The gun on the one Valentine tank known to have its turret still intact Poole Bay is the last resting place for at least seven Valentine tanks. Their presence reflects an intriguing wartime story, while their condition raises all sorts of questions. After 10 years’ research, STUART PHILPOTT believes he has many of the answers more...

Wrecks

The rich rewards of going deep

A machine-gun mounting, still intact on the deck of Schnellboot S31 There’s quite a buzz about the Maltese islands among recreational divers these days, but this time round it’s the tekkie side that interests us – Dmitri Gorski has been diving some of the deeper wrecks. more...

Training

Near-breath experience

How far can you stray from your buddy? The group hold their noses to find out. Stray too far from your buddy under water, and you might find coping with an out-of-air situation a bit of a trial. We’re back at TekCamp, as JOHN LIDDIARD joins some divers who have been getting the message more...

Marine Life

Ninja turtle

Sea turtles are shy, retiring creatures, right? Not always, it seems. Richard Carey encounters an animal with attitude while diving in the Red Sea more...

Photography

Other Diving Topics

Apps to dive for OR to leave at the bottom

Do you have an iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch? You may have been enjoying reading digital DIVER on your device, but Gavin Parsons has been looking at some of the other diving-related apps available (never fear, Androiders, your turn will come) to sort the smart from the dismal more...

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Our selection of books on diving and related subjects can be sent to all destinations in the UK and abroad.
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Accessories & Leisurewear

Charter Boats UK

Dive Centres UK

The Divezone
13th September 2010

The Divezone Unit G21
Avonside Enterprise Park
Melksham
Wilts
SN12 8BT more...

Diving Offers International

Explorer Ventures liveaboard specials...
31st January 2012

Explorer Ventures liveaboard specials... The latest news from the Explorer Ventures Liveaboard Fleet is sure to get your gears turning -- which liveaboard destination will you choose next? more...

Diving Offers UK

Equipment Suppliers

Submarine Manufacturing & Products Ltd
19th July 2011

Submarine Manufacturing & Products Ltd Blackpool Road
Newton
Preston
Lancashire
UK PR4 3RE more...

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Holiday Offers

Holidays

Deep Blue Diving
18th February 2011

Deep Blue Diving CIF-No - B-35510577
Hotel Barcelo Club Estillo
E-35610 Caleta de Fuste
Fuerteventura
Canary Islands more...

Insurance

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Photography

Sub Aqua Prints

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

Technical Diving

VR Technology Ltd

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

Training Organisations

UK Boat Spaces

Brighton Diver 2012
9th January 2012

Brighton Diver 2012 January to April diving for Individuals and groups. Other dates available for group bookings.

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Directories

DIVERNET DIRECTORIES

Our wide range of listings is designed to help you find everything you need to help you enjoy your diving. It lists all the businesses that will supply you with your diving needs, where to find them and what they offer - together with some great Special Offers and Last Minute opportunities.
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World Liveaboards Guide

M/Y Cassiopeia

M/Y Cassiopeia 1094, Budapest, Pava utca 7. Hungary more...

Trade News

Atomic Aquatics EU to distribute BARE dive products in the UK

As of 1 January 2012, BARE dive products are bring distributed in the UK by Atomic Aquatics EU. All BARE products will be supplied from the Atomic Aquatics EU warehouse beginning 16 January 2012. more...