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Diving News

Maldives bans shark fishing

The Maldives Government has confirmed that it will introduce a total ban on shark fishing, starting on 1 July. more...

Mary Rose’s canine catcher revealed

The skeleton of a ship’s dog excavated from the Solent’s Mary Rose wreck site has been displayed for the first time. more...

Rescuing diver suffered heart attack

A diver who went to the aid of his buddy in the Red Sea then died of a heart attack, an inquest has heard. more...

Paul joins dive show line-up

The latest addition to a dazzling array of diving talent set to appear at the London International Dive (LIDS 2010) is TV's Paul Rose. more...

Mega-mine found at Portland

A substantial WW2 mine has been found in the middle of Dorset’s Portland Harbour. more...

Strike affects Coastguard service

A strike on 8 and 9 March will affect maritime search and rescue services around Britain. more...
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Don't forget to enter DIVER Magazine's latest Big Question for a chance to win a Luxfer emergency pony cylinder worth £106.
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Travel News

7-day liveaboard safaris from 350 Euro at LIDS!

Visit Emperor Divers at the LIDS dive show (stand 400) at ExCeL on 27/28 March and you can book sailings on its Red Sea liveaboards Elite (pictured) or Superior for just 500 Euro per week, or sailings on Asmaa for just 350 Euro. more...

Travel Features

Turning further to the East

Manta ray in Bali, a destination that seems to be in fashion Where are we going in 2010, and how are we getting there? Steve Weinman asks the diving specialist tour operators who are hoping to take your bookings more...

Diving Gear

A place for everything

A popular feature of the UK's two Dive Shows are the kit-configuration workshops, and this month's London event will be no exception. In the meantime, John Liddiard looks at the vexed question of how best to stow your bits and pieces on a dive 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

The story of Iron Annie

The two- bladed propeller A mystery German aircraft from World War Two has come to light in the Black Sea. Ukrainian diver Andrey Nekrasov is part of the team that has been fighting the elements to reveal its story 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

Manta tornado

Manta rays feed in groups of as many as 200 in Baa Atoll in the Maldives - but will this phenomenal attraction be managed in the right way? 'I was in the middle of a tornado, a tornado of 200 mantas, feeding in an endless spiral,'
says Michael Aw. Oh, and there was a whale shark present, too. Hanifaru in the Maldives is the astonishing manta capital of the world, but will it get the protection it deserves? more...

Photography

PhotoCall @ Divernet.com

Our online PhotoCall competition gives you the chance to upload your best work to Divernet.com, and to win not only wider exposure and monthly prizes but, ultimately, an amazing £2800 fortnight in the Philippines.
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Other Diving Topics

Here come the girls

When DIVER carried out a detailed survey about the sexes and diving this year, more than 1600 of you responded. The results provided some valuable insights, several surprises - and more than a few laughs, writes Louise Trewavas more...

Accessories & Leisurewear

Weezle Diving Services Limited

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

DIR: Charter Boats UK

DIR: Dive Centres UK

Celtic Diving
04.03.10

Celtic Diving The Parrog
Goodwick
Pembrokeshire
West Wales
Dyfed more...

Diving Offers International

Eco Divers Manado

Eco Divers Manado NEW FOR 2010 - Book a 6-night All-Inclusive Dive Package in Kima Bajo and included is one night in Eco Divers' Lembeh Cottages, with up to 6 Lembeh day-dives plus a night dive - absolutely FREE!
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DIR: Diving Offers UK

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...

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DIR: Holiday Offers

blue o two SALE!!
March 16th 2010

blue o two SALE!! Up to 20% off selected trips throughout February, March and April 2010...

M/Y blue Fin

19 - 26 Mar: Daedalus & St. Johns - £849 - take 10% OFF!!
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DIR: Holidays

DIR: Insurance

Job Offers & Business Opps.

Diving Instructor required in Marsa Alam
18.03.10

Diving Instructor required in Marsa Alam An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Diving Instructor to join our busy team in Marsa Alam. We're looking for an enthusiastic Instructor who is preferably MSDT certified, passionate about both teaching and guiding and can give our guests the best holiday, bringing them back for more! more...

Hyperbaric & Medical Servs.

Midlands Diving Chamber
Friday, April 3, 2009

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

DIR: Photography

Sub Aqua Prints

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

DIR: Technical Diving

VR Technology Ltd

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

Training Organisations

DIR: UK Boat Spaces

PREDITOR DIVING - LATEST SPACES

PREDITOR DIVING - LATEST SPACES DIVE SWANAGE AND POOLE aboard Preditor 11. Specially built 3 mtr. Wide x 7.5 mtr. long M.C.A. Dive RIB. Diver/Skipper. Dive Ladder, 02 oxygen carried. DIVING ALL YEAR. "SPECIAL OFFERS" for 8 Divers for 2 dives. Will take out min. of 2 Divers. "SPECIAL OFFERS" Also available for "CLUB TRAINING DIVES." Tel. 07866035420 more...

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

Blue Fin

Blue Fin Hurghada, Egypt, Red Sea more...