Author: Sam Helmy

The Blue Force Fleet has introduced its latest Maldives liveaboard vessel, the Maldives Blue Force 3. The vessel undertook her maiden voyage on February 25th, 2023, departing from Male on a Pristine Seas – National Geographic Expedition. The new boat will join the regular Maldives rotation starting on March 25th, 2023. Features of the boat include:

The sailing ship Ironton has been located beneath the waters of Lake Huron within the Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary. The work to find the wreck was a collaborative effort between the U.S. state of Michigan and the Ocean Exploration Trust. Amazingly, the Ironton which is 191ft/~58m long and sank in September 1894, is fantastically

The Travel & Adventure Show has announced a series of “Dive and Watersports” events to be held in seven popular destinations in 2024. The additions are in response to the increase in demand seen by the shows in 2023, which included increased attendance and exhibitor participation. Many participants from the 2023 show have already reserved

Planktonium is a new book by award-winning photographer and filmmaker Jan van Ijken that sheds light on the magical microscopic world of plankton. The new book features a ton of never-before-seen photos that expose the sheer variety, wonder, and beauty of these organisms that inhabit all the waters around us. Accompanying the book, van Ijken also

Diver safety is an ever-ongoing issue that should always be at the forefront of the diving community, according to PADI. As such, the dive training agency announced a five-point reminder highlighting why safety should always be divers’ primary and first consideration. The points are as follows: Course Safety Standards and Community Safe Diving Practices: Adhering

The PADI AWARE Foundation has teamed up with skincare brand Medik8 to protect some of our planet’s most fragile ecosystems. The sustainability-focused skincare company is a new PADI AWARE Foundation 2023 Community Grant Program sponsor. The program aims to support initiatives, whether big or small, across the globe that protect our oceans. Initiatives supported vary

The Fazza Championship for Freediving has announced that it is switching venues this year to the famous Deep Dive Dubai. The move comes after a decade of the event being hosted in the Hamdan Sports Complex. Deep Dive Dubai will provide an unparalleled experience, being the deepest and largest underwater attraction in the Emirate, with

The Boston Sea Rovers’ annual Film Festival is coming back this spring. This year, the event will take place at the New England Aquarium’s Simons Theater in Boston, Massachusetts, on March 18th, 2023. During this year’s event, pieces by the following acclaimed filmmakers and photographers will be shown: Joe Romeiro Paul Cater Deaton Lauren Romeiro Cristian

Echo Morgan, the author of “Scuba Matt’s Underwater Adventure,” has donated some of the proceeds from her book to support Diveheart’s Military Wounded (DMW) program. The move honors Morgans’ late son Matt, a US Army veteran who passed away in Okinawa in 2022. Matt Morgan was a keen scuba diver and highly qualified professional holding the rank

The Niagara Divers’ Association has announced its latest one-day annual symposium titled “Shipwrecks.” The popular event has been held annually in Canada since 1995, and over the last 29 years, more than 14,000 divers and enthusiasts have attended. This year the event is scheduled for April 1st, 2023, and will take place at Centennial High