Under the Surface: Veteran Recovery Through Diving

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under the surface scuba program Under the Surface is a non-profit organization that provides a place for Canadian veterans RCMP, police, fire, and paramedics to recover through diving. For the woman, and man, behind the organization, it was an idea that hit close to home. “I feel like everything I have accomplished so far in my life has led me […]

Scuba Diving Jobs:  From Accountant to FBI Underwater Investigator

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FBI dive boat For most people, lurking around the bottom of a murky lake in zero visibility is the worst dive imaginable. For a member of the FBI’s Underwater Search and Evidence Response Team, it’s just another day at the office. If you’ve ever considered walking away from your desk job to pursue a career as a professional […]

Mission Blue Hope Spot: Long Island, Bahamas

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NassauGrouper_Shutterstock At the 2014 Bahamas Natural History Conference, Dr. Sylvia Earle (world-renowned ocean scientist and explorer) encouraged attendees, including the Bahamian Prime Minister, to set an example for the rest of the world in protecting and conserving our precious blue planet: “The Bahamas can be the leader in showing the way to save the oceans, and […]

7 Scuba Diving Urban Legends

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Scuba Diving Urban Legends The internet is full of bizarre stories and urban legends, including some outrageous ones about scuba diving. Many outlandish tales come from photos taken out of context, such as this representation of a flooded New York subway system, or this famous entry to a Photoshop contest; but some are based on a barnacle of truth. […]

By Mountain and Sea: Father-Son Team Set to Break Record

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When Tom Mullikin, a retired commanding general of the South Carolina State Guard, and his son, Thomas Jr., decided to dive every ocean and climb all the major summits, they weren’t just doing it to break a record. “All of our efforts and expeditions in the oceans and mountains started with an earnest desire to […]