8 Surprising Facts About Dolphins

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dolphins In honor of these friendly marine animals, here are some of our favorite facts about dolphins. By the end of this article you will appreciate these amazing creatures even more! Dolphins have no sense of smell Dolphins are well-known for their extraordinary hearing, but did you know: they have no sense of smell? Dolphins have […]

Organising the 8th Great Northern International Pool Freediving Competition

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Steve Millard Before we dive headfirst into the 8th Great Northern International pool freediving competition taking place Sunday 16th April, we wanted to find out a little bit more about Steve Millard – the organiser behind the competition. What inspired you to start freediving? I’ve been a scuba diver since I was 16 and first saw freedivers […]

Top Scuba Diving Destinations: Marine Sanctuaries & Hope Spots

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Photo: NOAA When planning your next dive trip, set a course for a marine sanctuary or Hope Spot. These ecologically-diverse areas are known for unusual critters, animal migrations, or other features that warrant special protection. By visiting these areas, you’re investing in both local conservation efforts and exceptional diving memories. Marine Sanctuaries – Nature as it was […]

Anita Jasso and Josh Walton Athlete interviews for Great Northern Freediving competition

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Anita Jasso With the 8th Great Northern International pool freediving competition taking place this Sunday the 16th, we took a moment to chat to two of the hopeful athletes about freediving, training and competitions. Meet Anita Jasso, winner of the DYN (dynamic with fins) in the Bristol Blue competition in November 2016 and Josh Walton of Bristol Freedivers.   […]

12 Tips for Preventing Underwater Camera Housing Leaks

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There is a saying that there are two types of underwater photographer, those who have had a camera housing flood already and those who haven’t had a camera housing flood….yet. Camera floods do happen but there is always a reason for it and usually it comes down to a lack of proper preparation. Packing your […]

Diving the Cenotes (Caves) in Mexico

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Scuba Diving Cenotes in Mexico copy Click to display the embedded YouTube video Written by Shawn Mahoney The second man to walk on the moon once said, “My favorite thing to do on this planet is scuba dive.” This makes sense because some of the same principles apply; weightlessness, inability to sit still, and endless itch to explore. A diver of more […]