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The Best Places to Learn to Dive in the UK & Ireland

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Elliot Pelling
3 June, 2023

Uk Diving

A tompot blenny, one of the UK's favourite and most comical critters

The Tompot Blennies of Wembury, UK

Tompot blennies are one of UK divers’ favourite critters. Dive deeper into local research and fascinating facts behind their complex lives.

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Gear up for a Career in Diving

A diving career can be an alluring prospect for many dive enthusiasts. The opportunity to work and travel, whilst doing a sport you're passionate about sounds like a dream!

Scuba Diving for All

Scuba Diving for All, (SDA), Registered Charity No 1094643, a group of volunteers based in Ripon, UK have been honored with the Queen’s Award for...

2019 Paddle Around the Pier

Oyster Diving will be hosting the recreational diving for Paddle-Round-the-Pier, Europe's largest FREE beach festival, raising £1,000's for charities. Each year around 50,000 watersports enthusiasts...
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