No stupid rules – diving with Red Sea pioneer Johann Vifian
Johann diving in Sahl Hasheesh. Photo: Graeme Gourlay Johann Vifian founded Subex in the Red Sea more than 30 years ago. We went diving with him in Sahl Hasheesh Words and photographs Graeme Gourlay After an epic 100-minute dive on a shallow reef wh
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Red flags for snorkellers: how to stop the quiet deaths - Divernet
Snorkelling is essentially a safe pastime – but the conclusion of the final report from Hawaii’s Snorkel Safety Study is that IPO (Immersive Pulmonary Oedema) is a hidden danger that can render that pastime lethal unless a number of red flags are hee
...Urgent warning for parents over deadly pool mistake
A simple decision of what your child wears in a swimming pool could be the difference between life and death, parents are being warned. A video uploaded to Instagram by Tiny Hearts Education – an organisation that educates parents on first aid and of
...The Linnea Mills case, a perfect example of what is wrong in the recreational diving industry.
You might remember the story of recreational diving student Linnea Mills, who drowned in 2019 during an ice/altitude training dive in Lake McDonald, …Original link
'Lifeguard' drone saved a drowning 14-year-old on a beach in Spain by dropping a life vest
A pioneering drone lifeguard service in operation across Spanish beaches saved the life of a 14-year-old boy this month as he struggled against a powerful tide off a beach in Valencia, its operators have said. The drone dropped a life vest into the s
...'Unlucky' creatures that enter rare Red Sea brine pools are immediately stunned to death
Rare deep-sea brine pools discovered in the Red Sea may hold clues to environmental upheavals in the region that span millennia, and could even shed light on the origins of life on Earth, a new study finds. Deep-sea brine pools are extraordinarily sa
...The Rise, Fall and Underestimated Rule of Kush
The Kingdom of Kush ruled for nearly 2.5 millennia. Its inhabitants built hundreds of pyramids, developed their own alphabet and even conquered their neighbor Egypt. The Kushites also had a strong tradition of revering and respecting female leadershi
...Yemen Is Sitting on a Time Bomb Bigger Than the Exxon Valdez
In the midst of the war in Yemen, there is an ecological time bomb ticking just off the coast: a derelict oil tanker that could cause a disastrous oil spill unless immediate action is taken to avert the catastrophe. Originally used as an offshore sto
...Yemen Is Sitting on a Time Bomb Bigger Than the Exxon Valdez
In the midst of the war in Yemen, there is an ecological time bomb ticking just off the coast: a derelict oil tanker that could cause a disastrous oil spill unless immediate action is taken to avert the catastrophe. Originally used as an offshore sto
...Sudan Has Twice As Many Ancient Pyramids as Egypt
You can't mention the country Egypt without automatically thinking of ancient pyramids. Sudan holds nearly twice as many pyramids as Egypt. Although Egypt is known for the pyramids of Giza, Sudan tops the charts with 255 ancient pyramids, relatively
...6 Most Influential Ancient African Kingdoms
Gold and raw force are languages that the ancient world spoke, and in Africa, these six kingdoms wer
...The race to understand how kelp forests dampen ocean noise — before it's too late
As kelp forests decline, scientists worry sensitive sea creatures are losing a sanctuary from sonic
...Diver shrugs off ‘idiot’ tag after sharing ‘insane’ shark photos
Striking images of a diver pressing his bare hands against the nose of a four-metre shark is enough
...Why illegal fishing must cease for environmental reasons
Illegal fishing damages the environment and is tied up with human rights abuses Image: Photo by Ridd
...18 Scenic Beach Towns Along The UK's Coast
Stationed on the northern coast of Kent, this town is popular with day-trippers from London, a 90-mi
...UN ship due to prevent Yemen oil spill departs for Red Sea
A supertanker bought by the United Nations to remove oil from a ship abandoned off war-ravaged Yemen
...As oceans warm, these species edge closer to extinction: Study
Reef fish swim above recovering coral colonies on the Great Barrier Reef, Australia. Image: REUTERS/
...Underwater photography: how photographers take incredible photos of ocean life, and bring to light issues of marine behaviour and conservation
In May 2022, while at work as a photographer for Ocean Eco Adventures, Ollie Clarke was exploring th
...Behold the Deepest Fish Ever Filmed
A group of snailfish swims between 7,500 and 8,200 meters below sea level. The deepest fish was film
...Where Have All the Tarpon Gone?
Every spring, tens of thousands of tarpon make their way from the deepest part of the ocean to the s
...Alarming find inside turtle highlights 'increasing' problem: 'Never seen this many'
A harmful find inside the stomach of a turtle has highlighted a major problem plaguing Australian ma
...Lifeguards in high demand at South Florida beaches, community pools
Local News By Ted Scouten April 5, 2023 / 4:41 PM / CBS News Lifeguards in high demand at South Flor
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