At the Intersection of People and Wildlife: Drawing the Line Between Interaction and Harassment
As a diver, I’m often asked what has been my most memorable dive. Of course, like many experienced divers who’ve been at it for…
PURPLE URCHINS — MORE THAN A SMALL PROBLEM
The “Domino Effect,” or chain reaction, is the cumulative effect produced when one event sets off a chain of similar events. And so the…
BAHAMAS — OPEN FOR BUSINESS
The Bahamas is open for business and still delivering the tropical getaway for which the country is known. Nassau and Paradise Island – This pair…
BLUE PARK DESIGNATION AWARDED
The Isla Del Coco National Park (PNIC), received the “Blue Park” award for being a Global Ocean Refuge in the “Gold” category of the…
2020 DIVE SHOWS AROUND THE WORLD
Paris International Dive Show January 10 to 13, 2020 Exhibition Park, Porte de Versailles, Paris, France salondelaplongee.com boot Düsseldorf January 18 to 20, 2020…
Inside the January/February 2020 Issue
In the January/February 2020 issue’s cover feature, “How to Build a Scuba Diver: A Simple Guide to Getting Started” is the ideal article for…
8 Simple Ways You Can Help Improve Our Oceans’ Health
There are many business, governments and organizations taking steps to solve the problems plaguing the health of our oceans, but it takes effort from individuals too.
Sustainable Tourism and Diving: Tips for Treading Lightly
If you’re a diver, here’s a little tidbit I’ll wager you’re completely unaware of: Did you know you’re an “adventure tourist?” Indeed, you are…
Sustainable Tourism Checklist
Divers are a special breed. The most serious among us are anything but tourists — we’re travelers. We take very seriously our responsibility to protect the environments we visit and…
Cave Diving: Lessons from the Overhead Environment
Until recently I never gave much thought to getting “cave certified.” I mean, I’ve kind of been everywhere and done (almost) everything in the…