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By Nicholas McLaren, About.com Guide to Scuba Diving since 1998

Remembering the Tsunami

Thursday December 20, 2007
With Christmas almost upon us many in the diving world will think back to a day that will be remembered by most divers, unfortunately for all the wrong reasons. Three ... Read More

Proposed Scuba Diving Ban in South Africa

Sunday December 16, 2007
The South African government has recently announced a plan to ban scuba diving along much of the Cape Coast of South Africa. In an attempt to eradicate poaching of perlemoen ... Read More

300 Year Old Pirate Ship Discovered in the Caribbean

Saturday December 15, 2007
In an exciting development for wreck diving enthusiasts, the remains of a ship believed to belong to the infamous British pirate Captain Kidd have been found off the coast of ... Read More

Oceanic & Aeris Regulators Recalled

Friday December 14, 2007
A recall of some models of Oceanic and Aeris first stage scuba regulators has been announced by manufacturer, Romi Enterprises. There have been numerous reports of regulator malfunction and the ... Read More

Open Water Swimming Tests are Easier Than You Think

Friday December 7, 2007
I frequently get questions on the difficulty of the water skills tests. The good news is that they’re not difficult at all, and I’ve written some tips below to make ... Read More

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