|
ScubaGlobe Vol 7 No.2 -
news
|
|
New International scuba Diving Hall Of Fame Inductees The International Scuba Diving Hall of Fame (ISDHF) has recognized four international pioneers and two Cayman Island honorees for their contributions to the recreational scuba diving industry. In a ceremony held on Grand Cayman Island on January 29, 2009, awards for the Inductees and local Ministry of Tourism Honorees were presented by the Hon. Charles E. Clifford, JP, Minister for Tourism, Environment, Investment & Commerce in Cayman. |
|
Read more...
|
|
|
ScubaGlobe Vol 7 No.2 -
news
|
The Underwater Channel (UWC) in association with PADI is looking for you! The Underwater Channel (www.theunderwaterchannel.tv) in association with PADI (www.PADI.com) are looking to light up diving in Australia for UWC’s viewers around the world! To do so we have launched an international competition to find an experienced and knowledgeable Aussie diver with bags of confidence and charisma to join The Underwater Channel’s team of presenters (aka Faces!) around the world to become the Face of Australia. |
|
Read more...
|
|
|
ScubaGlobe Vol 7 No.1 -
eco
|
|
The Status of Coral Reefs of the World: 2008, released in Washington, DC, December 2008, declares a 19% loss of coral reefs worldwide. Launched by the Global Coral Reef Monitoring Network (GCRMN), the report identifies which coral reefs are recovering and which are declining worldwide. The report states if current trends in carbon dioxide emissions continue, many remaining reefs may be lost over the next 20 to 40 years with alarming consequences. |
|
Read more...
|
|
|
ScubaGlobe Vol 7 No.1 -
eco
|
|
Divers, snorkelers and professionals stepped up reef conservation commitments during the year-long campaign for coral reefs, International Year of the Reef 2008 (IYOR). More than 2000 new actions for coral reefs were implemented including coral monitoring projects and reef cleanups worldwide. |
|
Read more...
|
|
|
ScubaGlobe Vol 7 No.1 -
shows
|
|
Combining speaker presentations, seminars and workshops with an action-packed dive exhibition offering unique insights into tomorrow’s world of diving adventure, everyone attending OZTeK’09 – whether as a Conference Delegate, a visitor to the Exhibition; a Gala Dinner guest or as an entrant in the Underwater Imagery Competition – has the opportunity to win one of the tens of thousands of dollars in trips and dive equipment that have already been generously donated as prizes. |
|
Read more...
|
|
|
ScubaGlobe Vol 6 No.11 -
dive show
|
|
Showcasing one of the largest range of recreational rebreather units ever seen in Australia, OZTeK’09 offers the opportunity for divers to learn more about the capabilities and potential of these machines with the staging of the tenth anniversary OZTeK event, to be held at Australian Technology Park in Sydney, Australia, from the 21 – 22 March 2009. |
|
Read more...
|
|
|
ScubaGlobe Vol 6 No.11 -
news
|
When one of the members of Pro Dive Nelson Bay’s Narki Gnome Dive Club was recently diagnosed with breast cancer, the group wanted to support her and raise awareness for the Breast Cancer Network of Australia (BCNA). Diving was what brought them together, so they held an event with their own underwater twist. |
|
Read more...
|
|
|
ScubaGlobe Vol 6 No.11 -
dive show
|
|
With the exhibition space fully booked, OZTeK’09 - to be held at Australian Technology Park, Sydney over the weekend of the 21st & 22nd March 2009 – is shaping up as a must-visit event for all divers – regardless of experience level – keen to advance their knowledge and stay abreast of those developing trends, technologies and techniques that will help shape diving’s future. |
|
Read more...
|
|
|
ScubaGlobe Vol 6 No.9 -
Training
|
Frequently used to quickly summarise what recreational diving is – or should be – all about, the terms, “diving is safe, fun and enjoyable” and, “learning to dive is easy”, are without meaning unless supported by a quality system of training. |
|
Read more...
|
|
|
ScubaGlobe Vol 6 No.9 -
Equipment
|
The US Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. |
|
Read more...
|
|
|
ScubaGlobe Vol 6 No.8 -
Training
|
20 years is a huge commitment to any organisation and recently the ‘PADI Class of 1988’ gathered for a weekend of diving to celebrate 20 Years of PADI Membership. |
|
Read more...
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|