ScubaGlobe Dive News http://www.scubaglobe.com Tue, 06 Jan 2009 21:07:32 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://www.scubaglobe.com/images/M_images/joomla_rss.png http://www.scubaglobe.com ScubaGlobe Dive News http://www.scubaglobe.com/destination/philippines-uss-cooper-return-to-ormoc-bay.html By Heneage Mitchell We’ve all seen them, documentary movies following the adventures of deep divers researching, finding and finally diving on World War ll wreck sites, record-breaking technical dives breaking new boundaries and setting new records. ScubaGlobe Vol 6 No.10 - Destination Fri, 17 Oct 2008 00:11:43 +0100 http://www.scubaglobe.com/dive-show/oztek-09-new-technology-for-a-new-generation.html 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. ScubaGlobe Vol 6 No.11 - dive show Fri, 28 Nov 2008 04:17:48 +0100 http://www.scubaglobe.com/news/australia-divers-support-breast-cancer-day.html 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. ScubaGlobe Vol 6 No.11 - news Wed, 26 Nov 2008 22:21:08 +0100 http://www.scubaglobe.com/dive-show/oztek-2009-tanked-up-and-ready-to-roll.html 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. ScubaGlobe Vol 6 No.11 - dive show Wed, 26 Nov 2008 22:15:02 +0100 http://www.scubaglobe.com/eco/australasia-project-aware-is-international-cleanup-day-2008-a-huge-success.html Project AWARE sends a “BIG Thank You!” to everyone who participated in International Cleanup day 20 September 2008. A fantastic effort was put in by all volunteers, cleanup coordinators and dive centres. The feel good factor of cleaning up our oceans while having fun with likeminded others can’t be beat. ScubaGlobe Vol 6 No.9 - Eco Mon, 29 Sep 2008 03:42:45 +0100 http://www.scubaglobe.com/ego/thailand-project-aware-international-clean-up-day-2008---pattaya.html On Saturday, September 20, 2008, Mermaids Dive Center, a PADI 5-Star Career Development Center in Pattaya, Thailand organized the annual Project AWARE International cleanup day of the beach and coral reef on Koh Sak Island, just off the coast of Pattaya. ScubaGlobe Vol 6 No.9 - Eco Wed, 24 Sep 2008 23:18:34 +0100 http://www.scubaglobe.com/training/when-only-the-best-will-do.html 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. ScubaGlobe Vol 6 No.9 - Training Wed, 24 Sep 2008 06:38:38 +0100 http://www.scubaglobe.com/equipment/apeks-second-stage-recall.html 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. ScubaGlobe Vol 6 No.9 - Equipment Wed, 24 Sep 2008 06:10:22 +0100 http://www.scubaglobe.com/equipment/aqua-lung-recalls-scuba-regulators-and-adapters.html Aqua Lung is recalling about 6,000 Titan DIN 1st Stage Scuba Regulators and Titan/Conshelf DIN Scuba Adaptors. Over-tightening of the DIN retainer by a technician during installation can result in the retainer breaking under pressure, a rapid escape of air from the scuba cylinder, and the regulator detaching from the scuba cylinder. ScubaGlobe Vol 6 No.9 - Equipment Thu, 11 Sep 2008 03:21:01 +0100 http://www.scubaglobe.com/training/australia-celebrating-20-years-padi-membership.html 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. ScubaGlobe Vol 6 No.8 - Training Thu, 28 Aug 2008 23:26:27 +0100 http://www.scubaglobe.com/show/uk-new-red-sea-zone-for-dive-2008.html A brand new area promoting dive centres in the Egyptian Red Sea will be making its debut at this year’s Dive Show at the NEC in Birmingham, UK, on 1 and 2 November. ScubaGlobe Vol 6 No.8 - Show Thu, 14 Aug 2008 03:18:56 +0100 http://www.scubaglobe.com/equipment/sea-scooters-for-fun-and-work.html SEADOO Sea scooter EXPLORER By far the fastest, toughest and ultimate DPV built for both recreational and professional divers, the new SEADO sea scooter Explorer is designed and engineered to withstand any type of environment. ScubaGlobe Vol 6 No.8 - Equipment Fri, 08 Aug 2008 04:15:45 +0100 http://www.scubaglobe.com/regional-news/news.html Divers support breast cancer day (news/australia-divers-support-breast-cancer-day.html) Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo and Michael Aware presented with awards for outstanding marine conservation (news/hawaii-archaeologists-have-located-british-whaler-sunk-by-bad-weather-in-1837-off-kure-atoll.html) USS Hoyt Vandenberg artificial reef plan may be scuttled (news/usa-uss-hoyt-vandenberg-artificial-reef-plan-may-be-scuttled.html) Read more (scubaglobe-news/)... Latest News - Regional News Tue, 09 Oct 2007 05:11:27 +0100 http://www.scubaglobe.com/equipment/equiment.html Aqua Lung Recalls Scuba Regulators and Adapters (equipment/aqua-lung-recalls-scuba-regulators-and-adapters.html)Sea Scooters for fun and work (equipment/sea-scooters-for-fun-and-work.html) Apeks recall (equipment/apeks-recall.html) Poseidon W50 BCD Manufacturing Error (equipment/poseidon-w50-bcd-manufacturing-error.html)Read more... 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