August 25 2008 HawaiiArchaeologists have located British whaler sunk by bad weather in 1837 off Kure Atoll Artefacts from the remains of a wreck believed to be of the British whaling vessel Gledstanes lost for 171 years have been found off Kure Atoll in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands. The artefacts include four large anchors, cannons and cannonballs. The Gledstanes is the fourth whaling vessel found in the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument, evidence of the area's significance as a 19th-century whaling area.  The divers who found the shipwreck were taking part in the 2008 Maritime Heritage Expedition, sponsored by NOAA's National Marine Sanctuaries.  Full story...

February 3 2009 AustraliaAre YOU the Face of Australia?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.  After an initial pre-selection of 6 semi-finalists a series of TV programs will be broadcast on UWC with a UWC/PADI judging panel who will feature the videos and comment (in a friendly fashion) upon the applications!  The viewing public will then be invited to vote, first for the semi-finalists and finally for the winner!   The Face of Australia will be chosen by our viewers!more...  Full story...

February 18 2009 Cayman IslandsNew 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.  The Honorable Minister praised the newest Inductees as dedicated and professional individuals who have taken their love for diving and applied it through various disciplines to promote awareness of the aquatic environment, maintain the admirable safety record of diving, and establish a foundation for the worldwide development of the sport.  The evening’s Master of Ceremonies was Leslie Leaney, President of the Historical Diving Society in the US. Leslie is a NOGI award winner and member of the Board of Directors for the International Scuba Diving Hall of Fame.  International Inductees for 2009 are: more..  Full story...

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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.

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Weighing in at just 14.5kg (including battery), the explorer is depth rated to 50m and can run up to 120 minutes (normal use). Spend more time exploring new dive sites or wrecks at speeds up to 3.5 mph with a variable tri-speed control, and enjoy the benefits of new improved safety protection features such as: water-ingress protection, low battery voltage warning and over-current protection. The Explorer comes with four ballast weights that can be plugged into the handle to improve or removed to reduce buoyancy. A charger and rechargeable battery are included.  

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Push your diving and snorkeling experience to a faster level of excitement with the ingeniously designed SEADOO® sea scooter GTI dive propulsion vehicle. The battery-powered GTI can run at a powerful speed of up to 2.5mph and is engineered to withstand depths of up to 30m, making it a versatile diving tool for the sports diver. The powerful battery extends the run time up to 1.5 hours providing longer excitement and adventure. The unit is equipped with all the necessary safety features, including a floating chassis, auto-shutoff function and a caged propeller. A further clever function is the adjustable buoyancy nose cone. Out of the box it is slightly buoyant and ideal for snorkeling or for younger users. Just simply add some weights and it’s ready for underwater use. The GTI comes with a rechargeable battery and charger.  

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