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...

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...

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...

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USA Pulsar redundant air system unveiled

ImageH2Odyssey is proud to unveil the Pulsar, the latest in its family of redundant air systems. The Pulsar is the world’s first environmentally sealed, balanced diaphragm first stage that is made to thread into any standard tank, from 4 cu ft to 120 cu ft. (patent pending).

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This innovative design eliminates the need for a tank valve, thus reducing the bulk, weight, and one possible point of failure for your redundant air system. The Pulsar features 2 HP ports and 4LP ports and an easy grip on/off valve. It is used in our EAS3 hand off system with a 6 cu ft bottle, or mounted RAS 3 system that utilizes any size tank you desire. Options include an easily seen mini pressure gauge, with or w/out mini SPG hose; quick disconnect hoses for LP and HP, and it can be filled via YOKE, DIN, or STATION fillers. For a dealer near you, please check out our web site at www.h2odyssey.com or call one of our friendly customer service representatives at the following number: 760-599-4097 

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New swim suit gives a speed advantage 
The Speedo LZR Racer swimsuit is making such a splash at the swimming championships in Manchester, England that US head coach Mark Schubert believes every record in the sport could fall at the Beijing Olympics. 

Since the suit was unveiled in February, 19 long-course world records have been set and four short-course records. The new Speedo suit has been worn in all but one of the 23 records. 

There have been complaints from swimmers who are not using the material but so far swimming's world governing body has decided not to ban the new high-tech suit, despite claims of buoyancy and "technological doping" by some. 

NASA was involved in designing the LZR, and Speedo claims it makes swimmers go 2% faster.

 
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