Trials & Tribulations: Part 2 – Dealing with Gear Malfunctions
In the second of a two-part series, Simon Pridmore describes a few more equipment-related problems that divers commonly encounter and offers some ideas on how to avoid or deal with them.
DynamicNord Dynaskin wetsuit series
The German manufacturer’s Dynaskin series is a groundbreaking line of wetsuits crafted from 100% recycled, biodegradable material using Polartec technology.
Marine Life of the Mediterranean
Marine Life of the Mediterranean
Lawson Wood's Marine Life of the Mediterranean is a photographic ID guide to around 400 common species of marine life, covering fish, invertebrates, corals, plants and megafauna. This handy-sized guide of around 175 pages is a perfect and essential pocket guide for divers and snorkellers.
Study reveals extended lifespan in menopausal whale species
In an intriguing parallel to human biology, females of whale species which experience menopause have evolved extended lifespans, enabling them to support their offspring for longer, according to research by the University of Exeter, the University of York and the Centre for Whale Research.
The study focused on five whale species known to experience menopause. Menopausal female whales tend to live about 40 years longer than males of the same species, giving them extra years to care for their young and grandchildren.