X-Ray Mag

February 2017

FREE Red Sea and Maldives Photo Workshops with Jordi Chias

7 years ago By Matthew Meier

Highly acclaimed photographer, Jordi Chias, will once again be sharing his vast experience and the workshops, once again, are free!

In the Maldives, dates are 3 – 10 December 2017 on Emperor Orion and sailing the Best of Maldives. Or choose Emperor Serenity from 10 – 17 December 2017 for the same route. Prices start from €1869 / £1607 / $1982.

In the Red Sea there are two trips on Emperor Elite sailing Simply the Best on 3 – 10 November or 10 – 17 November, 2017. Prices start from £903 / €1049 / $1112.

Austrian Lakes: Grübl See & Grüner See

Words
Marco Daturi
Images
Marco Daturi
We were lucky to be some of the last few divers to enjoy the crystal clear waters of Grüner See before diving was banned in 2017. Photo by Marco Daturi.
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Austria offers divine diving at high altitudes in freshwater lakes. Marco Daturi takes us to two beautiful lakes found in the mountains of Styria­­—one that continues to enthrall and one which has recently been closed for conservation and protection.

Inert Gas Narcosis – Part 1

Words
Konstantinos Alexiou
Images
Andrey Bizyukin
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The change in the physical behavior of gases at elevated pressures and in the hyperbaric environment itself exposes the human body to various stressors. This article—which will be presented in two parts—discusses inert gas narcosis (ING) and how it affects the diver, the mechanism behind narcosis, and methods used in order to ameliorate the negative impact of narcosis on divers.

Shooting Video in Black Water Diving

Words
Mike Johnson
Images
Mike Johnson
Pyrosomes are free-floating colonial tunicates
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Pelagic black water diving is not for the novice underwater videographer. Without visual references, routine tasks, even for an experienced diver, must be constantly on the conscious mind. Add a camera to the mix and the task loading easily becomes too much. However, with a little preparation, you can set yourself up to capture some amazing video on a world-class dive.

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TDI / SDI HQ Staff | Jordan Greene, Sean Harrison, Paul Montgomery, Mark Powell, Brian Carney (l to r)

Mark Powell Becomes TDI / SDI ‘International Business’ Manager

7 years ago By Rosemary E Lunn

Mark Powell qualified as a TDI / SDI Instructor in October 2000, and has been an ardent advocate of this training agency for almost two decades. In 2002 Mark Powell set up Dive-Tech (a dedicated technical diving training facility) and began working as a full time professional. A role that he has continued to this day.

“I am very excited to join the HQ team. The opportunity to help grow this agency is very exciting”, stated Powell.

OWU party with a purpose

7 years ago By Main minion

Well, I have sorted out most of the details for our Party with a Purpose and it should be a blast. A quick breakdown of the facts:

1. Everyone buying a ticket ($20.00) to the party is automatically entered to win a Sea of Cortez Liveaboard Adventure. Thanks to Rocio Del Mar (Booth 612) for a generous donation. (trip is valued at $3,200) (Winner must be present to win)
2. We are having a series of RAFFLES. We are giving away:

Equipment Reviews

Equipment News

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Diving Lofoten in Norway

Words
Christian Skauge
Images
Christian Skauge
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Lofoten in northern Norway is renowned for spectacular scenery and stunning natural beauty—and it doesn’t stop at the surface! Clear water, huge kelp forests with lots of marine life, great wreck diving and anemone-covered walls which rival any tropical coral reef…

What more could you ask for?

Discovering Palau’s mysterious wrecks with Sam’s Tours in the “Secret Season”

7 years ago By Main minion

Palau’s premier dive centre is offering special wreck dives from August through October with in-depth presentations on the wrecks of Palau and their history in World War II.

Koror/Munich, February 02, 2017 – The Secret Season is the perfect time to discover some well-protected wrecks and macro dive sites and enjoy dives off the beaten path.

Rob Stewart promotional photo

[update] Sharkwater director Rob Stewart's body found

7 years ago By Main minion

Stewart is best known for his 2006 documentary Sharkwater in which he examined and exposed the shark-hunting industries of the world and the effect upon the ocean ecosystem.

Rob Stewart, 37, was diving with a small group on the wreck of the Queen of Nassau near Alligator Reef off Lower Matecumbe Key in about 225 feet of water, his sister Alexandra Stewart told Miami Herald on Wednesday morning. He was filming an installment of his Sharkwater documentary series, she said.