X-Ray Mag

April 2019

Bjurälven: The Underground River

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Micke Tilja
Diver in Bjurälven cave system in Jämtland, Sweden. Photo by Micke Tilja.
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The waters of Bjurälven flows from Norway’s mountains and into the Swedish province of Jämtland where the river meanders its way past the peaks and through the valley of Bjurälv where it is engulfed by the earth and disappears underground. In a thunderous roar, the great mass of water is swallowed by what is known as the Bjurälven Grotto, only to reappear more than one and a half kilometres away.

Malaysia International Dive Expo is back for the 14th year

5 years ago By My Minion

MEDIA RELEASE
15 April 2019

Opening Ceremony

Entering its 14th year, the next installment of the highly anticipated Malaysia International Dive Expo (MIDE) will once again take place at Kuala Lumpur’s Putra World Trade Centre from 3 – 5 May 20, with this year’s opening ceremony of the “Hottest and Coolest Dive Show” in Asia to be officiated by YB Dr Ong Kian Ming, Deputy Minister Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI).

The DEMA Show 2019 Website is Now LIVE!

5 years ago By Main minion

Visit the site today for updated Show information, to book your hotel stay in the official hotel block, learn about exhibitors and Show features, and much more! While you're there, be sure to sign up for the DEMA Show newsletter to get important Show information and news delivered directly to your inbox, including a notification for when registration is open.

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Culinary Diving in Norway

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Susanne Paulsen
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Susanne Paulsen
Pasta with fresh caught king scallops and mussels enjoyed for lunch after a dive. Photo by Susanne Paulsen.
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Boil pasta al dente with some blue mussels, white wine and olive oil, or put some king scallops on the barbecue with fresh herbs and pesto. Add one part Italian passion, one part fresh mozzarella and two parts delightful diving, and you have a culinary adventure!

Solomon Islands dive operators to establish formal association

5 years ago By Main minion

The move follows a recent forum in Honiara facilitated by Strongim Bisnis, an Australian government initiative working in partnership with local companies and operators to promote business growth.

All participants unanimously agreed on the need for a formal association to champion issues affecting the local dive industry in relation to the overall growth of the tourism industry.