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It now looks as though apart from the "Operation Hailstone" ships sunk in Truk Lagoon, Micronesia will also benefit from being professionally documented too.
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Joshua Copus, a Curator at Bishop Museum in Honolulu, Hawaii suffered from loss of consciousness at approximately 60m (200ft). He was diving a Poseidon SE7EN rebreather on an ichthyological ("Ikhthus" meaning fish, "logos" meaning study) project.
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61-year-old Tim Saville was diving the wreck of the Titanic’s sister ship. At the time of writing this article, it is not known why Saville died.
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The Department of Justice confirmed in a press release that the 55-year-old Floridian "was arrested based on an indictment charging him with conspiracy to violate and attempted violation of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA
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Professor Clare Peddie recently took over Brian Cumming who used to produce the incident report. She opened her talk at the DOC by thanking him for his exemplary service.
, , ,This safety report from the British Sub Aqua Club dates back to at least 1964, making it the oldest diving incident report in the world.
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The FCO now "no longer advises against all but essential travel by air to / from Sharm el-Sheikh."
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A report on social media stated that the 55-year-old diver was ascending from a 91.5 mt / 300 ft solo rebreather dive in Bonaire, and was found unresponsive on the reef at 24 mt / 80 ft with the loop out of her mouth.
,,Always smartly dressed in bright colours, her outfits matched her personality, a bright light and a true force of nature. Nicky Finn, AP Diving
, ,Fiona was always like a storm blowing through in the best possible ways. Lee Ann Hires, Dive Rite
Read moreShe was just a bundle of untamed energy. Lars Bosman
Egstrom passed away quietly at home in Los Angeles, on the evening of Monday 7 October 2019, surrounded by his family.
,Glen was such a 'giver' and mentor to so many in our wonderful industry! Spencer Slate
A great NOGI fellow and helped support our efforts. Bob Evans
Glen Egstrom was recognised by his peers and colleagues for his many and varied contributions in our sport.
,Key personnel who have held voluntary roles with the Our World Underwater Scholarship Society were quick to pay tribute.
Lars Kirkegaard
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The North East Wildlife & Animal Rescue Centre known as 'The New Arc' specialises in wildlife rehabilitation.
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NOGI award honorees are soley nominated by and voted for by previous NOGI award recipients. Membership in this group of fellows is, without question, a unique and distinctive honour.
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The British based independent organization has stated that the practice of stamping of the letter 'V' (to indicate a visual inspection has been carried out) after the unique identifier stamp and the relevant date, should now cease.
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The British company specialises in liveaboard and resort-based scuba diving holidays and had bought flights from the World's oldest travel agent.
"Thomas Cook Group has been placed into administration.
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Now, according to Aaron Hunt, coordinator of the Eco Divers Reef Foundation, the project is beginning to bear fruit. “After two years of the coral nursery program, we have an 85 percent survival rate of our transplanted corals,” he said.
The Great Britain and Ireland Chapter has teamed up with the Polar Academy to jointly host three of the world’s toughest and most seasoned explorers.
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There were 39 people on board, of which 34 souls were lost. (33 passengers and one crew).
,,This fire has been a chilling awakening for the world wide scuba diving community
Read moreOur dive community is still hurting because each of us can place ourselves on that boat and in those bunks. Dan Rodarte, Aqua Lung
The article states that 39-year-old Matthieu Bazil is a passionate watersports enthusiast and scuba diver.
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