Garmin Descent S1 Buoy
Garmin Descent S1 Buoy. Photo courtesy of the manufacturer.
This advanced communication buoy integrates with the Garmin dive ecosystem.
Safety
New Shearwater Swift GPS Transmitter
The Swift GPS easily captures the coordinates of your dive site and it will be automatically added to your Dive Shearwater dive log once uploaded. Each dive entry and exit includes an interactive map, helping divers build a meaningful record of their adventures over time.
Divers Rescued After Drifting 36 Hours at Sea
A couple from Texas recently endured a terrifying 36-hour ordeal at sea after being swept away by strong currents while scuba diving in the Gulf of Mexico. Their dramatic rescue highlights both the perils of diving in unpredictable waters and the critical need for effective safety protocols.
US Navy is working on dive suit that prevents decompression
The Navy Experimental Diving Unit tested the Deep Sea Expeditionary with No Decompression (DSEND) Suit underwater last February.
The Atmospheric Diving Suit (ADS) used by the Navy at the moment is cumbersome, unmaneuverable, and requires relatively large sea craft for deployment. With this new project, it will be improved in a number of ways, including the rotary joint design that it now uses.
RescueX
How do you lift a heavy injured diver out of the water? With RescueX—a light stretcher that also stabilizes the injured.
RescueX was developed by some professional American firefighters (who were also divers) who realized the boards, which lifeguards on beaches were equipped with, were not well-suited for rescuing divers.
Dive Gear Express Bundle - Garmin inReach Mini 2 with Dive Case + Bolt Snap
The Garmin inReach Mini 2 is a palm-sized satellite communicator; the Dive Gear Express bundle of the Garmin inReach Mini plus the inReach Dive Case and bolt snap is the perfect pair for diving anywhere in the world.
Ear Pro
Ear Pro is the world’s top preventative remedy against water-related ear problems.
Personal Safety at Sea: Communicating with the Dive Boat
The Iridium Extreme lets one send an SMS text message, at set time intervals, with exact location coordinates to anyone, from anywhere on the planet. Photo courtesy of the manufacturer.
One of the things close to everyone’s thoughts is diver safety. We spend good money on quality dive gear and prudently have it frequently serviced and maintained, as this equipment will be sustaining our lives while underwater. But what about when we are on the surface? Just how many of us really do think about getting lost at sea?
AP Diving Expedition Grade Seasick Bag
Martin Parker demonstrating how to use AP Diving's Expedition Seasick Bag | Image Credit: Rosemary E Lunn / The Underwater Marketing Company
Seasickness is an age-old problem - in fact there are references to seasickness as far back as Ancient Greece.