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Underwater Awards Australasia 2024
The competition will culminate in an exhibition at Go Diving Show ANZ in September 2024—the inaugural Australian edition of the hugely successful Go Diving Show in the UK. The prestigious judging panel comprises Tobias Friedrich, Jayne Jenkins, Brett Lobwein, Ross Long, Matty Smith and William Tan.
ADEX Tokyo 24
Location
Tokyo
Event dates
2024-10-25 - 2024-10-27
In conjunction with the annual Asahi Shimbun’s Good Life Fair, ASIA DIVE EXPO JAPAN 2024 will make its inaugural appearance in 2024!
In recent years, the Good Life Fair has become a hub for businesses and consumers alike to get the latest in products, services, and enjoy a whole range of events and activities that promote food, health and beauty, fashion, hobbies and leisure, and tourism, among others.
Life on the Reef
Life on the Reef
This book is an essential guide for anyone engaged in scuba diving, underwater photography, or snorkelling, providing a detailed understanding of the diverse species that populate coral reefs.
Transparent & Translucent: Contributors’ Picks
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X-Ray Mag Contributors
Photo by Kate Jonker: Translucent strawberry anemones, Corynactis annulata, can be made to glow by lighting with a snoot positioned above and slightly behind them. Simon’s Town, South Africa. Gear: Canon EOS 7D Mark II camera, Canon EF 100mm macro lens, one Inon strobe with Marelux SOFT Pro snoot. Exposure: ISO 100, f/25, 1/250s
We asked our contributors to share their favorite underwater photos showing the transparent and translucent qualities of underwater creatures, and they came back with a range of macro and wide-angle shots featuring a variety of marine life.
An Innate Connection
Take a close look at this image. When was it taken? Last year, actually, but it could have been 60 years ago. It shows the beach where I spent most of my childhood summers, since I was a toddler, and where I have spent most of my summer holidays ever since. In the photo, it is as if time has stood still. Those kids playing on the sandbar could have been my brother and me as children.
Proven: Marine Protected Areas Boost Shark Populations
The study, spanning 66 marine reserves across 37 countries worldwide, sheds light on the stark contrast in shark abundance between fully protected zones and areas open to industrial fishing. Reef-dwelling species such as Caribbean reef, grey reef, whitetip reef, and nurse sharks exhibited nearly double the population density within fully protected marine reserves compared to fishing-permitted zones.
Abort! A Dive Truncated…
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There are times when conditions on a dive may become challenging, and divers must decide whether to abort the dive. Simon Pridmore offers insights and advice on how to handle such situations and how to abort dives in a safe way.
Aqualung Helix Compact Pro
Helix Compact Pro is the smallest and most compact controller Aqualung has ever produced
AsiaEvents Unveils the 18th Malaysia International Dive Expo 2024
A premier event for diving enthusiasts, adventurers and marine conservationists, MIDE 2024 will showcase the latest innovations, trends and experiences in the diving industry.
Legendary US World War II Submarine USS Harder Located off Philippines
The wreck of the USS Harder, a United States submarine renowned for its heroic actions during World War II, has been located off the coast of the Philippines. Lying at a depth of 3,000 feet, this find marks a poignant moment in naval history, bringing closure to a chapter that has remained open since the submarine was lost in 1944.
DAN at 2024 Scuba Show
Divers Alert Network (DAN), the world’s leading dive safety organization, will connect with attendees next weekend at Scuba Show, Saturday, June 1, and Sunday, June 2, at the Los Angeles Convention Center.
Throughout the event, the DAN team will be recording video testimonials in room 402A-B, located on the second floor of the venue near the event seminars.