Press Release
Received from: Rachelle Reimers | DEMA

DEMA Announces Julie Anne Fabsik-Swarts as President & CEO

DEMA Announces Julie Anne Fabsik-Swarts as President & CEO
DEMA

Fabsik-Swarts succeeds Tom Ingram, who retired at the end of 2025 after more than two decades of leadership and service to the diving industry.

“After a thorough and thoughtful search process, the Board is confident that Julie is the right leader to guide DEMA forward,” said Dan Orr, Chair of the DEMA Board of Directors. “With a strong track record of leadership and a clear vision for the future, she brings valuable perspective and experience that will help strengthen and grow the association and the industry it serves.”

Where the Ocean Struggles to Breathe: The Silent Zones

The ocean appears vast, open, and full of life, but in certain regions, something essential is missing. There is no colour to mark it, nor sound to warn of it, and no boundary to be seen. Yet, within these waters, oxygen has thinned to the edge of survival. These are the oxygen minimum zones.

Oxygen circulation
Ecology & Science

Oxygen minimum zones, or OMZs, typically form at depths between 200 and 1,000 metres—often overlapping with the ocean’s twilight zone. Here, oxygen levels drop so low that many animals cannot survive for long. Fish avoid these layers if they can. Larger predators skirt their edges. Only specially adapted organisms remain. 

How the ocean loses its breath

Oxygen in the ocean comes from two sources: the interchange between the atmosphere and the water at the surface, and photosynthesis by microscopic plants called plankton.

Denmark’s Largest Fjord Cleared of Thousands of Ghost Nets After Six Years

Limfjorden has been cleared of more than 1,600 ghost nets following a coordinated clean-up effort, marking a significant step for marine conservation.

Ecology & Science

After six years of sustained work, Limfjorden has been cleared of ghost nets—lost or discarded fishing gear that continues to trap and kill marine life long after it has been abandoned. The project has removed around 1,600 nets, many of which had been lying on the seabed for years, if not decades.

Wreck of USCG Cutter Tampa Found After 108 Years

The wreck of the US Coast Guard Cutter Tampa, lost with all hands during World War I, has been discovered off the coast of Cornwall, bringing closure to one of the service’s deadliest losses.

US Coast Guard cutter Tampa
Wrecks & Archaeology

The remains of the USCG Cutter Tampa have been located off the coast of Cornwall, more than a century after the vessel was sunk during World War I.

The cutter was lost in September 1918 after being torpedoed by a German U-boat while escorting a convoy in the Bristol Channel. All 131 crew members on board were killed, making it the deadliest loss in US Coast Guard history.

Northern Diver Odyssey Full-Face Mask

Full-face mask enabling natural breathing and integrated communication options

Odyssey Full Face Mask
Masks, Fins & Snorkels
Northern Diver

The N Diver Odyssey full-face mask is designed to provide an alternative to traditional half-mask and regulator setups by allowing the diver to breathe naturally through both nose and mouth. This configuration can improve comfort, particularly during longer dives, training scenarios or cold-water conditions where facial exposure is a concern.

Divesoft Echo

Portable tri-gas analyser for oxygen, helium and carbon monoxide

Divesoft Echo gas analyser
Gas Analysers
Divesoft

The Divesoft ECHO is a compact portable gas analyser designed for divers and blending stations that need to verify breathing gas mixtures before diving. It measures oxygen, helium and carbon monoxide in one handheld unit, making it suitable for nitrox, trimix and general breathing gas safety checks.

IST R-2000

The IST R-2000 regulator set is a balanced diaphragm system designed for divers seeking consistent breathing performance across a range of depths and conditions. 

The IST R-2000 regulator
Regulators
IST

The first stage uses an environmentally sealed diaphragm design to help prevent water, silt, and contaminants from entering the mechanism. This supports reliable operation in cold or low-visibility environments, where protecting internal components is important.

The first stage features multiple high- and low-pressure ports, permitting flexible hose routing for various configurations, including octopus and instrumentation setups. Its compact construction supports both travel use and standard recreational configurations.

Oceanic Photon

Back-inflation BCD with modular design and streamlined profile

Oceanic Photon BCD
BCD's, Wings & Sidemounts
Oceanic

The Oceanic Photon BC is a back-inflation buoyancy control device designed to provide a balance of streamlined underwater performance and practical surface handling. Its rear-mounted air cell promotes a horizontal trim position in the water, reducing drag and supporting efficient movement during the dive.

Scubapro C370 Regulator in New Colours

The Scubapro C370 regulator is now available in updated colour versions with a redesigned front cover that allows diver-changeable frames in multiple colours.

The redesigned Scubapro C370
Regulators
Scubapro

The regulator is now offered in multiple configurations, including pairings with the MK17 EVO 2 and MK11 EVO first stages, as well as a white edition that emphasises a clean, minimalist appearance.

Sensational Shipwreck in Kalmarsund Dates to 16th Century

A newly discovered wreck in southern Kalmarsund in Sweden has turned out to be considerably older and more significant than first thought.

A Swedish Navy diver on the wreck
Wrecks & Archaeology

The discovery was made in autumn 2025 by the Swedish Navy vessel HMS Belos during an exercise, and has now emerged as one of the most interesting marine archaeological finds in Sweden in recent years.

Dated to the late 16th century

Following initial analyses, researchers have established that the wreck was probably built in the late 16th century. The findings are based on dendrochronological analyses of wood samples, a method that facilitates high-precision dating of timber.

Fourth Element Dry-Sac

Roll-top dry bag for transporting and isolating wet or sensitive gear

Fourth Element Dry-Sac
Bags and cases
Fourth Element

The Fourth Element Dry Sac is a simple storage solution designed to keep contents dry or to isolate wet equipment during transport. Constructed from flexible, waterproof fabric with welded seams, it uses a roll-top closure system that creates a watertight seal when folded and clipped, helping protect contents from water ingress during boat dives, shore entries or travel.

Press Release
Received from: DAN

DAN Launches Psychological First Aid E-Learning Course

DAN

This free online course is designed to provide divers with a foundational understanding of how stress and trauma can affect both themselves and others after a dive incident.

Standard dive and first aid training focuses on the physical management of an incident, such as towing an exhausted diver or administering emergency oxygen. 

Surface Support’s curriculum builds on these essential skills by addressing the mental recovery process that follows a real-life emergency.