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Across Maldives: Pushing the Limits of Human Endurance, Technology and Marine Exploration

10 months ago By Chief minion

Initially planned in two phases, the first stage of the project was set to take place in February 2025, focusing on a world record attempt for the longest single DPV dive in the Greater Malé Region. However, due to technical issues, the team has made the strategic decision to merge Phase 1 and Phase 2 into a single groundbreaking expedition set for spring 2026. This project will now span the full length of the Maldives, from the northernmost point of Haa Alif Atoll to the southern edge of Seenu Atoll—over 460 kilometres of open ocean.

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Shaff Naeem: 50 Hours Underwater

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Mohamed Rehan

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Shafraz Naeem / Ocean Six Fifty

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At first, when Shafraz Naeem, a former military diving instructor with an impressive 27-year career, decided to take on the ambitious mission of a 50-hour non-stop dive, he had no idea the feat would go on to be recognised as a new record. Mohamed Rehan interviewed Naeem to find out more.

Explorers Club Event: Sea Stories – November 11

2 years ago By Chief minion

Olga Torrey and Larry Cohen will discuss the diverse marine life among the coral reefs of Papua New Guinea and their interactions with the people living in the villages of Kimbe Bay and the Tufi area.

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Human Factors in dive training

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Darryl Owen

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Creating a Virtual Event: From Acorn to Global Conference in Four Months

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Gareth Lock

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Screenshot from virtual event Human Factors in Diving Conference presented by Gareth Lock

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On 24-25 September 2021, the first-ever Human Factors in Diving Conference ran. There were 27 speakers from across the globe (New Zealand, Australia, Dubai, Europe, United States and Mexico) supported by the platform hosts LexGo Live.

Try something new: Under ice hockey

10 years ago By Chief minion

In the classic version of the extreme game competitors do not use any breathing apparatus, but instead, go to the surface for air every 30 seconds or so.

Instead of goals, two triangular holes were carved on the top of the ice and set 15 metres apart, with the teams trying to score using a floating wooden puck. Played out by teams of two or three people, matches continued simply until the first goal.