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Halcyon Symbios Chest Mount Rebreather Expands Availability to Divers Worldwide in Mid-March

1 week ago By Chief minion

The Symbios CCR has been available only in limited release during the development of an instructional platform and larger-scale production. During this period, the system was placed with select instructors, explorers, and early adopters to support structured training development, field validation, and real-world operational feedback.

With deliveries increasing in mid-March, Symbios CCR will now be produced at full production capacity.

Experience Poseidon at Buddy Dive Bonaire – November 2026

2 weeks ago By Matthew Meier

Imagine yourself diving the pristine shores of Bonaire, the shore diving capital of the world — warm water, easy conditions, and spectacular marine life — all together with the global Poseidon diving community.

In November 2026, Poseidon Diving Systems invites you to a unique dive experience in collaboration with ScubaTravel Scandinavia and Buddy Dive Resort.

This trip is for you if you are:

Checklists: A Rebreather Safety Strategy

Words
Simon Pridmore
Rebreather diver
Rebreather diver (Photo by Robert Hornung, CC BY 2.0)
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In rebreather diving, preparation and checklists are essential for staying alive. So, why do some rebreather divers skip their checklists? Simon Pridmore takes a closer look, offering insights and tips for diving safely in an excerpt from his recent book, Technically Speaking: Talks on Technical Diving, Volume 2: Foundations and Strategies.

Halcyon Symbios Rebreather Obtains CE Certification

5 months ago By Lelle Malmström
Halcyon Symbios Rebreather
The Symbios CM is a modular chest-mounted rebreather designed for both technical and recreational divers. It provides extended range, built-in redundancy and smooth integration with open systems.

Halcyon’s new Symbios CM chest-mounted rebreather is now CE certified under EU standard EN 14143:2013.  With CE certification now in place, Halcyon is preparing for an international rollout through its global dealer network.  

 

New guidelines suggest divers can safely spend longer at PO₂ 1.3 atm than previously advised — up to four hours of work and four hours of decompression.
New guidelines suggest divers can safely spend longer at PO₂ 1.3 atm than previously advised — up to four hours of work and four hours of decompression.

New Oxygen Exposure Limits Proposed for Divers

5 months ago By Chief minion

A panel of diving medicine experts has recommended revised exposure limits for central nervous system (CNS) oxygen toxicity when divers breathe an inspired partial pressure of oxygen (PO₂) of 1.3 atmospheres. The changes are based on recent research and field experience, aiming to bring guidelines in line with modern technical and scientific diving practice.

Dive Talk GO MCCR

1 year ago By Lelle Malmström

The Dive Talk GO MCCR is a compact and adaptable rebreather, designed for both recreational and technical divers. Weighing just 4.5 kg (10 lb) without absorbent or cylinder, and 8.3 kg (18.2 lb) fully assembled, it easily fits into a carry-on suitcase, making it ideal for travel.

Buddy Dive Adds Extra Week to Bonaire TeK!

1 year ago By Matthew Meier

Buddy Dive TeK is adding an extra week to Bonaire TeK! 

Bonaire Tek is THE tec diving event on Bonaire, attracting tec divers from all over the world and manufacturers of the best gear in the industry. 

This year, Bonaire TeK takes place from September 28 – October 5, 2024. Because of the huge success of the event, Buddy Dive TeK is adding an extra CCR week to Bonaire TeK! 

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