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Diving with Contact Lenses or Prescription Dive Masks

scubazoom — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 14:38:49 +0000

Besides owning an underwater digital camera one of the most critical factors in good underwater photography is the ability to see the things that you want to get a snap of. Many people believe that the 30% magnification you get underwater will be enough to offset their sight problems but it’s still a good . . . → Read More: Diving with Contact Lenses or Prescription Dive Masks

Pa-Aling Compressor Divers – BBC’s Human Planet

scubazoom — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 15:27:44 +0000

I don’t know if you caught it last night’s episode of BBC’s human planet – Oceans. The show was all about how humans have and are adapting to the oceans and using them for our advantage, you can read more about by viewing the oceans page on the BBC website.

There was a . . . → Read More: Pa-Aling Compressor Divers – BBC’s Human Planet

Underwater Video of A Newly Flooded Meadow

scubazoom — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 11:40:18 +0000

Beautiful Underwater Video of Scuba Diving in a Newly-Flooded Meadow.

Hiking trails, picnic tables, benches and signs all underwater in this very relaxing video filmed in Austria.

The “Grüner See” (engl. Green Lake) is situated in upper styria, austria.

It is amazingly beautiful because of its deep green colour and the . . . → Read More: Underwater Video of A Newly Flooded Meadow

Camel’s Eco Tribe

scubazoom — Mon, 17 Jan 2011 14:40:19 +0000

The Eco Tribe, working for a greener Red Sea

Camel Divers and hotel have been a firm favourite for divers in Sharm for 25 years. They are famous for the warm welcome, unmissable restaurants (make sure you try out the Indian!) and the outstandingly high standards of the dive team. But that is not . . . → Read More: Camel’s Eco Tribe

Top 10 At-Risk Coral Species Named

scubazoom — Sat, 15 Jan 2011 14:53:08 +0000

Scientists at the Zoological Society of London (ZSL) have identified the top 10 coral species facing immediate threats of functional extinction.

The researchers, who lead the Edge Coral Reefs project, have unveiled plans to conserve the at-risk species and help tackle growing threats such as increasing sea temperatures, elevated acidity, overfishing and pollution.

. . . → Read More: Top 10 At-Risk Coral Species Named

Scuba Diving and Snorkeling : How to Use a Snorkel

scubazoom — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 15:16:24 +0000

Ever wondered how to use a snorkel? Thought that the job of putting a pipe in your mouth and breathing was too complicated for you? No me either but this video just shows you that there may be more to it than you think. If you want to take great images while snorkeling with . . . → Read More: Scuba Diving and Snorkeling : How to Use a Snorkel

Scuba Diving Santas Record Attempt

scubazoom — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 14:43:00 +0000

It took some planning and a cancelled day but at last the Scuba Santas had a chance to break their own world record of 158 santas in the water at one time.

More than 200 divers registered for the attempt with the hope of raising £15,000 (or more) for the Royal National Lifeboat Institution . . . → Read More: Scuba Diving Santas Record Attempt

Snorkeling Southwest Reef Bahamas

scubazoom — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 16:37:19 +0000

I really like this video it gives you a great view of the underwater world without having to get all geared up for scuba. If you want to take some great underwater images I could think of no better place than what you are watch on this underwater video, absolutely awesome stuff.

Although . . . → Read More: Snorkeling Southwest Reef Bahamas

New Boat Mistral is Unveiled

scubazoom — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 14:46:46 +0000

Rob Underhill wins 2 places on Mistral in Northern Red Sea

Massive congratulations go out to Rob Underhill who has won a holiday for 2 on our newest and sleekest luxury liveaboard. The name for this lovely boat that was chosen is Mistral (a northerly wind that blows up from the Med to France). . . . → Read More: New Boat Mistral is Unveiled

Steel Or Aluminium Scuba Cylinders?

scubazoom — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 14:34:12 +0000

Most divers don’t pay much attention to what their diving cylinder is made out of but it can really effect a dive. This post goes over some key differences between steel and aluminium diving cylinders.

The Metal Itself:

The most obvious difference is the actual metal itself, but what are the noticable differences . . . → Read More: Steel Or Aluminium Scuba Cylinders?