I’ve Lost My Scuba Certification Card. Now What?
Every few months, we receive an inquiry from a scuba diver who has lost, misplaced, or otherwise no longer has their certification card. They’re often heading on a trip (or …
Every few months, we receive an inquiry from a scuba diver who has lost, misplaced, or otherwise no longer has their certification card. They’re often heading on a trip (or …
Farnsworth Banks (sometimes called Farnsworth Pinnacles or Farnsworth Wall) lies in the open Pacific about five miles to the southwest of Catalina Island. It is a pristine set of pinnacles …
The British Sub-Aqua Club (BSAC) has just released the latest annual Diving Incident Report. As part of its role as National Governing Body, BSAC reports on diving incidents in the …
Mermaids training for their PADI Mermaid Advanced Rescue certification helped rescue a scuba diver in distress at Catalina Island last weekend. Javier Claramunt was scuba diving with his father and …
Industry Bulletin: Status of the Special Permit 9791 By PSI-PCI October 23, 2022 PSI-PCI (Professional Cylinder Inspectors) would like to provide the following information related to the expiration of Special Permit 9791 …
An unusual dive accident claimed the life of a scuba diving instructor in Amstelveen, a suburb of Amsterdam, on Sunday, October 16. The fatality occurred Sunday morning at the De Meerkamp …
A federal grand jury has formally indicted Jerry Nehl Boylan, the captain of the Conception dive boat. The indictment alleges misconduct and gross negligence while on duty during the tragic …
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PRESS RELEASE Salt Lake City, Utah (March 24, 2026) – Oceanic, a Huish Outdoors brand, proudly announces the launch of the Photon BCD, a next‑generation buoyancy compensator designed to adapt …
XDEEP has introduced a new version of its popular RADICAL Frameless Mask — the RADICAL S — designed for divers with narrower facial profiles, including many women and younger users. …
Public Safety Institute and Submersible Systems (Spare Air®) are pleased to announce the launch of the first type-approved Swiftwater Breathing Apparatus (SWBA®) for first responders to water rescue incidents. The …

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