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Once reserved for underwater warfare, a scuba-diving device allowing deeper and longer dives is slowly seeping into the local market, providing experienced divers access to the depths of the Great Barrier Reef and beyond.The Rebreather - a closed-circuit breathing system that doesn't expel bubbles - was designed by the US Navy in the 1940s.The device...
Sceptics expected that a deep-water dive would debunk the slew of extra-terrestrial theories surrounding an unidentified object sitting at the bottom of the Baltic Sea.But the Swedish expedition team that took the plunge surfaced with more questions than answers - and certainly no solution to its origins.The divers found that the object, which some have...
In the crystal waters of the Bahamas, diver Eli Martinez can make a Tiger Shark roll over with a simple touch.The 41-year-old has, who traveled to the Bahamas several times a year for the past decade, has built a relationship with the Tiger Sharks which now get so close that he can rub his face...
With vast, gorgeous reefs, Australia's diving opportunities are seemingly endless! From spectacular underwater shipwrecks to the world’s most famous reef, Australia has some of the world’s best diving. 1. Ningaloo Reef IN A NUTSHELL Better than the Great Barrier Reef? TELL ME MORE This area is protected by the government, preserving its ecosystem of over...
On my dive computer I have set an alarm for 7:45am to subtly beep 3 times. Often I’m awake before this. However, this alarm is more of a “you’re-wasting-you’re-life-alarm”. You see, if I’m still in bed at 7:45am, or something alike, then this alarm is a wake up call to go do something ‘cool’. Majority...
When looking back to the start of 2012 there were many things that were to unfold in the coming year that I would have never predicted. Here’s a quick list of the things that made an impact my 2012. 1) Big Ass Marine Reserve! Marine ReserveAfter years of planning and consultation Australia created the world’s...
Last weekend the Sarah Shark crew ventured down to the beautiful Nelson Bay, to capture the egg laying Port Jackson Sharks getting it on .. Heterodontidae style.Chillin outside Mrs. Murphys Crack at Nelson BayKieren and I making faces with the Sea God of Nelson BayThis footage is for the 5th episode of Sarah Shark and...
In June of this year, I left Australia yet again bound for the shark waters of the Caribbean. Upon arrival it was good to know not much had changed, in the water, (still jet lagged but no giving a dam because we were about to dive with sharks), we were greeted with the usual swarm...
Firstly, yes, the Sundive photo Shoot-out was "aaaaggeees" ago. However, I was looking back over the photos the other day and it sparked me into wanting to share them .. again. So here it is. From the 2nd to the 10th of June divers waddled their way to Sundive at Byron Bay. They suited up,...
After 3 years at Uni doing a Bachelor degree, I decided to continue down the academic pathway and do an honours degree. Prior to applying, we are all warned that an honours year will be one of the "most challenging and stressful years of your life this far", this sentence is usually countered by an...