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Tourist drowned while on scuba dive near Pearl Island
A 46-year-old North Virginia woman drowned on Tuesday, police said.
BIMS immersion program offers free scuba diving certification and marine science experience
BIMS immersion program offers free scuba diving certification and marine science experience
NASSAU, BAHAMAS- The Cape Eleuthera Institute and Perry Institute for Marine Science will be hosting and supporting Black in Marine Science (BIMS) and The Nature Conservancy as they team up for the BIMS Immersion Program. A free SCUBA diving certification course and immersive experience in marine science. That increases ocean literacy and influences the next generation [...]
Dreaded coral disease hits popular scuba diving spot in the Abacos
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Researchers are reporting that the dreaded Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease (SCTLD) has reached one of the country's most treasured and vibrant dive sites, leaving environmentalists scrambling to save it. Sandy Cay Reef, a renowned scuba spot within the Pelican Cays Land and Sea Park in Abaco, is the latest victim of the coral [...]
Bahamas researcher Dr. Austin Gallagher named Scuba Diving Magazine's sea hero for work with sharks
Bahamas researcher Dr. Austin Gallagher named Scuba Diving Magazine's sea hero for work with sharks
Scuba Diving Magazine has named Dr. Austin Gallagher - a researcher who helped shape shark sanctuary policy in The Bahamas and a familiar face in the local dive world – its latest sea hero. At 35-years-old, Gallagher is believed to be the youngest recipient of the prestigious award. In bestowing the title on him, the ...
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Scuba diver finds, returns $7K engagement ring
Scuba diver finds, returns $7K engagement ring
A Minneapolis teacher was devastated when her brand-new Tiffany engagement ring fell into a lake ? until a treasure hunter came to her rescue.
Adam Segar and Sara Stocco got engaged last month. KSTP-TV reports they were out boating on Lake Minnetonka when she took off the $7,000 ring to keep it clean while she applied sunscreen on Segar.
Bahamas wins top award for scuba diving
Bahamas wins top award for scuba diving
The Bahamas continues to build on its winning streak of awards, accolades and international recognition in tourism.
Bahamas Named Best Scuba Diving Destination for Big Animals
And Top 3 Overall Best Dive Destination in the Caribbean and Atlantic Region
by Scuba Diving Magazine Readers Choice Awards...
How scuba diving affects the ear
How scuba diving affects the ear
Anyone who has ever scuba-dived understands the feeling of pressure on the ears and in many cases the trauma caused to the ears because of that pressure. As a matter of fact, injury to the ears is the most common medical complaint of persons who [...]
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Kingsway Scuba Club Members Attain Certifications
Kingsway Scuba Club Members Attain Certifications
Kingsway Academy Scuba Club members Monice Nazon and Selerstine Fortune can now check rescue diver certification and advanced open water certification off their respective to do lists respectively.
Bahamas Researcher Dr. Austin Gallagher Named Scuba Diving Magazine’s Sea Hero for work with sharks
Bahamas Researcher Dr. Austin Gallagher Named Scuba Diving Magazine’s Sea Hero for work with sharks
Scuba Diving Magazine has named Dr. Austin Gallagher – a researcher who helped shape shark sanctuary policy in The Bahamas and a familiar face in the local dive world --its latest Sea Hero.
At 35, Dr. Gallagher is believed to be the youngest recipient of the prestigious award.
In bestowing the title on him, the popular dive magazine wrote “Dr. Austin Gallagher has shaped global shark c...