Fatal scuba diving accident exposes systemic dive safety problems in M
MALE, Maldives (28 May 2008) — A diver present at last week's diving accident in the Maldives, which led to the death of 36-year-old Russian tourist Roman Kudarov and injured nine others, has said "a complete systemic breakdown in health and safety procedures" led to the tragedy.
Laguna Beach diving rules get relaxed (Orange County Register)
Lifeguards will ease enforcement. For scuba fanatics, Laguna Beach has long stood out for more than just its rock outcroppings, blue water and coves filled with marine life – it was also known as a city with some of the strictest diving laws.
USS Oriskany: Scuba diving on the 'Great Carrier Reef' (Cyber Diver Ne
PENSACOLA, Florida (16 Nov 2006) -- Eat your heart out, South Florida. For all our great diving sites, we do not have what has been dubbed ''The Great Carrier Reef'' -- the USS Oriskany, the world's largest ship deliberately sunk to create a haven for fish and divers.
And the winner is...
It's been months since we began our quest to find our favorite dive destination. After 8 rounds we narrowed the field down to 8 finalists and have spent the last...
Lifeless in Seattle: Man dies scuba diving off Alki Point (Cyber Diver
SEATTLE, Washington (1 July 2007) -- A man died scuba diving on Saturday evening off Alki Point in Seattle.