Divers not unfairly targeted by South Africa's scuba diving fee permit
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (5 Jan 2007) -- The introduction of a (scuba diving) permit system follows the Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism's announcement in 2004 that the government would start to take increased action to protect South Africa's marine protected areas.
National Park Divers Gather at Lake Mead to Re-Learn Skills (KLAS Las
Scuba diving is not like riding bike. You have to constantly re-learn skills and competencies. National park divers from around the country are gathered at Lake Mead this week for exercises. Reporter Amanda Hernandez has the story.
Hawaiian wave sweeps away Dubuque man at 57 (The Gazette)
If William Cooey had known he had one week to live, he would have spent it just the way he did and#8212; with his family in Hawaii.The Dubuque man was in the Pacific Ocean preparing to go scuba diving Oct. 5 when a wave surge caught him by surprise.He died of injuries from the accident Oct. 7 at the Straub Hospital in Honolulu. He was 57."Bill was doing exactly what he would have done if he had ...
Scuba summer camp teaches area children underwater aquatics (Killeen D
As gliding shadows serenely rippled on the waters of the Central Texas College Gym's swimming pool, Chris Mendoza proudly stood sentinel Tuesday, watching his Scuba Camp pupils learn how to "fly."
Down Under (Yahoo! India News)
Parvin Dabas goes behind the lens to create the magic of underwater world We've seen him in front of the camera. However, what no one knows is that actor Parvin Dabas can even work wonders behind it. After impressing critics with his performance in the highly acclaimed Khosla Ka Ghosla, Dabas has won the second place at the International Photo Awards in the non-professional category, for his