A Unique Solution
In an effort to improve the facility’s diver rescue capabilities, Dutch Springs recently upgraded its rescue vessel to a custom-built pontoon boat with a platform for transporting an injured diver.
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If You Can’t Equalize, Abort
Read one diver’s story about how a routine dive resulted in vomiting and other uncomfortable symptoms.
Teamwork and Training
About to start a dive, a group of divers were asked to help a potential drowning victim. Training kicked in and they provided relief. Read more about this heroic story.
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Lionfish: Managing the Invasion
Lionfish are an invasive species globally but divers and the dive industry have been effective at controlling the lionfish populations. Different strategies help keep the populations low, but a new program tags the lionfish to learn more about them.
Exploring the Heart of Bell Island
The Bell Island mines were attacked in WWII, and today, artifacts from the mine are submerged underwater making an interesting dive expedition. Crews are set to visually archive the artifacts.
Hypoxia in Breath-Hold Diving
Freediving is growing in popularity but the sport does come with risks because of how divers hold their breaths for long durations. Learn more about the safety of freediving.
Physical Fitness for Diving
The physical fitness requirements for diving depend on a number of factors. How can you evaluate your physical fitness? Learn more about a practical approach.
Empowering a Spectacle
What does it take to be a safety diver for Cirque du Soleil? With a 1.5-million-gallon, 25-foot-deep pool, these safety divers have to be ready for anything.
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