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26. 2. 2018

The Great Blue Hole Scuba Diving, Belize

The easternmost part of the Belize Barrier Reef is home to a rare natural phenomenon, one of the most popular diving spots in the Caribbean, the Great Blue Hole. Not so completely hidden jewel inside the Lighthouse Reef, a coral atoll perched up out of the ocean, is easily recognizable when flying…

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26. 2. 2018

The World Record In Diving Of Blind People!

On Sunday November, 13th 2016 at 1 p.min Říčany u Prahy, 25 blind people took part in achieving of Guinness record in blinds’ scuba diving. They were together on one place underwater for 11 minutes and 45 seconds.

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11. 12. 2017

Why Your Brain is the Most Important Piece of Scuba Diving Equipment

Scuba diving is a sport that requires a lot of equipment. Aside from your wetsuit, fins, and mask, you also need an air tank, a regulator, a BCD (buoyancy control device), and possibly also a compass and dive watch. However, in addition to all of the…

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11. 12. 2017

Can I Scuba Dive with Asthma?

Nine million Americans take part in scuba diving each and every year. With this amount of people taking part in the sport, it’s likely you know somebody who scuba dives and have been curious about having a go yourself. However, with the act of scuba…

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29. 2. 2016

Tobermory: Scuba Diving Capital of Canada

If you are looking for an excellent dive while in Canada, Tobermory should not miss your attention. The town, dubbed the Scuba Diving Capital of Canada, has gained its reputation due to its rich and cultural legacy that includes 22 shipwrecks and several historic lighthouses. Nothing spectacular…

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16. 2. 2016

Top Ten: USS Oriskany - The World’s Largest Artificial Reef

Once a USA military show of force and pride, the USS Oriskany was the first warship that was sunk purposely in order to create an artificial reef. Government do that every now and then; putting in further use old naval ships that would otherwise rust away. The main objective is usually further…

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13. 2. 2016

Wreck Safari Italian Style: Technical Diving and Dolce Vita, a Perfect Combination

Wreck divers are constantly after destinations where to unleash their passion. The Mediterranean and particularly the Ligurian Sea, are one of the best places thanks to the many ships that sunk there throughout history and above all during the Second World War. Santa Margherita Ligure, a lovely…

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5. 2. 2016

World Class Diving: The Cathedrals

The sixth-largest island in the Hawaiian Islands' chain, Lanai, is known for its natural beauty and serenity. Once home to a plantation that produced 75% of the world's pineapples, Lanai is today more tourist oriented but that doesn't take any of its charm, this little paradise still presents a laid…

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22. 1. 2016

THE PIT - One of the Deepest Cave Passages Known in Mexico

We have already written an article on one of the longest systems in the Yucatan Peninsula, Dos Ojos and covered the Mexican southeastern region on numerous occasions but this time, we will have a closer look at the deepest cenote in the State of Quintana Roo, The Pit. For long, the passage was kept…

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8. 1. 2016

Wreck-X Expedition: A Memorable Diving Experience

Diving is a great and exceptional activity. Taking plunge into the unknown has always drawn the brave to discover what lies beneath the surface. Shipwreck diving has always called for an adventure but it's not for everybody. There is a high risk to it, especially when penetrating wrecks' interiors…

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20. 12. 2015

Fiji: Soft Coral Capital of the World

Off the southern coast of Fiji’s second largest island, Vanua Levu, are roughly 70 km2 of barrier reef systems that hold a unique place in the country’s ecological landscape: the Namena Marine Reserve established in 1997. The reserve and associated barrier reef system offer something of everything -…

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17. 12. 2015

Oahu's Hidden Gem: West Shore

Much has been written about Oahu's South Shore as it not only offers a spectrum of exciting diving experiences but mainly because diving here is accessible year round contrary to Northern and Western shores that experience high surf during winter months and thus are often not dive-able. If you want…

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17. 12. 2015

Lake Superior: A Trip into the Past

Lake Superior is not only the largest of the Great Lakes of North America but the largest freshwater lake in the world by surface area and the third largest by volume. Just for a comparison, the lake contains as much water as all the other Great Lakes combined and still there would be a room for…

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7. 12. 2015

Gulen - Shipwreck's Paradise of the North

Home to the well known fjord in and the longest in the world. World-class diving spots. Fantastic marine life and huge number of wrecks. Rich wildlife, beautiful landscape or the magic northern light. Yes, I am talking about Norway, to be precise Gulen. Only a few destinations can compare to Gulen…

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4. 12. 2015

Yucatán - The Entire Experience, Please!

Yucatán is a top destination for divers. When many dream destinations rely on one particular highlight, maybe a certain aquatic species or a special wreck the Yucatán peninsula, however, offers a sheer abundance of great dives and snorkeling experiences that could not be more diverse. With a plenty…

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20. 11. 2015

ITR to Host Tec Diving Events Worldwide

This goes to all tec divers out there; Island Tec Retreat teams up with a group of various first class resorts located around the globe to offer an action packed series of technical diving events next year. Held at select locations worldwide, but most importantly the planet’s most exciting diving…

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19. 11. 2015

Sipadan Island - Malaysia's Underwater Jewel

Sipadan, claimed by many as one of the best wall diving out there, is a true marine paradise with rich underwater biodiversity and intact reefs. The area that composes of 15 individual reefs, 11 Islands and over 200 recorded dive sites gives divers almost unlimited opportunities. The dive spots and…

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13. 11. 2015

Half Moon Caye: Remote Scuba Diving Paradise

Half Moon Caye is an island and natural monument located at the southeast corner of Lighthouse Reef Atoll, one of Belize's three coral atolls. Apart from the Great Blue Hole, one of the greatest dives on earth, this small atoll is home to another diving gem; Half Moon Caye. This site is exactly…

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5. 11. 2015

Diving Tobago: Rich and Colourful

Most of the diving is off Tobago and its nearby offshore islands, with plenty of fantastic dive sites and amazing underwater scenery. The local marine life boasts a vast array of marine species and some say it's comparable to Australia's Great Barrier Reef. And they are right about that; clear, warm…

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3. 11. 2015

The Bonne Terra Mine: Diving the Deep-Earth Underwater Labyrinth

For decades, the Bonne Terra Mine in Missouri was a major lead producer that became mining the surface in 1860. The lead mine closed in 1960's, left abandoned. It would have probably stayed that way were it not for the natural ground water that begun to rise when the mine pumps shut off; creating…

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27. 10. 2015

The Magnificent Solitary Islands Marine Park

New South Wales's first marine park, the Solitary Islands Marine Park has been for long a source of dozens of great dives sites. This area is where the warm tropical waters blend with the cooler southern waters and boasts a huge range of marine life not found elsewhere on the east coast. Researchers…