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Ecological Disaster Averted In The Red Sea
Early in May the governor of South Sinai in the Red Sea issued a decree that allowed fishing in the formerly protected Ras Mohammed National Park. This decree was not only illegal it also violated the sanctity of environmental regulations. The decision spelled...
Dive The World Launches PayPal Payments Pro
Here at Dive The World we are pleased to announce the launching of our new and improved on-line credit card payment interface. The new system called ‘Payments Pro’ is PayPal’s flagship credit card payment gateway. It is a major advance from the standard PayPal...
Huge Whale Shark Gathering Off The Mexican Coast
Seeing a majestic whale shark while diving is at the top of many divers 'must do' lists. So imagine encountering 420 of them! According to a press release issued by the Smithsonian National Zoological Park, around that number of whale sharks gathered recently off the...
DiveCaching – The Great New Game For Divers!
Are you looking for something different to do on your next diving vacation? How about DiveCaching? This fun game is for certified divers and can be organized and played by anyone wanting to join in an underwater treasure hunt! DiveCaching combines basic diving skills...
3 New Species Of Fish Found In Raja Ampat
Raja Ampat diving has become well-known for its amazing bio-diversity and stunning array of marine life. It never fails to disappoint even the most discerning diver! The Raja Ampat archipelago is located off the northwest tip of Bird's Head Peninsula on the island of...
Red Sea Diving World Record Attempt
This summer, on the 26th of July 2011, divers from all over the world will attempt to break the world record in carrying out the largest collective dive ever! This will take place, in Hurghada, in the Red Sea, Egypt. The "Egypt Scuba Challenge" wants to break the...
New Technology – Let’s Talk Dolphin!
Talking with dolphins! That was the vision of the 60's scientist Dr John C Lilly, pictured by Life magazine in 1961 in his laboratory with a microphone pressed against the blowhole of a young dolphin called Elvar. Best known for inventing the flotation tank, Lilly...
The Amazing DeepSee Submersible Tour!
Would you like to dive deeper than you've ever done before? Do you like the idea of seeing marine creatures that live at depths beyond the recreational dive limits? Well, now you can at Cocos Island. Dive The World's very own Sheldon Hey was lucky enough to experience...
Shark Hunting Ban for Malaysia’s Sabah State
In a bid to protect their declining shark population, Malaysia's Sabah state has proposed a complete ban on shark hunting for their fins. This is fantastic news for conservationists and diving enthusiasts alike! Sabah, Malaysian Borneo boasts some of the richest...