Tentacles of Terror: Encounter with a giant Pacific octopus
and much much more...
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The UK offers some of the finest diving in the world. Fabulous encounters with playful seals. Mysterious and historic wrecks to explore. Wild and challenging drift dives through multi-coloured underwater gardens. With the right kit and suitable training, this alien world is ready for you to discover. We take you on a journey from the delights of diving off the Scottish Isles to the military wrecks that litter our southern coasts, via the top inland sites at which to practise your skills. Region by region, we look at the best of British diving – dive sites are recommended and there are even tips of what to do topside. Our experts discuss what kit you will need, what marine life you will encounter and how to capture your adventures on camera. DIVE IN
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SHARK HEAVEN
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Coral under threat - Published in NEWS
One third of the world’s reef-building coral species could face extinction, according to a report published by Science magazine. - 23/7/08
Malta unknowingly dines on endangered shark - Published in NEWS The Malta Shark Research Programme (MSRP) has launched a petition insisting on the correct identification of sharks when sold to consumers. - 21/7/08
The Great Escape - Published in KIT What would you do if you became caught in a net? Charles Hood checks out the products that will set you free - 17/7/08
Effesub Seven mask - Published in KIT The Seven mask from Effesub is nothing to shout about, except that we found that it is comfortable, gives a great wide angle of view and seems to fit a wide variety of face shapes. - 9/7/08
Intova IC500 and IC700 cameras and housings - Published in KIT When CPS Partnership sent us these two new cameras with housings to test, we were told that they were so simple to use, even a kid could get to grips with them. - 9/7/08
Scubapro G250V second stage - Published in KIT Fans of Scubapro’s G250 regulator will be pleased to know that it is making a comeback in the form of the G250V.
- 9/7/08
Apeks WTX wing system - Published in KIT WTX Harness £179.23; WTX6 redundant bladder £256.80; S/S backplate £95.44; Surelock weight pouches £72.28 - 9/7/08
Gauging opinion - Published in KIT We all need instruments or gauges to
tell us our depth, how much air we have
and so on, but which gauge is most appropriate for the type of diving you do? Charles Hood finds out
- 3/7/08
Secrets of the Sea Lochs - Published in GO DIVING If you think sea lochs are strictly for bad-weather days, think again. Photographer Charles Erb offers his guide to a little-known environment in western Scotland that holds many treats for those with a taste for the unusual - 11/7/08
Wrecks, not wrecked - Published in GO DIVING Croatia’s beautiful coastline has attracted the interest of developers, but there’s still a chance to enjoy it before it becomes a mainstream destination. Charles Hood assesses the diving and chooses his favourite Croatian shipwrecks
- 11/7/08
Mediterranean Getaways - Published in GO DIVING For long weekends, family holidays or cultural excursions, it’s hard to beat the classic Mediterranean destinations. - 9/7/08
Yarrel's Blenny - Published in GO DIVING Blennies are known as ‘fish with character’, and the Yarrell’s blenny is no exception. - 7/7/08
Invasion of the Red Army - Published in GO DIVING The red king crab is an environmental menace let loose by a crackpot Stalinist Soviet scheme – and this massive population of spindly crustaceans is slowly munching its way south from the Barents Sea towards the UK. - 7/7/08
Trimix: What's the plan? - Published in SKILLS While all dives require a degree of preparation, mixed-gas diving is in a different league and demands more detailed planning. BSAC national instructor Sarah Gauci highlights the key areas in the planning process - 11/7/08
Snapper School - Macro photography - Published in SKILLS Compact digi expert Paul Duxfield explains the basics of creating magical macro images of the miniature life on the reef - 8/7/08
Can you feel the force? - Published in SKILLS Forcing your ears to equalise on a descent can lead to much more than just discomfort, as Laura Hignett discovered during a dive in the Caribbean - 8/7/08
Night crawler - Published in SKILLS Colin Doeg interviews physician Elmer Yu on night diving and the right equipment for the job. - 8/7/08
Mind Your Step - Published in SKILLS When the waves are breaking over your head, you know it’s an extreme shore dive. But a few simple techniques will help get you into the water without coming a cropper. DIVE’s editor Simon Rogerson reports
- 7/7/08
