New Static Apnoea and Advanced Freediving course expand RAID's breath-hold training Dive training agency RAID has expanded its freediving training programmes with a new Static Apnea course and an Advanced Freediver course to extend its existing entry-level freediver training. RAID describes its static apnoea programme - in which participants learn to hold their breath … [Read more...] about RAID launches new freediving courses
RAID launches new freediving courses
Dominican Republic commits to conserving 30 per cent of its ocean
The Dominican Republic will joins a handful of other countries committed to conserving 30 per cent of its ocean waters With humpback whales, manatees, wrecks, caves, drift dives and coral reefs, mangrove swamps and, not forgetting of course, the idyllic Caribbean climate and delicious beaches, the Dominican Republic is a sure-fire favourite with divers. But now the … [Read more...] about Dominican Republic commits to conserving 30 per cent of its ocean
Alessia Zecchini sets new CMAS freediving world record
Italian freediver Alessia Zecchini breaks her own freediving world record at the Philippines' Camotes Freediving Challenge Italian freediver, Alessia Zecchini, has broken her own CMAS Free Immersion (FIM) discipline world record at the recent Camotes Freediving Challenge held in Cebu, Philippines. Zecchini set the new record of 104m (341ft) - three metres deeper than … [Read more...] about Alessia Zecchini sets new CMAS freediving world record
QUIZ: Rays
Welcome to our ray identification quiz! Let’s see how well you know the different species. Score 75% or higher for a special discount! … [Read more...] about QUIZ: Rays
Featured Photographer – Rowan Dear
Growing up on a small farm in Wales, UK, I spent much of my time outdoors, surrounded by nature, and constantly discovering new animals to identify. Despite relocating to Australia in 2010, my fear of water persisted, and it wasn't until 2017 that I summoned the courage to undertake my Open Water course, bravely diving into the cold, murky depths of Sydney's winter … [Read more...] about Featured Photographer – Rowan Dear