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Diving News
Aggregated news from BSAC, Divernet (Diver magazine) and Dive.
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Maldives bans shark fishing
The Maldives Government has confirmed that it will introduce a total ban on shark fishing, starting on 1 July. [Link]
Diver left in sea launches £2.6million lawsuit
A diver who was left drifting off California by a charter boat is suing the owners and the dive centre for £2.6million $4million USD . [Link]
Mary Rose’s canine catcher revealed
The skeleton of a ship’s dog excavated from the Solent’s Mary Rose wreck site has been displayed for the first time. [Link]
Rescuing diver suffered heart attack
A diver who went to the aid of his buddy in the Red Sea then died of a heart attack, an inquest has heard. [Link]
12 new wrecks found in Baltic
Twelve well-preserved wrecks have been discovered in the Baltic Sea by a company laying a gas pipeline. [Link]
Diver died saving buddy
British diver Robert Fox, who died diving in the Red Sea in January, suffered a heart attack that could have been triggered by helping a buddy. [Link]
Mega-mine found at Portland
A substantial WW2 mine has been found in the middle of Dorset’s Portland Harbour. [Link]
BSAC instructor wins award
An instructor at a BSAC centre in Malta has been a runner-up for best diving instructor at the Malta Tourism Authority Star Awards. [Link]
Prizes announced for BUIF
Thousands of pounds worth of prizes are announced for The British Underwater Image Festival [Link]
Strike affects Coastguard service
A strike on 8 and 9 March will affect maritime search and rescue services around Britain. [Link]
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Free Child Protection Awareness training
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BSAC Technical Instructor Visit to Tekstreme
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Calling all BSAC branches....
Don't forget BSAC's Try Snorkelling Week 22nd March - 2nd April - it's not too late to join in!
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Snorkelling for All rolls out!
BSAC Snorkelling for All courses, funded by Sport England, have been gaining momentum across the country [Link]
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Crawfish...Crayfish, Spiny Lobster.......
SeaSearcher's appeal to help track the crawfish
[Link]US shark attacks down
Shark attacks in American waters have dropped dramatically for the second year running. [Link]
Plane to be sunk at Capernwray
A passenger aircraft is to be sunk at Capernwray, an inland dive site at the edge of the Lake District. [Link]
Paul joins dive show line-up
The latest addition to a dazzling array of diving talent set to appear at the London International Dive LIDS 2010 is TV's Paul Rose. [Link]
From British Sub Aqua Club | NEWS
In Deep 2010
The Northern Dive conference delivers a day of entertaining speakers
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Refurb for Dive Systems, Malta
For more than 30 Years, BSAC Premier Centre Dive Systems has been providing top-quality diving services in Malta.
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£500 funding for dive clubs
Dive clubs can apply for £500 to buy equipment, improve a clubhouse or pay for transport from the Mars Refuel Drink Fund. [Link]
Diving fraudster jailed
A diving instructor who defrauded the NHS of £250,000 by claiming false hyperbaric treatments has been jailed. [Link]
From British Sub Aqua Club | NEWS
Emperor Divers teams up with Dive Tribe in El Gouna
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Fraudster caught and jailed
A diving industry professional found guilty of fraud in 2008 has begun his jail term after a period spent on the run. [Link]
PhotoPro: How to win underwater photo competitions
With the deadline for the British Underwater Image Festival BUIF approaching, judge Alex Mustard offers his top ten tips for succeeding in underwater photography competitions [Link]