Finclip What if you could step into your fins without having to bend over, sit down or steady yourself on a buddy. Fins are the last thing we put on before jumping in the water, and most people put on their…
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Canary Scuba Teases A Quick Way To Monitor Tank Pressure
Canary Scuba Device A little birdy told us about this revolutionary device called the Canary. The Canary device, which is still in the design phase, promises a quick way to keep an eye on fellow divers tank pressure. The Canary…
For The First Time In Canada: Cremated Remains Can Be Turned Into A Living Reef Memorial
For the first time in Canada, residents will have another option for a green burial – to become part of a living reef in the waters off British Columbia. The Living Reef Memorial has been in existence for 15 years…
Reef Fish Will Risk It All For A Tasty Meal
Coral Reef Habitats Coral reefs are complex three-dimensional landscapes and coral reef fish experience this ‘landscape of fear’ based on how much shelter is available compared to the number of predators roaming the reef. A new study from the University of California,…
Texting Underwater Could Soon Become A Reality
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) and its AMEBA (A Mechanically Based Antenna) team are building radio transmitter that could open previously impossible communication channels. AMEBA is in the process of developing portable ULF, or ultra-low-frequency (1Hz to 3kHz),…
Top 10 Reef Divers Stories From 2016
Top 10 Stories of 2016 2016 has been a fantastic year for us, we started Reef Divers in March 2016 to share our passion for scuba diving and the marine environment with the world. Thank you to all our supporters,…
Chrismas Tree Worms
Christmas Tree Worm It’s that time of year again when all divers and dive blogs write about Christmas tree worms. The Christmas tree worm (Spirobranchus giganteus) belongs to the family Serpulidae and can be commonly be found living embedded in the…
Deepblu Dive Adventure Contest: ENTER NOW
ENTER TO WIN Share your most memorable dive adventure to celebrate the launch of the Deepblu Beta social platform. Holiday season is here, and we are celebrating the launch of Deepblu — where divers come together to share their dive memories…
Deepblu A Social Network For Scuba Divers, Officially Launches Today
Deepblu Social Network For Scuba Divers December 12, 2016, The Deepblu BETA, social platform is officially open to the public. Deepblu works like any modern social network, allowing you to create a profile, make friends, share dives and interact with…
When ocean temperatures start to rise, fish hightail it to cooler water
Scientists have new evidence that as ocean temperatures continue to rise, coral-reef fish will probably opt instead to relocate to cooler water. In a study using a fish found in coral reefs around the world, the blue-green damselfish, Chromis viridis,…