AIDA and SSI have both opened cases after a critically endangered hawksbill was speared in a Raja Ampat no-take zone. The named instructor denies involvement.

Mateusz Malina sealed the men’s title with a second world record as Bevin Reynolds stormed back to take the women’s crown at the World Apnea 2026 finale.

Surf-fur's packable Nomad dive parka cleared its Kickstarter goal in under 48 hours. Here's what divers get, the pricing, and how the campaign is tracking.

Heike Schwerdtner held her breath for 9 minutes 39 seconds to set a new Static Apnea world record on day three of the World Apnea 2026 Pool Championships.

Mateusz Malina swam 252m (827ft) to break his own Dynamic No Fins world record for the fifth time on day two of the World Apnea 2026 Pool Championships.

Magdalena Solich-Talanda swam 270m (886ft) to break the DYNB world record on the opening day of the World Apnea 2026 Pool Championships in Budapest.

Pipin Ferreras has lost his final appeal against Netflix over the film No Limit. A new NYT investigation revisits the 2002 death of his wife Audrey Mestre.

From petroleum wetsuits to synthetic clothing, dive gear carries a hidden ocean plastic cost. Here's what's changing - and what you can do today

We review the Fourth Element Xenos ARC 5mm wetsuit - a plant-based natural rubber suit that replaces traditional neoprene with Ocena and delivers outstanding comfort, stretch, and sustainability credentials for liveaboard and multi-dive days.

DiveQuest at Epcot puts certified divers inside a 21.6-million-litre saltwater tank alongside hammerhead sharks, spotted eagle rays, and sea turtles - with backstage access to one of the longest-running public aquarium dive programmes in the world.

At Los Islotes, just north of La Paz, a colony of over 600 California sea lions turns every dive into a wild, unscripted encounter that proves conservation works.

La Paz, Mexico sits on the edge of what Jacques Cousteau called the "Aquarium of the World" - and five days diving the Sea of Cortez with Fourth Element proves the legend earned its name. From playful sea lions at Los Islotes to historic wrecks and whale sharks in the bay, this is world-class diving that suits every level.

The GO Diving Show 2026 returns to NAEC Stoneleigh on 28 February–1 March, bringing four speaker stages, 10,000 sqm of exhibitors, exclusive show deals, travel operators and major door prizes.

Dive shows remain the heartbeat of the global diving industry. From major consumer expos to trade-only industry gatherings and boat shows with dedicated dive zones, 2026 offers a packed international calendar. This global guide covers every major dive show worldwide, explains why they matter, who should attend, and highlights the key trends shaping the year ahead.

Bob Croft, the Father of American Freediving, has died at the age of 91. A U.S. Navy diver, world-record holder, and educator, Croft played a defining role in the early development of freediving in the United States and remained a respected figure in the global diving community.