Sam Helmy
Sam Helmy is a TDI/SDI Instructor Trainer, and PADI Staff and Trimix Instructor. Diving for 28 years, a dive pro for 14, I have traveled extensively chasing my passion for diving. I am passionate about everything diving, with a keen interest in exploration, Sharks and big stuff, Photography and Decompression theory. Diving is definitely the one and only passion that has stayed with me my whole life! Sam is a Staff Writer for DeeperBlue.com
Head Out To The Field With The Madagascar Whale Shark Project
Marine enthusiasts can now take part in a Madagascar whale shark project in the company of the lead researcher in Madagascar, Stella Diamant.
New Sensors Deployed To Monitor The Great Barrier Reef
New specialized sensors have been installed on Australia's Great Barrier Reef to monitor its health and sediment runoff.
Toucan Diving Announces Upgraded Dive Boat
Toucan Diving has announced its new and improved SILVER SURFER dive vessel is now operational and taking divers.
Saltwater Souvenirs Wins Documentary Prize
The short environmental documentary “Saltwater Souvenirs” has won the Best Environmental Short Documentary at the Sugar Loaf Film Festival in New York.
Support An End to Icelandic Whaling Once And For All
Hvalavinir has launched a new petition to end the cruel and brutal Icelandic Whale hunt once and for all.
Three Men Sanctioned By The UK HSE For Falsifying Diving Records
The UK's Health and Safety Executive has issued sanctions to the director of a diving company and two offshore commercial divers for falsifying their records.
2024 Women Divers Hall of Fame Scholarships and Grants Now Open
You can now apply for the 2024 Women Divers Hall of Fame scholarships and grants, with the application deadline being November 15, 2023.
Dive Community Rallies to Support Its Member Impacted By Maui Fires
PADI and the Ako’ako’a Foundation have teamed up and created a relief funding page to help dive industry members affected by the devastating fires on Maui.
Book A Virtual Shark Lesson With Sharks4Kids
You can book virtual and in-person shark lessons year-round with Sharks4Kids. Allowing them to learn about sharks from experts.
Blackbeard’s Liveaboards Announces Winter Deals
Blackbeard’s Liveaboards has announced its latest winter deals, for departures through January and February.
New Acoustic Technology Aims to Enable Offshore Energy & Protect Marine Mammals
A new technology aims to help understand and protect marine mammals while enabling the ever-growing demand for offshore energy.
10 Reasons to Discover Yap
Hidden in the middle of the Pacific Ocean is one of the world’s best dive destinations, Yap, and here are 10 reasons you should head there.
U.S. Government Allocates $19 Million Towards Combating Marine Debris.
The US government has allocated a further $19 million towards combating the scourge of marine debris.
Uncertain Times Ahead for IANTD UK
An announcement took the UK dive scene by surprise last weekend when the IANTD UK team announced that they had made the sad decision not to continue as UK licensees.
All Star Liveaboards Announce Citizen Science Opportunities
All Star Liveaboards has announced a slew of upcoming citizen science opportunities aboard their vessels worldwide.