Thursday, June 19, 2025

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

New Technology To Help Improve The Search For Munitions Disposed Off Hawaii

A new project has been established to improve the search for munitions disposed in the waters off the coast of Hawaii.

Dive Instructor Documents Journey Through Breast Cancer Fight

Dive instructor Melanie Bachman is publishing a book following her journey battling breast cancer and her mission to return to teaching scuba and freediving. 

Killer Whales’ Dietary Preferences Revealed

Researchers from the University of Washington and the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration have shone a light on resident killer whales' dietary preferences.

Adaptive Scuba Diving: Opening the Underwater World to Everyone

Over the last few years, adaptive scuba diving has exploded in popularity as an activity that can change people’s lives. Developments in gear, techniques, and training standards have accompanied this.

Protection Sought for Diamondback Terrapins

A new petition to protect Diamondback Terrapins has been submitted to NOAA by the Center for Biological Diversity along with 20 partner organizations.

SSI Announces Two New Specialties

Scuba Schools International has announced the release of two new unique environmental management specialties.

PADI Launches New Global Referral Program

PADI has announced the launch of a new global referral program to help divers recruit their family and friends as new dive buddies.

Ocean Data To Be Made More Accessible

Ocean data is set to become more actionable and accessible by stakeholders thanks to a project by NOAA and Esri.

BoatUS Seeks Reviewers For Abandoned Boat Grant Applications

The BoatUS Foundation has issued a call to action looking for volunteer reviewers interested in looking at new boat removal grant applications

AI To Help Drive Forward Ocean Exploration

The Nippon Foundation-GEBCO Seabed 2030 Project has announced that it is teaming up with artificial intelligence ocean exploration pioneer SeaDeep.

Wildlife Experts Object To West African Pro Whaling Stance

A hundred and one African wildlife experts have objected to a resolution by several West African nations supporting commercial whaling as a method of dealing with food insecurity.

NMSF Celebrates the Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary

The National Marine Sanctuary Foundation announced that it is celebrating the creation of the nation's 17th Marine Sanctuary.

Garmin Introduces the Fenix 8 Dive Computer

Garmin has announced the launch of its mid-range dive computer-capable wristwatch, the Fenix 8.

New Caribbean Manatee Alliance Aims To Protect Their Future

A new Caribbean Manatee Alliance is gathering experts to secure the species' future in the Caribbean and internationally.

Dates of the 45th Discovery Diving Co. Treasure Hunt Announced

Discovery Diving Co. has announced the 45th annual treasure hunt dates.

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