WWF publishes code of conduct for shark and ray tourism

Many people think that running into a shark underwater is a horrible experience. However, more and more divers would regard such an encounter as the highlight of their dive read more...
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ex-HMAS Brisbane one of Australia’s top dive sites

The ex-HMAS Brisbane Conservation Park is now the Sunshine Coast's most well-known dive site. Exploring the ship wreck is a 'must do' on the Sunshine Coast read more...

How tech diving got its name

“The best way to predict the future is to invent. This is the century to be proactive about the future!” Alan Kay, Stanford Computer Forum, 1987. In the late 1980s and early 90s there were small groups of very experienced divers in the cave, wreck and open water communities venturing out beyond the “recreational sport diving limits” read more...

FOLLOW THE PLAN TO AVOID A BAN

Technical Scuba Diving – what a thrill. Just the thought of being down 50+ meters on a wreck only a few have had an opportunity to explore is exciting enough read more...

When to Seek Medical Help for Ear Pain

What’s the most common diving-related injury? If you guessed decompression illness - guess again. Ear injuries are the most common diving-related medical problem. read more...

Diving Under the Influence

Recreational scuba diving is enjoyable and it is meant to be so. However, there is a fine line between fun-seeking and hedonism and without an essential sense of responsibility and an awareness of the risks, diving can easily succumb to a culture of pleasure‑seeking and self‑indulgence. read more...

Don’t Get Arrested – Know the rules governing shipwrecks

People have sailed the seas for thousands of years and many of those ships have fallen prey to storms and collisions, ultimately finding their place at the bottom of the sea. Salvage and recovery efforts have evolved into a romantic yet highly litigious activity. read more...

5 Wreck Dives You Will Remember Forever

Discover World War wrecks, intentional wrecks, and everything in between. Our list of “Five Wreck Dives You Will Remember Forever” will take you to these underwater time capsules. read more...

Wolf Rock Trip Report

I lead a group of keen divers to Wolf Rock on Saturday (Nov 26) and Sunday (Nov 27). Most of the group met up on Friday night at photo-25-11-16-8-53-34-pmthe Rainbow Beach Surf Club where we enjoyed a couple of drinks, dinner and we were lucky enough to win one of the prizes which was a $50 meat tray. read more...

Spirit of Freedom Trip Report

An enthusiastic group of Scuba World divers gathered in Cairns in October to begin an adventure to explore the Coral Sea aboard the MV ‘Spirit of Freedom’. read more...

Din Versus Yoke Valves

Increasingly, manufacturers are producing tank valves with the newer DIN valve, and debates on scuba diving forums around the web are brimming with discussions as to which one you should use. Let’s try to clear that up. read more...

What a diver needs to know about scuba diving and flying

Most divers learn that they shouldn’t go flying right after scuba diving when doing their initial training, but few learned any more than that. However, if you plan to fly, especially in charter or personal aircraft after you have recently been diving, there is much more you need to know. read more...