16-year-old girl dies in Keys scuba accident Jul 29, 2008
KEY LARGO Monroe County Sheriffs officials say a 16-year-old Miami girl died after taking a scuba diving class in the waters off Key Largo. Virginia "Ginny" McDougal taking a scuba class Saturday and dove about 26 feet. (The Palm Beach Post)
* Highways and byways of Penghu Jul 24, 2008
All are mainly flat and largely treeless, with basalt terrain that gives way to sandy beaches perfect for sunbathing and swimming, interspersed with craggy shoals ideal for scuba diving or snorkeling. Intertidal zones make for fascinating ocean-side exploration. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Delta Air Lines Announces New Service From New York-JFK to Balmy, Beautiful, Breezy... Bonaire Jul 24, 2008
Known as one of the finest snorkeling and scuba diving destinations, Bonaire is part of the Dutch Caribbean islands off the coast of Venezuela. This new flight complements Delta's existing flight between Atlanta and Bonaire. (Primezone Releases)
Light Sources For A Night Dive Jul 21, 2008
Different Types And Uses Of Light When Scuba Diving At Night. Night diving is an exhilarating aspect of sport diving. (Suite101.com)
Scuba Diving at Night Jul 21, 2008
Tips and Hints for Doing a Scuba Dive in the Dark. A scuba night dive is an exciting and challenging part of sport diving. (Suite101.com)
Coast Guard Rescues Unconscious Scuba Diver Off N.J. Beach Jul 20, 2008
The U.S. Coast Guard rescued a 32-year-old woman about 34 miles off Barnegat, N.J., after she lost consciousness while scuba diving ... PHILADELPHIA - -- The rescued a 32-year-old woman Saturday about 34 miles off Barnegat, , after she lost consciousness while scuba diving. (WNBC.com, NY)
iQ Academy Washington Marks Official Expansion of Online School With Guinness World Record Attempt Jul 19, 2008
Local administrator completes scuba dive with laptop to demonstrate freedom and flexibility of online education SEATTLE, July 18 /PRNewswire/ -- iQ Academy Washington marked the official statewide expansion of its online school for Washington students in grades 7-12 on Friday, July 18 as one of the school's administrators pursued a Guinness World Record for scuba diving with a laptop -- the first known attempt at such a feat. "We wanted to take a unique approach to demonstrating the freedom and... (PR Newswire)
County Lines for July 18, 2008 Jul 18, 2008
Witnesses told firefighters that Choi was suited up to go scuba diving and collapsed on his way to the water. From staff reports. (Santa Maria Times)
Scouts soar to Eagle status Jul 17, 2008
In February 2005 he spent a week sailing and scuba diving in the Florida Keys at the Scout National High Adventure Sea Base Camp, and in 2005 Keith was chosen to be a patrol leader for the National Boy Scout Jamboree at Fort A.P. Hill, Virginia. The highlight of Keith s scouting experiences was in 2006 when he worked at Hidden Valley Scout Camp as a first-year Instructor for eight weeks. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)
Curacao sprinter Martina seeks gold to match tooth Jul 16, 2008
A medal would bring fame to his native Curacao, an island with some 130,000 residents, whose famous scuba diving and quaint Dutch architecture draw thousands of tourists each year. Churandy has a very good finish in the 100 metres and he has a lot of endurance for the 200 metres, said his trainer, Wendell Prince, who is working to improve Martina's starts. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Diving Accident Victim Identified Jul 16, 2008
SAN DIEGO -- Authorities released the name today of a 60-year-old Mendocino County man who died in a hospital after being stricken by an unknown medical emergency while scuba diving near San Clemente Island. David McCorkle of Willits was spear-fishing off a charter boat about two miles from the Navy-owned isle, 75 miles northwest of San Diego, when he indicated that he was low on oxygen around noon Monday, according to the county Medical Examiner's Office. (TheSanDiegoChannel.com, CA)
Scuba Diving Accident Leaves Man Dead Jul 15, 2008
SAN DIEGO -- A man stricken by some type of physical problem while scuba diving near San Clemente Island Monday was airlifted to San Diego and rushed to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead, officials Monday said. The 60-year-old man, whose name was withheld pending family notification, was diving from a charter boat about two miles offshore from the Navy-owned isle when he succumbed to the unknown ailment about noon. (TheSanDiegoChannel.com, CA)
The journey continues Jul 14, 2008
It was in many ways a dream trip: scuba diving in Aruba, horseback riding in the Galapagos, hiking in the Andes. They made new friends, learned new skills, even outran pirates. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Bonsai seen in a new light Jul 13, 2008
An incurable water man, Lee spent his youth surfing, paddling and scuba diving. He said that it surprised him how bonsai captivated his imagination. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Missing Student Found in Utah Lake Jul 13, 2008
Since he lost his hand, Craig Decker participated in scuba diving and was part of the BYU sailing club. His father said spirituality has helped the whole family be strong throughout the experience. (The Daily Universe, UT)
Summer on the Sand Jul 13, 2008
Point Lobos near Carmel is a premier beach, popular for its scuba diving and tide pools. (Courtesy photo). (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
The Bachelorette 4: Season Finale Live Thoughts Jul 8, 2008
They are going scuba diving and swimming with sharks. Is this a metaphor for their relationship. (BuddyTV)
College catch-up with Tre'Von Willis Jul 8, 2008
Call: (800) 877-3400. Web Search powered by YAHOO. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
Eight Drown In Texas Lakes Over Holiday Weekend Jul 8, 2008
At Lake Ray Roberts, searchers found the body of a 31-year-old man who had gone scuba diving with his twin brother. The Tarrant County medical examiner's office identified the man as Kenneth Harper of Pilot Point. (KWTX.com, TX)
Virtually At Your Assistance Jul 7, 2008
And, of course, they've allowed him time to pursue his hobbies of scuba diving and tango dancing. This article appeared on page C - 3 of the San Francisco Chronicle. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Water Sports in Puerto Rico Jul 6, 2008
Choose From Parasailing to Scuba Diving in Gran Canaria ... The transparent seas in the Canary Islands make scuba diving conditions ideal and a constant all year round sport. (Suite101.com)
Honeymoon bliss Jul 6, 2008
Many couples have met on scuba diving trips and this can account for quite a percentage of marriages. It is only right and perhaps understandable if they choose to go on a scuba diving honeymoon, especially where they first met. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Boca teen shooting victim mourned Jun 30, 2008
The images showed Tyler's best and happiest moments- the times he would perform outrageous tricks on roller blades his favorite thing in the world, many said and the time he went water-rafting and scuba diving with family and friends. Then there was proof of Kennett's goofy side - the time he shaved most of his head and opted for a Mohawk, and another where he decided to dye his hair red, purple and green. (The Palm Beach Post)
Shark's flash wedding has six planners Jun 28, 2008
Other activities include kayaking, fishing, scuba diving, snorkelling and luxury yacht charters to private islands. For those wanting to relax, hammocks sway beneath grand palm trees and sun loungers are dotted on thick grass over looking the ocean in front of the western wing of suites. (NEWS.com.au)
Rocketry class reaches for the SKIES Jun 27, 2008
Steve Noble, who teaches scuba diving at Adventure Sports store in Shawnee, Kan. taught the class. (Leavenworth Lamp, KS)
Want an Affordable Vacation in Paradise this Summer? Jun 27, 2008
You can go boating, whale watching, sea kayaking, scuba diving, snorkeling, surfing, horseback riding - and the list goes on. But first, you'll need to figure out where to stay. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
No time for life? Outsource it Jun 26, 2008
And they have allowed him time to pursue his hobbies of scuba diving and tango dancing. "Ultimately, time is the most valuable, nonrenewable resource that we have," he said. (MSNBC -- Technology)
Head Injuries All Too Common in Summer Play Jun 25, 2008
Water sports (diving, scuba diving, surfing, swimming, water polo, water skiing) -- 16,060. Skateboards/scooters -- 15,978. (MEDLINEplus)
Green Report Coming To KIROTV.com Jun 24, 2008
KIRO 7's -- who has climbed mountains, traveled remote roads of Africa and gone scuba diving with sharks to get the news -- is launching the new service on KIROTV.com soon. Penny will tackle local environmental issues, show how 'green' heroes are working for the environment and help consumers make eco-friendly choices. (KIRO TV, WA)
Tiger Woods Is Suffering for Golf's Big, Bad Lie Jun 24, 2008
It's absurd when you get hurt bowling, just as it is absurd when you get hurt playing golf -- or would be if golf assumed its rightful classification among curious outdoor hobbies, on the same mental shelf as scuba diving and. But it can't. (Bloomberg -- Columnists)
Sharon Meyer Jun 24, 2008
She enjoys family time, travel, baseball, boating, scuba diving and skiing. She is married, and is the glowing owner of two dogs, and a young Morgan colt. (WCAX.com, VT)
Changes in latitude Jun 21, 2008
Unspoiled beaches, scuba diving, deep sea fishing and duty-free shopping come to mind. Women's basketball may not make your list. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
A life in the timing Jun 21, 2008
Fifteen years ago, while scuba diving on a Pacific island holiday, he met a Canadian-born aeronautical engineer who was on his way to work in Sydney. That man, Greg Chamitoff, became a NASA astronaut and is living aboard the International Space Station. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Nature Guide Jun 20, 2008
Check here for nature/environmental news, as well as an extensive collection of links of interest the Southern Nevadan outdoor enthusiasts--including the complete site map to the Lake Mead National Recreation Area. Other features include: links to The National Safe Boating Council, Lake Mead Maps, and info on Nevada Ghost Towns. (KLAS-TV.com, NV)
At 72, this doc swam the Narmada Jun 18, 2008
A practising gynaecologist, Oza now plans to learn scuba diving as she feels that it is time to give adventure sports a try. Instead of retiring, Oza started her career in sports at 65. (India Times, India)
Debbie Nelson Jun 18, 2008
Published: Tuesday, June 17, 2008 9:19 AM CDT Unlike the Great Barrier Reef, Russellville is hardly considered a premier location for scuba diving ... As part of showcasing May as National Aquatics Month, the Carpenter Fitness ic Center, a division of the Russellville Parks ation Department, hosted a hands-on demonstration on the basics of scuba diving. (Russellville News Democrat Leader, KY)
Ameesha's sizzling bikini number Jun 17, 2008
I had to take lessons in scuba diving as huge chunks of the song were shot under water. I had to train to be under water without an oxygen tank, to ensure that I hear the speaker and follow the song, keep my expressions intact, my eyes open, to lip sync without bubbles, AND to look hot at the same time. (India Times, India)
Want to Travel AND Save Money On Gas - Visit the Arkansas Ozarks Jun 17, 2008
() Others include water skiing, scuba diving, spear fishing, boating, wake board, sailing, swimming and canoeing. The Great Outdoors s For the outdoor enthusiast there is also road and mountain biking, rock climbing, birding, golfing, hiking and horseback riding. (PR Newswire)
Children need to learn how to swim Jun 17, 2008
When children can swim, theyll be able to explore other water sports like snorkeling and scuba diving, water skiing, water polo, synchronized swimming, swim teams and master swim programs. 7. (Forest Republican, WI)
Mini subs to probe odd structures in BC lake Jun 17, 2008
Some of these microbialites grow at depths up to 180 feet below the water's surface, too deep to reach by non-decompression SCUBA diving. "Are they the result of biological or geological processes? Why are there different microbes living on them and how long have these microbial communities been preserved? These are some of our big questions," says Slater, who joined the international team researching these curious specimens three years ago. (EurekAlert!)
Swedish jazz star Esbjoern Svensson dies in diving accident Jun 16, 2008
STOCKHOLM (AFP) - Swedish jazz star Esbjoern Svensson was killed at the weekend in a scuba diving accident off Stockholm, his manager said Monday. He was 44. (Yahoo News)
Jazz pianist killed in scuba accident Jun 16, 2008
rn Svensson, the genre-defying Swedish jazz pianist and composer, has died in a scuba diving accident, his manager said yesterday. Burkhard Hopper, manager of the Esbj. (Guardian Unlimited)
Beaches in Santorini, Greece Jun 15, 2008
The area offers tavernas, restaurants, bars, hotels and a variety of water sports and activities including scuba diving. Bring a mat and wear your sandals to the sea as the black volcanic pebbles become unbearably hot in summer. (Suite101.com)
Exploring Mars in a BC lake Jun 14, 2008
For the past five years, observation of the microbialite structures, which likely began to form nearly 11,000 years ago, has been undertaken by scuba diving. June 23 will kick off the first major study of the lake's terrain using small single-passenger submarines, called DeepWorker submersibles, equipped with high-definition cameras and tracking systems. (Vancouver Sun)
50 children pick up safety tips from volunteer lifeguards Jun 14, 2008
Lifeguards brought SCUBA diving apparatus so the children could experience the novelty of breathing underwater. Most of them had never seen SCUBA equipment except on television, said Carver Recreational Center Supervisor Latoya Thomas. (Florida Times-Union)
Mexican Riviera Cruises Jun 13, 2008
Cabo is a great place for water sports such as snorkeling, scuba diving, parasailing and is legendary for marlin fishing. The city s top attraction is El Arco (the arch), a rock formation more popularly know as Land s End. (Suite101.com)
Teen Killed In Freak Tour Boat Accident Planned To Attend Baylor Jun 12, 2008
Getting on a boat and going on a scuba diving excursion involves more risk than sitting at home, but you weigh the risk and you go. Should these trips be required to follow safety guidelines. (KWTX.com, TX)
Newsweek: Venice canals a wildlife haven Jun 11, 2008
"In reality, Venice has been manipulated for centuries." If the latest efforts can't save Venice from sinking into the sea, scuba diving may eventually become the best way to see the city. 2008. (MSNBC -- Environment)
Exploring New Scuba Dive Sites Jun 9, 2008
Exploring new scuba locations is an exciting scuba diving challenge. There are a number of things to consider before exploring a site that hasn't been dived before. (Suite101.com)
Caring For Scuba Equipment Jun 9, 2008
Tips And Hints On How To Look After Scuba Diving Gear. Scuba diving equipment is expensive but is necessary for a safe and enjoyable dive ... It is worth the effort to look after and care for scuba diving gear. (Suite101.com)
Stranded divers chase off Komodo dragon on island Jun 9, 2008
All five Europeans who went missing while scuba diving in (Oby Lewanmeru / AP). Rescued diver Kath Mitchinso from Britain, center, embraces fellow diver Ernest Lewandowsky, left, as they arrive in Labuhan Bajo port, Flores island, Indonesia, (Oby Lewanmeru / AP). (Albany Times Union)
Rice scientist sees technology as a savior Jun 9, 2008
Robert Zeigler has not had much time for scuba diving this year, but he is not complaining. Journalists from around the world have converged on Zeigler's office in Los Baos, a lush university town south of Manila, looking for explanations and solutions to a sharp increase in rice prices that many fear will tip millions back into poverty. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Lost divers fight off dragon to survive Jun 8, 2008
A BRITISH couple who went missing while scuba diving described yesterday how they swam and and floated for 12 hours in shark-infested waters only to scramble ashore on a desert island inhabited by 10ft-long komodo dragons ... We were pulled out to sea by the strong currents and drifted from where we jumped off the boat to go scuba diving. (Times Online)
Five divers rescued from remote beach after two days adrift Jun 8, 2008
Mr Allin said Charlotte and her boyfriend, James Manning, 30, were diving instructors who had been teaching scuba diving in Phi Phi, Thailand, for about two years. Speaking from the family home at Northam, near Bideford, north Devon, he said: "I gather that they have managed to walk under their own steam which is a good sign, but I don't know any more than that. She didn't really understand what all the fuss was about," he said. (Independent)
Five divers missing off Indonesia Jun 7, 2008
The group were scuba diving off the coast of Indonesia. Three British scuba divers are missing off the coast of eastern Indonesia. (BBC News -- Europe)
Rescuers scour sea for lost European... Jun 7, 2008
JAKARTA, Indonesia (CNN) -- Rescue teams were Friday searching for a group of European vacationers who disappeared while on a scuba diving trip in treacherous waters off a remote tropical island in eastern Indonesia. The waters around the Komodo National Park are plagued by strong currents. (CNN -- Law)
More of this story Jun 5, 2008
They enjoy scuba diving and travel. He holds a Doctor of Business Administration in Management from Argosy University (formerly the University of Sarasota), a Master of Arts in organizational management from the University of Phoenix in Aurora, Colo. (Lake Wales News, FL)
New interim city manager Paul Feazelle starts job Jun 4, 2008
We do scuba diving and fishing. We have motorcycles, too, said Feazelle. (Madisonville Meteor, TX)
Watercolor workshop offered Jun 3, 2008
Her paintings are extremely colorful and entertaining and her interest in scuba diving is reflected in her whimsical tropical fish. Nancy's workshop, "Mushy Gushy Watercolor Backgrounds," will introduce you to unique watercolor painting techniques to create shapes and variances for dark backgrounds. (Camdenton Lake Sun Leader, MO)
Retired Deputy Dies In Catalina Scuba Accident Jun 3, 2008
-- A retired Riverside County sheriff's sergeant is dead after a weekend scuba diving accident off Santa Catalina Island. A Los Angeles County sheriff's dispatcher said David Pike, 50, was diving with an instructor in about 20 feet of water Saturday at Casino Point Underwater Park when he ran into trouble. (NBCSandiego.com, CA)
'Air Mike' a rare bright spot in Hawaii aviation Jun 2, 2008
Meantime, world-class scuba diving and snorkeling in pristine waters are drawing tourists from Asia, North America and Europe to Chuuk, Palau, Yap, Kosrae and Pohnpei. Anticipating a bustling tourist industry, Continental Micronesia's founders helped build some of the first hotels in the region. (Pacific Business News, HI)
Break in $2 Million Case May 30, 2008
"If I had scuba gear, I'd definitely do some scuba diving right about now. I'd call in sick," said Albany resident Derrick Miller. "How me where because I'm willing to get wet and dirty to find it. Because with that amount of money i can certainly buy new clothes," says Galway resident Mike Flinton. (FOX23 News, NY)
Liberty High top graduates May 30, 2008
Goals for the next 10 years: I plan to focus on school and achieve short-term goals, such as finishing my general education, (bettering) my skills in scuba diving and (living) every day to its fullest ... Most memorable experience: Getting my scuba diving certification for my senior project. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
The San Blas Islands, Panama May 29, 2008
Note that Kuna beliefs (and laws) prohibit scuba diving in the Comarca. San Blas Souvenirs. (Suite101.com)
Doubts Swirl Over Dramatic Dive Rescue May 28, 2008
The couple were scuba diving in the Great Barrier Reef as a part of a larger group when the current carried the pair 200 yards away from the dive boat, they said. Australian authorities are suggesting the couple, who have sold their story to a tabloid magazine, help pay for the cost of their rescue. (ABC News)
