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Lost British divers found alive
Three British divers missing for two days in Indonesian waters have been found alive.
Two other divers, from France and Sweden, are also safe.
Police say the divers were found on Saturday morning on the southern coast of Rinca island after being swept there by powerful currents.
,,,,,,,When you go on a dive safari to somewhere new you rely on local knowledge and the skills of the skipper. Those guys on the boats in Indo are gnarley and to let their group get into this sort of difficulty seems to point at a disregard for their passengers safety. Three British divers missing for two days in Indonesian waters have been found alive. ... more -
Marine Uses Special Prosthetic Leg to Scuba Dive
A 22-year-old Marine, who lost his leg after combat injury in Iraq, used a special prosthesis Monday to scuba dive in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary.
Jeremy Stengel of Waterford, Wisc., is part of a group of 14 soldiers with war-related injuries participating in Warrior Dive through Tuesday. The event is organized by the International Association for Handicapped Divers in conjunction with a Key Largo dive shop and other area businesses.
Stengel said the water leg prosthesis is more waterproof than the one he uses on land and features an artificial foot that can be extended so a dive fin can be used as normal.
"This was my first day really diving, seeing all the sea life." said Stengel. "It was amazing."
Stengel lost his leg in February 2007 while on a sweep for improvised explosive devices.
A 22-year-old Marine, who lost his leg after combat injury in Iraq, used a special prosthesis Monday to scuba dive in the Florida Keys... more -
Underwater digital camera mask
The Liquid Image company, based in Sacramento, CA (formerly known as Zocker Toys), has unveiled a 5.0 MP underwater digital camera mask. The company presented the new device at the 2008 CES show, currently taking place in Las Vegas. Unlike other underwater cameras that require the diver to hold the camera while taking pictures, Liquid Image's camera mask is hands free. The camera is integrated into a diving mask, allowing one to take pictures of marine life while swimming freely. The Liquid Image company, based in Sacramento, CA (formerly known as Zocker Toys), has unveiled a 5.0 MP underwater digital camera mas... more
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Underwater Pumkin Carving Contest
What will they think of next?
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Diving Too Deep - Part 2
As scientists warn of an alarming decline in ocean resources, Current's Mariana van Zeller travels to the Miskito Coast of Nicaragua where the depletion of lobsters is forcing local divers to take ever greater risks to earn a living. As scientists warn of an alarming decline in ocean resources, Current's Mariana van Zeller travels to the Miskito Coast of Nicaragua w... more
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Diving Too Deep - Part 1
As scientists warn of an alarming decline in ocean resources, Current's Mariana van Zeller travels to the Miskito Coast of Nicaragua where the depletion of lobsters is forcing local divers to take ever greater risks to earn a living. As scientists warn of an alarming decline in ocean resources, Current's Mariana van Zeller travels to the Miskito Coast of Nicaragua w... more
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Don't swim in a thunderstorm!
Especially when wearing metal
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