Have you ever heard of Golden Shellback?  Is it not a bird, a plane or a turtle.  It’s a new coating.  This unique coating was applied to an iPhone and a Blackberry.  Each was dropped in a glass of water and guess what?  Both worked after the test.  I not sure I would take my iPhone diving yet, but as divers and snorkelers we are always getting things wet.  This may a good …

Recently, Dave from TechLife sent me this link to Gizmodo, about the Pentax W60 waterproof camera.  The video on the link shows snorkelers swimming with a whale shark off the coast of Maui.  While the video sucks (due to the photographer), it does show how well the Pentax W60 works underwater (rated only down to 13 feet).  While the camera is not recommended for divers, it …

When was the last time you were in Malta?  Do you even know where Malta is? 

Malta is small group of 7 islands 58 miles off the southern coast of Sicily, in the Mediterranean Sea.  Many of us have been to a Stingray City type of park, but the Marine Adventure Park in Malta offers a different kind of experience.  The Idea behind the Marine Adventure Park which is being …

What do you know about NOAA?  First, do you know what NOAA stands for? Second, do you know what NOAA does and third do you know how you can be part of NOAA?

NOAA is the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration, a division of the US Department of Commerce.  “NOAA is an agency that enriches life through science. Our reach goes from the surface of the sun to the depths of the ocean floor as we work to keep citizens informed of the changing …

Do you remember the ABC song or maybe the Beach Boys Kokomo song?

Aruba, jamaica ooo I wanna take you
Bermuda, bahama come on pretty mama
Key largo, montego baby why dont we go
Jamaica……

Both The  ABC and Kokomo songs take us to the southern Caribbean islands of Aruba, Bonaire and Curacao.  Often called the ABC islands, these 3 islands offer some of …

Divers and/or snorkelers like to be trim and neat as they enter the water.  The more hanging out, the greater the resistance, the harder to swim and the more air you use.  I try an keep my lightweight and emergency extras in the pockets of my BCD.  I usually carry a small b/u flashlight, my emergency rescue tube, a folding knife and my whistle.  What’s in YOUR BC pocket? Not your American Express …

As gas and airline continue to prices go up, and airlines are cutting back flights across the board, divers might want to look at more economical places to visit.  In May I wrote about wreck diving in Lake Erie and the Florida.  In addition there are articles about West Coast …

Many of us have had an opportunity to dive with dolphins.  Some people do it at a place specific for swimming or snorkeling with dolphins, but there is no greater thrill than diving with dolphins in open water.  Check out this video to get an idea of what divers experience when diving with dolphins in open water.  http://youtube.com/watch?v=Hq7nHw1v6YY

OK my turn.  There have been countless national news stories and interviews about the couple left in Australian open water for 16 hours.  There are 2 sides to the story, the couples’ and the dive operators’, and as we know the truth is probably somewhere in the middle.  This is not about who is right or wrong, but what steps you can do as a diver or snorkeler to help save yourself and/or your …

I have been to Dominica twice and the diving and snorkeling is some of the best in the Caribbean.  Healthy coral reefs, wonderful walls full of life, and adventure above and below the surface.  Now there is a good reason for you get to Dominica.  Starting July 11 through July 20 is the Dominica Dive Fest.  To …