No stupid rules – diving with Red Sea pioneer Johann Vifian
Johann diving in Sahl Hasheesh. Photo: Graeme Gourlay Johann Vifian founded Subex in the Red Sea more than 30 years ago. We went diving with him in Sahl Hasheesh Words and photographs Graeme Gourlay After an epic 100-minute dive on a shallow reef wh
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Red flags for snorkellers: how to stop the quiet deaths - Divernet
Snorkelling is essentially a safe pastime – but the conclusion of the final report from Hawaii’s Snorkel Safety Study is that IPO (Immersive Pulmonary Oedema) is a hidden danger that can render that pastime lethal unless a number of red flags are hee
...Urgent warning for parents over deadly pool mistake
A simple decision of what your child wears in a swimming pool could be the difference between life and death, parents are being warned. A video uploaded to Instagram by Tiny Hearts Education – an organisation that educates parents on first aid and of
...The Linnea Mills case, a perfect example of what is wrong in the recreational diving industry.
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'Lifeguard' drone saved a drowning 14-year-old on a beach in Spain by dropping a life vest
A pioneering drone lifeguard service in operation across Spanish beaches saved the life of a 14-year-old boy this month as he struggled against a powerful tide off a beach in Valencia, its operators have said. The drone dropped a life vest into the s
...'Unlucky' creatures that enter rare Red Sea brine pools are immediately stunned to death
Rare deep-sea brine pools discovered in the Red Sea may hold clues to environmental upheavals in the region that span millennia, and could even shed light on the origins of life on Earth, a new study finds. Deep-sea brine pools are extraordinarily sa
...The Rise, Fall and Underestimated Rule of Kush
The Kingdom of Kush ruled for nearly 2.5 millennia. Its inhabitants built hundreds of pyramids, developed their own alphabet and even conquered their neighbor Egypt. The Kushites also had a strong tradition of revering and respecting female leadershi
...Yemen Is Sitting on a Time Bomb Bigger Than the Exxon Valdez
In the midst of the war in Yemen, there is an ecological time bomb ticking just off the coast: a derelict oil tanker that could cause a disastrous oil spill unless immediate action is taken to avert the catastrophe. Originally used as an offshore sto
...Yemen Is Sitting on a Time Bomb Bigger Than the Exxon Valdez
In the midst of the war in Yemen, there is an ecological time bomb ticking just off the coast: a derelict oil tanker that could cause a disastrous oil spill unless immediate action is taken to avert the catastrophe. Originally used as an offshore sto
...Sudan Has Twice As Many Ancient Pyramids as Egypt
You can't mention the country Egypt without automatically thinking of ancient pyramids. Sudan holds nearly twice as many pyramids as Egypt. Although Egypt is known for the pyramids of Giza, Sudan tops the charts with 255 ancient pyramids, relatively
...A Controversial Link Between Migraines and Patent Foramen Ovale
Some scientific studies have suggested a link between migraine with aura and a patent foramen ovale
...Buddhist monk rescued from flooded cave after being trapped for days
The monk, identified by a local rescue unit as 46-year-old Phra Ajarn Manas, was on a pilgrimage fro
...New Data Shows Antarctica’s ‘Doomsday Glacier’ Is in Major Trouble
Ran, the unscrewed submarine that the scientists used, heading down into the depths under the Thwait
...Malta's Summer Tourism Strategy: Pay Visitors to Come
Aiming to revive its tourism industry and get ahead of rival destinations, Malta plans to offer fore
...National Geographic Earth Day Series Provides a Rare Glimpse Into Whale Culture
"Secrets of the Whales" is a new series that will start streaming on Disney+ on Earth Day. Disney+ I
...Hōkūleʻa pioneer, master navigator Chad ‘Kālepa’ Baybayan dies at 65
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...Discover Why Anguilla’s Idyllic Off-Shore Islands Offer A Breathtaking Beach Escape
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...Japan Will Release Fukushima’s Radioactive Water Into the Ocean
Tanks are used to store the Fukushima power plant’s radioactive water. Photo: PHILIP FONG / AFP The
...Gobsmacked: Italian harbour swarmed by jellyfish
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...Spain drops face mask rule for people sunbathing and swimming
Spain has done a U-turn after initially demanding tourists wore masks on the beach (Picture: Jonatha
...Report shows dangerous levels of pollution in Cape Town’s rivers, vleis and estuaries
Sailing on Zandvlei despite high pollution levels. Photo: Steve Kretzmann A new report shows that Ca
...100 great experiences in the UK on the coast, from slurping oysters to hiking with giants
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