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The leading global dive magazine and news source for divers.

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Need a reminder why we continue to be amazed by the octopus' remarkable abilities? Head over to our article to find out! xray-mag.com/content/understā€¦ #octopus #AnimalSentience #remarkableanimals #marinelife

Understanding the Octopus: A Dive Into Its World

The octopus displays a remarkable intelligence. Its complex behaviours emerge from a decentralized nervous system, and survival depends on a delicate balance of exploration, fear, and adaptability.

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The wreck of HMS Hawke, a British Royal Navy cruiser, which was torpedoed by a German submarine in 1914, has been found off the Scottish coast. #shipwrecks xray-mag.com/content/wreck-wā€¦

Wreck of WWI Cruiser HMS Hawke Found in ā€œAmazingā€ Condition

The wreck of HMS Hawke, a British Royal Navy cruiser, which was torpedoed by the German submarine U-9 on 15 October 1914 and presumed lost for over a century, has been located off the Scottish coast.

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Tiger sharks have been photographed near Easter Island, in the southeast Pacific. This is the first time such sightings have been documented scientifically. xray-mag.com/content/tiger-sā€¦

Tiger Sharks Seen at Easter Island

For the first time, tiger sharks have been photographed near Easter Island in the South-East Pacific. While there have been anecdotal reports of tiger sharks in this region before, this is the first...

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The well-preserved marble floor of a Roman villa in the submerged ancient spa town has been discovered in the Gulf of Naples. Wow!! xray-mag.com/content/roman-mā€¦

Ancient Roman Mosaics Discovered off Naples Coast

Marine archaeologists have uncovered the well-preserved, intricate marble floor of a Roman villa in the submerged ancient spa town of Baiae in the Gulf of Naples.

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The presence of the broadnose sevengill shark and soupfin shark has been confirmed in Puget Sound. This is exciting news, marking a significant development in the regionā€™s marine biodiversity. xray-mag.com/content/new-shaā€¦

New Shark Species Showing up in Puget Sound

Oregon State University researchers have confirmed the presence of the broadnose sevengill shark and the endangered soupfin shark in Puget Sound, marking a significant development in the regionā€™s...

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Hmm... turns out that deep-sea nodules are significant sources of oxygen. Who knew?? Find out more at our website: xray-mag.com/content/oxygen-ā€¦

Oxygen Is Being Produced in Deep Ocean

Recent discoveries reveal deep-sea nodules as unexpected sources of oxygen, reshaping our understanding of marine ecosystems. The findings highlight the potential impact of deep-sea mining on these...

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An archaeological discovery sheds light on the ancient Roman maritime infrastructure and regional trade networks. xray-mag.com/content/ancientā€¦

Archaeologists Unearth 2,700-Year-Old Roman Port in Parion, Turkey

A significant archaeological discovery sheds light on ancient Roman maritime infrastructure and regional trade networks.

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Sea turtle nesting season marks a critical period for the vulnerable and endangered species' activities worldwide. Here are some guidelines from Florida Atlantic University researchers to safeguard their nesting sites. xray-mag.com/content/best-prā€¦

Best Practices During Sea Turtle Nesting Season

Sea turtle nesting season marks a critical period for the vulnerable and endangered species' activities worldwide. Florida Atlantic University researchers provide guidelines to safeguard the nesting...

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Atoll islands have the ability to adapt and grow vertically, and this enables them to keep pace with gradual sea level changes in the face of climate change. xray-mag.com/content/atoll-iā€¦

Atoll Islands: Dynamic Landforms Adapting to Rising Seas

Understanding the natural resilience and challenges faced by atoll islands in the context of climate change.

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Bumblebees can endure up to a week submerged in water by entering a hibernation-like state. xray-mag.com/content/bumblebā€¦

Bumblebees Capable of Surviving Underwater for a Week

Recent studies reveal that bumblebees can endure up to a week submerged in water by entering a hibernation-like state.

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Microplastics are a serious threat to marine life. It can be less than 5mm and are nearly imperceptible to the human eye. As divers, we can help monitor and mitigate microplastic pollution in the oceans. xray-mag.com/content/divers-ā€¦

Microplastics and the Ocean: The Invisible Threat Divers Can Help Monitor

Divers' Crucial Role in Monitoring and Mitigating Microplastic Pollution in the Oceans.

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In March 2024, the first-ever concert performed in a cave by technical divers took place in Plura Cave in northern Norway. xray-mag.com/content/plura-cā€¦
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šŸ¦ˆšŸ“œ Researchers discovered that sharks had high functional diversity in the past, but it began declining 30 million years ago. This makes them more vulnerable to environmental changes now. xray-mag.com/content/sharks-ā€¦ šŸŒŠ #MarineBiology

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Got some old slides and negatives that you want to revitalize and process in postproduction? John A. Ares describes in detail how you can convert film into digital files by using a DSLR camera and a macro lens. xray-mag.com/content/copyingā€¦

Digitizing Film: Using a DSLR Camera & Macro Lens

Got some old slides and negatives of underwater images that you wish you could revitalize and process in postproduction? John A. Ares describes in detail how one can convert film into digital files...

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šŸ¢šŸ”¬ Ultrasound tech is revolutionising #SeaTurtle rescue! Researchers can now detect gas emboli in turtles on-site on fishing boats. Learn how Katherine Eltz and her team are making strides in marine conservation. šŸŒŠ Read more āž”ļø [xray-mag.com/content/diagnosā€¦]
Turtle getting an ultrasound scan. Photo credit: Katherine Eltz.

ALT Turtle getting an ultrasound scan. Photo credit: Katherine Eltz.
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Despite our best efforts, dive trips don't always go according to plan. Sometimes, the law of averages dictates that things can and will go wrong. Here are some travel essentials that can save you a lot of hassle in a foreign country. xray-mag.com/content/trip-saā€¦
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There are times when conditions on a dive may become challenging, and divers must decide whether to abort the dive. Simon Pridmore offers insights and advice on how to handle such situations and how to abort dives in a safe way. xray-mag.com/content/abort-dā€¦
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šŸ‹ Gray whales in the Pacific Northwest are shrinking in size, and researchers are concerned! A study from Oregon State University highlights this trend. What's causing these majestic creatures to dwindle? Find out more šŸ‘‰xray-mag.com/content/why-havā€¦ #MarineConservation #GrayWhales

Why Have Pacific Coast Gray Whales Become Shorter?

Gray whales along the Pacific Northwest are shrinking in size, raising critical concerns about their health, reproductive success, and the broader implications for the ecosystem.

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The images are what immediately grab your attentionā€”seemingly alien creatures lurking somewhere out there in the dark of night, long after most people have called it a day. Don Silcock takes us on a blackwater dive. xray-mag.com/content/gettingā€¦

Getting into Blackwater

The images are what immediately grab your attentionā€”seemingly alien creatures lurking somewhere out there in the dark of night, long after most people have called it a day. Don Silcock takes us on a...

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