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Tag Archives: Diving and Divers
Dottie Frazier, a Pioneer in Diving the Deep Seas, Dies at 99
Famed in the diving world, she is thought to be the first woman certified as a scuba instructor in the U.S.
Divers Find 13 Vehicles in Texas Lake While Searching for Man
The missing man, John Creech, who was last seen near his home in Meridian, Texas, in 2009, still has not been accounted for by county and state investigators.
Diver Discovers 900-Year-Old Sword Dating to the Crusades
The sword, recovered off the coast of Israel, most likely belonged to a knight who fell into the sea or lost the weapon in battle, experts said.
Humpback Whale Nearly Eats a Lobsterman, Then Thinks Better of It
Michael Packard, a lobster diver in Provincetown, Mass., found himself inside the mouth of a whale on Friday morning, then was spit out.
The Ocean’s Youngest Monsters Are Ready for Glamour Shots
Divers practicing blackwater photography are helping marine scientists gain new insights into fish larvae.
Freediver Alexey Molchanov’s Latest World Record? Under the Ice
For the past four years, Alexey Molchanov has been the undisputed best all-around free diver in the world. He broke yet another world record last week, this time beneath an icy surface.
George Bass, Archaeologist of the Ocean Floor, Dies at 88
He was called the father of underwater archaeology, finding treasures in shipwrecks around the world that illuminated ancient history.
Captain of California Boat That Caught Fire and Killed 34 Is Indicted
Federal officials said the captain of the Conception, who was indicted on charges of seaman’s manslaughter, neglected key safety measures that contributed to the deaths of passengers.
Ponzi Scheme Suspect Uses Underwater Scooter to Flee F.B.I.
After a chase, Matthew Piercey disappeared underwater using a submersible scooter, the authorities said. When he surfaced, agents were waiting with dry clothes his wife had provided.
Beaked Whale Shatters Record With 3 Hour 42 Minute Dive
Scientists still don’t know how the marine mammals go so long without air.
A New Ship’s Mission: Let the Deep Sea Be Seen
A giant new vessel, OceanXplorer, seeks to unveil the secrets of the abyss for a global audience.
You Can’t Escape Lice, Even 6,500 Feet Below the Ocean
A species of insect tags along with elephant seals as they spend months at sea, enduring the crushing pressure changes of the mammals’ dives.
(Let Us Out of This Clause)
At last, I had seen the true absurd hopelessness of things, laid out in flawless prose.
Swimming With the Sea Lions of Los Islotes
Sea lions are often referred to as “dogs of the sea.” On a small island off the Baja coast, where the playful animals populate every rocky outcropping, they live up to their nickname.
Help! My Mask Fogs My Glasses
Health workers have a few tricks for solving this vexing problem, but it will take trial and error to find the one that works for you.