Dive Culture Confusion
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What happens when confusion hits a group of divers during a dive trip? Simon Pridmore takes a closer look and offers insights and advice to keep you diving safely.
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Signature Traits: Contributors' Picks
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X-Ray Mag Contributors
Photo by Gary Rose: Great hammerhead shark (previous page), Bimini, Bahama Islands. The shape of the cephalofoil (head) and the huge dorsal fin are quick identifiers. Gear: Nikon D500 camera, Tokina 10-17mm lens at 17mm, Nauticam housing, Inon Z-330 strobes. Exposure: ISO 400, f/11, 1/125s.
We asked our contributors to share their favorite underwater images that showcase the distinctive features of various underwater creatures, and they returned with a broad selection of macro and wide-angle shots featuring a variety of marine life, from majestic sharks and sea turtles to tiny nudibranchs and crustaceans.
Cuba: Escapade in the Caribbean
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Pierre Constant
Yellow tube sponge and sea fan at Acuario. Photo by Pierre Constant.
There are wonders to discover and explore in Cuba’s natural world, both above and below the surface of the sea, from endemic species of marine life to exotic birds and animals in the national parks. Pierre Constant shares his journey there.
Buddy Dive Adds Extra Week to Bonaire TeK!
Buddy Dive TeK is adding an extra week to Bonaire TeK!
Bonaire Tek is THE tec diving event on Bonaire, attracting tec divers from all over the world and manufacturers of the best gear in the industry.
This year, Bonaire TeK takes place from September 28 – October 5, 2024. Because of the huge success of the event, Buddy Dive TeK is adding an extra CCR week to Bonaire TeK!
Master Liveaboards Announces Summer Sizzler Sale
We're thrilled to announce that fantastic deals on our fleet liveaboard boats, in some of the world's most breathtaking dive destinations, are on the way.
Underwater Awards Australasia 2024
The competition will culminate in an exhibition at Go Diving Show ANZ in September 2024—the inaugural Australian edition of the hugely successful Go Diving Show in the UK. The prestigious judging panel comprises Tobias Friedrich, Jayne Jenkins, Brett Lobwein, Ross Long, Matty Smith and William Tan.
ADEX Tokyo 24
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Tokyo
Event dates
2024-10-25 - 2024-10-27
In conjunction with the annual Asahi Shimbun’s Good Life Fair, ASIA DIVE EXPO JAPAN 2024 will make its inaugural appearance in 2024!
In recent years, the Good Life Fair has become a hub for businesses and consumers alike to get the latest in products, services, and enjoy a whole range of events and activities that promote food, health and beauty, fashion, hobbies and leisure, and tourism, among others.
UW Photo: Camera Sensors
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Close-up view of a mirrorless camera sensor
How does sensor size impact image quality? Underwater photographer John Ares offers insights into the realm of camera sensors.
Life on the Reef
Life on the Reef
This book is an essential guide for anyone engaged in scuba diving, underwater photography, or snorkelling, providing a detailed understanding of the diverse species that populate coral reefs.
Transparent & Translucent: Contributors’ Picks
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X-Ray Mag Contributors
Photo by Kate Jonker: Translucent strawberry anemones, Corynactis annulata, can be made to glow by lighting with a snoot positioned above and slightly behind them. Simon’s Town, South Africa. Gear: Canon EOS 7D Mark II camera, Canon EF 100mm macro lens, one Inon strobe with Marelux SOFT Pro snoot. Exposure: ISO 100, f/25, 1/250s
We asked our contributors to share their favorite underwater photos showing the transparent and translucent qualities of underwater creatures, and they came back with a range of macro and wide-angle shots featuring a variety of marine life.
An Innate Connection
Take a close look at this image. When was it taken? Last year, actually, but it could have been 60 years ago. It shows the beach where I spent most of my childhood summers, since I was a toddler, and where I have spent most of my summer holidays ever since. In the photo, it is as if time has stood still. Those kids playing on the sandbar could have been my brother and me as children.
Proven: Marine Protected Areas Boost Shark Populations
The study, spanning 66 marine reserves across 37 countries worldwide, sheds light on the stark contrast in shark abundance between fully protected zones and areas open to industrial fishing. Reef-dwelling species such as Caribbean reef, grey reef, whitetip reef, and nurse sharks exhibited nearly double the population density within fully protected marine reserves compared to fishing-permitted zones.