Technical and cave diving instructor Adam Jacoub died following a diving incident on July 18, 2026. The circumstances remain under investigation.
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Sea Spirit Sinks in the Red Sea as Liveaboard Safety Concerns Continue to Grow
The Sea Spirit liveaboard has sunk in Egypt’s Gulf of Suez after reportedly taking on water near Gebel El Zeit. With one crew member reported dead, the incident adds to growing concerns following a series of fires, capsizings and vessel losses in the Red Sea.
When the Sea Goes Live: Underwater Cameras Are Opening a New Window into Marine Parks and Ancient Shipwrecks
Live underwater cameras are opening a new window into ancient shipwrecks, marine parks and protected underwater sites. From the Peristera shipwreck in Alonissos to new projects in Fourni, technology is helping people watch, learn and protect the sea.
Professional Divers Push for EU-Level Recognition of Hyperbaric Work Risks
A petition by Spanish and Italian professional divers is expected to be discussed by the European Parliament’s Committee on Petitions on 23 June 2026, raising important questions about early retirement, hyperbaric work, and the future recognition of commercial diving across Europe.
Underwater Archaeology in Kasos and Karpathos Uncovers 2,600 Years of History
A major underwater archaeological expedition in Kasos and Karpathos uncovered ancient shipwrecks, Byzantine anchors, and harbor remains spanning over 2,600 years of history.
New Discoveries from the Historic Mentor Shipwreck near Kythera
Archaeologists have uncovered new artifacts at the historic Mentor shipwreck near Kythera, the vessel that sank in 1802 while transporting antiquities connected to Lord Elgin and the Acropolis.
Hope for the Survival of the Mediterranean Fan Mussel in Greek Seas
Surviving populations of the endangered Mediterranean fan mussel (Pinna nobilis) have been discovered in Greek gulfs, offering hope for the species’ survival.
An 8,000-Year-Old Settlement Discovered Beneath Lake Ohrid
Archaeologists diving in Lake Ohrid have discovered an 8,000-year-old prehistoric settlement built on wooden stilts, revealing one of Europe’s earliest lakeside communities.