Canadian technical and cave diver Erik Brown, a member of the international team behind the 2018 Tham Luang rescue, has died. No cause has been made public.
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Underwater Cultural Heritage: Protecting the Stories Beneath the Sea
Shipwrecks, ancient ports and submerged settlements are not just dive sites. They are fragile pieces of human history, and once disturbed, they can never be put back exactly as they were.
Italian Divers Linked to €800,000 Coral-Smuggling Operation off Skopelos, Greece
Italian divers operating from a recreational yacht have been linked to the suspected illegal harvesting and trafficking of protected coral from the Aegean seabed.
Nearly 2,500-Year-Old Shipwreck Discovered off Andros
Archaeologists have identified a nearly 2,500-year-old shipwreck off Andros containing hundreds of amphorae from the Classical period.
Malaysian Diver Dies During Recreational Dive as Investigation Continues
A 31-year-old Malaysian diver died during a recreational dive off Tioman Island after becoming separated from her group. Authorities confirmed Arterial Gas Embolism (AGE) as the cause of death, while the investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident remains ongoing.
Divers Clean Italy’s Iconic Christ of the Abyss Statue
Specialist diving teams have completed the annual underwater cleaning of Italy’s Christ of the Abyss, one of the world’s most famous submerged monuments.
Technical and Cave Diving Instructor Adam Jacoub Dies in Diving Incident
Technical and cave diving instructor Adam Jacoub died following a diving incident on July 18, 2026. The circumstances remain under investigation.
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.