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Cenote Diving in Merida

Cenote Diving in Merida

September 28, 2024

Cave diving in the Yucatan is like travelling back in time. You may come across ancient Mayan relics, fossils, artifacts, or even animal and human bones. There are an estimated 8000 cenotes around Merida, with more being discovered all the time.

Lost at Sea for 39 Hours

Lost at Sea for 39 Hours

September 21, 2024

On July 24, 2024, Nathan & Kim Maker, from Oklahoma, had been boat-diving with a group off the coast of Texas when they were swept away by a storm current. They used their Shearwater Teric to navigate as they drifted out to sea, and survive the next 39 hours until finally rescued by the US Coast Guard.

Petrel 3 Product Service Update

Petrel 3 Product Service Update

September 12, 2024

The latest update shows how to identify Petrel 3 units that have been reworked or built after the rework to comply with the service update.

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Kung Fu Cave Connections in Muyil

September 03, 2024

Bruce Lee’s mastery is considered legendary. This cave's name came from the difficulty of getting into the water - You need to crawl on your belly through a restriction, in thirty centimeters of water, to reach an air dome where there is space and height to attach sidemount tanks, then try to swim (or reduce the amount of crawling) to the other side of the airdome to be able to descend into the cave.

Exploring Underwater Mines: Part 2

Exploring Underwater Mines: Part 2

August 24, 2024

A second dive turns out to be even more interesting! During my descent, I can observe objects everywhere, but to avoid the inevitable dust, I descend to the lowest level first and ascend slowly afterwards. And that's when I turn around, I discover cardboard boxes with explosives inside!

underwater mine exploration

Exploring Underwater Mines: Part 1

August 10, 2024

Stef Panis reveals his introduction to the underground world, the birth of his Mine Exploration Team, and the exciting first exploration of the La Morépire mine in Belgium.

depth sensor maintenance

Depth Sensor Maintenance: Maximize Lifespan & Performance

August 09, 2024

Avoid these three situations to prevent unnecessary damage to any dive computer's depth sensor: cleaning, rinsing, or drying with high pressure, thermal stress, and chemical insult.

Shearwater Women's Dive Day

Shearwater Women's Dive Day

We love hearing about the adventures our Shearwater divers are up to. In celebration of Women's Dive Day this year, we reached out to some of our team to see what's coming up on their calendars. From the Caribbean to Japan, Socorro to Iceland, read the article for their next adventures and dive training aspirations.

Diving Into The Darkness

Diving Into The Darkness

A behind the scenes Q&A with award-winning Director Nays Baghai. He discusses why they chose to use rebreathers and other helpful tips for aspiring underwater filmmakers. Diving Into The Darkness is an awe-inspiring odyssey about cave diving icon Jill Heinerth, and her journey of exploration, resilience and self-discovery into the planet’s deepest depths.

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