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For some a sport – For others a way of life

September 10, 2016Badjao, Moken, Sea GypsiesFiras Ahmed

Humans have been diving from long before the thought of scuba tanks came into existence. Certain tribes still carry on the traditions of their ancestors as they lead simple lives depending on the sea for their food and livelihood. Some…

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Leonardo da Vinci – Pioneer of scuba diving equipment

June 1, 2016Equipment, Leonardo da VinciFiras Ahmed

Although Leonardo da Vinci is mostly known for his artistic abilities, fewer than two-dozen paintings attributed to him exist. His interests were vast and he believed that studying science made him a better artist and therefore he had extensive knowledge…

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Sendi – The first and only Maldivian PADI course director

May 20, 2016350, Coral Bleaching, Marine Science, Save the turtles, Seagrass, Sendi, Shark finning, Victory Wreck, Villa CollegeFiras Ahmed

We recently had the honour of having a chat with the first and the only Maldivian PADI course director up to date. He is one of the first Maldivian divers to get certified and he’s among the first few divers…

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The very first underwater photograph

April 23, 2016First Photo, William ThompsonFiras Ahmed

Technology has advanced to the level where a tiny camera that’s smaller than your hand is capable of shooting 4K videos and taking amazing underwater photographs. These advancements have come at such a rapid rate that if I asked you…

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Ever wondered who the very first Maldivian scuba diver was?

April 17, 2016First Maldivian, HistoryFiras Ahmed

The first Maldivian to experience plunging into the crystal clear waters and seeing the untouched beauty of our coral reefs and amazing marine life was the adventurous and equally artistic Sarudhaaru Dhombe (Ismail). His passion for art, his curiosity for…

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Dottie Frazier – Talk about girl power

April 4, 2016Dottie Frazier, HistoryFiras Ahmed

This week we’re featuring an extraordinary diver that fearlessly pursued a sport that was, at the time, mainly dominated by men. Meet Dottie Frazier, the first female hard-hat diver, first female instructor and the first female owner and operator of…

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Jacques-Yves Cousteau and the invention of the regulator

March 29, 2016History, Jacques-Yves Cousteau, RegulatorFiras Ahmed

Did you know that regulators used to be called “Aqua-Lungs” and that scuba diving was called “Aqua-Lunging”? Jacques-Yves Cousteau and his partner Emilie Gagnan invented the modern regulator back in 1942. Jacques-Yves Cousteau was a French naval officer, explorer, conservationist,…

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The very beginning

March 26, 2016Diving, Diving-bell, HistoryFiras Ahmed

Scuba Diving is an extremely enjoyable sport that so many people take part in. Have you ever wondered where it all began? The very first mechanical aid to underwater diving comes in the form of a “Diving Bell”. Developed in…

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