plastic

So Ive had my back inflate BC for ~15 years. I bought it super-cheap on closeout, it dived fine, never saw the need to replace through hundreds of dives, local and travel. I especially like that it had 2 tanks straps. So yesterday, after months of no diving due to COVID, I went shore diving...

Just watched this recent TED Talk for an effort to end plastic waste, both in the ocean and on land, that actually has a viable approach and financial backing. Please check it out and sign the petition at No Plastic Waste ...and spread the word. Cheers, Jon

Mariana Trench: Deepest-ever sub dive finds plastic bag - Deepest-ever sub dive finds plastic waste

I could not resist this vintage plastic backplate from I think the 1980’s? Anyone know? Added a slot for crotch strap and switched my harness to it, very comfortable! Orange! Yes!

I had a short, braided HP hose for my SPG and the braiding makes it feel rough, like sandpaper, compared to the smooth rubber hoses for my second stages. Now, I've replaced the HP hose for the SPG and one of the LP hoses for the primary second stage with MiFlex braided, which are also rough...

By Tom Green, Written for Big Blue Scuba School, Cheshire In this blog we asked Tom Green, a University of Liverpool Masters student, to write about his research regarding Jellyfish. Plastics are increasingly present in marine ecosystems and have caused problems for many marine organisms. But...