One diver, after a seemingly brief period below the surface, discovers that his gas supply has run perilously low. Another, paralyzed, bobs helplessly on the surface, and when a poorly trained divemaster attempts rescue, things go from bad to worse. Two other divers, fascinated by the bountiful undersea life of the Caribbean, fail to notice that a powerful current is sweeping them rapidly away from their unattended boat.

These are just a few of the true stories you will find in Diver Down, most of them involving diver error and resulting in serious injury or death. Each of these tales is accompanied by an in-depth analysis of what went wrong and how you can recognize, avoid, and respond to similar underwater calamities. This unique survival guide explores the gamut of diving situations, including cave and wreck diving, deep-water dives, river and drift diving, decompression sickness, and much more. It shows you how to prevent tragic mishaps through:

• Inspection and maintenance of primary and secondary diving gear
• Learning and following established safety protocols
• Confirming the training and credentials of diving professionals
• Practicing emergency responses under real-world conditions

About the Author

Captain Michael R. Ange is a senior member of the Technical Training Staff for SDI & TDI (Scuba Diving International & Technical Diving International), International Training Director for Emergency Response Diving International, and contributing author and technical editor for SCUBA Diving magazine. A published writer and photojournalist, Mike has a personal training background as varied as his list of diving students which includes military personnel, law enforcement officials, and technical and recreational enthusiasts. Certified with several agencies, he holds instructor trainer ratings that include Advanced TRIMIX, Semi-Closed, Closed Circuit Rebreathers, Technical Wreck, and Cave. Additionally he’s a Certified Advanced Diver Medic with the International Board of Undersea Medicine and an USCG Licensed Master with Power, Sail and Commercial Towing endorsements.

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Many books on scuba diving have been published over the course of time, almost since the beginning of the scuba era. The Scuba News Canada will post these “nostalgia” books considered a “blast from the past” on a regular basis, and we want you, our readers, to make suggestions of “older nostalgia diving books” you have enjoyed, or believe our readers will. We will publish it and add your social media/website link to the article if you send us the proposal. Contact us.

The SS Anglo Saxon was an iron screw steamship owned by the Montreal Ocean Steamship Company that was wrecked on the Newfoundland Coast (Chance Cove) on April 27, 1863, with a large loss of life. About 300 people were thought to have perished, and some were buried on the beach nearby. The remains of those lost were reburied inland after the beach cemetery was dug up. The beach was being washed away by rising sea levels.

An Interesting But Tragic Read

“Tragic Wreck of the Anglo Saxon” available at Amazon

Many books on scuba diving/Canada’s history have been published over the course of time, almost since the beginning of time. The Scuba News Canada will post these “nostalgia” books considered a “blast from the past” on a regular basis, and we want you, our readers, to make suggestions of “older nostalgia diving/history books” you have enjoyed, or believe our readers will. We will publish it and add your social media/website link to the article if you send us the proposal. Contact us.

Evelyn M. Richardson writes in We Keep A Light (published 1945) about how she and her husband acquired the tiny Bon Portage Island and created a happy home there for themselves and their three children. The Richardsons shared the duties and pleasures of island life on a remote lighthouse station off the southern tip of Nova Scotia, from carrying water and gathering firewood to making preserves and doing homework at home. The close-knit family enjoyed the variety and beauty of island life and didn’t mind their isolation.

A memoir, We Keep A Light is much more than that. It is a beautifully written, captivating account of family life set against a glowing lighthouse, Nova Scotia’s enduring shores, and the constantly shifting sea.

“We Keep a Light” Available at Amazon

Facing the fury and danger of Lake Michigan.

Written by Michael Passwater.

Lake Michigan has been the site of thousands of shipwreck rescues and tragedies since French explorers first laid eyes on it. As mishaps and disasters became more common, a dedicated service of lifesavers emerged. These brave servicemen saved those on board the merchant schooner Havanna from certain death. The daring St. Joseph Lifesavers rescued the City of Duluth’s crew and passengers. Unfortunately, not all rescues result in heroism, as was the case with the doomed Arab, which went down with two other ships.

“The book is well-researched and gives in-depth accounts of twelve of Lake Michigan’s most dramatic shipwreck rescues. The author has selected some exciting and tragic lesser known stories that deserved to be revisited. All twelve wrecks involved US Life Saving Service crews and the accounts tell their stories as well as those of the shipwrecks.

Each chapter has its own detailed bibliography and the author has done a great deal of original research in the archival news accounts as well as USLSS annual reports.“

Brendon Baillod From Facebook

Historic Shipwrecks and Rescues on Lake Michigan is available on Amazon.

Please note, this is a pre-order. This title will be released on November 14, 2023. Discover the extraordinary history and thrilling frontiers of exploration with this gorgeously illustrated guide from The Explorers Club, the esteemed home of the world’s most prominent explorers.

The discovery of the North and South Poles. The summiting of Everest. The moon landing. The (largely unknown) birth of climate change science. These are just some of the stories from The Explorers Club, the organization that, since its inception in 1904, has pushed the envelope of human curiosity.

This guided tour of The Club’s most riveting journeys includes hundreds of photos and fascinating anecdotes about The Club’s distinguished members, including Teddy Roosevelt, Neil Armstrong, and Jane Goodall. From the darkest depths of the ocean to the highest points on Earth and to outer space and beyond, this book shares not just the inspirational history of modern exploration, but also reveals how it has evolved and continues to be relevant—even urgent—today.

Publisher: ‎Ten Speed Press (November 14, 2023)
Language: ‎English
Hardcover‏: ‎304 pages

Learn more at: https://store.explorers.org/products/the-explorers-club-a-visual-journey-through-the-past-present-and-future-of-exploration

Seaway Queens focuses on the design and beauty of the most celebrated Lakes vessels built between 1950 and 1969 on the American and Canadian sides of the Great Lakes, when form and function were not mutually exclusive. The book includes first-person accounts and interviews with some of the vessels’ and industry’s builders and shapers. It also provides a brief overview of the modern era, in which technology and innovation ensure that the freshwater fleet continues to play an important role in society.

Jim McRae’s book covers the history of shipping from its beginnings to the present day, with ten themed chapters covering major changes and developments in areas such as technology, fleet renewal, and the environment.

ABOUT SEAWAY QUEENS

The Style & Grace of Legendary Lakers
Jim McRae

FOREWORD   Joseph P. Fischer
DESIGN Salma Belhaffaf

Published by Griffintown Media
© Copyright 2022

PUBLISHING DATE   Fall 2022

Hardcover | 10.75″ x 9.6″ | 144 pages 

$44.95 CAD

In The Tales of Scuba Steve: Isfjell Point, once again we find Ben and his friends excited to get the camp day started. Unfortunately for Oliver, he finds himself on thin ice with Mr. Stu and his day will not begin as expected.

Oliver, along with Ben, Danielle, Ava and Al quickly head to swim eager to see where Scuba Steve is taking them and what kind of adventure he has planned for the day. With the usual razzle-dazzle they end up in a place unlike anywhere they have seen. Or felt! Getting out of the water, everyone noticed the same thing. It was cold. Very cold. They find themselves experiencing unique phenomena, meeting new animal friends and witnessing a global problem.

Dive right in and join the adventure!

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This is a beautifully illustrated, expanded and updated edition of the Diving & Snorkeling Guide to Raja Ampat & Northeast Indonesia.

Exploring among these islands at the edge of the Pacific Ocean is a life affirming, bucket-list-topping experience. The waters in this part of the Coral Triangle are abundantly rich in marine life and are proving to be the gift for underwater adventurers that keeps on giving.

Raja Ampat is the superstar destination, but other areas such as Cenderawasih Bay, Triton Bay and Southwest Halmahera are shining brightly too and acquiring similarly mythical status.

This detailed and informative guide is the first to cover all of these incredible places! It tells and shows you what to expect from this remote, fascinating and often downright astonishing part of the world. It will help you plan your trip, enhance your experience when you get there and provide you with the best possible souvenir of your visit.

And once you have been there, it will whet your appetite for adventures ahead – because you WILL be back!

The Diving & Snorkeling Guide to Raja Ampat & Northeast Indonesia 2019 includes:

• Over 100 Dive & Snorkel Sites
• 240 color images
• Travel advice
• Dive safety tips
• Topside attractions
• Diving terms in Indonesian

Chris Mitchell from www.divehappy.com says “A wonderfully thorough but concise guide that helps you quickly get a grip on exactly where all the best fishy action is located, both before the trip and while you’re out on the ocean, Don’t dive Indo without it!”

Available in Kindle and Paperback Editions

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A comprehensive work on the design function operation science and history of the Scuba Diving Regulator. Become skilled in proper preventative care, learn money saving secrets and knowledge most divers will never know.

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Strap in for the global escapades of a scuba diving fanatic who swapped the streets of Wales for some of the most exotic locations on the planet. The diving bug took hold while backpacking through Australia and South East Asia. The journey continued into South and Central America, ending on a small island off Honduras. While there joined a tribe of scuba professionals, who survived on rum and baledas while earning $10 a day. Over the next ten years the world then opened up, working in resorts and liveaboards in The Maldives, Palau and the Philippines. Enjoy breathtaking marine encounters with killer whales, whale sharks, manta rays and bull sharks. From lion fish stings, grouper attacks and diving through earthquakes, this book will make you want to quit your job tomorrow and become a dive professional.

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The earth’s oceans hold many wondrous surprises―be they the small, colorful “critters” off the coast of Papua New Guinea, opportunistic red demon squids in the Sea of Cortes, or naval wrecks in the lagoon of Bikini Atoll.

In Fifty Places to Dive Before You Die Chris Santella has invited diving experts from around the world to share some of their favorite destinations, so ardent divers can experience these underwater wonders for themselves―either on location in their SCUBA gear, or at home in their armchair. 

The fifth in Santella’s bestselling “Fifty Places” series, the book takes divers from hot-spot destinations like Raja Ampat (off the coast of West Guinea) to old Caribbean favorites like Grand Cayman Isles. Readers will swim among whale sharks off Myanmar, befriend wolf eels off the coast of Maine, and marvel at the giant mola mola of Lembognan, Indonesia.

These wonderful creatures―plus the brilliant coral reefs that often provide their backdrop―are captured in 40 gorgeous color photos from the world’s greatest underwater photographers. And for readers who want to travel to these breathtaking locales, Santella provides complete “If You Go” suggestions to help you plan your trip.

Available in Hardcover and Kindle Editions

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This is a guide to the best scuba diving sites of the Big Island, a do-it-yourself manual for vacation planners with a tilt for adventure. Dive sites descriptions include directions, entrance and options to plan your dive. Typical marine habitats and species of fish and animals you’ll see are also described and shown on more than 170 photographs. This second edition also mentions other outdoor activities for every site described herein.

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A non-fiction exploring some of Northern Canada’s greatest forgotten mysteries- the stories and legends surrounding the watershed of the South Nahanni River.

Deep in the heart of the Canadian North lies a mysterious valley shrouded in legend. Lured by tales of lost gold, prospectors who enter it tend to lose their heads or vanish without a trace. Some say that the valley is cursed- haunted by an evil spirit whose wailings echo in the canyons. Others claim that it is home to monsters- relics of its prehistoric past. What secrets could the valley be hiding? What mysteries lie buried beneath its misty shroud?

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