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Shearwater Research announced that its Jetpack for Avelo diving has received CE certification and can be sold in Europe.

More than four years after it was first listed, the UK's Capernwray dive centre is still seeking a buyer, and Savills is now inviting offers at over £1.6 million.

The Australian Institute of Marine Science annual report shows that hard coral cover in three regions of the Great Barrier Reef remained stable or increased during the 2025–26 monitoring season.

The UK Marine Management Organisation reminds divers, snorkelers and photographers that intentionally disturbing wild seahorses without a licence — including photographing them — is illegal and may lead to enforcement penalties.

Two divers died after an emergency ascent from a depth of about 80 meters at a popular dive site in Lake Constance, Germany. Local police have launched an investigation.

PADI Worldwide President Richardson made two dedicated visits to Fenjiezhou Island in Hainan, in 2016 and 2025, and spoke highly of the local marine ecosystem and teaching quality.

Divers Alert Network has issued a public statement regarding the declaratory judgment action it filed in connection with litigation in Texas involving its insurance entity.

Two women, aged 24 and 26, died in a diving incident in Loch Fyne on the west coast of Scotland.

The Women Divers Hall of Fame welcomes five new inductees for 2026, spanning a stunt performer, a conservationist, a cetologist, a mermaid pioneer and a commercial diving pioneer.

TUI Group funds the Livingseas Foundation through its charitable arm, TUI Care Foundation, to carry out coral reef restoration in Bali.

The 2026 Ocean Film Festival World Tour will screen new ocean-themed films in multiple locations across the UK from September to November.