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COVID-19’s Impact on Dive Communities Across the World
The COVID-19 pandemic is affecting everyone, everywhere in the world. However it’s impact varies depending on where you are in the world. Some countries like Taiwan and New Zealand are now enjoying some semblance or normalcy because they had effective...
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It Might Be Safe For You to Ride the Waves in this Pandemic
Yes, you read that right. As shops are shuttered and communal activities are halted because of COVID-19, some studies suggest that certain outdoor activities like surfing are actually safe to engage in while we’re in this pandemic. Outdoors is the...
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Keeping that Love for the Water Alive During Lockdown
For freedivers and scuba diving enthusiasts the call of the sea (or ocean) is stronger now than it’s ever been. The global spread of Covid-19 has resulted in entire cities, regions, and states implementing strategic lockdowns to stem the exponential...
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How to Safely Go Back to Scuba Diving Amidst the COVI19 Pandemic?
The COVID19 pandemic has forced many industries to halt from operating. Even the global diving community has faced the challenges caused by the coronavirus. While health organizations and countries across the globe are continuously finding ways to control the spread...
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Scuba Divers Make Face Masks Out of Recycled Ocean Plastic
Amid the coronavirus pandemic, a lot of people are improvising to meet the needs of the community. Part of this is the group of scuba divers making face masks out of plastic water bottles they have recovered from the oceans....
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Effects of Coronavirus to Scuba Divers
Scuba divers are facing a challenge due to the possible permanent effects of the coronavirus infection. According to initial data, even mild cases can result to permanent lung damage. But experts are still looking for more proofs to support the...