"We Are Cousteau" While diving at Ocean Quest Adventure Resort in Conception Bay South, Newfoundland, I had a chance to sit down with Russell Clark, Editor, and Designer of DIVER Magazine,...
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When I first launched the idea of an Underwater Canada project, I wanted to be sure it wasn’t a stunt. I wanted to visit every province and territory and tell...
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Unemployment can be difficult in the east. Finding good trade work can be a lifesaver. The Community College of New Brunswick offers a two-year program that is the first of...
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Underwater Canada in the Gulf of St. Lawrence, New Brunswick Robert and I were intent on getting a history lesson from the Canadian group, “The Band,” but the howling wind...
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Arm of Gold - Nova Scotia The Bras d’Or Lakes in Nova Scotia make up a unique inland sea in the center of Cape Breton Island. The trapped brackish water...
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Shediac, New Brunswick claims to be home to the world’s largest lobster. The small community is home to an active fishery and bustling tourist community in the summer. They understand...
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Dive stores have changed quite a bit throughout my diving career. In the early days of the internet, I once co-owned a shop. It was a struggle every day to...
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As an underwater photographer, I have spent my life beneath a glass ceiling. Peering upwards from the depths of a Florida spring, I have captured the beauty of the submerged aquatic wilderness, and yet as my head breaks through the surface, I am thrust back into a world where men still dominate my sport and career. A few years ago, I decided to reach out to other women and men in my community to gauge the current state of sexism in our sport. I felt that sexism had become so ubiquitous that our community accepted the unequal treatment of women….
I’m a cave diver and I like to tell people that I swim through the veins of Mother Earth, exploring the lifeblood of our planet. Most people look into the darkness of a cave and see only terrifying blackness, but for me, the darkness beckons, drawing me into an unexplored world of possibilities. Every fin stroke that takes me further into the unknown, offering an opportunity for discovery and growth. Today, we live in a world where fear governs the actions of the populace. People are terrified of world politics, failure, and change in their daily lives. I believe the…
I have spent a lifetime traveling the globe on expeditions and filming projects. This is installment three of my top 100 travel tips to make your journey more relaxed and earth-friendly. 1. Nutrition – Free meals on airplanes are becoming a rarity unless you are traveling on long-distance routes. Take food from home to save money but make sure the items are not liquid or they might be confiscated at check-in. 2. Headphones – Bring headphones for the plane. Bluetooth earbuds are not allowed on some flights, and the cheap headphones offered on the plane usually come with a fee…