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Remains second Dutch diver found in wreck Le Serpent
The remains of the second Dutch diver, who went missing on Saturday at dive site Scharendijke, has been found. The body was found in the wreck Le Serpent by divers of the Royal Navy at …

Search for two Dutch divers in Scharendijke. Dive site closed
Yesterday evening a large search was held after two divers went missing in the Dutch dive site, Scharendijke in Zeeland. The search started around 22:30 with two lifeboats, a beach vehicle …

This is how they sleep.......
Sperm whales sleep vertically. They have short naps for no longer than a quarter of an hour to charge the battery. This special phenomenon was first discovered by chance in 2007. At first it …

Man builds dive site in his own backyard
A private dive spot in your own garden. And not just a pool, but a real life dive site with an underwater tunnel, measuring 5 by 54 feet (1,5 by 16,5 meters), which you can dive through. A …

He didn't pay attention. Aaauwch....!
A diver gets injured during a dive on the Thistlegorm. Poor preparation and lack of the right equipment can injure divers easily during a wreck dive. The man probably bumped his head on a …

The sting of a lionfish at 150 feet
During a lionfish hunt a diver tries to catch a spider crab. It is unclear why. Then suddenly, he is stung in the leg by a lionfish. Screaming with pain he gestures what happened, pointing …

Diving for wedding rings during wedding ceremony
It could be the script of a Hollywood movie. But, it isnt. While the wedding ceremony was still taking place, Dutch sports diver Martin van Hees dived for the lost wedding rings of the …

It's not that easy
We all know the movies about divers saving fish from fishing gear. But what would you do yourself in a situation like that? It's not that easy. In the movie, made in the Boomgaardplas in …

Fish hook removal video. It may come in handy...
A fishhook in your arm, back or leg. Did it ever happen to you? It damages your diving suit and it can be quite painfull. But, how do you remove such a hook from your arm in the most …

This is how you walk your dog if you own a liveaboard
No walk through the park for this dog from Belgium. His name is Leffe and his boss owns a liveaboard (Duikschip.nl), that cruises the Dutch Lake Oosterschelde. Watch his daily routine. Leffe …