Subject: DIVE Magazine - Michael Menduno dies, Italian cave tragedy, Maldives opposes shark fishery, new Huawei Watch Ultra 2

10 October 2025

Farewell to a legend

Pioneering technical diver, journalist and Tek Conference founder Michael 'M2' Menduno has died after suffering a stroke in September.

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Beluga death threats

A Canadian theme park has threated to euthanise 30 beluga whales if the government refuses to export them to China.

Maldives says no

A poll of Maldives nationals has found the majority are opposed to proposals to lift the 10-year moratorium on shark fishing.

Aggressor photo tips

Getting ready to take a camera with you on your next scuba diving adventure? Expert underwater photographer Richard Aspinall takes a look at how to get the best shots you can on an Aggressor Adventures liveaboard.

Huawei Watch Ultra 2

The Chinese tech giant has launched a new smartwatch-style dive computer capable of diver-diver underwater messaging.

Italian cave tragedy

Record-breaking Italian cave diver Luca Pedrali has died during a dive at Su Gologone springs on the island of Sardinia

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Autumn '25 magazine!

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