DIVE Magazine - is AI good or bad for underwater photography? Shark fins seized at Suvarnabhumi, giant baby squid!

Subject: DIVE Magazine - is AI good or bad for underwater photography? Shark fins seized at Suvarnabhumi, giant baby squid!

09 May 2025

Artificial Photography

Artificial Intelligence is everywhere - including underwater photography - but is it a good thing, or bad? Award-winning photographer Jenny Stock gives her take on the benefits of letting the robots take over at least part of your job - or not!

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Lost camera death

A Chinese diver has died in the Derawan Islands after trying to retrieve a lost camera

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Fugitive instructor

A scuba diving instructor has been arrested for child sex assault after spending 13 years on the run

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Diving Philippines diversity

Contemplating a trip to the Philippines? Mark B Hatter boarded the Philippines Aggressor to capture the diversity of diving across the Visayas and Tubbataha National Park during the liveaboard's annual transition voyage.

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Colossal baby

Scientists record the first ever footage of a colossal squid in its natural environment

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Shark fin seizure

Thai customs seize a huge haul of shark fins after a tipoff from Chinese anti-smuggling authorities

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Spring 2025 Print issue

Our Spring '25 print magazine is here! In this issue, we talk to multi-award winning photographer Catherine Holmes about her approach to creating photographic masterpieces; Jenny Stock discusses the impact of AI in underwater photography; we feature three of Todd Thimios' Ultimate Dive Sites; Mark B Hatter heads to the Similans with Aggressor Adventures; Todd Aki compares budget and luxury accomodations in Raja Ampat; and we announce the winners of our Big Shots Portrait competition. Plus - you must read Mark 'Crowley' Russell's guide to liveaboard safety before booking your next trip. Get your copy for just £1 with a three-month trial subscription!

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