Subject: In case you missed it - Malta diver death inquest, fatal shark bite, NOGI Awards, 60 years of PADI, why drysuits are awesome

09 January 2026

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The benefits of drysuit diving

Does the scenario above look appealing? If so, you need a drysuit! Seattle-based underwater photographer and marine biologist Bella Zandoná explains how drysuits can unlock whole new worlds for scuba divers.

2026 NOGI Awards

The 2026 winners of the prestigious NOGI Awards have been announced by the Academy of Underwater Arts and Science.

PADI turns 60

Love them or loathe them, PADI's impact on the last six decades of diving can not be overstated, and the celebration is well earned.

Camel Dive Club competition

Prepare your Red Sea photo or video stories for the chance to win a week's free diving at the famous Camel Dive Club in Sharm El Sheikh.

Fatal shark bite

A 56-year-old woman has died after a suspected shark attack while snorkelling off the Caribbean island of St Croix.

Sweden tragedy

A 70-year-old Swedish man has died while scuba diving off the coast of Malmö, although details of the incident are scarce.

Malta death inquest

The 2024 death of a British diver at the P29 wreck in Malta was caused by pulmonary barotrauma, according to an inquest.

600-year-old super ship

Danish maritime archaeologists have discovered a 600-year-old 'cog', believed to be the largest cargo ship of its era so far known.

DIVE's quiz corner

Welcome to the latest round of DIVE's regular quizzes! Get more than 75 per cent of the answers correct to get 30 per cent off our magazine subscriptions!

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Winter '26 print issue

Our Winter '26 print issue has gone to press, ready to be delivered in January, and we have some fantastic features coming your way! Seattle-based marine biologist Bella Zandoná recounts a life-changing experience with a giant Pacific octopus and the charismatic cephalopods of the Pacific Northwest; father and son buddy team David and Abraham Leonard write about their shared bonding in the Galápagos Islands; Jenny Stock highlights the thrills of a Dauin Splash-in photo competition; and Mark 'Crowley' Russell returns to Sharm El Sheikh for the first time since he hung up his professional fins. We also have the Top Five of our Big Shot photo competitions of 2025 and some of the best photographs of basking sharks we've ever seen from Nigel Motyer's new book!


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