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Malaysia International Dive Expo 2023: A Roaring Success

1 year ago By My Minion
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Big crowds of visitors came to MIDE 2023. Photo courtesy of MIDE

KUALA LUMPUR, 7 June 2023: Aptly themed “Let’s stay connected with the ocean,” the 17th Malaysia International Dive Expo (MIDE) concluded with great success at its new venue at MITEC in Kuala Lumpur. 

After moving from the former venue at the World Trade Center (WTC), where the expo was held for 16 years, the refreshing start at the uber modern and spacious Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC) proved to be a hit among exhibitors and visitors alike.

MIDE welcomed big crowds each day to its new venue at MITEC in Kuala Lumpur on 26-28 May
MIDE welcomed big crowds each day to its new venue at MITEC in Kuala Lumpur on 26-28 May

MIDE 2023: Bigger and Better

1 year ago By Catherine GS Lim

Entering the exhibition hall on Day One at MIDE 2023 gave me a distinct buzz. Squaring my shoulders in anticipation, I walked past the booths and waved hello to old friends. As I made my way deeper into the hall, I felt a raising sense of excitement. MIDE 2023 was my first overseas dive show since the pandemic, and it appeared to be off to a promising start.

he UN’s 193 Member States adopted a landmark legally binding marine biodiversity agreement on Monday

UN adopts historic treaty to protect high seas

1 year ago By Chief minion

The Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction Treaty, widely known as the High Seas Treaty, establishes the first-ever framework for governing practices like fishing, mining and oil extraction in international waters, an issue that has threatened oceanic ecosystems across the globe with little oversight.

The missing submersible is believed to be OceanGate's Titan sub, which can reach depths of up to 4,000m and has 96 hours of life support available for a crew of five.

Titanic tourist submarine goes missing

1 year ago By Chief minion

Paying tourists can take trips in small submarines to see the sunken wreck of the Titanic.

According to BBC, OceanGate Expeditions, a private company that organises deep sea expeditions, confirmed in a statement that it owned the missing submersible and people were on board.

Florida Professor Resurfaces After Spending 100 Days Living Underwater

1 year ago By Chief minion

Professor Joseph Dituri from the University of South Florida broke a previous Guinness World Record when he surfaced after living underwater for 100 days.

A retired U.S. Navy Diving Officer and aquanaut, the 55-year-old Dituri embarked on the project in an effort to learn about the effects of hyperbaric pressure on the human body.

He hypothesises that increased pressure has the potential to help humans live longer and prevent diseases associated with ageing.

Tune into UN World Oceans Day Event today

1 year ago By Chief minion

It is time to put the ocean first. The ocean covers the majority of the earth, but we have only explored a small portion of its waters. Despite humanity’s utter reliance on it, and compared to the breadth and depth of what it gives us, the ocean receives only a fragment of our attention and resources in return.

 

Live event

The live broadcasted event is held from 10AM-1:30PM EDT on Thursday, June 8th at UNWorldOceansDay.org.

Pros Choose DAN Liability Insurance

1 year ago By Matthew Meier

DAN has made it easier than ever to purchase a policy — get an instant quote today at DAN.org/Liability.

When you choose DAN RRG or DAN World Insurance Group SP, you get more than just an insurance company.

Having reinvested over $100 million in dive safety programs, DAN stands alone as the only liability insurance carriers that reinvest proceeds in dive safety programs for the benefit of divers everywhere.

Scandinavian Dive Show to be held alongside Boat Show in Gothenburg

1 year ago By Chief minion
Images below are from different previous expos

Since its inception in 2014, the Scandinavian Dive Show (DykMässan) has been held as a standalone event. Come 2024, it will start a new chapter.

In its tenth year, DykMässan will return to Gothenburg, where diving in Sweden first took root. And with DykMässan teaming up with Båtmässan, visitors can now visit both shows with just one ticket.

Announcing Shark Angels 2023 World Oceans Day Auction

1 year ago By Matthew Meier

Featuring some unbelievable dive expeditions around the globe, items are up for bid until June 17th and can be viewed here:  auction.sharkangels.org

“This year’s auction is bigger & better than ever,” says Executive Director, Jamie Pollack. “We’re thrilled with the support we’ve received from many of our regular donors and excited about our partnerships with new donors.

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