Sam Helmy

United Kingdom

News Staff Writer at Deeper Blue

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The Dive Bus Curacao Celebrates 20 Years In Diving

5 days ago | deeperblue.com | Sam Helmy

The Dive Bus on Curacao is celebrating its 20th year of operation. From humble beginnings in a small shack on the beach in Marie Pampoen, the company has grown into one of the most popular and respected dive operators in the Caribbean. Established in 2005 with nothing more than a beach hut, a single van and a generous supply of Polar, The Dive Bus has faithfully upheld its original vision: delivering eco-friendly, high-quality diving that is both enjoyable and accessible.
Solitude Liveaboards Announces Real Focus Underwater Shootout

5 days ago | deeperblue.com | Sam Helmy

Solitude Liveaboards has announced the launch of its 2026 Real Focus Underwater Shootout photo competition. This year’s event will take place at the Solitude Acacia Resort (Anilao) and the Solitude Lembeh Resort (Lembeh Strait), from February 15, 2026 through April 30, 2026. Over the course of 10 thrilling weeks, two of the world’s most celebrated muck diving destinations — Anilao, Philippines and the Lembeh Strait, Indonesia — will host this unrivalled underwater macro photography competition.
Nardi Compressors Added To The Bonassi Product Line

6 days ago | deeperblue.com | Sam Helmy

Bonassi has announced its new role as the official distributor for Nardi Compressors. Nardi is a renowned Italian brand known for delivering exceptional performance, premium quality and cutting-edge technology. In its new role as official distributor, Bonassi will oversee Nardi’s sales and customer service operations for high-pressure breathing air compressors and Hookah systems across the Americas.
NAUI 2025 Technical Diving Summit Details Announced

6 days ago | deeperblue.com | Sam Helmy

NAUI Worldwide has announced the dates and details of the 2025 NAUI International Technical Diving Summit (NITDS). The event will be hosted by NAUI Affiliate North Florida Cave Training and will take place between October 31, 2025 and November 6, 2025 in Fort White, Florida. The summit is strategically scheduled to take place the week before the 2025 DEMA Show, which takes place in Orlando, Florida from November 11–14, 2025.
VIP Diving Bonaire Launches New Technical Diving Facility

1 week ago | deeperblue.com | Sam Helmy

VIP Diving Bonaire has announced the launch of its new technical diving facility. The latest facility offers a wide range of cutting-edge services to cater for OC (open-circuit) and CCR (closed-circuit) technical divers’ needs. Features of the new VIP Tec Diving facility include:Guided Tec dives to Bonaire’s hidden gems and technical diving sites, including the iconic Windjammer wreck, which is arguably Bonaire’s signature technical dive. Dedicated on-site helium and oxygen gas blending services.
Monty Halls Helps Launch The Big Blue Bag Initiative

1 week ago | deeperblue.com | Sam Helmy

Monty Halls announced that he is the new face and founder of the new UK citizen science initiative, the Big Blue Bag Initiative. The new project aims to help marine conservation by gathering information on marine health. The effort is designed to include volunteers from all nations. Each of the Big Blue Bags contains all the materials necessary to conduct four sampling protocols. These include: microplastic pollution, species biodiversity, water temperature, and coastal debris.
Korean Dive Center Owner Found Guilty Of Negligent Homicide

1 week ago | deeperblue.com | Sam Helmy

A South Korean freediving dive center owner has been found guilty of negligent homicide by the Seoul Central District Court. The verdict was announced on May 7, and the defendant, only known as “A” in the proceedings, was sentenced to 10 months’ imprisonment. The case centers around an incident in March 2023, when the victim, “B,” a man in his forties, arrived at the dive center alone and wanted to freedive.
Alternative Seafood Could Be Key To Conserving Our Fish Stocks

1 week ago | deeperblue.com | Sam Helmy

Alternative seafood sources may hold the key to being able to manage fish stocks around the world sustainably. Regardless of the scope of fisheries management, there will not be enough fish in the ocean to feed a global population of 10 billion people. While fisheries management can help alleviate the burden of overfishing on our oceans, it ultimately involves imposing limits on wild-caught fish.
I.CARE And SSI Blue Oceans Remove Tons Of Debris From The Keys

2 weeks ago | deeperblue.com | Sam Helmy

The results are in for the third annual I.CARE Trash Derby, and this year was an outstanding success. The event, which is hosted by I.CARE in partnership with SSI Blue Oceans and Mares, featured over 900 participants. During the event this year, participants managed to collect and remove an astonishing 36,459 pounds/16,554kg of marine debris. The teams left no stone unturned as they roamed the land, shores and reefs to find as much debris as possible and remove it.
UTD Announces Upcoming 'Listening Period'

2 weeks ago | deeperblue.com | Sam Helmy

Unified Team Diving has announced that it will soon be launching a dedicated “listening period” to receive feedback and plan the path ahead. The company said in an email:“In the days since we shared the news of Jeff [Seckendorf] stepping down from his role and focusing on continuing his coaching within UTD, we’ve been moved by the outpouring of support, stories, and questions.