Sam Helmy

United Kingdom

News Staff Writer at Deeper Blue

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National Marine Sanctuary Foundation Launches Florida Keys Shirt

6 days ago | deeperblue.com | Sam Helmy

The National Marine Sanctuary Foundation has announced that it is teaming up with Reyn Spooner to produce its third sanctuary Aloha shirt. The beautiful shirt is to celebrate the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. Reyn Spooner sells the limited edition Aloha shirt, and part of the proceeds will go toward supporting the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation and the National Marine Sanctuary System. The new shirt features three diverse habitats in the Keys including:Coral reefs.
Oyster Diving’s Big Scuba Day Out 2025 Dates Announced

1 week ago | deeperblue.com | Sam Helmy

Oyster Diving has announced the dates for its 2025 Big Scuba Day Out. The event will be taking place on Sunday, May 4, 2025, and will be held at Mercer Park just outside London, UK. The event is the perfect get-together for a fun day out by the water and is ideal for all levels of divers, from novices and beginners to advanced divers and instructors. Furthermore, entry to the event is totally free. The event will give you some hands-on experience of some of the world’s leading dive gear.
Underwater Dance Challenge Launched By SSI

1 week ago | deeperblue.com | Sam Helmy

Scuba Schools International has announced the launch of its Underwater Model & Dance Mermaid Specialty Program. To celebrate the launch of this new specialty, SSI is also running its Ultimate Underwater Dance Challenge. The challenge will run through April 30, 2025, and winners will be announced a couple of weeks after the competition closes.
New Geo-sense Seafloor Monitoring Technology Developed By MBARI

1 week ago | deeperblue.com | Sam Helmy

A first-of-its-kind seafloor sensor aimed at monitoring the various processes that shape the seafloor has been tested this year. The Geo-sense, a distributed acoustic sensing (DAS) system, was developed by researchers from the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute in collaboration with Sintela, leveraging the combined expertise of the two entities in fiber optic sensing, seafloor geology, and marine engineering.
Bonassi Announces Plans To Expand In The US

1 week ago | deeperblue.com | Sam Helmy

Bonassi has announced its expansion into the United States. The Italian brand already has a strong presence in the Mexican Caribbean. However, it now has ambitious growth plans this year in the US. The company aims to cement its reputation as a premier supplier of high-end diving, freediving, spearfishing and snorkeling equipment. Bonassi was founded by Alberto and Andrea Bonassi, and boasts a heritage of over 40 years in the diving industry.
TIDES Marine Science Camp Now Taking Applications

1 week ago | deeperblue.com | Sam Helmy

The TIDES Marine Science Camp in Key Largo, Florida, has announced that it is accepting applications for this year’s program. This year, the camp is being offered nationwide, with five one-week sessions available. The first is on July 6, 2025, while the last ends on August 9, 2025. Each TIDES (Teaching Interdisciplinary and Experiential Science) session is capped at 16 participants.
Overfishing Is Threatening Coral Reef Fisheries In East Africa

1 week ago | deeperblue.com | Sam Helmy

New research by scientists has found that overfishing is threatening coral reef fisheries in East Africa. The research has found that overfishing is affecting the sustainability of these reefs, leaving many small-scale fishermen completely out of pocket. The new study casts doubt over the current approach to fisheries management, which targets fast-growing schooling species with the assumption that other species will look after themselves as a byproduct.
Anne Hasson To Retire From Aggressor Adventures

1 week ago | deeperblue.com | Sam Helmy

Aggressor Adventures has announced that after 41 years of service, its Vice President and Director of Marketing, Annes Hasson, will retire from the company this month. Hasson’s adventure with scuba and dive travel is as long as the company itself. She joined her husband, Captain Wayne Hasson, on the first-ever Aggressor Charter exploring the waters around the Cayman Islands.
Save Up to 75% on Vietnam Airlines Award Tickets With This Lotus Day Promotion

1 week ago | awardwallet.com | Sam Helmy

Vietnam Airlines launched a major promotion — up to 75% off award tickets booked with Lotusmiles — as part of its 30th anniversary celebration. Dubbed the “Lotusday – Reward Day” promotion, the deal applies to select Vietnam Airlines-operated routes, including a few to Europe. In addition to this headline offer, the airline is also discounting Cash & Miles fares by 20% on both international and domestic routes. Here's everything you need to know.
NAUI Relaunches Lifetime Membership Options

2 weeks ago | deeperblue.com | Sam Helmy

NAUI has announced the return of its Lifetime Membership. The move comes on the heels of the success of the NAUI Lifetime Membership in 2020, which attracted 560 people, who are now enjoying the benefits of NAUI membership for a one-time payment. This year, the offer is not open-ended and is only available through December 31st, 2025. The offer allows NAUI members to secure all membership privileges and benefits at a fixed price for the rest of their lives.