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🔬 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗕𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗗𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 For divers pushing the limits of deep, long-duration, and high-risk environments, a bailout rebreather (BOB) is an intriguing—yet complex—option. In this article, KUR divers Bob Beckner & Matt Vinzant share their insights from years of expedition diving, discussing: ✅ Pros & cons of BOBs in extreme cave & wreck diving ✅ Gas planning, logistics & added complexities ✅ Lessons learned from real-world exploration 📖 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗱𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://lnkd.in/ecUDEZGM 💡 What’s your take? Are BOBs a valuable safety tool, or do they introduce unnecessary risks? #RebreatherDiving #TechDiving #DiverSafety #CaveExploration #ScubaInnovation #TechDiving #RebreatherDiving #BailoutRebreather #DeepDiving #CaveDiving #ScubaLife #KarstUnderwaterResearch

𝗥𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴: 𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝗪𝗲 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗹𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗘𝘅𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻? By Jeffrey Bozanic, Ph.D. Unlike cars, planes, or even open circuit scuba gear, rebreather training is tied to specific brands and configurations. This, according to Jeffrey Bozanic, Ph.D., may not just limit divers—it could be holding the industry back. Bozanic proposes a bold new approach: a systems-focused training model that could better equip divers for the complexities of rebreather diving while ensuring long-term growth of the field. 📖 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲: https://lnkd.in/g-5sHuEX 📊 We want to hear from you! Take a quick Rebreather Training Survey and share your insights. 💡 What are your thoughts on creating universal rebreather training standards? Let’s discuss! #ScubaDiving #RebreatherTraining #ISOStandards #ProfessionalDiving #TechDiving #DiveSafety #TrainingStandards

📍 𝗠𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗻𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗻 🗺️ For nearly five decades, cavers have described “restrictions” (or “squeezes,” as British cavers say) as either minor or major. Now, Rory O’Keefe is updating cave cartography with a new grading system that’s all about accuracy and helping divers answer the big question: Can I fit through? 🫣 𝙎𝙦𝙪𝙚𝙚𝙯𝙚 𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙤 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙛𝙪𝙡𝙡 𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙮 > https://lnkd.in/gyhSqta8 #CaveDiving #UnderwaterExploration #AdventureAwaits #CaveMapping #CavingLife #ExploreTheUnknown

Here are this week's stories!

𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗮𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝗜𝘁𝗮𝗹𝘆’𝘀 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮 𝗪𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗸 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝘆. Join explorer and equipment maker Andrea Murdoch Alpini as he takes us on a journey through this Mediterranean treasure trove of shipwrecks. Dive into stories of exploration, history, and breathtaking seascapes. Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/gjs-sKmB #Shipwrecks #TechDiving #UnderwaterExploration #WreckValley #MaritimeHistory #Mediterranean #InDEPTHMag #DivingAdventures

🌊 𝗢𝗻𝗹𝘆 𝟰 𝗦𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗟𝗲𝗳𝘁! 🌊 The clock is ticking for the 𝗥𝗘𝗗 𝗦𝗘𝗔 𝗝𝗝-𝗖𝗖𝗥 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 from March 20-29, 2025. This 10-day liveaboard adventure is almost fully booked, with only 4 spaces remaining! 💥 Act fast – spaces must be booked in the next 2 weeks! What you will experience: - Dive iconic wrecks like Maidan and Zealot - Learn from DAN Europe doctors about diving medicine and decompression - Enjoy unlimited dives on pristine reefs 📅 Key Details: Trip: March 20-29, 2025 Arrival: March 19 | Departure: March 30 Pricing for DAN Members: €2500 (CCR) | €2200 (OC) 📩 Info & Booking: soren.bowadt@gmail.com | info@redseaexplorers.com 🔗 Full details: https://lnkd.in/ghGJuxYM Secure your spot and dive into the adventure of a lifetime. #RedSeaDiving #JJCCRExpedition #DANEurope #TechnicalDiving

This week's newsletter features THE TALKS with Stratis Kas.

𝗣𝗮𝘂𝗹 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲, 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝘂𝗲𝘀: 𝗔 𝗗𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 Paul Watson’s recent release from prison in Nuuk, Greenland, has reignited the debate on whaling, international law, and activism. Discover the events surrounding his arrest, Japan’s Interpol Red Notice, and ways we can support marine conservation efforts. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gmex_TPD #PaulWatson #Whaling #SeaShepherd #MarineConservation #Activism #TechDiving #DiveCommunity #InDepthMag #StopWhaling

𝗣𝗮𝘂𝗹 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲, 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝘂𝗲𝘀: 𝗔 𝗗𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 Paul Watson’s recent release from prison in Nuuk, Greenland, has reignited the debate on whaling, international law, and activism. Discover the events surrounding his arrest, Japan’s Interpol Red Notice, and ways we can support marine conservation efforts. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gmex_TPD #PaulWatson #Whaling #SeaShepherd #MarineConservation #Activism #TechDiving #DiveCommunity #InDepthMag #StopWhaling