Scorkl 2.0 adds an electric air compressor to quick-use scuba system

Six years ago we told you about the Australian-designed Scorkl, a mini compressed air tank that allows users to breathe underwater for up to 10 minutes. For easier on-the-spot refills, the 2.0 version can now be ordered with an electric air compressor … Continue reading Scorkl 2.0 adds an electric air compressor to quick-use scuba system

Patrick Lahey interview part 3: Memorable dives from a remarkable career

In the final part of our extended chat, the CEO and co-founder of Triton Submarines takes us through some highlight dives from an extraordinary career, from salvaging the “smoking gun” from the Challenger space shuttle and filming with James Cameron, t… Continue reading Patrick Lahey interview part 3: Memorable dives from a remarkable career

Patrick Lahey interview part 2: Starting a new submarine company

It takes guts to start a company. It takes a lot more guts to start a company manufacturing cutting-edge private submarines. And as Triton’s CEO and co-founder explains, it takes even more guts to slap down your money and become the first customer.Cont… Continue reading Patrick Lahey interview part 2: Starting a new submarine company

Patrick Lahey interview part 1: Birth of a submarine obsession

2023 is not a good year to be running a submarine company, but we caught up with Patrick Lahey, CEO and co-founder of Florida’s Triton Submarines, for a three-part chat about a remarkable career with highlights as low as a human being can possibly go.C… Continue reading Patrick Lahey interview part 1: Birth of a submarine obsession

Sunlight polarization patterns may be an underwater substitute for GPS

While GPS can be used to determine one’s geographical coordinates on land, such is not the case underwater. Scientists have developed a possible alternative, however, in the form of a system that analyzes the manner in which sunlight is polarized by wa… Continue reading Sunlight polarization patterns may be an underwater substitute for GPS

Seakool D2 gives swimmers and divers a hands-free electric boost

Underwater scooters are nothing new, although most of them are devices which users must hold in front of themselves. The Seakool D2 is different in that it’s worn around the waist, keeping the user’s hands free and their view unobstructed.Continue Read… Continue reading Seakool D2 gives swimmers and divers a hands-free electric boost

Oceanbotics’ newest ROV seeks and destroys sea mines

Oceanbotics’ SRV-8 underwater ROV (remotely operated vehicle) is certainly no slouch, nor is its more capable sibling, the SRV-8X. The latest version of the vehicle, the SRV-8 MDV, takes things even further – it blows up sea mines.Continue ReadingCateg… Continue reading Oceanbotics’ newest ROV seeks and destroys sea mines

Oceanbotics’ newest ROV seeks and destroys sea mines

Oceanbotics’ SRV-8 underwater ROV (remotely operated vehicle) is certainly no slouch, nor is its more capable sibling, the SRV-8X. The latest version of the vehicle, the SRV-8 MDV, takes things even further – it blows up sea mines.Continue ReadingCateg… Continue reading Oceanbotics’ newest ROV seeks and destroys sea mines

Swiss drone takes the perilous plunge so divers don’t have to

Searching for human bodies or other submerged items can be dangerous for divers due to factors such as strong currents, deep waters and low visibility. That’s where the Tethys One underwater drone comes in, as it’s designed to do the job itself.Continu… Continue reading Swiss drone takes the perilous plunge so divers don’t have to