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Happy New Year from Team Scubaverse!

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The Scubaverse Team would like to wish you all a very Happy New Year!

We hope that 2019 brings you everything you wish for… and above all, fantastic diving!

Thank you for your continued support over the past 12 months. Scubaverse really wouldn’t exist without you.

2018 was an amazing year of expansion for Team Scubaverse, especially with the launch of our new quaterly travel magazine, Dive Travel Adventures. Be sure to pick up the second issue (Winter 2019) this January from your local dive centre, or simply download the magazine as soon as it’s available here.

In 2019, you can expect more great diving, underwater photo and video, and marine conservation related content from us at Scubaverse.com. We’ll be introducing some great new features on the website as we continue to strive to make Scubaverse the best diving and marine conservation platform in the world.

We’ll also be bringing you more issues of Dive Travel Adventures, and a new exciting annual publication – Dive Travel Companion. We’ll be launching this latest magazine at the Go Diving show in February, so be sure to say hello to the Scubaverse Team and pick up your personal copy.

Remember, Scubaverse is for YOU, so if you have any ideas or suggestions on how we can ensure you enjoy the best possible experience when you visit Scubaverse.com, our social media channels, and read our exciting new printed magazines, then please let us know in the comments below.

And don’t forget to get involved! Enter our monthly photo and video competitions, submit an article or blog for us, and remember, you have to be in it to win it… enter our fantastic competitions to get your hands on free dive kit and the latest accessories.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Love from Team Scubaverse x

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Dived Up Publications announces the release of The Diver and the Cookby Lasse Spang Olsen

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The Diver and the Cook

A ship lost. No survivors. A grim recovery mission begins, pushing a team of commercial divers well beyond their comfort zone.

Braving treacherous conditions, saturation diver Nico van Heerden single-handedly combs the cramped, debris-strewn, zero-visibility Jascon 4 shipwreck searching for any sign of the lost crew.

Then, in a scene akin to a horror movie, while exploring a small, isolated compartment, Nico feels a tap on his shoulder. Could someone have survived underwater for over sixty hours?

The Diver & the Cook is the incredible true story of a seemingly impossible underwater rescue. With first-hand accounts, authentic images and detailed reconstructions, author and documentary maker Lasse Spang Olsen brings this gripping tale to life. The book is the result of over four years of work, including intensive interviews, access to previously unknown material, and deep study of conversations and film recorded during the actual incident.

Witness the unwavering determination of the human spirit as Jascon 4 galley chef, Harrison Okene, fights for survival after his ship goes down. Meanwhile, rookie saturation diver Nico van Heerden faces a daunting challenge: spearheading the rescue mission in a perilous underwater environment. With time running out, what rules must the dive team break to save Harrison before it’s too late?

An unprecedented operation, this story provides a unique perspective on the dangers and challenges faced by divers, showing the importance of teamwork and communication in high-risk situations. An incredible survival story against all odds, with an equally surprising aftermath.

Quote from the author, documentary-maker Lasse Spang Olsen:

“There are a whole lot of different versions of this story out there. But I believe that by speaking directly to the key people involved, creating meticulous reconstructions and doing original research we have dug much deeper and got far closer to the truth about the rescue and the sinking than anyone has ever managed to before.”

About the author

Author and veteran filmmaker Lasse Spang Olsen – in a 40+ year career – has participated in stunts and FX on over 600 films, directed eleven features and filmed extensively underwater. He’s led expeditions uncovering historical mysteries like the Flying Enterprise wreck and documented adventures worldwide. He’s also a producer and lecturer. Originally published in Denmark as Dykkeren of Kokken (February 2024), this is his fourth book.

The Diver and the Cook (ISBN 978-1-909455-61-0) is released on 12 November 2024 in paperback and ebook. It is available via online retailers, bookstores, from DivedUp.com and to the dive trade via Nautilus UK.

Dived Up Publications website: www.DivedUp.com
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Spooktacular Underwater Adventure: Oyster Diving’s First Halloween Scuba Party at Mercers Lake

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Last Thursday, Oyster Diving transformed Mercers Lake into a hauntingly unforgettable underwater realm for their inaugural Halloween Scuba Party. Approximately 20 intrepid divers plunged into the darkness, weaving through a mesmerising scene of spectral decorations, glow sticks, and eerie underwater pumpkins.

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After the thrilling night dive, participants gathered to feast on a ghoulish spread of pumpkin soup, chilli con carne, and decadent fudge brownies, perfect fuel for the frightful festivities.

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With a resounding success, Oyster Diving is excited to announce plans for this event to become an annual tradition. Next year, look forward to a fully licensed bar and live music, promising an even spookier celebration under the moonlit waters.

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Join us next Halloween for an experience that promises to be a haunting delight!

Find out more about Oyster Diving at oysterdiving.com.

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