The great thing about being a qualified diver? You can sneak in a couple of scuba dives during your family holiday to Malta! 🇲🇹 🤿 That's exactly what Tracy from Chorley Sub Aqua Club did! 👌

Well done to iDive (Ipswich Sub Aqua Club) who recently held a try-dive event for 20 young people, as part of their club's 70th anniversary celebrations. 🙌 Many organisations and individuals lent a hand to make the try dives a possibility - well done and thanks all! 👏

🎥 A fab news video showcasing the wonders of Wales' underwater world! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 From catsharks to kelp and seals to jellyfish, there is so much to see around our coastline, and you don't even need a lot of kit to encounter it. 👌

179K views · 2.9K reactions | A 21-year-old free diver has described the otherworldly experiences that he has when he dives down to the seabed. Iestyn Morgan, from Pembrokeshire, said he can be there for four to five hours at a time, calling it a great benefit for his mental health. He said Welsh waters were under severe pressure and he is trying to give back to the sea that brings him so much joy. If I can keep showing people what's out there I'll be very happy to do that, he added. | BBC...

A 21-year-old free diver has described the otherworldly experiences that he has when he dives down to the seabed. Iestyn Morgan, from Pembrokeshire, said he can be there for four to five hours at...

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Fantastic photos from Ashbourne Sub Aqua Club's recent trip to Shetland aboard MV Valhalla! Have you dived the magnificent Shetland Islands before? 🤿 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

BSAC Environment Chair Katherine Knight has been undertaking a native oyster survey for #OperationOyster as part of the #BSACMarineChampions Action Weekend and has spotted more than 115 native oysters in a single site! 🦪 🌊 Great work - and this something that anyone can easily take part in. 🙌

Day two of BSAC’s Marine Champion Action Weekend, and there’s still time to get involved as part in some positive ocean action! 🌊 Need some inspo? Check out the Wildlife Trust’s #NationalMarineWeek which runs until 9th August. 🙌 🔗 Learn more at loom.ly/FQj-ko4

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Celebrate the wonders of our seas with National Marine Week! In 2026 National Marine Week takes place from 25th July - 9th August.

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👉 A reminder to sign the Seal Alliance's petition to ban flying rings if you haven't already done so! 🦭 🙏 🔗 https://loom.ly/FC_P4c8

Support the Seal Alliance’s call for a ban on plastic flying rings

BSAC is calling for all its members and clubs to get behind the Seal Alliance’s campaign to ban the sale and use of plastic flying rings.

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🎥 Andy Torbet has a message as we kick off our latest #BSACMarineChampions Action Weekend! 💙 #bsacdivers #SeaChangers #marineconservation

🎥 As we kickstart BSAC’s next Marine Champion Action Weekend (1-2 August), be inspired by Exeter SAC and their action-packed month of championing the marine world in this video: https://loom.ly/zGFQtDo #BSACMarineChampions #SeaChangers #litterpick

Princess Pier, Torquay - litter pick dive, 19th July 2026

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👉 Ever wondered how BSAC courses and grades get updated? National Diving Officer Sophie Rennie and Head of Diving Sophie Heptonstall explain how BSAC courses are continually refined. 🤿 🔗 Read the article: https://loom.ly/W7wycV8

Two Sophies: The evolution of instruction

National Diving Officer Sophie Rennie and Head of Diving Sophie Heptonstall explain how BSAC courses are continually refined

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⏰ THIS SATURDAY! The Vobster Quay Summer Dive+Party is nearly here, and we'll be on site all day. Pop by our stand, meet your regional reps, try some shiny new dive kit in the water, then stick around for live music, food and fun by the lake. Grab tickets 👉 vobster.com/event-summerparty

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Now in its third year, Southport BSAC's expedition to Loch Sunart has become a firm favourite and offers the opportunity to experience one of Scotland’s most beautiful and unspoilt areas. 🤿 👉 Stephen Dorricott, club member and North West Regional Coach tells us more...

Loch Sunart expedition delivers top notch Advanced Diver training

The main objective of the trip was to provide BSAC Dive Leaders with the opportunity to plan and lead expedition diving as part of their Advanced Diver training and AP2 development

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🌊 Happy #NatureConservationDay! Over the past year our #BSACMarineChampions have been making amazing strides to help protect local areas of sea, rivers and lakes here in the UK and overseas. 👉 If you're interested in becoming a Marine Champion for your club, head to bsac.com/marinechampions 💙

Warwick Sub Aqua Club finished off their academic year with their biggest UK trip to Cornwall yet! 🌊 🤿 🐙 They visited over 4 dive sites, achieved 200+ collective dives, and made countless memories. They were also joined by Loughborough SU Sub Aqua Club! Well done to all the organisers. 👏

Looking for a summer social for your club? 👀 Vobster Quay's Summer Dive+Party next Saturday 1st Aug has it all: a full day's diving, try-dive kit from top brands, live music by the lake, a hot meal and a licensed bar - and BSAC will be there too! 👉 Book at vobster.com/event-summerparty

🌊 #NationalMarineWeek is just around the corner! 🐬 BSAC Marine Champions are gearing up for some 'blue planet' moments during 25th July - 9th August as clubs and members take part in the Marine Champion Action Weekend and The Wildlife Trusts' partner activities. 🔗 Learn more here:

Look out for 'blue planet' moments this National Marine Week

Whales, dolphins and basking sharks bring 'blue planet’ moments to UK coasts this summer

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✍️ Ever dived Swanage Pier? In another entry from SCUBA magazine's 2025 writing competition, A Dive to Remember, Sandra Stalker relives her first time on one of the South Coast’s signature shore dives...

A Dive to Remember: Pier review

In another entry from SCUBA magazine's 2025 writing competition, A Dive to Remember, Sandra Stalker relives her first time on one of the South Coast’s signature shore dives.

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☀️ It's hot, the water's warmed up, and curious people are looking for their next adventure. Here's how to turn the summer buzz into a bigger, happier club - without burning out your club's committee...

Quick wins to grow your dive club this summer

Summer is the easiest time of year to grow a diving or snorkelling club. People are outdoorsy, holiday photos are flooding their feeds, and I've always fancied trying that is on the tip of everyone's tongue

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🤿 Andy Torbet, one of our #BSACMarineChampions, has a message for anyone wondering what to do this Saturday... (hint: get yourself to the Midlands Scoob & Snork Fest at Spring Lakes, Nottingham!) 👀

Only a few days until Andy Torbet once again skydives into the Midlands Scoob & Snork Fest THIS SATURDAY 25th July. 🪂 🤿 🎟️ This is going to be a fab day with kit stands, try dives, food, music and much more! Get your tickets here: https://loom.ly/n7vCAYo

🦈 There's still time to take part in the Shark Trust's #GreatSharkSnapshot 2026! 🤿 You have until 26th July (this Sunday) to log any sharks, rays or skates that you see while out diving or snorkelling. 🔗 Learn more and record your sighting at sharktrust.org/the-great-shark-snapshot

A few photos from a recent combined Advance Instructor course up in Dunoon from BSAC Centre Wreckspeditions!

We're excited to be joining the party at Vobster Quay's Summer Dive+Party on Saturday 1st August and are excited to see lots of clubs and members there! 🤿 ☀️ 🕺 🎟️ Learn more and book your tickets at loom.ly/rY-Ug9c

🎥 Check out this brilliant and inspirational video from Kingston and Elmbridge Junior Snorkellers Club who celebrated their 60th anniversary last night! The club has been bringing the joys of the underwater world to children and teaching them safe snorkelling for 60 years. 👏 🤿

KEJSC at 60. This is who we are!

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Check out our latest Club Focus - this time on Aberdeen Sub Aqua Club, a longstanding coastal club that has reinvented itself, rebuilt membership and even won the Heinke Trophy for its efforts. 🤿 👉 Read the interview here: loom.ly/e8-o6ow

Club Focus: Aberdeen Sub Aqua Club

This longstanding coastal club has reinvented itself, rebuilt membership and even won the Heinke Trophy for its efforts. Interview by Kristina Pedder.

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🚨 One week to go until the 2026 Midlands Scoob & Snork Fest! 🚨 🤿 Hosted by BSAC Centre Diverstime at Spring Lakes, Nottingham., this year's event promises to be bigger than ever! 🙌 👉 Learn more and book your tickets here: loom.ly/n7vCAYo

🎥 With the Shark Trust's #GreatSharkSnapshot starting tomorrow, Sat 18th July, here's why BSAC Chair of Environment and Sustainability, Katherine Knight, wants as many people as possible to get involved:

🦈 The Great Shark Snapshot starts tomorrow! 🦈 From 18th–26th July, the Shark Trust's Great Shark Snapshot is back, and BSAC Chair of Environment and Sustainability, Katherine Knight, wants our members diving in. Find out more about the #GreatSharkSnapshot here: https://loom.ly/o6jXaTA

Keep an eye out: it's the Great Shark Snapshot

Wherever you're diving this week, log every shark, ray and skate you see

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🤿 Ever dived the Falls of Lora? In another entry from SCUBA magazine's 2025 writing competition, A Dive to Remember, Brian Miller takes us with him on a full-throttle drift dive near Oban! https://loom.ly/0MuKThI

A Dive to Remember: the Falls of Lora

In another entry from SCUBA magazine's 2025 writing competition, A Dive to Remember, Brian Miller enjoys a full-throttle dive at Oban’s premier adrenaline ride

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BSAC Marine Champion partner, The Wildlife Trusts has announced the theme for its 2026 #NationalMarineWeek. 🌊 To be held between 25 July and 9 August, this year’s nationwide participation event will be celebrating the ‘incredible journeys’ made by our amazing marine life. 🐬 #BSACMarineChampions

National Marine Week 2026

This year’s nationwide participation event will be celebrating the ‘incredible journeys’ made by our amazing marine life

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