Shearwater updates its Perdix and Petrel computers
Shearwater Research updates its two flagship dive computers, the Perdix 2 and Petrel 3.
Gauges, Mounts & Instruments
Personal Safety at Sea: Communicating with the Dive Boat
The Iridium Extreme lets one send an SMS text message, at set time intervals, with exact location coordinates to anyone, from anywhere on the planet. Photo courtesy of the manufacturer.
One of the things close to everyone’s thoughts is diver safety. We spend good money on quality dive gear and prudently have it frequently serviced and maintained, as this equipment will be sustaining our lives while underwater. But what about when we are on the surface? Just how many of us really do think about getting lost at sea?