Diving News August 2007

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THURSDAY, 30 AUGUST 2007
	Instructor Teaches Diving and Reef Protection
	Aside from teaching scuba diving, instructor Sid Bingham is also teaching his students to protect coral reefs. "I'd like to think that some of these kids will grow up to be marine biologists and start helping us take care of our oceans." Bingham said. Fourteen young divers participated during the first Lakeland Parks and Recreation Club Splash Dive Week held at Gandy Pool. Pool sessions Read Full Story
WEDNESDAY, 29 AUGUST 2007
	Diver's Body Recovered from the Atlantic Ocean
	The body of 53-year old Kenneth Gessinger Jr, who went missing while scuba diving, was recovered from the Atlantic Ocean last Sunday. His identity was confirmed by the Volusia County Medical Examiner's Office Monday. Gessinger's body was found about 13 miles offshore, and was recovered by a diving team and marine unit from the Volusia County Sheriff's Office and the U.S. Coast Guard. G Read Full Story
	Angler Rescues 12-year-old Boy's Life
	Newaygo County - Thirty-six year old Todd Thompson from Muskegon has saved a 12-year-old boy's life, who got into a scuba diving accident on Baptist Lake in southeastern Newaygo County. After a fishing trip, Thompson was notified of a scuba diving accident about 100 yards offshore. The boy was diving on the lake, when his air supply was interrupted. Thompson did CPR on the boy after he w Read Full Story
FRIDAY, 24 AUGUST 2007
	SCUBAPRO Dive Gear at Singles Week & More
	Fantasy Island Beach Resort, one of the most desirable dive destinations in the Caribbean, is hosting their 4th Annual Singles Week, September 1-8, 2007. Already known as a "can't miss" event for single divers, Singles Week 2007 promises to be more amazing than ever. During this 8 day, 7 night party, Fantasy Island dedicates their 21 acre private island to the diving and socializing of the luc Read Full Story
THURSDAY, 23 AUGUST 2007
	Adventure Travel Site Adds Shark Diving & More
	Gordon's Guide, publisher of the world's largest website on adventure and active travel, announced three new categories: Shark Diving Adventures, Swimming with Dolphins and Gap Year Adventures. These additions bring the total number of adventure and active travel categories to 77. Currently, GordonsGuide.com has more than 10,000 trips to 3,000 destinations in 126 countries and more than 1,2 Read Full Story