Is the Flip! Underwater Sleeve Really Good Enough for Diving?

That depends. Here’s why:

Flip! Underwater case:

Everyone seems to own the Flip! Video Camera. Now, they have an underwater-compatibility case to keep your cam dry when snorkeling. $49.99 at their website. Only problem with the Flip! is that it cannot go deeper than 3o feet. The benefit is its size and convenience. What’s also great is the price!

JW Fishers Cameras

Sold in varying prices, the JW Fishers cameras come with a 2 year warranty! (Non-negotiable!) They can go really really deep as well- as low as 500 feet! And extremely high-quality. Ask us about it by emailing us at Sales_Service@MorseDiving.com or calling us at 1-877-87-MORSE.

Motorola Defy is the Diver’s Phone. It’s REALLY Waterproof.

Motorola touts their Defy model to be a waterproof phone. So for the average clutz, it’s pretty life proof. The following footage – UNDERWATER – was taken using the device itself (the Motorola Defy) in 720p HD Video.

Note that the video is shaky so if you get motion sick, have Ginger Ale and crackers on hand.

You can buy the Defy here. I also don’t recommend testing this on another phone. It can get expensive.
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[Source: Phandroid].

Cats Can Scuba Dive Too! (Yes, this is real).

Just a little bit absurd, yet too true to deny. I mean, if it’s on YouTube, it must be true, right?

Cats can indeed dive. Certainly not all cats. But the one in the video below can. Pretty cute and pretty talented. Of course, I want to discourage trying this with your cat at home. If you go for it, it’s at your own risk (and the cat’s). But, enjoy the videos below! :-) If you’re interested, I also noticed a few scuba diving dogs. (Ridiculous, bizarre and true).

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Mystery Man Saves Diving Instructor – This One Comes from Australia!

The Mystery Man, according to the NY Times, answers to Trevor. But we don’t know his last name. I suppose he could be Aquaman?

He denies credit for saving his instructor because the important thing to him is that she is safe at all.

From the NY Times:

The man pulled the shark’s tail until it let go of the 19-year-old diving instructor diving instructor Elyse Frankcom. He then grabbed her and brought her up to the rescue boat as she began to sink in a pool of her blood, about 30 miles south of Perth, Australia, the Associated Press reports.

According to the article, the instructor is in stable condition after having undergone a six-hour surgery to remove shark teeth.

After all of this, I can’t help but say, What a hero. :-)

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[Source: NYTimes.com].

In Honors of Veteran’s Day: Do You Know About SUDS? Soldiers Undertaking Disabled Scuba. Learn More About This Cause!

I was watching Kathy Lee and Hoda on the Today Show this morning and in honor of Veteran’s Day, they shared this story on SUDS, Soldiers Undertaking Disabled Scuba. Here’s their mission statement:

Soldiers Undertaking Disabled Scuba (SUDS) at Walter Reed Army Medical Center (WRAMC) and Ft. Belvoir, VA is designed to help improve the lives of injured veterans returning from Iraq & Afghanistan. By training the warriors in a challenging & rewarding activity it can help facilitate the rehabilitation process & promote mobility. Offering this venue provides the soldier with a sport they can enjoy throughout their life. SUDS is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization & a chapter of the Wounded Warrior / Disabled Sports Project. [Source: SUDSDiving.org]

SUDS was founded 4 years ago by John Thompson, a soldier and scuba diver.
SUDS has trained over 200 divers. Being a nonprofit, they stay running with the help of donations and volunteer dive instructors.

What drew Thompson to diving as an outlet for war amputees was its quiet, tranquility and peacefulness — a stark contrast to the sounds of war.

To watch the story for yourself, check it out here.

To donate, visit SUDS online at www.sudsdiving.org.