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Dear readers ... Finally ‌ It’s July 2020 issue, The Seventh Issue of Diventures Magazine. Thanks and appreciation from the Diventures Magazine to all medical staff for facing the Coronavirus in the past period. We also pray to God for success to workers in all fields to recover quickly from the effects of the pandemic during the last period. We would like to thank Captain and Photographer Ali Hassan for his dedication of the cover photo to us Curious Murray. Finally ... we hope you can support us on the Patreon platform to help us continue, and for Diventures magazine to remain free, bringing its message to everyone interested in diving.
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SCUBA NEWS
Finally ‌ We’ll Dive Again Diving activity returns in most countries in the World, especially in Egypt and the Red Sea. More than 60 diving sites in the Red Sea await the lovers of scuba diving, snorkeling and cruises in Egypt and the world. The Ministry of Environment also issued several guidelines for workers in marine activity within
the scope of the Red Sea Governorate, to follow before returning to work, in parallel with the
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inspection committees that include members of the Ministry of Tourism, CDWS, the Ministry of Health, and a committee from the Governorate, to inspect the requirements within the marine
centers to obtain a safety certificate Of re-active again. The
Chamber
appealed
to
any
tourism
establishment wishing to resume diving and marine activities to apply for a health safety certificate to resume the activity in accordance with the controls and procedures previously announced, and any facility that engages in activity in violation will be subject to revoking its license issued by the Ministry of Tourism. Diventures Magazine
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COVER
Ali Hassan A professional diver has lived in Sharm ElSheikh since 2000, which is one of the best tourism destinations in general and diving in
particular. He has been a professional diver and has worked as a diving instructor since 2005, and every day underwater. In 2007 he started underwater photography and in 2011 it became part of his work. When
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you see the pictures and videos captured by Captain Ali Hassan, you feel as if the marine life are calling him
to capture those
wonderful shots, as if the sea is his second home. Ali says nothing can stop the beauty of the Red Sea and with every dive he finds something beautiful. He took the cover photo, which he gifted to us, in Ras Nasrani Reef in Sharm ElSheikh, a picture of a Giant Moray Eel.
Certainly it is a great picture whenever I look as if it came to life ... Thank you Captain Ali Diventures Magazine
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DIVING AFTER COVID19 INFECTION
Diventures Magazine
July 2020
A warning has appeared to divers that they should be especially careful of infection with the Coronavirus, issued by a doctor in Austria, Dr. Frank Hartig, who is also a diver, head of the emergency unit in the Innsbruck University Hospital and is
the emerging COVID19.
He told the Austrian News Agency that he had noticed "tremendous changes" in the lungs of patients who had recovered from the infection
even though their conditions did not appear serious enough to warrant hospitalization.
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the crisis coordinator for patients of
DIVE MEDICINE We don't understand what's going on
DAN Says COVID19 symptoms range from mild to severe. Some people have no symptoms at all while others require complicated stays in ICUs with ventilator support to recover. In addition to the impact of the primary viral infection, factors such as underlying
medical
conditions,
age,
secondary complications and more will affect recovery .COVID-19 shares many features
with
other
serious
viral
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pneumonias and requires a period of convalescence before returning to normal activities. The amount of time needed to recover will vary, as will the long-term
here. “Six active divers were among COVID19 patients seen at the hospital since the coronavirus pandemic began, but none of them was considered to be badly enough affected to require hospital
treatment. After
several
weeks
all
six
were
considered to have recovered, and showed no outward residual symptoms beyond
coughs
and
“reduced
performance”. Yet according to Dr. Hartig
their lung CT scans suggested that the damages
sustained
could
be
“irreversible”.
effects of COVID-19 such as pulmonary function.
As
information
becomes
available it will be incorporated into COVID-19 prevention, treatment and follow-up guidelines.
Dr. Hartig Opinion Dr. Hartig says, who worries that lung
changes as a result of COVID19 infection can
greatly
increase
the
risk
of
underwater accidents: “This is shocking, Diventures Magazine
July 2020
“They are probably lifelong patients,” he said. “As an emergency doctor with 20 years’ experience, you gulp when you see something like this in a 40-year-old patient.” Two of the divers showed significant oxygen deficiency when under stress, normally a sign of persistent lung shunt. Dr Hartig also cautioned against diving
usually observed in asthmatics, and in
using elevated levels of oxygen, such as
four cases the scans revealed such
when using nitrox, suggesting that this
significant changes to the lungs that Dr
could be dangerous if the lung tissue
Hartig had to check with the X-ray
was still sensitive.
department that the files hadn’t been
And he said that any coronavirus
mixed up.
patients hoping to dive again in the
The doctor said he wanted to issue a
short term should be very cautious,
warning to all divers because, while he
because scientific studies would not be
couldn’t tell how long the effects would
available before 2021.
last, he found it difficult to believe that his
patients’
lungs
could
heal
completely. “After a COVID19 infection, even if you have had only mild symptoms and your medical certification to dive is still valid, you should definitely have a diving doctor examine you thoroughly before diving again,” he said. 7th ISSUE
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Two displayed the kind of symptoms
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DIVE MEDICINE
Precautions and Practices: Protecting Yourself and Others
Source : Diver Alert Network DAN Diventures Magazine
July 2020
Divers around the world are wondering how to move forward in these uncertain
times. Here are some updated COVID-19 diving precautions courtesy of DAN. Most of us have seen or heard of the CDC’s guidelines: wash your hands for 20 seconds with soap and warm water; use hand sanitizer when soap and water
with unwashed hands; keep 6 feet away from others, cover your cough; and wear
a mask. Many divers are wondering how we can apply these guidelines to diving. Furthermore, what extra precautions must
divers
take
when
renting
equipment?
DAN offers some updated COVID-19 diving precautions.
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aren’t available; don’t touch your face
DIVE MEDICINE Spitting in masks
Use the proper disinfectant
While most divers swear by using spit as
use a solution made of 1/3 cup of bleach
defog, this practice is risky in our new
per gallon of water instead, with a
reality. According to the CDC, the virus
soaking time of one minute. Thoroughly
that causes COVID-19 is spread mainly
rinse equipment after disinfecting and
by “respiratory droplets”
allow it to dry completely. You must
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produced
when
someone
that are who
is
follow these directions, as long soak
infected coughs, sneezes or talks.
times could harm equipment.
Communal mask bucket
You
We don’t currently know whether the
combination
virus can survive in a communal mask
agitation.
bucket if someone infected with the
Advocate for yourself
virus contaminates the water. The good
Divers who are concerned about COVID-
news is that these buckets aren’t
19 must take the correct precautions to
essential, so getting rid of them is likely
protect themselves and others. If you’re
the best way forward to help reduce the
thinking about booking a trip, call the
potential for spread of infection.
dive operator and ask what disinfection
Freshwater rinse tank
procedures they’ve put in place. If they
There is evidence that coronaviruses can
don’t seem adequate to you, book
survive in fresh water, although time
elsewhere. This is especially important if
and conditions are currently unknown.
you plant to rent equipment.
can
clean of
wetsuits soap,
with
water,
a and
Thusly, it’s a good idea to avoid
potentially contaminating the water with dirty equipment. Luckily, the solution
to
this
is
easy
disinfect
equipment before rinsing.
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July 2020
Make the rules and enforce them If you work at a dive shop, create a clear plan and let customers know ahead of time about any special procedures they will have to follow. Consistency is key, so even divers who bring their own equipment
should
procedures,
such
follow as
relevant
disinfecting
equipment before rinsing in a communal rinse tank. Moving forward With a somewhat uncertain future, it’s hard to know what diving will look like
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this time next year, but we do know that COVID-19
will
change
the
diving
community’s practices for the better. Greater attention to infection control can only serve our community well.
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MARINE ENVIRONMENT
The Environmental Impact of the Coronavirus Pandemic
Source : PADI Blog Diventures Magazine
July 2020
This year’s coronavirus crisis has had a profound effect on nations and populations across the globe. It has changed the way we
work, communicate, shop, and enjoy our recreation time — and in many ways, it has bought us closer together. In spite of the challenges we’ve faced courtesy of COVID-19, a few silver linings,
many of which we’re still discovering, have come to the fore. In particular, the
period of respite time to recuperate from heavy emissions and past pollutants.
Much media attention has focused on the dramatically lowered carbon emissions brought about by fewer cars on the road, among other factors, but less focus has gone on how our reefs and oceans are faring.
Here, we take a look at some of the ways the coronavirus is positively impacting our dive sites, waterways, and seas. 7th ISSUE
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environment is being given a lifeline, a
MARINE ENVIRONMENT Happier cetaceans?
famous waterways became clear for the
According to the Guardian, researchers
first time in memory.
are studying the effects of reduced noise
Live to many residents. The lack of traffic
from underwater pollution on marine
means that the sediments on the
mammals. Ocean Networks Canada, an
bottom
organization located near the busy
unobstructed and the fish are now
Vancouver Port, has reported a sharp
visible.
of
the
channels
remain
drop in charging low frequency sounds. Noise in the 100 Hz range has a proven effect on marine mammals, both in terms of stress levels and the amount of contact between individuals. As noise
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pollution decreased
decreases charging
in
line
with
activity,
the
experience of chronic whales is expected to be reduced. Another positive effect of lower boat traffic was observed in Venice. The city's
Disrupting the status quo A new study by the United Nations agency,
the
Economic
and
Social
Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), provides a way forward for greater
ocean
sustainability
and
resilience after the epidemic, using the current crisis as a powerful vector to keep the situation as it is. The report also highlights the need for international agreements
governing
sustainable
shipping, fishing practices and marine pollution management.
ESCAP is not alone here. Around the world, many countries, organizations, and climate scientists question how they use coronavirus as a springboard to better practices on land and at sea. Diventures Magazine
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Divers uniting for dive site health
While it may be too early to fully predict
Around the world and in diving places in every
country,
professional
and
enthusiastic divers alike have more time due to the cessation of activity. This has led to an increase in the number of
large-scale
underwater
cleaning
campaigns.
the environmental impact of corona virus, early evidence and studies show some very positive effects. If countries around the world seize this opportunity to shift towards more green
and more sustainable practices, we may see some very real benefits for both our
Dive centers are also involved in this activity and are creating programs that
atmosphere and our waterways, which could be a good thing for divers.
see trunk storage tanks to be used to pull trash out of the ocean. Meanwhile, vast areas of so-called stray fishing nets
move. An
opportunity
for
more
marine
creatures away from death or injury.
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are being pulled out of the sea in a good
TECH DIVING
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Technical Diving
Source : Scuba Diver Life Diventures Magazine
July 2020
What is technical diving? Ask most newly qualified open-water divers and they may struggle to explain exactly what
that
recreational
term
means.
diving
Even
instructor
candidates often don’t necessarily
For years, my go-to explanation was:
‘Remember the limits you learned not to exceed certain depths and times? Technical diving teaches you to go beyond those depths and times, but plan for it.’ Oversimplified? Perhaps. So, let’s look at other definitions.
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have a one-sentence answer.
TECH DIVING What is technical diving? The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) defines technical diving as “all diving methods that exceed the limits imposed on depth and/or immersion time for recreational scuba diving. Technical diving often involves
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the use of special gas mixtures… Technical diving almost always requires
gases and making gas changes. This
one or more mandatory decompression
definition doesn’t touch upon the need
“stops” upon ascent, during which the
for additional equipment, which is
diver may change breathing gas mixtures
almost a foregone conclusion.
at least once…”
Equipment
Within these few lines, we learn some of
As technical diving often involves diving
the key components of technical diving,
deeper
such as exceeding recreational depth
recreational divers normally would, tech
and time limits, choosing breathing
divers require more gas. And, if divers
and
staying
longer
than
take more than one breathing gas with them, it follows that they’ll need at least one additional cylinder, complete with
rigging and regulators. A single tank is usually not enough for two reasons. First, it doesn’t hold enough gas. Second, it does not offer enough redundancy if you have an equipment failure, such as a regulator or
valve malfunction. Diventures Magazine
July 2020
Dive planning Another
crucial
difference
between
recreational and technical diving is the amount of planning involved in either. Technical divers learn to calculate how much gas they are likely to use on their Therefore, tech divers must keep their
planning. Add to that suitability of gases,
skills fresh and practice them regularly.
equipment requirements, logistics and so
Consequently, you may see someone
much more, and it becomes clear why
taking a twinset and two or more stage
technical planning usually takes a bit
tanks to 60 feet (20 m).
longer.
It’s a mindset
Technical divers must possess specialist
Becoming a technical diver is likely to
skills, including the ability to manage
change a diver’s approach to all their
several different gases. They practice this
diving. TDI’s Advanced Nitrox course, for
task in certification courses, as well as
example,
learning emergency skills.
mindset.’ This means that the diver is in
mentions
a
‘performance
control of each part of their dive. Practically, divers might conduct more thorough pre-dive checks, spend some
time writing a dive plan on a slate, carry specialist computers and generally be in their own world before a dive. While some of this becomes automatic after a while, it takes time to get there, but the reward is entry to places few
divers ever go. 7th ISSUE
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dive. This forms the basis of their dive
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MARINE LIFE
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MORAY!
Diventures Magazine
July 2020
Moray
sometimes
has
a
bad
reputation, usually because of the way it breathes and filters oxygen while moving her mouth. In fact, they are neither aggressive nor dangerous if you respect their
marine creatures), and most of them have very cool features. There are more than 800 species of eel
known
to
date,
whether
freshwater or saltwater. Here's a sneak peek at five types of
moray.
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space (as you should do with all
MARINE LIFE
Garden Eel These small snakes live mainly in the Pacific and Indian regions, usually on a sandy bottom in large groups and beating their heads out of their burrows. Since they live in a group, they seem to be
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growing from the bottom of the sea, like
Ribbon Eel
a lawn of grass waving gently, hence their
Also known as the snake-nosed Moray
name. They can reach over 3 feet (1 m)
snake,
to
tall, but most of the time they appear
recognize thanks to their bright colors.
hidden in the sand with only a small part
They have a large fan-type nasal opening
of their body. Their color can vary
and a distinctive dorsal fin. Young Ribbon
depending on the species.
Moray are black with a yellow dorsal fin.
Giant Moray
As they get older, the males turn blue
According to its name, this is the heaviest
instead of black, with a yellow dorsal fin
and largest species - it can reach 10 feet
and an area around the mouth. While the
(3 meters) and weigh more than 66
females
almost
pounds (30 kg). Giant morays are
completely yellow. You'll usually find
widespread across the Indian Pacific,
them close to the bottom, coming out of
from East Africa to Hawaii. At night they
the sand or crater, and are common in
fish on coral reefs, and they mainly feed
the shallow waters.
on fish and sometimes small crustaceans.
ribbon
snakes
eventually
are
become
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Like some other types of moray, they
Snow Flake Moray
have a second set of jaws with teeth in
Beautiful eel can live in central India and
their throat, which allow them to better
the Pacific, can reach 3 feet (1 m) but
control their prey. Due to their extreme
generally smaller and live in shallow
size, they have few predators but they
waters. It's very popular, and you can
will not bite divers unless they are
easily recognize it thanks to its white,
provoked.
black and yellow pattern that looks like
The Electric Eel
snow flakes.
they actually belong to the knife family. They inhabit the fresh water of the Amazon and Orinoco River in South America. Many members of their bodies allow electrical secretions. They use the low voltage to move around in their environment, and the high voltage to stun
their
prey.
It
mainly
feeds
invertebrates such as shrimp and cancer but can also eat small mammals or fish.
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These freshwater fish are called eel but
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