BUCEO SCUBA

Adeonellopsis subsulcata (Smitt, 1873) (Bryozoa: Gymnolaemata) was first reported in Cuba on the marine terraces of the "Desembarco del Granma" National Park at the southeastern Cuban coast. Samples were collected using SCUBA gear at 12 m (19º 49' 48'' N, 77º 39' 11'' W) and 14 m deep (19º 50' 04'' N, 77º 42' 34'' W). Reference material has been included in the zoological collections of the Cuban Center for Coastal Ecosystems Research (Centro de Investigaciones de Ecosistemas Costeros-CIEC).

Research related to SCUBA diving, primarily about its impact on coral reef, has increased in the last years. However, few studies are devoted to SCUBA diving socioeconomic features. Thus, this study aims to characterise from ecological, social and economic point of view SCUBA diving in Jardines de la Reina, Cuba, and to evaluate the visitor’s perception about the conservation of the natural resources of the area. 78 divers from 16 countries, mainly from Check Republic, Italy and Spain were interviewed. Sample was dominated by males, 41 to 50 years old, married, with family and with university degrees. About 17% had visited Jardines de la Reina before, twice average. These repeaters currently consider the area in better environmental conditions than in previous visits. SCUBA diving is ranked very good or excellent and 99% would recommend Jardines de la Reina as a diving destination. The main attraction for divers is the abundance of fishes, among them the abundance of sharks and spec...

Scuba diving tourism is one of the fast-growing tourism activities globally. Therefore, it is identified as a potential adventure tourism segment. Sri Lanka Scuba diving tourism segment has been identified as a niche market segment with high potential to attract young individuals in all source markets. This study was conducted to determine the challenges of developing scuba diving tourism in Sri Lanka since the lack of information on recreational scuba diving development. The researchers conducted qualitative case study research to achieve the research objectives. Using semi-structured interviews, this study covered all 8 PADI registered diving centres in the Trincomalee district and four government institutions. The results reveal that less government support, lack of human resource development, and negative impact on fishing activities are highlighted issues to develop scuba diving in Sri Lanka. Furthermore, this study provides recommendations to mitigate those barriers to develop...

Los recorridos en los Senderos Submarinos del Parque Nacional Cahuita permitieron identificar los organismos marinos presentes. La descripción biológica de la flora y la fauna se basó en la metodología de línea transecto y observación directa. El Sendero Submarino Perezoso presentó un 40% de cobertura de coral vivo, entre los cuales estaba el coral estrella (Siderastrea siderea) como dominante, las especies de peces más frecuente pertenecen a la familia Pomacentridae. El erizo negro (Diadema antillarum) es el más frecuente de los invertebrados y las algas registradas son del género Dictyota y la especie Halimeda opuntia. Las especies de coral Siderastrea siderea y Agaricia agaricites son las más frecuentes en los senderos submarinos de Perezoso y Eduardo.

This requested article was written for a major scuba diving information website located in Malaysia. The author discusses the issue of whether swimming ability is important to participation in scuba diving. While it's possible to learn and dive successfully, without being a swimmer, the author presents a developed argument for swim skill and endurance as a proper and safety conscious prerequisite for scuba diving.