scuba stories

Unusal Scuba Stories: Young Fisherman Hooks a Scuba Diver

June 24, 2010

We here at AquaViews thought it would be a good idea to bring you a collection of some pretty unusual, some bizarre and some simply amazing Scuba diving stories that we’ve come across over the years . And remember if you’ve got an amazing story or experience of your own to share, you can e-mail [...]

A Scuba Diver’s First-Hand Story of His Encounter With Giant Squids

May 31, 2010

AquaViews Reader- Peter (aka Aquaman) shares his first-hand experience of coming face to face with one of the most mysterious creatures of the deep- The Giant Squid… And remember if you’ve got an amazing story or experience of your own to share, you can e-mail us at aquaviews@gmail.com and to see it featured here. Many [...]

Former Coast Guard Captain Saved his life with Snorkeling Vest while Swimming in Pacific Ocean

March 17, 2010

Former Flotilla commander of the Coast Guard Auxiliary…

11 Year Old Mee Rae Firkins, Youngest to Earn a ‘Master Diver’ Certification

October 31, 2009

Not your average 6th grader, Mee Rae Firkins recently became the youngest Scuba diver ever to earn her ‘Master Diver’ level certification…

How Deep Is Your Love? – Tying The Knot Underwater

August 23, 2009

Many divers are opting to ‘take the plunge’ quite literally with a SCUBA Wedding. Underwater weddings are becoming increasingly popular…

Irresponsible Operators or Bad Luck? -The Survival Story of 4 Russian Divers

August 20, 2009

In recent news an Australian publication ‘The Age’ reported an amazing survival story of 4 Russian divers who went missing for over 24 hrs in shark infested waters near Marsa Alam, Egypt. Vitaly Ivanov,Anna Filippenko, Dmitry Smerdov and Sergei Larionov were swept away by a strong current while diving at one of Egypt’s top dive [...]

Amazing Scuba Stories: Man Escapes Fire Using Scuba Gear

July 13, 2009

In recent news, a Phoenix resident was reported to have escaped a death as he quickly donned Scuba Gear to escaped from his multi-million dollar home when it went up in flames. A local news channel reported on the 6th of July, that Michael Marin an adventurous Phoenix man last reported in the news for [...]