Welcome to the July 2026 edition of TheScubaDirectory newsletter, where we explore the incredible world
beneath the surface of the ocean.
In this month's edition: - Which Hawaiian Island Has the Best Scuba
Diving?
- July Dive Brief
- 130+ Historic Shipwrecks Mapped
Beneath Gibraltar
- Cuba Finds Creative Ways to Restore Coral Reefs
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New on TheScubaDirectory Blog | Which Hawaiian Island Has the Best Scuba
Diving? |
 | Photo by Cyrill on
pexels.com | Planning a Hawaii dive trip but
not sure which island to choose?
Each Hawaiian island has something different to offer. The Big Island is famous for manta
ray night dives and volcanic underwater landscapes, Maui is ideal for families and vacation variety, Oahu is
known for wreck diving, and Kauai delivers dramatic underwater scenery with fewer crowds.
We compared the four main
Hawaiian islands to help you decide which destination is the best fit for your next dive trip.
Read the comparison → | July Dive Brief (Preview) | July brings peak diving conditions to many of the
world's most popular destinations, with warm water, excellent visibility, and calm seas across several key
regions.
Best bets right now: - Red Sea (Egypt): some of the year's best diving
conditions
- Indonesia (Komodo / Bali): peak season continues with
strong visibility and active marine life
- Hawaii (Big Island /
Kauai): calm summer seas improve access to top dive sites
Want the full July Dive Brief, including the best destinations right now, seasonal
shifts, and timing insights? Get the full July Dive Brief → | Industry
News | 130+ Historic Shipwrecks Mapped Beneath
Gibraltar |  | Using high-resolution seabed
mapping and historical records, researchers identified more than 130 previously undocumented shipwrecks
beneath the waters around Gibraltar, the narrow strait between southern Spain and North Africa.
Dating from the 17th century
through World War II, the wrecks offer a remarkable glimpse into centuries of maritime history. Many remain
protected archaeological sites, reminding us that countless stories still lie hidden beneath the
surface. Read more →
| Cuba
Finds Creative Ways to Restore Coral Reefs |  | Image credit:
TheScubaDirectory.com |
With limited resources but plenty of determination, Cuban
scientists, freedivers, and local communities are finding innovative ways to restore damaged coral reefs.
Using recycled materials and handcrafted structures, they're creating new places for young corals to grow
while protecting some of the Caribbean's healthiest reef ecosystems. Read more → |
Planning a dive
trip? | PRO gives you monthly dive briefs, planning tools, and insights to help you
plan better dive trips.
👉 Get the full Dive Brief
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you have any comments or suggestions for this newsletter please contact us at
admin@thescubadirectory.com. Happy Diving, Logan
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