Welcome to the April 2023 edition of TheScubaDirectory newsletter, where we explore the incredible world beneath the surface of the ocean. Each month we will share exciting articles, tips and stories about diving, marine life, conservation efforts and the latest gear and technology. If you have comments or suggestions for this newsletter please contact us at admin@thescubadirectory.com.

- Logan Brown

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Dive Shops & Sites added for Cyprus

🌴 Located in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea, the island nation of Cyprus is a great diving destination. Cyprus also has a rich history and culture, with evidence of human settlement dating back to the Neolithic period.

🐠 Cyprus offers a range of dive shops and schools, making it an ideal destination for divers of all levels. The waters around Cyprus are warm throughout the year, with temperatures ranging from 18°C (64°F) in winter to 28°C (82°F) in summer.

⛴ Often considered one of the best wreck dives in the world, the Zenobia shipwreck rests just 15 minutes off Cyprus. The wreck is over 170 meters (558 feet) and offers divers the opportunity to explore a variety of compartments and cargo holds. On June 7^th 1980, she sank due to a software error that pumped excess water into the ballast tanks and was holding over 100 vehicles in her cargo hold. She now rests on her port side between 19 meters (62 feet) and 42 meters (138 feet).

📍 Cyprus Dive Sites

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Industry News

Release the Kraken!

🦑Headquartered in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, Kraken Robotics specializes in the design and manufacturing of underwater sensors and robotics for military, commercial, and scientific applications.

Their products include synthetic aperture sonar systems, underwater batteries, and Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (UUVs). These technologies are used for a range of purposes including ocean exploration, marine resource management, underwater security, and seabed mapping.

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Ocean Treaty - 10 years in the making

🌎 After 10 years of debates, the UN has agreed on a unified treaty to protect marine life on the “High seas” which are the 60% of the world’s oceans that lie outside of national boundaries. Currently, less than 2% of those areas are protected. The UN High Seas Treaty aims to turn 30% of international waters into protected areas by 2030.

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