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Interested in the diving world? Discover below a selection of fascinating editorial features covering a diverse range of diving-related subjects - from dive travel to technical diving, shipwreck exploration to the low-down on high profile dive events, we're confident you'll find something sure to inform, educate and entertain!

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With a background in magazine journalism spanning over thirty five years, Jason doesn't just contribute images to the press - he's also a widely-published features writer.

In more recent years, he has become a prolific features writer for the diving press covering a diverse range of dive-related subjects. From dive travel features to news, in-depth product reviews and coverage of diving events around the globe, his work has been published in some of the biggest dive publications in the UK and beyond. Presented below is a selection of Jason's work which we hope you find both entertaining and useful.

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Pandora's Box of de(Lights)

The humble back up light is an essential part of any explorer’s kit configuration but it’s rarely the focus of blue-sky thinking. Could it be time for it to enjoy a bit of innovation?

The Shipwreck Decoder

Ask any scuba diver to identify the finer details of your average shipwreck and there's a good chance most will struggle. Jason Brown checks out Ashton East's new book that promises to demystify the maritime jargon.

Seagrass Saviours

Scientists and divers may seem an unlikely union but it’s paying dividends for marine research projects across the globe. Marcus Rose and Jason Brown joined one such project that aims to restore vital seagrass habitats.

Paragraph Eleven, Confirm...

It’s been 100 years since the German High Seas fleet sank beneath the surface of Scapa Flow in what would become one of the momentous episodes of War War One. Jason Brown was there to witness the commemorations...

Jewel of the Indian Ocean

Billed as one of the most pristine, untouched Edens of the world, the Seychelles offers divers the opportunity to discover diving as it used to be. Jason Brown goes ‘wild diving’ on Alphonse Island...

The Ghost fleet of Scapa Flow

Scotland may not be the obvious choice for world-class wreck diving but the sheltered anchorage of Scapa Flow offers something totally unique – the wrecks of the German High Seas fleet of World War One.

Shoot better wreck photos

Wish you could shoot shipwreck photos good enough to grace the pages of a dive magazine? Professional photographer Jason Brown reveals his ‘go to’ tricks to help you shoot better wreck photos.

Coronation Cannonball Run

Most wrecks of 'historic significance' tend to be off-limits but the 300 year old wreck of the Coronation is accessible to all. Jason Brown pays her a visit...

The State of Rebreathers

With many divers going bubble-free, the need to improve safety and performance has never been greater. Jason Brown joined 300 of the world’s top dive industry experts and leaders in Malta for Rebreather Forum 4.

In the Loupe at RF4

What’s it like to be the official photographer at a dive event like Rebreather Forum 4? Seasoned shutter bug Jason Brown recounts his experiences capturing the biggest event in rebreather diving for a decade…

A Dose of Vitamin Sea

After three months of diving cold turkey forced upon us all by the COVID lockdowns back in 2020, Jason Brown thinks he has discovered the perfect antidote for the lockdown blues...

Reach for the Sky

A mid-channel collision, toxic barrels washing up on nearby beaches and millions of pounds worth of missing foreign currency. Even in the best viz, there’s more to the Aeolian Sky than meets the eye...

Busting the Deco Bubble

Science tells us that every diver bubbles after every dive but bad are you bubbling and what can you do to improve the safety? Jason Brown gets in a fizz about Azoth’s new personal doppler device.

Car Wash Crocodile Rock

What would you do if you returned from a dive to encounter a crocodile floating on the surface between you and the exit? Jason Brown was in no doubt – take lots of photos!

Fourth Element Tech Fins

Fourth Element is known for being something of a disruptor with their products challenging (and often beating) established favourites. Could they be about to do the same in the tech fin market?

Malta's 10-Gun Terror

During the darkest months of World War Two, Malta stood firm against the forces of Germany and Italy. Jason Brown uncovers Malta’s wartime past and the wrecks that bare testament to the island's heroism.

Cave Diving in France

Jason Brown journeys to the Lot in the heart of the beautiful French countryside to take on his biggest challenge to date - to become a fully fledged cave diver

Veteran of some of the most significant military campaigns in recent history, Vobster's new Sea King helicopter has a fascinating story to tell. Jason Brown reveals the illustrious past of ZA299...

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