PDR 3.0: POD DIVER RADIO

The Pod Diver Crews heads down to go Cave diving in the Dominican Republic. We meet up with the folks at Cave Hunters DR. We dive two cave systems 1. La Jeringa Cave 2. Padre Nuestro Cave For more info goto CAVE HUNTERS DR

SPECIAL EPISODE ABOUT DIVING PIONEER MATT JOHNSTON.

CMAS: The World Wide Underwater Federation (Confédération Mondiale des Activités Subaquatiques) CMAS is an international and multi-faceted organization that promotes scuba training, aquatic sports and the aquatic sciences. It is one of the oldest and most extensive dive training systems. While in the Azores we interviewed Mr Joao Gomes-Pedro, he discusses the history and philosophy of CMAS and the future of international dive training. We also discuss the new term that scuba divers should be aware of: "Aquaticity" A diver having the ability and skills to be confident in the water.

Mystery of the Last Olympian: Titanic's Tragic Sister Britannic. (new book) Interview with Richie Kohler at DEMA 2015 about his expeditions to the HMS Britannic and his new book about the same. < PD-172: AUDIO PODCAST> For more info about the book goto: https://www.bestpub.com/mystery-of-the-last-olympian.html Direct Download of PD172 Audio File.

Interview with Martian Parker of AP Diving about the Inspiration Closed Circuit Rebreather. PD171: We discuss, the development history, CE approval and what's new in 2015 for Inspiration CCR. Including; the new color Vision Electronics and HUS.

Five hundred years of shipwreck history. We interview Dr Jose Neto and Dr Pedro Parreira. Marine Archeologists at the Azores Regional Directory of Culture. We discuss the rich nautical history of the Azores and shipwreck diving in the Azores. DOWNLOAD AUDIO PODCAST

We explore Algar do Carvão, a volcanic vent located in the central part of the island of Terceira. We interview Laura Barbosa from Association of Mountaineers Azores. Terceira has over 60 dry lava caves. Cave exploring is amazing way to spend the day when you can't go diving. For more info about the caves of Terceira. Goto www.mountanheiros.com

Joe Cocozza reports from São Miguel in the Azores, with Miranda van der Linde, head marine biologist at Futurismo. Miranda shares how she went from studying sperm whales in New Zealand to spending "one season" in the Azores… and never leaving. She explains why this mid-Atlantic volcanic archipelago draws an incredible variety of cetaceans: deep offshore drop-offs, seamounts, upwelling, rich plankton blooms, and squid-filled canyons that create a buffet for whales. You'll learn the difference between toothed whales like sperm whales and baleen whales like blue and fin whales, why some are residents while others are migratory visitors, and how photo-ID research using fluke patterns helps scientists track individuals across the North Atlantic. Miranda also walks us through the Azores' remarkable transition from whaling hub to whale-watching hotspot, and how responsible ecotourism—strict approach rules, no feeding, education on board, and long-term data sharing with universities—helps protect these animals while supporting the local economy. If you've ever dreamed of seeing blue whales, sperm whales, and dolphins in the wild—and want to understand how to do it ethically—this conversation from the docks of São Miguel is your field guide.

Post dive interview with PADI Master Instructor and Marine Biologist Bruno Sergio of the BEST SPOT AZORES Dive Center. Joe Cocozza along with Jill Heinerth talk with Bruno about the diving on Sao Miguel Island and the unique marine ecology of the Azores. BEST SPOT Dive Center is located on the marina in Sao Miguel Island and they are a PADI 100% AWARE 5* Dive Resort and Aqualung Partner Center. For more information about diving with them contact Bruno on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/Best-Spot-Azores-131805683667217 Website: www.bestspotazores.com Email: [email protected] DIRECT DOWNLOAD FREE AUDIO PODCAST

Sound Scene Tour of a night in Sao Migual Island. With Jill Heinerth and Renee Powers. We visit a Portuguese Naval SAR Frigate and get a tour of the ship by First Marine Luis Gonçalves! We then head to the Ponta Delgado Marina for an amazing dinner and discussion of the scuba diving in the Azores. DOWNLOAD PODCAST Audio FILE