This Could Happen to Any Dive Operator: What We Can Really Learn From The Perth Diving Academy Incident

This Could Happen to Any Dive Operator: What We Can Really Learn From The Perth Diving Academy Incident

This Could Happen to Any Dive Operator: What We Can Really Learn From The Perth Diving Academy IncidentMike Mason
Published on: 04/03/2026

The Perth Diving Academy incident shows how simple errors expose hidden risks. Why this could happen to any dive operator — and what the industry must learn.

EnglishLearning, Incidents & Just Culture
Seeing what is ‘unseen’: applying human factors to citizen science

Seeing what is ‘unseen’: applying human factors to citizen science

Seeing what is ‘unseen’: applying human factors to citizen scienceNiko Miilus
Published on: 04/02/2026

After decades of diving familiar rivers, 'hidden' varved clay revealed how much we miss underwater. This blog explores how human factors and citizen science help divers see more, dive safer, and contribute to understanding the complex natural and cultural environments beneath the surface.

Sense-making, Decision-making, & Psychology
So what can we do? The Practical Steps/Tools for Bringing HF/NTS into Diving

So what can we do? The Practical Steps/Tools for Bringing HF/NTS into Diving

So what can we do? The Practical Steps/Tools for Bringing HF/NTS into DivingGareth Lock
Published on: 27/11/2025

The Human Factors in Diving (HFiD) theory is there, but how do I bring this into my diving team or organisation? Learn how strong leadership, shared language, debriefing, psychological safety, and culture change help teams make better decisions and be better than yesterday.

EnglishOperations & Procedures
“Would you speak up to the Commander?” - “No. They already know” - Making changes to your team's diving

“Would you speak up to the Commander?” - “No. They already know” - Making changes to your team's diving

“Would you speak up to the Commander?” - “No. They already know” - Making changes to your team's divingGareth Lock
Published on: 26/11/2025

Diving struggles to learn because tradition, hierarchy, and poor communication block change. Lessons from Fire Service CRM and Oil & Gas NTS show how behavioural markers, better teamwork, and clear communication can help divers be better than yesterday.

EnglishOperations & Procedures

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