What Happens Underwater, Stays Underwater — And That's a Problem. Part 1 of 3

Gareth Lock

Published on: 10/04/2026

Diving incidents go unreported and unlearned from — and the industry largely accepts this as normal. This blog explores why sports diving lacks the safety culture that aviation and healthcare built over decades, what Individual Blame Logic costs the community, and why a context-rich story is worth far more than a simple account of what went wrong. The research question is straightforward: what stops divers from telling the stories that could save lives?

Summary of RF4 Paper: Human Factors in Rebreather Diving

Gareth Lock

Published on: 07/09/2024

RF4 Summary. Enhance rebreather diving safety with a focus on human factors, systems thinking, and non-technical skills. By understanding the interactions between equipment, training, and diver behavior, you can dive smarter and safer. Foster a just culture and improve decision-making.

ESRC Learning from Incidents Seminar - Research to Practice