By: Mark 'Crowley' Russell
PADI has launched a global shark and ray census alongside a new speciality course, developed in partnership with Swiss watchmaker Blancpain.
Mark 'Crowley' Russell is a Senior Correspondent at DIVE Magazine Ltd. With a passion for adventure travel and a background in diving, he covers a diverse range of topics including environmental services, natural resources, and digital photography, often intertwining themes of travel and tourism with climate change and animal care. Crowley has been featured in GEOGRAPHICAL MAGAZINE LTD and continues to contribute regularly to DIVE's online and print content.
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Mark 'Crowley' Russell's coverage predominantly revolves around scientific themes, particularly focused on scuba diving, marine life, underwater exploration, dive equipment and conservation. His articles also include announcements and expert commentary related to these topics.
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As Mark focuses on national content pertaining to the United Kingdom, relevant local angles or developments would likely capture his attention when pitching ideas.
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