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When researchers pulled a clam from the icy seabed off the coast of Iceland, it didn’t look extraordinary.

It was simply an ocean quahog a species already known for living remarkably long lives in the cold waters of the North Atlantic.

Nothing about its appearance suggested it was about to rewrite the record books.

The surprise came later.

Scientists estimate the age of ocean quahogs by counting the tiny annual growth bands preserved in their shells, much like counting the rings of a tree. Each line represents another year of life.

When they finished counting, the result was astonishing.

The clam had been alive since 1499.

It was eventually nicknamed “Ming,” after the Chinese dynasty that ruled when the tiny mollusk first settled onto the seafloor.

Estimated to be 507 years old, Ming became the oldest individual animal ever discovered.

While explorers crossed oceans, civilizations changed, and empires rose and fell, the clam remained in the same stretch of seabed, quietly adding one new growth ring after another.

Its story, however, has a bittersweet ending.

Researchers only confirmed Ming’s extraordinary age after opening its shell to count the internal rings—a process that unintentionally ended the clam’s life.

The discovery wasn’t without purpose.

It encouraged scientists to develop more accurate, non-destructive techniques for aging these remarkable animals, making it possible that the next record-breaking clam can be studied without bringing its centuries-long journey to an end.

What better way to beat the heat than in our August beginning scuba class Aug 8, 15 & 16. Come join the fun!

PADI Rescue Diver Course: Aug 2, 8 & 9

The PADI® Rescue Diver course will change the way you dive – in the best possible way. Learn to identify and fix minor issues before they become big problems, gain a lot of confidence and have serious fun along the way.

Discover why countless divers say Rescue Diver is their favorite scuba course.

We still have room in our July beginning scuba class. Dates are July 12, 18 & 19
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Finally! Prescription eye glasses from Mask Optix designed specifically to be worn under your scuba mask! Do Dive In is a distributor for MaskOptix and we have coupons in store for 20% off orders placed through us so come on in!

ScubaLab First Look: MaskOptix Diving Prescription Glasses ScubaLab takes a first look at the MaskOptix Diving Prescription Glasses.

We still have one spot open in our June Open Water Class. Grab it before it's gone!

Congratulations to Julie White on recording her 100th dive ( with the encouragement of the boat captain) on Do Dive In's Dominica trip. Certainly beats recording your 100th dive in Haigh Quarry (no offense Tina).

Do Dive In recently invaded the garden island of Dominica for a week of diving, relaxation and eating. The eating part is shown here.

Anyone interested in a 6XL Henderson men's 3mm jumpsuit here's a golden opportunity. Suit was ordered by a customer who decided he needed a smaller size and rather than have to return it to Henderson I would rather sell it and avoid the hassle of sending it back. Retail is $499, I'll sell it for $350. If interested, let me know before I have to send it back.