If you think writing about scuba diving is a niche, then you should check out Spearing Magazine - devoted to the art of killing stuff underwater.
I'm not being flippant here, killing fish using a speargun or one of those slingshot thingy's really is an artform, especially if you are freediving.
The magazine has just released Issue One, so now is a good time to get onboard. Charles, the chappy behind this venture has given me a brief outline as to what they are looking for:
"We're looking for interesting articles related to spearfishing. These generally include trip reports, scuba safety as related to spearing, equipment tests and reviews, hunting techniques, travel spearing, and spearfisherman profiles. We prefer original photos not yet posted on any forums, and underwater photos are a plus. Articles range from 500 to 2000 words."
Not much there about the style etc. - which in my opinion means as long as your copy kind of fits, they'll probably go for it. No indication of any $ for publication, but if you operate in these circles, there's bags of kudos in having your name at the top of an article about killing stuff.
And before any of you think I'm against spearfishing, have a read of the Deep Breath (from DIVER) column to the left about the killing of a really big fish for a BBQ (I think this was published in 1998).
The editor loved it as he got a huge sack full of letters he could publish - so many that the next DIVER hosted a four page feature on the for and against of killing stuff called "Burning Spear."
If you can write copy that generates this much interest editors will love you forever!
Keep writing...
Brendan
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