The 10 most-read Mares blogs of 2020
by Mares - 28th December 2020
It's almost the end of 2020, and Mares would like to re-propose some of the most-read articles of the year from our blog...…
Love Bull Sharks? Try These 5 Top Dive Destinations
by LiveAboard - 11th October 2019
Bull sharks might have a bad reputation as being aggressive but diving with these sharks is a truly magical experience.…
Scuba diving attractions in Jordan – the Lockheed TriStar L-1011 and the Underwater Military Museum
by Ivana and Janez - 2nd October 2019
The intentional scuttling of diverse sailing objects has become a well-known practice in order to create artificial underwater reefs. Usually…
Octopuses – They have it all!
by Ivana and Janez - 22nd June 2018
Who doesn’t like octopuses? They have it all: beautiful, smart and unique. These molluscs are part of the ‘Octopoda’ (eight…
Nutrient Mix enables phytoplankton to flourish
by Herbert - 6th November 2017
Combination of nutrients is necessary to promote plankton growth For the food webs in the ocean and processes such as…
Day 9 and 10 – Heavy to handle
by MARES / SSI / rEvo Dive Expedition Team - 23rd February 2017
The day started the same as usual, but just up to the point where we loaded up our 4x4’s, because the…
8th Mares Underwater Photo Marathon 2020
by Damir - 3rd June 2020
Another very competitive Mares Underwater Photo Marathon has come to an end. We are proud to say that the 8th…
Zenobia – An Enchanting Giant
by Ivana and Janez - 13th March 2020
There are a huge number of sunken ships in the seas and oceans. Each one of them has its own…
In the heart of Dalmatia
by Ivana and Janez - 24th September 2019
The region of Dalmatia is located on the eastern shore of the Adriatic Sea, stretching from Rab in the north…
Introducing Dan
by Dan - 16th May 2019
Kia ora! (Hello) My name is Dan and I am an underwater photographer and proud Mares Ambassador from Auckland, New…
About my work in Soma Bay
by Semra - 26th November 2018
Hi everyone and welcome to my new blog post. In my last blog, I told you about how I got…
Cabo Pulmo and endless vortexes of fish (Chapter Five)
by Franco and Sabrina - 22nd November 2022
If your diving wish list includes finding yourself finning inside vortexes of different species of fish so dense as to darken…
Bahia Magdalena: Where giant travellers rest (Chapter Four)
by Franco and Sabrina - 12th September 2022
The Baja California peninsula is another world, another universe, and inside this bewitching world there is a stretch of Pacific…
Summer Lovin’
by Alex - 26th July 2022
It's easy to forget that the Red Sea is seasonal when you always visit it at the same time of…
Baja California Sur – Pacific Coast, Offshore Adventure (Chapter Three)
by Franco and Sabrina - 28th June 2022
In the southern part of Baja California Sur, on the Pacific Coast, the offshore high sea is a place of…
Shining a light on UK diving
by Alex - 13th June 2022
The recently updated EOS LRZ line of torches sparked the plan. Our idea was to meet up at Capernwray in the…
Discover innovative ErgoTrim technology from Mares!
by Mares - 10th June 2022
With the Guardian ErgoTrim now available in selected stores, let us introduce you to our awesome ErgoTrim technology! In 2001,…
12 Great Places to go Diving in New Zealand
by Kathryn - 23rd May 2022
With more than 1,500 km of coastline and around 600 islands, hosting everything from subtropical islands to dramatic fiords, New…
El Mina – From warship to tourist attraction
by Ivana and Janez - 4th May 2022
Egypt is a country where diving is one of the most popular tourist activities, and Hurghada is currently the most visited city…
SXS 62X – One of the most versatile, low-profile regulators on the market!
by Mares - 12th April 2022
Mares is excited to present the SXS 62X! SXS stands for Second eXtra Small and joins the Mares regulator line-up as…
Cayman Reunion
by Alex - 17th March 2022
After two years away, it was fabulous to return to the Cayman Islands this January. I have been running underwater…
Baja California Sur – The Sea of Cortez – A fascinating mystery (Chapter Two)
by Franco and Sabrina - 10th March 2022
Imagine swimming above thousands of small Munk’s Pigmy Devil rays (mobula munkiana) gliding slowly in warm water. You cannot see the…
Vasa – The ship and museum
by Ivana and Janez - 12th January 2022
History tells us of many grand endeavours that ended ingloriously. The story of the fate of the royal ship 'Vasa' is well-known,…
Dolphins and a Dog!
by Alex - 5th January 2022
One of the big lures of the underwater world is that it is ripe for exploration and discovery. It is…
Baja California Sur- A general overview (Chapter One)
by Franco and Sabrina - 27th December 2021
Follow us on a real tour of the biggest Mexican peninsula, Baja California Sur, and its satellite islands. During the past…
Tiger Sharks
by Ivana and Janez - 15th December 2021
Tiger Sharks are one of the largest predatory sharks, shadowed only by the Great White. Female Tiger Sharks are larger…
Archeological Giants
by Ivana and Janez - 18th November 2021
When we talk about 'underwater archeology', most of us think, at first, of sunken ships and amphorae. This ancient form of packaging, which…
The bearded fireworm
by Ivana and Janez - 25th October 2021
Bearded fireworm, Hermodice carunculata (Pallas, 1766) The bearded fireworm is a marine bristle worm that lives throughout the tropical coastal waters of…
Aldabra: An enchanted and enchanting lagoon
by Franco and Sabrina - 20th September 2021
Compared to many millions of people, especially in this difficult time, Franco and I are lucky to live an independent…
The sinking of the ‘Hawk’ military plane
by Marjan Radovic - 6th September 2021
Exciting wrecks are a favorite dive spot for many divers. Some are in good condition, whereas unfortunately others are in poor condition thanks…
TBP (Twin Balanced Piston) – The Ultimate Solution for Cold Water Diving
by Mares - 26th July 2021
We are excited to introduce the greatest innovation in first stage technology for cold water diving, the Twin Balanced Piston. The…
Hello! Meet Mares Ambassador Alex Mustard
by Alex - 20th July 2021
Hi! I’m Alex and I’m new to the Mares team. Of course, I’m not new to diving, or to Mares…
‘Baitball’ watching in the open sea
by Gerald - 12th July 2021
"May the god of the sea spoil you with happiness and let a mighty school of fish slide over your…
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Mares EOS Beam – a sleek, compact yet powerful underwater light!
by Mares - 13th May 2021
Our new EOS Beam torch is a sleek, compact yet powerful underwater light designed for our Pure Pasison line. This innovative…
Alimatha – Shark Paradise
by Ivana and Janez - 23rd April 2021
The Maldives are undoubtedly among the most beautiful dive destinations in the world. The Island of Alimatha Faru is part…
Guitar sharks, anyone?
by Ivana and Janez - 22nd March 2021
I love many things about diving, but what I love the most is the fact that it means constant learning. There…
In Search of Ice
by Ivana and Janez - 22nd February 2021
"Legend says that it will be possible to dive under the ice in Serbia in January 2021 ..." We decided…
Dual Adj 62X – Introducing the Diving Industry’s Smallest First Stage
by Mares - 19th February 2021
The Dual Adj 62X is now the smallest, most compact first stage ever released by Mares. Now the most lightweight…
Dan’s Guide To The Perfect Underwater Selfie
by Dan - 15th February 2021
Social media has taken over many people's lives and, as a result, selfies or self portraits are part of our…
Tipps für Apnoetauchen im Kaltwasser
by Nik - 8th February 2021
Da es auch in der nahen Zukunft keine Aussicht darauf gibt, dass wir aufgrund der Corona Pandemie wieder reisen können,…
Most loved marine mammals
by Ivana and Janez - 15th January 2021
Everyone loves dolphins, and it is probably the dream of most divers to dive with dolphins, the most loved cetaceans.…
New Genius FW Release 1.01.00
by Mares - 8th January 2021
Discover more about all the features of the new firmware release for the Genius dive computer... New features 1) HOME display:…
Dan’s Dive Destinations: Shark Diving
by Dan - 31st December 2020
Diving with sharks in Fiji In my opinion, every single person should experience a shark dive just once. It can…
How to clean your equipment
by Semra - 9th November 2020
In my last blog post I spoke about 6 things a diver can do during `corona time’. As promised, I will continue…
Mares & SSI Team Up for a Special Offer!
by Mares - 15th October 2020
SAFER THAN HOME - GO DIVING. PROTECT YOURSELF. OWN YOUR OWN EQUIPMENT. Purchase Mares gear and get a free 'Equipment…
Dan’s Dive Destinations: Beqa Lagoon (Fiji)
by Dan - 12th October 2020
With a population of around 900,000, the stunning tropical islands of Fiji (all 332 of them) are home to the most…
Schutz der Loggerhead Schildkröten
by Nik - 5th October 2020
Thomas Kromer war im normalen Leben IT Project und Produktmanager. Seine Faszination für die Unterwasserwelt führte ihn vor zwei Jahren…
The Islands of Socorro
by Damir - 28th September 2020
I believe that most divers have a list of destinations they would like to visit and dive at. Socorro is…
