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Grotta Giusti – Journey to the Center of the Earth

by Florent M. Locatelli - 3rd April 2018

“Grotta Giusti can be found in the spa resort of Monsummano Terme, originally the 19th century country home of Tuscan poet Giuseppe Giusti, located ...

cave, CMAS, course, DAN, Director, DPV, DSAT, EFR, ERDI, Florent, Instructor, Lezizi, Locatelli, Michel, PADI, PSAI, Rebreathers, SDI, Sidemount, SSI, SSIXR, TDI, Trainer,

Icy Adventures

by Ivana and Janez - 9th March 2018

When you think of diving under the ice in Europe, what first comes to mind is Lake Weissensee, located in the Austrian province of Karnten. This glaci...

black corals, Milford Sound, New Zealand, Decent Dive Center

Dive into the underwater world of Milford Sound

by Gerald - 22nd January 2018

We are now far at the south end of New Zealand. More specifically in the southwest, in the world of the fjords. Here, the first fjord originated in pr...

darkwater, diving, Mares, milford sound, New Zealand, ocean, underwater, XR,

Caves on the Peljesac – Croatia

by Marjan Radovic - 11th January 2018

At the invitation of my friends and passionate diver family Lopin and Roso, I had the opportunity to dive into an unexplored cave on the Peljesac peni...

conservation, diving, Mares, ocean, research, SSI, underwater,

Alec Blalock and his “sunken tree treasures”

by Herbert - 20th December 2017

Rough shell, hard core How do you describe a man who is so multi-faceted and so full of stories that you can learn all about him – if that is eve...

diving, underwater,

Freediving: How water conditions influence our performance

by Gianluca - 14th November 2017

As all freedivers with a minimum of experience know, water conditions greatly influence our performance, and a depth easily reached in the Red Sea i...

apnea, freediving, Gianluca Genoni, performance, training,

Maltese Diving

by Mares - 2nd November 2017

It is well-known that throughout history Malta has been a battlefield for numerous historical events, owing to its strategic position. Consequentially...

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Diving in the Drina River

by Ivana and Janez - 12th October 2017

The Drina River, formed by the confluence of the Tara and Piva rivers near the village of Scepan Polje, represents a natural border between Serbia and...

Adriatic Hero, diving, drysuit, GoPro, Mares, Nikon, river, scuba, Subal, XR,

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Malta’s Wartime Legacy

by Herbert - 9th October 2017

Strategically located, Malta saw some of the fiercest aerial and sea battles of World War Two, leaving a legacy of incredible shipwrecks in its deep b...

malta, Wreckdiving, wrecks,

Where None Have Gone Before!

by David - 8th September 2017

It's not every day that you get to dive a new site which is not only new for you, but new to diving, period, and to do so with the new MARES QUAD comp...

dive computer, explore, Iceland, Iceland Highlands Dive Expedition, Quad,

What do whales have to do with homeopathy?

by Herbert - 18th August 2017

EU prohibits whaling, but not trade in whale productsIf we think of sperm whales, we think of Moby Dick, and of whales that dive up to 2,000 meters de...

ambergris, conservation, whales,

In the darkness of caverns

by Mares - 2nd August 2017

I am certain there is not a single scuba diver that has never been drawn to the dark, hidden places which appear while diving; especially when we ...

cavern, Ivana Orlovic Kranjc, Janez Kranjc, Jelena Cvetkovic, scuba, Sinisa Lazarevic, specialty,

Freediving: Seas vs Lakes

by Gianluca - 31st July 2017

Often those who live near the sea don’t even think about the fact that they can go freediving in other contexts, and lakes are great training grou...

freediving, Gianluca Genoni, lake, sea, training, visibility, water,

Freediving in the Mediterranean islands

by Gianluca - 24th July 2017

In Italy there are many small islands where practicing freediving is particularly pleasant. The islands near Sicily, the Aeolian Islands, the Aega...

Adriatic Sea, Aegadian Islands, Aeolian Islands, Elba, freediving, Gianluca Genoni, Giannutri, Giglio, Sicily, Tremiti Islands, Ustica,

Freediving in Swiss lakes with Gianluca Genoni

by Gianluca - 12th July 2017

Freediving often means exploring crystalline waters to see and discover the wonders of the ocean, but this is not always the case… For around 14 ye...

apnea, freediving, Gianluca Genoni, lake, Neuchâtel, training,

Papua New Guinea: Simply a dream destination

by Herbert - 6th May 2017

Incredible biodiversity in PNG holds incredible biodiversityNorth of Australia and south of the Equator lies the independent island state of Papua Ne...

diving, ocean, Papua New Guinea, PNG,

Surviving Murphy’s Law to study sharks

by Hannah - 24th April 2017

Have you ever had one of those days when just about everything goes wrong? Mine started out breaking one of my own rules: not packing my own dive ge...

conservation, diving, Dragon BCD, Mares, ocean, research, science, scuba, sharks,

Gulf of Thailand: The Burma Maru Expedition

by Herbert - 6th April 2017

Wreck Discovery in the Gulf of Thailand There was little to forewarn the fate that would strike the lone cargo ship on the pre-dawn morning on 1...

burma maru, gulf of thailand, wreck,

First cave fish in Europe discovered

by Herbert - 5th April 2017

Fish is also world's most northerly cave fishFew species are as well hidden as those that live underground. In Europe, there are many animals in the ...

cave diving, cave loach, diving, research,

Ice freediving session in Tignes, France

by Morgan - 14th March 2017

On Thursday 8th March I was in Tignes for a special freediving session. Revolution Watch USA contacted me for a special reason: to test the new Tudor...

apnea, freediving, ice, Mares, SSI, underwater,

Coral restoration in Bonaire

by Herbert - 13th January 2017

Engaging the diver to protect and restore reefs For several years, scientists have observed more and more instances of coral mortality worldwide. Th...

conservation, corals, ocean,

MT Haven (ex Amoco Milford Haven) – Ligurian Wrecks (Part II)

by Florent M. Locatelli - 12th January 2017

MT Haven, formerly Amoco Milford Haven, is a VLCC-class oil-tanker (Very Large Crude Carrier), in other words a super-tanker, built by Astilleros Es...

course, Director, DSAT, Florent, IANTD, Instructor, Locatelli, Mares, Michel, PADI, TDI, Trainer, XR,

This 23,400 ton battleship had ten of these 13.5 inch main guns.

Diving in Ireland

by Herbert - 5th January 2017

The Wild West of EuropeIreland has one of the world's greatest soccer fans, who most recently fervently expressed their strong support for their home...

diving, giant shark, ireland, ocean, wrecks,

Best Guadalupe Season Since 2012!

by Morne Hardenberg - 18th November 2016

We have just completed two EPIC expeditions to Isla Guadalupe off the west coast of Baja Peninsula! The volcanic island lies roughly 230km off the coa...

conservation, diving, guadalupe, ocean, research, underwater, white shark,

From walking the runway to diving for ghost nets

by Mares - 10th November 2016

Model Barbara Meier is the new project ambassador for the WWF campaign against ghost nets Model and actress Barbara Meier is the new project ambas...

conservation, ghost nets, ocean, WWF,

Artificial Blue Holes

by Gianluca - 28th October 2016

Until recently, deep freedive training during colder seasons in a swimming pool was impossible, but this is no longer the case. The first deep pool...

Blue Abyss, blue hole, freediving, Nemo 33, training, Y-40,

5 essential rules for freediving this summer!

by Gianluca - 28th July 2016

During the summer season in the Mediterranean there are always more and more freedivers who go out into the sea to perfect their technique or discov...

advice, freediving, safety, summer, tips,

UK Inland Diving Locations Case Study – Stoney Cove

by Cat - 27th July 2016

The fact that the United Kingdom is an island, should mean that costal diving locations are plentiful and varied enough to keep the bu...

diving, Quarry, training, UK, underwater, wreck,

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Diving into the jaws of history

by Herbert - 13th July 2016

On the trail of the giant prehistoric sharks. A chat with fossil hunter William “Bill” Eberlein William “Bill” Eberlein has been diving...

fossile, mastodon, megalodon, sharks,

Introducing Delos! A world cruising sailboat! (Part 2)

by SV Delos - 12th July 2016

(Read part 1 here) For Brian and his partner, the moment of reality came in 2008. The research on boats, planning, and saving money had led them t...

conservation, Delos, diving, ocean, travel, underwater, yacht,

Freediving in the Metropolis

by Gianluca - 1st July 2016

Did you know that it's possible to go deep freediving in Milan? In Milan there is a green oasis, with a lake called Gardanella, which is more than 2...

diving, freediving, lake, underwater,

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Seeing Bali From A New Perspective

by Herbert - 6th August 2015

Bali Close Up: A Very Special Underwater Video Many see Bali as the Land of the Gods, dominated by ricefields, beautiful beaches and numerous templ...

bali, evan sherman, muck diving, video,

Silfra: Diving Across Continents In Iceland

by Herbert - 24th July 2015

Intercontinental Diving In Iceland The Silfra fissure in Iceland must be one of the most interesting diving and snorkelling spots in the world. On...

diving, Iceland, Silfra, snorkelling,