La Goergette-René, a wreck in a cave !
by Emir - 7th June 2017
In Algeria you can find unusual things,
like this boat from the 19th century discovered in the lake of Bir Bensomane in
Guelma, East Algeria.
This ...
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...
Unterseeboot U455 – Ligurian Wrecks (Part I)
by Florent M. Locatelli - 4th November 2016
Early in the morning, the 300 horsepower
engine of the 8m superfast inflatable boat flies us over a mirror-like sea towards
the wreck’s position. ...
Black Sea mapping expedition uncovers more than 40 shipwrecks
by Herbert - 18th October 2016
Largest expedition of this kind in Black SeaAn international expedition mapping the submerged ancient landscapes at
the Bulgarian coast of the Black ...
World War II wreck the MFP at 90mt : what an experience!!
by Yme - 4th July 2016
I wake up at 5:45am thinking I forgot to fill the argon tank I’ll use with my drysuit during today's dive. Yesterday Andres, from Kron Diving on R...
Italian navy divers seal off wreck
by Mares - 4th December 2015
Explosives inside wreck stolen by
local Mafia syndicate
A ship which had over
the years become a source of explosives for criminals has been sealed...
Diving the B-24 Liberator in Vis, Croatia
by Mares - 17th June 2017
This B-24 Liberator is the last one of the series.
The undersea world around the island of Vis is without a
doubt one of the areas in the Adriatic S...
Diving the HMHS Britannic
by Herbert - 23rd May 2017
Titanic's tragic sister
There aren't many wrecks that inspire the imagination. The HMHS
Britannic is undoubtedly one of them. As an introduction, ...
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...
Southern France: Best of Mediterranean diving
by Herbert - 1st May 2017
World-famous wrecks and a marine reserve
When in the Mediterranean, be sure to
visit Côte d'Azur in southern France, where the "Presqu'ile de Gie...
Survey needs divers to speak up for value of Florida’s reefs
by Hannah - 28th April 2017
Beautiful coral reefs are priceless to divers and snorkelers.
The intrinsic value of dipping below the waves, leaving the stress of the
topside behi...
YO-44 aka Kodiak Queen: Richard Branson to sink WWII ship that survived Pearl Harbor attack
by Herbert - 12th April 2017
Ship targetted to become artificial reef
These days, weather permitting, a ship is scheduled to sink. Nothing
special? In the course of the day, the...
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...
Visit Belgium’s revolutionary TODI
by Herbert - 16th March 2017
TODI: Swim with tropical fishes in indoor pool
Indoor diving centres in Europe are becoming more popular during the
cold season. These are p...
When changes regenerate you
by Yme - 17th January 2017
It’s the first day of the year and I’m sitting in front of my computer summarizing 2016. There have been some incredible experiences and I do...
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...
What happened on the 12th of September 1944 between the Italian and Balkan battlefronts?
by Franco and Sabrina - 2nd December 2016
A few weeks ago I reached a special
expedition of professional divers and technicians with the aim of photographing and documenting
the unbelievable...
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...
Sport diver finds possible Fat Boy bomb in waters off British Columbia
by Herbert - 8th November 2016
Broken Arrow near British Columbia coast?
A ship of the Royal Canadian Navy will leave on a special mission. The
personnel on board are tasked wit...
One hundred years after WWI ships’ sinking in port of Kea
by Herbert - 1st October 2016
Memorial service and conference commemorates 100th Anniversary The municipality of Kea and the Friends of Kea Society organised an
international...
Freediving vs. Scuba diving
by Gianluca - 20th September 2016
Freediving and scuba diving, although having the same aim of
exploring the depths, mean a completely different physical and mental approach.
Here ar...
The birth of the XR line
by Florent M. Locatelli - 13th September 2016
In 1949, Ludovico Mares designed
and manufactured his first masks and spearguns with one dream and purpose in
mind: to share his unbridled passion f...
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A Great Adventure in Lebanon
by Yme - 2nd August 2016
I wake up at 7.30am because of the wind that’s blowing like a storm. Outside it’s raining and the temperature is around 20°C. We’re in Croati...
WWF salvages discarded ghost nets in Baltic Sea
by Mares - 1st August 2016
Divers can help by reporting location of ghost netsIt was a successful start to the campaign: A big trawl net and gillnet
weighing about 1.5 tons wer...
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...
XR expert Florent M. Locatelli on board with the Mares blog!
by Mares - 13th July 2016
Florent M. Locatelli joined Mares & SSI in 2014; he is the “daddy” of
the new MARES│XR line and now International Training
Director for X...
Introducing Delos! A world cruising sailboat! (Part 1)
by SV Delos - 11th July 2016
Here I am. 50 Meters
underwater. In a dark black hallway.
Swimming my way towards “The Lady”. I’m
following the bright yellow fins of a...
The Red Sea still drawing in the divers…..
by Cat - 11th July 2016
I am sat in my office trying to catch up on
some paperwork in between packing my bags once again to travel to Europe and I
am looking ...
My life as a scuba instructor
by Yme - 10th July 2016
I have just taken off my triathlon suite after a 1hr 20min swimming session in the crystal clear waters of Kampor Bay on the Island of Rab, Croatia....
Freediving week in Malta
by Gianluca - 20th June 2016
My freediving week in Malta is over. Malta and Gozo were a
pleasant surprise and are ideal for all freedivers. Here you will find dives
adapted to...
The Discovery of the Rio de Janeiro
by Herbert - 16th June 2016
The Search For A WWII Shipwreck
On 14 June 2015, after a seven-year search, the wreck of the Rio de
Janeiro has been found off Norway's southern c...
How to scuba dive – without getting wet!
by Mares - 23rd May 2016
Diving allows us to observe the vast diversity of marine life in our
oceans, and gives us the privilege of exploring beautiful coral reefs, colourful...
World’s Ten Best Ethical Destinations named
by Mares - 26th January 2016
Ten countries have been named as The
World's Ten Best Ethical Destinations for 2016 by Ethical Traveler, a nonprofit
project of the Earth Island Ins...
Bodensee (Lake Constance) flatter than expected
by Mares - 14th September 2015
3-D model of lake yields some surprises
Since 2013, researchers have been involved in “Projekt Tiefenschärfe
(Focus – A high-definition Surve...
30 years on: A new lease of life for the Rainbow Warrior
by Mares - 7th September 2015
Website is launched offering online tour of the wreck
Thirty years ago, on 10 July 1985, an explosion ripped through the
Rainbow Warrior, a Greenp...
Divers Find $4.5 Million Gold Off Coast Of Florida
by Mares - 20th August 2015
Salvage Company Found Gold Coins Worth $4.5 Million
On 30 July 2015, after five days of salvage, three divers working for a
salvage company found ...
WWI Submarine Discovered Off Swedish Coast
by Herbert - 29th July 2015
Submarine With Cyrillic Characters On Bow
The wreck of a submarine with Cyrillic characters on its bow has been
discovered by wreck divers Dennis ...
Palau – The Ultimate Diver’s Paradise
by Herbert - 7th July 2015
Wrecks, drift drives, with lots of sharks, manta rays and macro life – Palau has everything that divers would wish for, and more. The only downside ...
