A Paradise in Paradise
by Gerald - 29th November 2019
When tropical storm "Winston" swept over Fiji on February 20, 2016, Taveuni and Paradise Taveuni Resort were particularly hardly hit.…
Groupers – The gentle giants of the oceans
by Ivana and Janez - 26th November 2019
Groupers belong to the Serranidae family, which they share with Sea basses, living in the warmer waters of most oceans.…
14 Marine Protected Areas to Dive in 2020
by LiveAboard - 22nd November 2019
Looking for a new dive destination for 2020? We’ve got you covered with 14 of the best marine protected areas…
Diving in the Mexican Cenotes
by Semra - 19th November 2019
Hello everybody and welcome to my new blog! My last blog was about 5 young Egyptian guys with the shared…
An Interview with Freediver Nik Linder
by Ivana and Janez - 15th November 2019
Nik Linder: My name is Nikolay ‘Nik’ Linder. I live in the very south of Germany, close to France and…
Jellyfish Dance
by Marjan Radovic - 12th November 2019
Nowadays, jellyfish can be found all over the Adriatic. Though they may have an attractive appearance, jellyfish should be treated…
Destination New Zealand: Goat Island, Auckland
by Dan - 8th November 2019
New Zealand is a destination full of exciting diving; from the deep fiords of the south island to the subtropical…
Love to swim with orcas? 12 reasons to go Arctic liveaboard diving now!
by LiveAboard - 5th November 2019
The Arctic has long been known for its outstanding wildlife watching and dramatic landscapes. It offers numerous diving opportunities, but…
Mares Fins: The Channel Thrust System
by Mares - 1st November 2019
Originally, all fins were made from rubber, an excellent material; however, it had notable technical and technological limits that did…
Nurse Sharks: Docile or Dangerous?
by Ivana and Janez - 29th October 2019
There are various theories as to why the nurse shark is called so; one being that the sound they make…
Another Dive Story
by Semra - 22nd October 2019
Hello everybody and welcome to my new blog! My last blog was about my dive experience in Thailand. Check it…
Davide Lombroso ha vinto il 5° titolo italiano di fotosub!
by Mares - 16th October 2019
Continuano le esaltanti prestazioni dei fotografi subacquei del Team Mares. Davide Lombroso del CI CA SUB Seatram di Bogliasco –…
Davide Lombroso wins his 5th Italian Underwater Photography title!
by Mares - 16th October 2019
Incredible performances from the underwater photographers of Team Mares continue! Davide Lombroso of CI CA SUB Seatram in Bogliasco, Italy…
Freshwater in salty water – Underwater springs
by Ivana and Janez - 15th October 2019
You have certainly, at some point, experienced an area where cold water rises up from the deep. It might be…
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.…
A teenager tries scuba diving
by Ivana and Janez - 8th October 2019
This summer I had one of the greatest adventures of my life! I went to a SCUBA diving camp and…
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…
Tales from the History of Pula – Part 3
by Mares - 27th September 2019
See part 1 of the tale here, and part 2 here. At first, Ludovico worked as a roller skating instructor…
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…
Jackfish
by Ivana and Janez - 17th September 2019
Why so blue, Jack? Jackfish, also known as Bluefin trevally or blue jack, are one of the most common fish…
Yoga – Sailing – Diving in Turkey
by Ivana and Janez - 10th September 2019
As a Mares Ambassador and model, I received an invitation from a great Turkish photographer, Murat, and ship owner, Ahmet…
Freediving – Marjan Radovic photographs Tijana Nikolic
by Marjan Radovic - 4th September 2019
Freediving is an activity as old as humanity itself. More than any other sport, freediving is based on subconscious reflexes…
Tales from the History of Pula – Part 2
by Mares - 1st September 2019
See part 1 of the tale here! The carefree Ludwig's youth, and his father's wishes for him to continue his…
Tenerife – The island of eternal spring
by Franco and Sabrina - 28th August 2019
Tenerife is the largest of the seven islands that make up the Canary archipelago. In addition to having the best…
The most beautiful dive site
by Semra - 20th August 2019
Hello everybody and welcome to my new blog! In my last blog, I spoke about Frequently Asked Questions . Check…
Diving at Secca Carega, Portofino, Italy
by Underwater Tales by Stefano Sibona - 16th August 2019
Secca Carega is the second shoal found in the Protected Marine Area of Portofino and still represents one of the…
Spots in the Ocean
by Ivana and Janez - 13th August 2019
Palm trees, crystal clear water, white sand…the Maldives. Reethi Faru Resort, a hidden ocean paradise. This time, our host was…
The EOS 10R – Power in a small package
by Ivana and Janez - 6th August 2019
The EOS 10R is the most compact, handy torch made by Mares and, thanks to all its features, it can…
Eye to eye with the Tiger Shark!
by Gerald - 2nd August 2019
Cocos Island is an island far off the Pacific coast of America. The island belongs to a trio of islands…
Campi estivi in Apnea con Mares – Dal 22 luglio al 2 agosto 2019!
by Carlo - 30th July 2019
Si terranno presso l’Ostello Emiliani, una meravigliosa location fronte mare a Nervi (Liguria), i Campi Estivi in Apnea per ragazzi…
Frequently Asked Questions
by Semra - 24th July 2019
Hello everybody and welcome to my new blog! In my last blog, I told you about my dive preparation routine.…
Tales from the History of Pula – Part 1
by Mares - 19th July 2019
PULA-BORN LUDOVICO MARES BUILT THE FIRST SCUBA DIVING MASK FROM A CAR INNER TUBE AND GLASS ON THE PORTARATA SQUARE!…
Professionals in Paradise
by Ivana and Janez - 17th July 2019
What diver doesn’t dream of diving in the Maldives? And what scuba instructor doesn’t dream of working there? This one…
Mares Algérie soutiens un film sur les requins
by Emir - 14th July 2019
Bonne nouvelle pour les fans du duo Emir Berkane et Hamza Mendil! En effet, le militant écolo et le réalisateur…
Mares Algeria supports film about shark conservation
by Emir - 14th July 2019
Good news for fans of the duo Emir Berkane and Hamza Mendil. The green activist and the director are set…
‘All Metal Technology’ – Tecnologia Tutto Metallo
by Mares - 11th July 2019
La Mares, da sempre, ha, nella sua linea di erogatori, dei modelli caratterizzati dalla “All Metal Technology”, ovvero “Tecnologia Tutto…
Mares All Metal Technology
by Mares - 10th July 2019
Mares has always had models characterized by ‘All Metal Technology’ in its regulator line. These regulators have metal second stages…
Mares Freediving Expedition – A vela nel nord del Tirreno!
by Carlo - 24th June 2019
Mares questa volta sceglie la vela per portarsi verso quel tratto di mare dove dal 1991 è stato istituito dal…
Mares Freediving Expedition – Sailing to the north of the Tyrrhenian Sea!
by Carlo - 24th June 2019
This time on the Mares Freediving Expedition we have chosen a sailboat to take us to the north of the…
Cleaning Without Borders
by Marjan Radovic - 18th June 2019
Cleaning Without Borders was a volunteer event organized in Savudrija / Piran on June the 9th, 2019. I participated as…
De zeeleeuwen van false bay
by Thomas Van Puymbroeck - 14th June 2019
False bay is een baai met een lengte van zo'n 48 kilometer in de buurt van kaapstad. Vele schepen die terugkeerden…
Greenland on the Rocks
by Franco and Sabrina - 6th June 2019
I had dived under ice platforms in the chilly, cold waters of the Arctic and Antarctic several times before diving…
How a conger eel brought the Serbian and Irish together
by Ivana and Janez - 3rd June 2019
Almost six years ago, on the 9th of June 2013, an Irish diver had a near-death experience whilst diving off…
Freediving Expedition with Carlo Boscia
by Carlo - 28th May 2019
The “Freediving Expedition” continues, this time taking me to the crystalline waters of Gozo, a little island to the north…
Freediving Expedition con Carlo Boscia
by Carlo - 28th May 2019
Continua il “Freediving Expedition”che questa volta mi porta nelle cristalline acque di Gozo, la piccola l’isola a nord di Malta.…
Dive in to a place of legend
by Pierre Eric - 20th May 2019
For one year now, I have been working on an incredible dive project which is not just a simple spring,…
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…
Diving at Pianosa, Italy
by Underwater Tales by Stefano Sibona - 14th May 2019
Legend has it that when Venus emerged from the sea, seven pearls fell from her necklace creating seven islands off…