A team of four passionate technical divers managed to locate the wreck believed to be that of the USS Grenadier (SS-210), a United States Navy submarine that was scuttled over 75 years ago while it was under attack and surrounded by Japanese aircraft and ships, on April 21, 1943. This submarine, which lies at a depth of 80 meters, is one of the 52 US Navy submarines lost during World War II.
Scuba Diving magazine unveiled the stunning winners of its annual photo contest Through Your Lens this week. We present you with the beautiful winning images from this competition.
Often confused with other scorpionfish, the scorpionfish (Scorpaena scrofa), also known as the large red scorpionfish, is a species native to the Mediterranean basin well known to divers. Its name, given by the ancient Romans, comes from its venomous spines resembling scorpion stings.
The site Underwater Photography Guide published this week the results of its special Ocean Art contest « Safe under the sea », which brought together photographers from 79 nationalities to share the beauty of the oceans during this troubled time.
After spending 28 days at a depth of 120 meters in July 2019, Laurent Ballesta publishes a new work titled « Planet Mediterranean », which we offer you the chance to win through a great contest that also allows you to win invitations to the opening of an exhibition where the photographer is the guest of honor.
Going on a road trip means traveling at the whim of your inspiration, your desires, and your encounters; it’s about immersing yourself without constraints in all cultures… and in all waters, fresh and salty. Let’s hit the road!
A strange creature straight out of a science fiction film, the gorgonocephalus or Medusa’s Head (Astrospartus mediterraneus) belongs to the class of Ophiurids, not to be confused with starfish. Its name originates from Greek mythology and means gorgon’s head.
The famous Whale Hall of the Oceanographic Museum of Monaco hosts a spectacular immersive feature until the end of 2021. Entitled “Immersion”, this new kind of exhibit takes you into the heart of the Great Barrier Reef.
The DIRM (Interregional Directorate of the Mediterranean Sea) and the OFB (French Biodiversity Office) have partnered, in collaboration with a committee of representatives from the diving community, to offer posters and explanatory brochures as well as videos for divers. This action targeting the diving world is part of a broader plan to protect the marine environment.
A pioneer in semi-dry suits for 25 years, Mares offers the Flexa graphene, enhancing thermal comfort with graphene. This new material, distributed around the chest, captures and then releases the diver’s body heat with minimal loss. To complement this innovation, there is also an integrated retractable pocket, premium finishes, ultra-stretch neoprene, and a successful look.Recommended […]
