Professionals agree on one thing: traveling outside peak seasons often guarantees unique diving vacations. Here are tips from four experts on a new way to discover the underwater world, with excellent surprises in store! Change your habits! If you’re tired of crowded sites, where you have to untangle your fins from your neighbors’ gear before […]
Snorkeling, once a utilitarian practice for harvesting or underwater trading, has now transformed into a source of well-being and relaxation. This discipline provides everyone with valuable tools for everyday life: stress management, recognizing one’s abilities, and boosting self-confidence. Therapy through apnea Guillaume Néry, a world-renowned freediver, discusses the benefits of this practice: « Immersing myself, stopping […]
Capturing a captivating portrait of a fish, seizing the attitude of a nudibranch, or getting the right framing is not simple. Unlike photography with a human model, no communication is possible. To achieve a good result, it is essential to have experience, proper preparation, and mastery of your equipment. Here are my tips for optimizing […]
One October morning, on the Iris bank, north of Mayotte, a drifting whale carcass attracts a group of tiger sharks eager for a feast. Alexandre Eynard is there with divers, while Gaby Barathieu, at sea, is an hour and a half away by boat. Quickly, he heads towards them to experience this extraordinary adventure. Here […]
Since 2004, the La Pointe Rouge harbor in Marseille has hosted the National Center for Diving and Nautical Activities of civil security. This establishment trains firefighters from all over France to teach them not only safe diving, but also the organization of rescue operations and victim searches. An Important Mission This morning, in calm weather, the Gueydan II, […]
At the end of 2022, the UNSEEN team headed to the deep waters of the Moluccas for a unique mission. The objective: to create the first inventory of unexplored seabeds, cataloging fish, corals, and sponges, as well as assessing plastic pollution in the region. On the agenda, some wonderful discoveries and still unknown species! The […]
The dive computer is an essential tool, playing a crucial role in managing our decompression and our safety. Although this device possesses impressive computing power, it is essential to use our logic and critical thinking. Let’s explore the key elements to master this technological device and get the most out of it. Do you know […]
Born in Paris, Bastien Preuss didn’t seem destined to settle in New Caledonia. Yet, between his many passions and specialized studies, he forged an extraordinary path. From the Breton island of Hoedic to the island of Ouvéa, this doctor in marine ecology and fisheries modeling gradually evolved towards the world of diving and photography. Today, […]
In October, Corsica will celebrate 80 years of its liberation. In 1943, the island became a strategic base for the Allies, nicknamed USS Corsica, a veritable stationary aircraft carrier allowing the air fleet to control the Mediterranean. Today, divers can explore the many World War II remains scattered in the island’s waters. An Impressive Military […]
1 / The B-17 of Calvi The B-17 of Calvi is an iconic wreck, known even by divers who have never explored it. Located beneath the ramparts of the citadel, it is both impressive and photogenic. With more than 30 meters of wingspan, a range of nearly 3,000 kilometers, and a crew of 10 men, […]
