Cenotes exert an irresistible fascination. These natural wells, gateways to the depths of the Mexican peninsula, provide access to vast flooded underground networks. Imbued with Mayan history and prehistory, they have become a favored exploration site for divers of all levels, from beginners to tech divers. Let’s dive together to discover these unique places! Exploring […]
These divers of a particular kind share a common passion: freediving. A sport, certainly, but also a true art of living. Karen, Lucille, Rémy, and Sylvain have chosen to pass on their expertise and essential safety rules of this discipline, thus training the freedivers of tomorrow. Sylvain Bes: Exploration and Sharing at the Heart of […]
Get ready for an extraordinary diving experience! The former Felicitas slate mine, accessible to adventurous divers since 2018, offers a striking spectacle: forklifts, excavators, submerged tunnels, and even a chapel, not to mention signs reminding of the former explosion hazards. Preparation and Travel Accompanied by my faithful diving buddy, Willem Verrycken, who had taken care […]
Divers, the safety of your equipment is paramount! Meet Georges RUGGERI, a passionate expert who has been overseeing your diving tanks since 1982. His career has taken him from the merchant navy to the creation of Alpha Requalification, a company dedicated to the requalification of diving bottles and pressure equipment (ESP). Journey of a Passionate […]
In 2019, the adventure began with a phone call. Olivier Mely, a friend and organizer of diving trips through his agency, proposed an exceptional plan to me: swim with orcas in Norway! A close friend, convinced by a similar experience a few months earlier, wanted to return in November. The operator, a passionate Frenchman, promised […]
Confined, deconfined, reconfined, sometimes disheartened and demoralized but never out of creativity! In this peculiar period of health crisis affecting us, some free divers have overflowed with initiatives to continue their free diving training. And an incredible solidarity has been organized to allow as many people as possible to continue practicing their favorite activity, without […]
Underwater photographer, are you looking to enhance your shots? Integrating a diver into your compositions adds a narrative dimension, visual scale, and a human presence to the aquatic immersion. Whether it’s a mysterious silhouette or a detailed portrait, the diver tells a story. If you’re lucky enough to regularly dive with a buddy, equipped with […]
Every summer, a gathering of porbeagle sharks intrigues off the coast of Trégor, in Côtes-d’Armor. Despite increasing sightings, the reasons for their presence remain unclear. In September, APECS* launched a survey and tagging mission to shed light on this mystery. The LAMNA Project: Understanding Gatherings “The LAMNA project, initiated in 2020, was born from a […]
The GOMBESSA 6 expedition has anchored on the coralligenous rings of Cape Corsica, promising new discoveries! These intriguing circular structures, scattered over 8000 hectares at depths of more than 100 meters, arouse the curiosity of scientists. The initial results are encouraging, but Laurent Ballesta’s team is already planning a new mission to unlock their last […]
The Saguenay fjord, a jewel of southern Quebec, offers a unique underwater experience. Its waters, initially bright, quickly plunge into darkness, revealing a surprisingly rich and complex ecosystem. From microscopic fauna to majestic cetaceans, this fjord is a true crucible of life, where freshwater meets the ocean. An exceptional site shaped by history Located 500 […]
