Text and photos: Marc Langleur A ‘forgotten’ wreck resurfaces Do you think a deep and mysterious wreck has been recently discovered off our shores? Yet, it is not an unknown or unexplored wreck, but a ship abandoned to the memory of archives and forgotten by specialized divers. This article traces the destiny of the Phoebus, […]
Since my childhood, marine life has fascinated me. It was at the age of 12 that I took my first steps into the world of scuba diving. Today, as a future level 3 and candidate for the title of professional diver with the upcoming completion of a DEJEPS* (State Diploma of Youth, Popular Education and […]
Text: Alexie ValoisPhotos: Bauer Kompressoren and Alexie Valois German expertise in high-pressure service Founded in Munich in 1946, the German company Bauer Kompressoren has established itself as an international specialist in high-pressure. Renowned for the robustness and reliability of its diving compressors, the brand has attracted a large number of diving centers worldwide. While Bauer […]
The start of the year often rhymes with good resolutions, and for freediving enthusiasts, this often means returning to the seaside or chlorinated water pools to dive (again) below the surface. But where to begin or improve based on your aspirations? Let’s take a look at the multiple possibilities available today in this bubble-free world […]
This year, the Delauze family, accompanied by three generations of « Comexiens », is celebrating the sixtieth anniversary of the Compagnie maritime d’expertises (Comex). A true French gem in the maritime industry, this company has given birth to numerous inventions for professionals who work and explore the abyssal depths. An adventure born from offshore oil exploitation The […]
Like many lovers of the sea, Hélène Adam wanted to share her passion for scuba diving by creating her own blog: Different Dive. This project, which started almost as a simple logbook, quickly became a true platform for thousands of readers to exchange ideas. Now a full-time blogger, Hélène now combines advice, reflections, experience narratives, […]
The blue-ringed octopus, the weever fish, and the stonefish share a common trait: it is much better to admire them without ever touching them. The toxic substances they produce are among the most formidable in the marine animal kingdom, and their methods of administering them to their prey — or defending against predators — are […]
Passionate about diving for many years, I have long explored the sea, lakes, quarries or even the pool. However, after watching many videos and admiring photos of technical divers, a new world gradually opened up to me: cave diving. Fascinated by this mysterious environment and attracted by the challenge that overhead environment exploration represents, I […]
The idyllic island of Malapascua, off the northern tip of Cebu in the Philippines, is world-renowned for the regular presence of thresher sharks. The Monad Shoal site has become the region’s, if not the country’s, top diving spot. Yet, Malapascua’s underwater world holds many more surprises beyond the majestic sharks! Numerous rare species thrive here […]
Since the very first underwater dives, the natural choice was air as the breathing gas while submerged. Readily available and easily compressible, it would have been a shame not to use it to explore the ocean depths! But as soon as divers sought to venture beyond depths of 30 meters or extend their immersions, the […]
