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My first weekend of diving in the sea

Un plongeur explore un récif vibrant, côtoyant des poissons colorés dans un monde sous-marin fascinant.

After several months of pool diving with my Parisian club, I finally had the opportunity to dive in the sea. A weekend was organized as early as February for those who wanted to, and I jumped at the chance to make my first bubbles in a marine environment. An unexpected discovery It was during a conversation with […]

Diving in the Old Uranium Mine of Kowary, Poland

Un plongeur explore une épave sous-marine, révélant la beauté du monde aquatique.

The former uranium mine of Kowary, closed in the 1960s, now offers a unique experience for divers. By exploring its flooded tunnels, visitors can feel the echo of the past, marked by the suffering of miners exposed to radioactivity. A troubled mining past Located in the charming town of Kowary, in western Poland, […]

Face to face with the Indonesian coelacanth

Un poisson coelacanthe nage parmi des coraux colorés dans un paysage sous-marin vibrant.

In May last year, a scientific publication confirmed the presence of coelacanths in the Maluku archipelago, a groundbreaking discovery for the team that conducted this research. Never before had a diver had the opportunity to encounter Latimeria menadoensis, the Indonesian coelacanth. Alexis Chappuis, the driving force behind this project, shares with us his journey of over […]

Bubbles Against Breast Cancer

Groupe de plongeurs prêts pour une aventure sous-marine, passionnés par la découverte des fonds marins.

A group of women affected by breast cancer gathers to discover scuba diving and achieve level 1 certification. This project, called Bulles Roses, was initiated by Dr. Véronique Vaini-Cowen, in collaboration with a sophrologist and volunteer instructors from local clubs in Bouches-du-Rhône.  An aquatic adventure Monday, June 9 […]

Ifremer: When technology serves underwater exploration

Un sous-marin jaune explore les profondeurs marines, offrant des expériences uniques de plongée.

For four decades, the French Research Institute for Exploitation of the Sea (Ifremer) has been designing devices capable of exploring the ocean depths. Thanks to the collaboration of engineers, technicians, and scientists, the institute collects valuable data on the topography, fauna, and flora of abyssal ecosystems. Dive into the behind-the-scenes of the site of La […]

Mediterranean Sharks: A People in Peril?

Un requin nage gracieusement dans les eaux turquoise, illustrant la beauté du monde sous-marin.

To date, 51 species of sharks have been recorded in the Mediterranean. This large family, ranging from the small dogfish to the imposing great white shark, is facing an alarming decline in its populations. However, research teams are committed to better understanding and protecting these marine predators that are essential to the balance of our ecosystems. A […]

Discovering the sea urchin test

Étoile de mer aux détails fascinants, symbole de la biodiversité marine et de la plongée.

Diving in the Mediterranean, launching from a small cove. A few minutes later, at a few meters depth, I have an unexpected encounter: a sea urchin test. Although my buddy expresses his annoyance by advising me to let it go, I know that this natural treasure deserves all my attention. A gem of […]

The Underwater Abbey: Diving at Roche aux Moines

Coucher de soleil sur une île, révélant un paysage marin idéal pour la plongée sous-marine.

L’Aber-Wrac’h, often associated with tragic memories such as the sinking of the oil tanker Amoco Cadiz in 1978, is actually a treasure for divers. This location, although marked by its history, offers dives of unexpected richness. Just a few kicks of the fins from this mythical place, the Roche aux Moines awaits you for a […]