Less than two hours by plane from major French cities, Mallorca, the largest island in the Balearic archipelago, offers much more than its image as a tourist destination. Stepping away from the hotel complexes, breathtaking landscapes await, both on land and at sea. Reserves to discover Mallorca is home to six areas […]
Night diving is a unique experience that allows you to discover a completely different underwater world. By sacrificing the evening aperitif, you immerse yourself in darkness to capture original shots of crustaceans, nudibranchs, and other marine wonders. Here are 15 tips to optimize your night photography. Safety first Night diving involves […]
The Seychelles, often celebrated for their white sandy beaches and giant tortoises, also hold unknown underwater treasures. From the first few meters of water, marine life abounds, whether in the canyons of the Albatros site or on Shark Bank, where fish, turtles, sharks, and rays thrive in a vibrant ecosystem. A […]
Portugal, often associated with diving in the Azores and Madeira, also offers a fascinating playground for cave diving enthusiasts. Located north of Lisbon, the Serras de Aire and Candeeiros region is filled with caves to explore, making this place a true paradise for lovers of […]
The GIGN, the famous Intervention Group of the National Gendarmerie, includes specialized divers among its members. Last April, six of them enjoyed a moment of relaxation in Port-Cros, combining freediving and exploration diving. We had the opportunity to follow them during this unique getaway, balancing training and leisure. A break in Lavandou […]
On June 6, 1944, D-Day marked a decisive turning point in modern history, with thousands of ships participating in the assault on the beaches of Normandy. Among the remnants of this operation, the wreck of the minesweeper M-39 now rests on the seabed, bearing witness to the events that took place at that time. History […]
Nestled in the heart of the Indian Ocean, at the entrance to the Mozambique Channel, Nosy Be is part of an archipelago of small islands northwest of Madagascar. Renowned for its white sandy beaches and lush vegetation, this destination is also a true treasure for scuba diving enthusiasts. Although known for its encounters […]
Since June 2024, biologists and scientific divers have been conducting an in-depth study on the colonies of red gorgonians in the waters of the Calanques National Park in Marseille. This project, named BUFFER, aims to understand how this species is coping with climate change. « Guys, we need to meet. Something is happening […]
Marine biodiversity in the Mediterranean benefits from a new advancement with the addition of invertebrate species to the environmental code. This development aims to strengthen the protection of these essential organisms against the threats they face. An Expanded List of Protected Invertebrates The French environmental code is enriched with a list of protected marine invertebrates in the Mediterranean. The destruction, […]
In 2024, photographer Henley Spiers received the Oceanographic & Arksen grant, a prestigious award allowing a journalist to fund their field missions for a year. During one of these missions, he had the opportunity to join Mexican researchers dedicated to studying the whales of Baja California. The Competition of […]
