As previously mentioned in Dive!, your choice of shooting equipment depends on your budget and intended use. Today, social networks are at the heart of our sharing. Is a smartphone enough? What are its strengths and weaknesses? Image Quality: Full HD and 4K Within Reach Social networks favor Full HD (1080p, or 1920 x 1080 […]
The « Why not the abysses? » project, a bold initiative, led research teams across the world’s oceans. Their quest? The DNA of the tiny creatures that inhabit the depths. Photographer Gilles Martin captured this miniature bestiary, capturing the essence of these unknown beings between Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon and Brest. A night aboard the « Why not? » Aboard the « Why […]
Diving, whether done with tanks or freediving, is much more than just a hobby. It is a source of happiness, regeneration, and calming, accessible to all ages and all stress levels. For more fragile individuals, it can even become a valuable support. Diving and Health: A Winning Duo Diving is increasingly being integrated into the […]
Once reserved for the most experienced tech divers, the underwater scooter, or DPV (Diver Propulsion Vehicle), has become more popular. Initially designed for cave exploration, this exceptional tool is now used in all forms of diving, attracting enthusiasts seeking new adventures. The Scooter: An Ally for Divers Divers, especially tech divers, strive to become one […]
Discover the Aluterus scriptus, a fascinating fish. This Tetraodontiform, with its unique appearance, captivates divers and underwater photographers. Its common name, ‘scribbled filefish,’ perfectly describes its physical peculiarities. Habitat and Distribution The scribbled filefish, also known as the scrabble or writing board, favors the walls of reef areas. It is found in the tropical and […]
Diving with gas mixtures other than air involves various techniques, including Nitrox diving (oxygen-enriched air), Heliox (oxygen and helium), Trimix (oxygen, helium, and nitrogen), as well as pure oxygen. These dives can be conducted in open circuit or with rebreathers. They are subject to specific regulations. Cylinder labeling To avoid potentially deadly confusions, each diving […]
Who has never dreamed of being a fish, evolving underwater in complete tranquility, encountering whales or even playing with dolphins? It’s often a childhood dream… But it can become a reality. The first apprehensions For that, it’s quite simple: you have to gather your courage and put your head underwater. Yes, taking the leap and […]
A well-anchored fear If there’s one topic that is truly frightening, it’s invasive species. You surely remember that fluorescent green algae inadvertently released by the Monaco museum, the Caulerpa taxifolia. It was supposed to destroy our Posidonia meadows and even make us sick. Its toxins were to end up in our fish and crustaceans. Today, […]
Posidonia takes its name from « Poseidon, » the god of the Seas and Oceans in Greek mythology. It is a flowering plant that only lives in the Mediterranean Sea. Itbenefits from legal protection in many Mediterranean countries, including France, where the meadows it forms cover 34% of the seabed along the mainland and 66% along Corsica […]
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