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, […]
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 […]
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For over 10 years, Stefan Panis has shared the thrilling adventures of a research team in English waters near the port of Dover. This port, a key location for centuries, is home to an incredible diversity of shipwrecks, ranging from submarines to luxurious ocean liners, not to mention the cannons of an East India Company […]
Text and photos: Erwan L’HER for the Vräk expedition A Unique Underwater Treasure in the Baltic Since the dawn of navigation, the Baltic Sea has been at the heart of intense trade exchanges and bustling maritime activities. Surrounded by multiple nations, it serves as a hub for the trade of raw materials and has witnessed […]
Ascend, yes… But in the right zone! In diving, safety doesn’t stop at simply surfacing. It is still necessary to resurface in the right place: beach, boat, or sheltered area. This exit point is the crucial link between your underwater playground and dry land. Unfortunately, various factors such as currents can complicate this return, carrying […]
Although stereotypes persist, the world of Tek divers is actually a spectrum of individuals with diverse goals and motivations. After more than ten years of observation, I am able to draw stereotypical portraits of these practitioners. So, do you see yourself? There is often a gap between reality and our personal perception. Sometimes it’s even […]
Where can you in three days dive on a 300-meter supertanker, discover the grave of dozens of submariners, and navigate above a cargo covered with nets to encounter a John Dory? In the Bay of Genoa! This place is a true paradise for tek diving enthusiasts, an exploration ground that Gilles Di Raimondo has had […]
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, […]
Ascend, yes… But to the right area! In diving, safety doesn’t stop at merely surfacing. You still need to reappear in the right place: beach, boat, or sheltered area. This exit point represents the crucial link between your underwater playground and solid ground. Unfortunately, various factors like currents can complicate this return, pulling you away […]
