Category Diving News

In Scotland: Marine Life Protection Models

Un écosystème sous-marin vibrant avec des oursins et une variété d'organismes marins.

Henley Spiers, thanks to the Oceanographic & Arksen scholarship he received last year, is traveling to Scotland to explore how to balance the local economy, fishing pressure, and the preservation of unique marine biodiversity. His investigation leads him to meet iconic figures in marine conservation while uncovering the challenges faced by […]

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 […]

Diving with the GIGN

Un groupe de plongeurs en combinaison Beuchat se prépare pour une aventure sous-marine dans des eaux cristallines.

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 […]

How do gorgonians survive warming?

Un plongeur explore un récif coloré, entouré de coraux vibrants dans les profondeurs marines.

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 […]

New Protected Invertebrate Species in the Mediterranean

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, […]