Category Dive Focus

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 […]

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 […]

The superpowers of South Korean grandmothers Haenyeo

A fascinating study on the Haenyeo, these South Korean grandmother free divers, reveals impressive physiological and genetic adaptations. Capable of diving for hours in icy waters, they exhibit unique characteristics that allow them to survive and thrive in extreme conditions. An ancestral tradition The Haenyeo, just like the Japanese Ama of the […]

A world first for CEPHISMER

Des plongeurs émergent d'une chambre de décompression, illustrant les défis de l'exploration sous-marine.

The Human Diving and Underwater Intervention Expert Center (CEPHISMER) conducted a saturation dive at a depth of 200 meters, between March 18 and March 28, 2025. This operation, which required the use of an electronic diving rebreather, marks a significant advancement in the field of military underwater interventions. The history of the […]