For eight decades, BAUER KOMPRESSOREN has established itself as the undisputed world leader in breathable air compressors. On the occasion of its 80th anniversary, the brand renews its promise of innovation, cutting-edge technology, and above all, unparalleled safety for divers from all walks of life. This iconic milestone is the perfect opportunity for BAUER to invite all enthusiasts of […]
The winners of the Boot Dive Award 2026 have just been announced in Düsseldorf The goal of the BOOT Dive Award, launched during the 2023 edition of the German show, is to reward the international diving industry for its outstanding activities. Each year, five awards are given in the categories of Personality, Destination, Innovation, Product, and Climate. At the show […]
Does scuba diving offer an innovative response to mental health challenges among young people? This is the ambition of the European project ‘One Health Underwater: Youth Well-being with Diving’, which specifically targets the 18-29 age group. Through an international survey, this initiative aims to measure the psychological impact of diving and promote its integration into […]
In competitions, deep freedivers constantly push their limits… with the risks that it entails. At the last CMAS world championship of deep freediving, held in Mytikas, Greece, from September 5 to 18, 2025, three accidents occurred. Rumors are rife on social networks. Here are the official answers from CMAS. What is CMAS’s official version regarding […]
Gradient Factors (GF) are coefficients (e.g., 90%, 80%…) that can only be used with Haldanian parameter sets (e.g., U.S. Navy, Bühlmann…) and that allow the reduction of M-Values to increase stop times (or reduce no-stop limits) and, depending on the case, their depth. In other words, they reduce, in Workman’s notation, the M0 and ΔM […]
Anne Joncheray: Journey of an Underwater Archaeology Enthusiast An emblem of diving and underwater archaeology in the Mediterranean, Anne Joncheray stands out for her deep commitment to exploring, documenting, and protecting shipwrecks, from ancient relics to modern vessels. As the curator of the Prehistory and Underwater Archaeology Museum in Saint-Raphaël, she is an indispensable author […]
Exceptional Journey: Frédéric Di Méglio at the Helm of FFESSM A Remarkable Path to the Presidency Becoming the president of FFESSM, the French Federation of Underwater Studies and Sports, may seem accessible… provided you have a breathtaking journey! Frédéric Di Méglio is a triple CMAS world champion in underwater photography. Between 1986 and 1996, he […]
Curaçao… A name that evokes dreams, suggesting evenings of relaxation, a cocktail in hand, accompanied by the famous blue liqueur. But I won’t talk to you about cocktail bars. Instead, I invite you to discover the island of the same name through a unique experience: diving on wrecks aboard a submarine! The idea of an […]
Located in Baie-Mahault, Guadeloupe, the Agency Caraïbes of the design office Créocéan excels in the fields of marine environment and oceanography. Its mission is to assist companies and communities in their projects, while striving to preserve the richness of the coastline and the marine environment. Among the 8 team members, the majority are hyperbaric divers, […]
web premium – free demo article Discover the Web Premium offer In the midst of the pandemic, Laurent Ballesta and his team set off for the Aeolian Islands. They spent several weeks diving in an underwater world shaped by volcanic activity where, between lava flows and acid upsurges, marine life perseveres. He recounts an extraordinary […]
