Even for seasoned travelers, locating Halmahera in the vast archipelago of the Moluccas can prove tricky. As the largest island in this region, Halmahera, located in the northern part of the archipelago, is beginning to cautiously open up to tourism. Surrounded by a multitude of volcanic islets and accessible by cruise, it promises unforgettable dives […]
All divers, novices or experts, have undoubtedly already consulted at least one of the precious identification guides by Steven Weinberg. At 78, this prolific biologist has just unveiled an enriched edition of his latest work, dedicated to the fauna and flora of the Caribbean. With more than twenty titles to his credit and hundreds of […]
Origins and Passion for the Sea Early Originally from Vendée, Marion Moriceau grew up in the bay of Les Sables-d’Olonne, within a family of fishermen. From a young age, she was captivated by the ocean, dreaming of becoming a fisherman like the men around her. This dream was fueled by her experiences, notably by following […]
For filming purposes, Jean-Marc Barr dove into the fascinating world of cave diving! Instead of sticking to a few superficial techniques, he devoted a year and a half to training with Rémi Bouchard. Here is the story of a remarkable adventure. A Long-Term Project The story begins in 2018, when director Philippe Martin-Lacroix, a diving […]
In 1964, the French State created the Water Agency Rhône-Méditerranée-Corse to address the growing pollution of waterways. Nearly 60 years later, its scope has expanded to all aquatic environments such as rivers, lakes, groundwater, lagoons, and the marine environment. The agency particularly watches over our precious space, the Mediterranean. A well-organized structure The Water Agency […]
On the campus of the University of Toulon located in La Garde, the Seatech school brings together engineering students and researchers in marine science and technology. The COSMER laboratory dedicates part of its work to underwater robotics and passes on its knowledge to French and foreign students. Making underwater robots ‘smart’ is part of the […]
In a previous issue (see Dive n°42), we invited you to explore the paths that allow for engagement within the French Navy and diving, either full-time or combined with another profession. Today, we propose to explore other army corps where diving is an integral part of the missions, carried out with the same rigor and […]
In one of our previous issues (see Dive! No. 46), the team from Deep Blue Exploration invited us to discover a submerged cave in the heart of the waters of Mayotte. A year later, they return to the site, this time to complete a full model. Gaby Barathieu shares their experience with us. In January […]
In October 2022, a scientific mission set out from Fakarava to the island of Taiaro, a unique atoll in the Tuamotu archipelago. This exceptional place is completely isolated from the ocean, receiving only occasional incursions of strong waves. Twelve researchers and technicians set up a rudimentary camp there for a two-week mission, during which they […]
Boris Diaw, an iconic basketball player of his generation, made his mark in the NBA before retiring in 2018 at the age of 36. Today, he is the manager of the French team. After leaving the courts, he fully devoted himself to his passions: oenology, sailing, photography, and most importantly, scuba diving. On board his […]
