Join us from October 26 to 29 at the Sémaphore de Trébeurden for the eighth edition of the International Festival of Underwater Film and Imagery! This 2023 edition highlights the abyssal depths with screenings such as James Cameron’s movie, Abyss (Saturday evening); conferences by specialists in this field with the participation, on Friday evening, of […]
The grand prize for Photographer of the Year has been awarded to the Frenchman Laurent Ballesta. It’s the second time he receives this title!
Since 1960, the International Academy of Underwater Sciences and Techniques has been awarding the Golden Tridents, a high distinction recognizing underwater activities. Prince Albert II of Monaco received this prize at an official ceremony at the Oceanographic Museum of Monaco.
On September 23 and 24, Lake Annecy hosted participants of the 26th Freshwater Shots, a competition part of the French Wildlife Cup.
Dive In! had the opportunity to meet with Bruno Cercley, president of the Aqua Lung group. He discusses the significant changes that have taken place this year, the upcoming developments, and answers your questions!
The Ocean Photographer of the Year winners were announced this Thursday, September 14. It was the biologist and amateur photographer Jialing Cai, only 25 years old, who received the prestigious title of Ocean Photographer of the Year for the 2023 edition!
Several pathways allow you to combine a commitment to the national navy with diving, either full-time or paired with another career. Join us as we explore demanding training programs, where discipline and determination are essential values. But they offer careers that provide plenty of room for passion!
The first edition of the Varoises Underwater Photography Meeting took place during the first weekend of September. Discover the awards list.
Only a handful obtain the combat swimmer certification each year. They then join the Commando Hubert, specialized in the most sensitive underwater operations, from counter-terrorism to hostage rescue, including intelligence gathering or target destruction. The 98th training session took place in 2022, 70 years after the creation of combat swimmers. Most of them already have […]
There are about 70, distributed across the Navy ships national, who hold the certification that allows them to intervene at sea from a helicopter. Very particular conditions that require targeted training, between winching, diving, and victim rescue. « Helicopter divers ’héexplain Master Chief Mathieu, a trainer at the Hyères Naval Air Baseère, , are recruited […]
