Dubai International Boat Show 2019: Dive MENA Expo - Freediving in United Arab Emirates. Courses, Certificates and Equipment

Dubai International Boat Show — the magnificent exhibition of yachts and luxurious lifestyle in general was held in Dubai from February 26 to March 2. Anyone wishing to admire luxury yachts and feel the taste of high life could do it, walking along the Dubai Canal in Jumeirah. Dubai International Boat Show had the slogan …

85 Miles of Atlantic Coral Reef Stayed Hidden Until Now - Freediving in United Arab Emirates. Courses, Certificates and Equipment

For thousands of years — perhaps hundreds of thousands — a sizable coral reef has stretched across the seafloor in the Atlantic Ocean, near the southeastern part of the U.S. And its existence remained a well-hidden secret until a recent deep-sea expedition brought the thriving ecosystem to light. Scientists on board the research vessel (RV) …

New Caledonia Is Taking New Steps To Protect Their Coral Reefs - Freediving in United Arab Emirates. Courses, Certificates and Equipment

Coral reef slope with damselfish and shark in background at ChesterfieldBASTIEN PREUSS On the northeast side of Australia sits the archipelago of New Caledonia, a French territory in the southwest Pacific Ocean. Originally occupied by the Lapita people, the area was re-christened New Caledonia by Captain James Cook based on its resemblance to parts of Scotland. After …

Hurricanes: Bad for People, Good for Dolphins - Freediving in United Arab Emirates. Courses, Certificates and Equipment

  Biologist Lance Miller noticed something odd while conducting dolphin surveys in the Gulf of Mexico in 2007: baby dolphins. Lots of them, and lots more than he expected given the results of surveys in 2005 and 2006. The reason? Hurricane Katrina. Hurricanes like Harvey, the one that devastated Houston and other parts of Texas …

Mission Blue Hope Spot: Protecting the Gulf of California - Freediving in United Arab Emirates. Courses, Certificates and Equipment

The Gulf of California (also known as the Sea of Cortez), located along the northwestern coast of Mexico, was named one of the top Hope Spots by Mission Blue founder, Dr. Sylvia Earle. Hope Spots are special locations around the world that are critical to the health of the ocean. Why has Mission Blue made the Gulf …

Cold Water Diving for Warm Water Divers - Freediving in United Arab Emirates. Courses, Certificates and Equipment

I used to live in lush, tropical regions and was lucky enough to teach scuba diving in warm climates and warm waters. That was before I moved to Sydney. Sydney (and New South Wales) have some stunning dive sites – as do many other destinations with cooler water. In fact colder water often produces truly …