Freediving is a unique sport that makes athletes rely on their own body, its physical and mental capabilities. The very idea of diving under water without special equipment challenges human nature, creatures seem to be born to walk on the earth seek to overcome their natural limitations and make what seemed impossible. Freedom like never …
Everyone who participated in our Friday dives could observe interesting sea animals, very similar to jellyfish. In fact, they are completely different creatures called salpae or salps. Like the jellyfish, salps have a translucent body, through which muscles and internal organs are visible. But if you look closely, it becomes clear that they have a …
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 …
Illustration: A whale shark approaching the surface. (Shutterstock/Andrea Izzotti) Few may have been aware that Aug. 30 was International Whale Shark Day, a day dedicated to celebrating and raising awareness of the largest fish in the world. The shark can grow up to 18 meters long and weigh as much as 20.6 tons, about the …
Microsoft agrees with Sebastian the crab from The Little Mermaid. It’s better down where it’s wetter. The company’s new undersea data center off the coast of Scotland includes a couple of underwater cameras that give web viewers a glimpse of the subsurface environs. “We installed two video cameras on the outside of the pressure vessel to observe environmental conditions near our …
What is Freediving? Is it just to dive without oxygen? Well- in it’s simplest form – yes. Freediving has exploded in popularity in the last few years. Once only the sport of accomplished divers and photographers, it’s now becoming a sought after hobby within general sports and activity. In its simplest form, freediving is diving without the assistance …
If you love something, let it go. That’s what Donna Shaver does every season with the tiny sea turtles she cares for. For more than 30 years, Shaver has dedicated her life to sea turtle conservation and recovery at Padre Island National Seashore. She serves as the chief of sea turtle science and recovery. On Friday, the …
As recreational freedivers, we all have our bucket list of sea creatures, wrecks, and diving spots that we are dying to see, whether it be floating with majestic eagle rays, circling the USS Liberty in Indonesia, or exploring Ras Mohammed National Park in Egypt. But as conscientious divers who respect and love the ocean, there …
