Discover stories from above and below the ocean. Explore scuba diving adventures, updates on vital ocean conservation efforts, and firsthand experiences of exploration shared by our global Pioneers and Ambassadors.
The Grom
Sixteen years ago, I went wreck diving in Narvik for the first time. I was there with friends, but we could only dive the wrecks up to 40 metres because most of us weren’t trained in Trimix...
By fourth element | 6 minute read
A Year Of Dream Diving
Imagine a year spent working with leaders in marine-related fields partaking in endeavors ranging from scientific expeditions, underwater research, fi...
By fourth element | 4 minute read
Ice Diving, your questions answered
After years of dreaming, I finally received my ice diving certification at Twin Lakes Park in Minnesota. I went through the Midwest School of Diving a...
By fourth element | 1 minute read
Diving Where No One Else Can
The Gonzen visitor mine in Switzerland is one of the oldest mines in Europe. The Romans began mining iron ore there around 2,000 years ago....
By fourth element | 6 minute read
Diving the Galapagos – The Trip of a Lifetime
After sailing through the night, waking up and stepping outside to see Darwin’s Arch, you feel a sense of anticipation, excitement and nervousness...
By fourth element | 9 minute read
Favourites from the Archive
Because it is NOT there
Discovering what has never been seen before, or mapping previously unknown places is what draws some of us to diving, whether it is the search for a l...
By fourth element | 4 minute read
Clearing Wrecks – My Work with the Baltic Sea Heritage Rescue Project
My name is Sabine Kerkau, and for more than eight years, I have been leading the Baltic Sea Heritage Rescue Project. Together with my team, I recover...
By fourth element | 5 minute read
Thermoclines, Eagle Rays & Coral Anxiety
By Jade Hoksbergen & Henley Spiers Of jaw-dropping splendour, the Maldivian atolls were created as volcanoes sunk back into the ocean. The rim of...
By fourth element | 1 minute read
Sun, Science and Submersibles
Dave Abbott, Expedition videographer/photographer and fourth element Ambassador joins a marine science research expedition to the bottom of the ocean....
By fourth element | 8 minute read
Exploring Davíðsgjá
Nestled amidst the breathtaking landscapes of Iceland, where rugged terrain meets crystal-clear waters, lies a dive site that seems like a slice of pa...
By fourth element | 4 minute read
