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 as they host the annual North American Ice Diving Festival....
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
Diving the Highlands of Scotland
When I moved up to the Highlands of Scotland, one of the first questions my mum excitedly asked was “do you want to go diving with me in Kinlochberv...
By fourth element | 5 minute read
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
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...
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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
Paying it forward
Jill Heinerth talks about mentorship, perseverance, and the power of community. Follow Jill and Environmental Scientist, Kayla Martin on a diving expe...
By fourth element | 3 minute read
The Return to Thailand (Pt.3) – Thailand’s Deepest Cave
Exclusive insight from Chris Jewell. After four and a half years, Chris and John Volanthan revisit Thailand to retrace their steps from the 2018 Thai...
By fourth element | 5 minute read
