Stories

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.

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, field study, laboratory assignments, equipment testing and design, photographic instruction, and more…...

By fourth element | 4 minute read

How Do I Stay Warm in a Wetsuit?

Whether you're diving through thermoclines in the Galapagos or snorkelling in breezy Atlantic waters, staying warm can make all the difference between...

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

The Trouble with the Ocean

The Trouble with the Ocean The oceans are under enormous stress from human activities, many of which link back to the practice of fishing. The oceans...

By fourth element | 7 minute read

When Life Gives You Lemons

Sharks are some of the ocean's most fascinating and misunderstood creatures. At Sharks4Kids, we believe education is the key to changing perceptions a...

By fourth element | 5 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

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