However safe diving may be considered, when we dive, we enter a different realm than we’re used to. Different rules apply. Tasks and movements become more difficult underwater, and they often take more time than they would on land — for example, covering a distance.
However safe diving may be considered, when we dive, we enter a different realm than we’re used to. Different rules apply. Tasks and movements become more difficult underwater, and they often take more time than they would on land — for example, covering a distance.
Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) sound like safe zones for sea life, but many allow fishing, trawling, and other extractive activities. Understanding the levels of ocean protection is key if you care about marine conservation, sustainable fishing, and the future of our seas.
For most of us, the ocean is just a place for a holiday. For some, it’s simply where they live. Some don’t even notice it’s there. Others travel far just to be with it. Some use it for fun, relaxation, and food. Some treat it as a dump site, a cash cow… and then there are those who want to protect it.
From the hunting for food restricted within local communities, whale hunting ballooned to the full scale commercial operations that decimated the once abundant and thriving whale population bringing it to the edge of extinction.
Though often regarded as too dangerous by the general public, shark diving is surely at the top of the list for many divers. The thrill of meeting these magnificent creatures in person is too tempting to resist.
You've probably heard the terms Nitrox, Enriched Air, or EANx. But what exactly are they, and is it worth using it? Check out our Explained! series to find out.
The town of Ronda is another must-see when exploring the Andalusia region. Teeming with atmosphere and history, it is the place you don't want to miss.
Costa del Sol is a prime destination for a summer holiday. But the area has a lot more on the menu than nice beaches and the sea. Marbella and Gibraltar were first on the list.
