The seas of the world are littered with the remains of ships from centuries past. Many wrecks have been found, but there is little information about them – what ship was it, who did it belong, when was it sunk? […]
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Going back to 1597 to understand why the ocean current is an intimate friend of the Korean diver It is widely accepted that maritime power is also a visible manifestation of the power of the state, with every great power today […]
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Dr. Alexander Sledkov reveals the Russian deep diving achievements during the last century At the beginning of the 17th century, the profession of a diver (vodolaz in Russian, meaning, “getting into water”) appeared in Russia. In the peace treaty signed […]
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It all started in 1934, in the rocky coves near Marseilles, on the Mediterranean coast of Southern France. An emblematic forerunner of underwater activities, Georges Beuchat desired to communicate his fascination for the sea and spearfishing to the public, later […]
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The prehistoric world was known for having some of the most ferocious predators to have ever existed. For millennia, huge animals owned the land, whilst below the waves, unique and efficient predators ruled the depths.
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Life in the Persian Gulf revolved around the natural pearl for centuries, according to archaeological evidence dating back to the Late Stone Age in 6000–5000 BC.
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James Cameron has channelled his passion for diving into several works, and was awarded the 2004 Hans Hass Award for his contributions to science and technology. Leslie Leaney introduces our Pioneer of the Week.
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