Palau is a beacon of hope for marine conservation: Palau is not just a tropical paradise; it is a beacon of hope for marine conservation. This small island nation, located in the Pacific Ocean, has made waves globally for its groundbreaking initiatives to protect the marine environment. For diving enthusiasts, Palau offers pristine reefs, abundant marine life, and a chance to experience the ocean in its purest form.
Greenhouse gases continue to heat the seas: Sea surface temperatures are rising faster than previously thought. A new study shows that ocean warming has accelerated dramatically in recent decades. While the temperature increase between 1985 and 1989 was still 0.06 degrees Celsius per decade, between 2019 and 2023 it was already 0.27 degrees – more than four times as much.
Small hotel with high standards and individual diving. There is hardly a place in Egypt that is as controversial among divers. On the one hand, there are still intact reefs, especially at the more demanding and beautiful dive sites, but on the other hand, there is talk of mass processing and diving factories.
Diving and active vacations in the Caribbean. The coronavirus pandemic has undoubtedly hit the travel industry and many tour operators worldwide hard, including us at Karibiksport. Like many others, we had to face the challenges posed by the sudden travel restrictions and the changes in global tourism. Many of our competitors and esteemed colleagues have not survived this period. However, instead of burying our heads in the sand, we have continued to develop and have taken the opportunity to improve our offers and respond even more individually to the wishes of our customers.
Opening in mid-February with the motto Diving, Diving, Diving: The team from Infinity Diving Safari, who can be found at our Taucher.Net boot-2025 stand 12/A31, informed us about their new centre in Mangrove Bay.
The European Underwater Federation (EUF) Eco Award is designed to motivate recreational divers, diving schools, organisations and associations to promote projects that raise environmental awareness within the diving community. In 2024, the award was presented for the first time to aquatil for the Dive4Diadema project. The EUF Lavanchy Award is presented by the European Underwater Federation (EUF) and honours the vision of diving pioneer Jack Lavanchy (PADI). Throughout his life, he tirelessly worked to encourage the diving community to work together for the benefit of the sport and divers worldwide.
Details of the sinking of the liveaboard vessel Sea Story. We conducted an extensive interview with three of the survivors of the Sea Story accident on November 25. Lisa, Danilo and Matthias were all on the stricken ship and each of them reports from their own perspective. Also in the conversation is our accident expert Jan-Philipp Lauer, who will address the technical aspects of the accident and the possible causes based on the descriptions of Lisa, Danilo and Matthias.
Diving trips and equipment, tattoos at the stand, live music and good vibes. The team from Taucher.Net has come up with some great ideas for this year's boot trade fair in Düsseldorf. You can read about the highlights of the programme below. In addition, our stand has grown ‘a little’ again and we can present you with a really extensive portfolio of partner companies.
A vital mission for one of the most endangered dolphins in the world. On 3 January 2025, a newborn Franciscana (La Plata dolphin, Pontoporia blainvillei) dolphin, Francisca, was found alone and in critical condition on the shores of Florianópolis, Brazil. Too weak to survive on her own, she needed immediate help.
Start your coral reef adventure now. Coral reefs are among the most species-rich habitats on our planet and at the same time hold numerous secrets that never cease to amaze even experienced recreational divers. Their fascinating diversity is far from fully understood. Year after year, scientists discover new species and amazing behaviors – impressive proof of how much there still is to discover and preserve in these ecosystems.