The VSG Glory finally sank in the late afternoon of 2 December. The stern had been sinking for two days and towing was no longer possible. According to official statements, most of the diesel and fuel had been siphoned off, but why was the stern sinking? From the outside, it looked as if the ship had not been lightened and was therefore sinking further and further. The coming weeks and months will show how the situation on the reef develops.
Entire Red Sea coast closed - safari ships not allowed to sail: For today, Friday (November 29th), a complete ban on all safari boats, day boats and even fishing boats - from Suez to the south to Hamata - was imposed, as we were told.
20% discount on the entire range – online & offline: Attention water sports enthusiasts. DYNAMICNORD offers you a great deal during the Black Week: divers, snorkelers and freedivers can look forward to a fabulous 20% discount.
A new model in the scuba collection by Stefan Wiessmeyer: A few months ago, Stefan Wiessmeyer asked you to take part in the survey for a new model for his jewellery collection. As the blue ring octopus and the blue sea dragon received the same number of votes, Stefan decided to model the blue sea dragon, as this motif really appealed to him.
Hope for the ecosystem: Ralph Schill is a professor of zoology at the University of Stuttgart and co-founder of the non-profit organisation aquatil, which is dedicated to promoting research and education in the field of the underwater world. For over 20 years, he has been intensively studying the biological diversity of the Red Sea, particularly in El Quadim Bay, which he knows very well from numerous research and educational projects. He spoke to us about the situation on site.
Tourist boat with 45 people on board sinks in the Red Sea. A boat with 45 people on board has sunk off the Egyptian coast in the Red Sea. On the night of 25 November 2024, the Sea Story sank off Whadi El Gamal in heavy seas.
Coral more than 30 metres long: Marine biologists have discovered a coral more than 30 metres long in the South Pacific. National Geographic's Pristine Seas reports that the discovery is the largest coral found to date. The 5.5 metre high structure consists of a colony of tiny coral polyps and is estimated to have been growing on the seabed near the Solomon Islands for over three centuries.
Your ultimate mermaiding dream starts now! Dreaming of being a mermaid is a fascinating thought that has captivated people for generations. The idea of gliding through the water with a shiny fin and diving into a magical underwater world is becoming more and more tangible today.
Germany wins two bronze medals at the European Rugby Championships: The German U21 underwater rugby teams are celebrating an impressive success at this year's European Championships in Athens. Both the men's and women's teams finished in third place, securing the bronze medal. This success marks the international comeback of the junior teams of the German Scuba Diving Association (VDST) after the long forced break due to the coronavirus pandemic.
A paradise for underwater lovers: Cyprus is not only a popular destination for divers in the eastern Mediterranean, which is particularly attractive due to its mild climate and pleasant water temperatures (between 16 and 27 °C) all year round.