Seen Every Day, Yet Overlooked: The leaves of seagrass meadows lie on the beach, smell unpleasant, and get in the way when swimming… That’s how most people know seagrass. Yet this unassuming plant is one of the most important - and at the same time most underestimated - foundations of life in our oceans.
Could these be the oldest permanent structures in Central Europe? Divers from the Saxony-Anhalt State Office for the Preservation of Historical Monuments and Archaeology (LDA) have recovered well-preserved pieces of wood from Lake Arendsee in the northern part of the state that are up to 10,500 years old.
Resolution Withdrawn Despite a Potential Majority in the Plenary Session. At the 70th meeting of the International Whaling Commission (IWC) in Hobart, Australia, Switzerland unexpectedly withdrew its own resolution on the protection of dolphins and small cetaceans on October 1, even before it came to a vote.
Thailand is turning a growing problem into an export commodity. Jellyfish blooms are becoming more common worldwide, from the Baltic Sea to the Mediterranean and off the coast of Namibia. Warmer, increasingly oxygen-depleted water favors these hardy creatures, while many of their natural competitors and predators suffer under the same conditions.
Join the research. Help out. Protect dugongs: For many divers and snorkelers, encountering a dugong is one of the most special experiences in the Red Sea. Suddenly, this massive, light-gray body emerges above the seagrass meadow. The animal glides through the water almost weightlessly before plowing through the seabed again with its powerful snout. Anyone who has ever encountered a dugong underwater won’t forget that moment anytime soon.
Top Performance for Unforgettable Diving Experiences. The Hydros Pro 2 offers top-level performance, comfort, and ease of use. Featuring an all-new Monorail weight system, a durable Quick-Dry bladder, the lightweight Ergo-Lite backpack, and the new Super Cinch 2 strap, this second-generation BCD was designed for divers with the highest expectations.
Two days of diving, equipment, and expert presentations on Coppistraße. On October 9 and 10, 2026, Atlantis Tauchwelt at Coppistraße 11 in Berlin will transform into a gathering place for everyone passionate about diving, underwater worlds, and the latest diving gear. With DIVE Berlin 2026, Atlantis Berlin is hosting its own in-house trade show and bringing the authentic trade show experience right to the capital.
A whale that never migrates and a possible fourth subspecies. Humpback whales are considered one of the most migratory whale species of all; they travel thousands of kilometers annually between feeding grounds in cold waters and breeding grounds in warm waters. However, there appears to be one exception: The population in the Arabian Sea off the coast of Oman completely breaks this pattern.
From Ice Skating Instructor to the Father of Modern Diving Equipment: Mares founder Ludovico Mares has been posthumously honored with the 2026 Early Pioneer Award from the International Scuba Diving Hall of Fame (ISDHOF). The award recognizes his lasting contribution to the development of modern diving equipment and his profound influence on our favorite hobby, recreational diving.
What I Find Special About South Africa’s East Coast After Visiting Many Shark Dive Sites Around the World. I didn’t go to Protea Banks because I absolutely needed to add yet another shark dive site to my personal list. Actually, I thought that after many years and numerous trips, I’d have a pretty good idea of what to expect…