Interview with Maik Solf on the current safety situation on liveaboard boats: Safety on liveaboard vessels is an extremely important topic for us divers. However, since last year, with an accumulation of accidents, the safety issue has become an absolute top 1 topic and has moved the entire diving community.
Research shows why mantis shrimp do not suffer any damage despite their powerful strikes. Mantis shrimp are known for their extremely powerful strikes, which can destroy snails, mussels and even aquarium glass. Their clubs can reach the force of a small-calibre bullet, creating shock waves that make their attacks even more effective. But why does the shrimp itself remain unharmed?
Divers explore the underwater world of the Douix spring: Châtillon-sur-Seine is not a classic holiday destination. However, it exerts a magical attraction on cave divers. The 180 metre long Douix River rises here in a small park at the foot of a hill, then presents itself to the observer with a tiny waterfall before flowing into the Seine shortly after passing a natural stone bridge.
Florida police officers rescue beached sunfish: On 5 February 2025, a rare sunfish (Mola mola) was discovered on a beach in Florida, stranded near the shore. The Volusia County Sheriff's Office released a video showing officers gently guiding the massive fish back into the open sea.
An impressive trade fair appearance and main sponsor of the 2025 dive award: In January, the boot 2025 trade fair opened its doors in Düsseldorf. Anyone entering Hall 12 to immerse themselves in the fascinating underwater world is sure to have stopped in front of the BAUER KOMPRESSOREN stand.
Ocean acidification alters ecosystems: More than 1,200 species of sharks and rays currently live, over a third of which are acutely threatened by overfishing and the destruction of their habitat. The biodiversity of these animals, which belong to the cartilaginous fish, was influenced by a series of events during the Mesozoic era (252 to 66 million years ago).
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.