Rescue services called to Ċirkewwa Diving site
A news report was published today stating that a rescue operation was underway this afternoon Read More
2024
Terry Caselli
Born to a Sicilian father and Maltese mother, after some time in Sicily as a Read More
Updated – 424 Objections – Third time lucky? Salt pans proposed on access route to Cathedral Cave (Għar ir-Riħ) and Ras il-Kanun
Update 08/01/2024 – 424 Objections so far – keep them coming until 13 January! No Read More
Official Diving Accidents Statistics in Maltese Islands – 2024
375 divers were treated at the Hyperbaric chambers in Malta and Gozo over the last Read More
Updated(2): Buoys at conservation areas around wrecks coming out
Posted by Max Valli of PDSA: Professional Diving Schools Association Malta in the afternoon of Read More
Sharklab-Malta Bombs to Batoids booklet published
Last summer, Sharklab-Malta carried out a set of research dives at the Marine Protected Area Read More
Update on Wied iz-Zurrieq project: Malta Tourism Authority has no objections!
Despite over 300 objections were filed by divers and other parties on the proposed upgrade Read More
FishID+ Malta by Bezz Diving and Bruno Pedreira
Recently, this PDF file with pictures and hyperlinks to additional information of many forms of Read More
Filfla results presented at the European Elasmobranch Association Conference, in Greece
Over several weekends this summer, Sharklab-Malta ran the “Bombs to Batoids” project with the assistance Read More
Fifth edition of Scuba Diving Malta Gozo Comino now available!
The “Ultimate guide to diving the Maltese Islands” is now out for sale from leading Read More
Filfla Sharks excerpt from The Track of the Tuna – 2007
Alex the Sharkman dives around the Island of Filfla in search of sharks. This clip Read More
Wied iż-Żurrieq refurbishment update – 334 Representations and consultation with divers.
You may have read already about the article we posted about the Wied iż-Żurrieq proposed Read More
Two divers hospitalised after encountering difficulties in Ċirkewwa
Newsbook reports that on 14 October 2024, two divers were hospitalised after facing difficulties at Read More
British diver, 66, dies after encountering difficulties at Cirkewwa Marine Park
Local media reports that a British diver aged 66 died after encountering difficulties during a Read More
Time for some learning? BIO1100 – An introduction to Marine Biology
The Faculty of Science at the University of Malta announced that an intake is in Read More
Update 3: Wied iż-Żurrieq refurbishment plans: Less accessibility at the second most dived shore diving site in Malta
Update Tuesday 08/10/2024 at 08:30 316 Representations sent, more than 75% from local divers, but Read More
Bombshell news: Hyperbaric Consultant to be charged over diver’s death
The Sunday Times of Malta reported that a Hyperbaric Consultant was “to face criminal charges Read More
51 year old Polish diver hospitalised following a dive at Xatt l-Aħmar, Gozo
Timesofmalta.com reports that Police announced that a 51 year old Polish diver was hospitalised in Read More
Times of Malta: Hyperbaric Consultant suspended following death of Polish diver in Hyperbaric chamber
The Times of Malta reports today that the Hyperbaric chamber consultant who had been in Read More
Five divers rescued at Wied iż-Żurrieq
Local media reports today that a difficult rescue operation was carried out at Wied iż-Żurrieq, Read More
Conservation Areas around Wrecks: No boating and trolling activity in nearshore sites!
The main shore accessible Conservation Areas around Wrecks are now off limits to any boating Read More
Great Shark Snapshot (or rays mostly in our case)
Sharklab-Malta are invited the general diving public to participate in an international initiative aimed at Read More
Underwater Treasures of Malta & Gozo
Information from https://heritagemalta.mt/store/underwater-treasures-of-malta-gozo/
UCHU featured on InDEPTH Magazine
One of our followers brought this article to our attention, an interview with Professor Timothy Read More
Polish instructor was trying to help buddy
An echo of last Saturday’s tragedy, the Times of Malta reports that a diving instructor Read More
Monk seal sighting
Over the last few days, two sightings were reported of the Mediterranean Monk Seal, a Read More
Dark day for diving – two Polish nationals die after a technical dive at the SS Polynesien WWI Wreck
Local media has shared the sad news that two Polish divers, 45 and 48 years Read More
Corrected & updated: Safe distance and speed from divers’ flag signals NTM refreshed
On 3 July 2024, Transport Malta has replaced the former Notice 062 of 2024 – Read More
Filming in the North of Malta
NTM 64 of 2024 – Filming in the North of Malta issued by Transport Malta Read More
Malta Ranger Unit launches reporting portal
The Malta Ranger Unit has launched a reporting portal for reporting environmental crimes which may Read More
Ambjent Malta offering free snorkel tours
Ambjent Malta is advertising free snorkel tours open for adults. Details below In English: Join Read More
ITS new intake for the Bachelor of Science in Diving Safety Management
The Institute of Tourism Studies has announced the next intake for the Bachelor of Science Read More
Bombs to Batoids: The Seminar
Over the last few weeks, Sharklab-Malta with the assistance of many local volunteer divers and Read More
Tourist diving survey – Shaun Cardona
We received the follow call by a local researcher who is carrying out a survey Read More
South Quay, Cirkewwa restrictions for the next few days
Transport Malta has announced in Notice to Mariners 047 of 2024 that restrictions may be Read More
Diver dies in Dwejra, Gozo
The Malta Police Force announced today that sadly a diver died at Dwejra, Gozo. The Read More
Designated restricted areas (swimming) 2024
Transport Malta announced in a local notice to mariners No. 033 of 2024 a total Read More
Dive site reports / comments
Is a ladder rickety or missing? Any dangers that someone could do something about? Are Read More
ERA declares Fessej Rock as a Special Area of Conservation of National Importance
In a notice published in the government gazette of the 22 March 2024, the Environment Read More
Diving Strategy – Shore diving sites responsibility update – or is it?
As part of our continued chasing to ensure that the 2022 Diving strategy does not Read More
FIlming at Marfa & Ghajn Zejtuna (Mellieha Bay)
Transport Malta has issued Notice to Mariners 024 of 2024 advising of filming being carried Read More
Cirkewwa Lantern works
The Cirkewwa Marine Park management has announced that next week works will start on the Read More
Cirkewwa tragedy – questions to be answered
The tragic death of a 45 year old diver at the Cirkewwa Marine Park on Read More
Accident 26 March 1994 – Three local divers die during a dive at Qawra Point
On the 30th Anniversary of the biggest tragedy for local diving, Raniero Borg has shared Read More
Updated: Diver fatality in Ċirkewwa, 17 others rescued following a change in weather conditions
Media announced that following a rescue operation at the Ċirkewwa Marine Park diving site, in Read More
Man caught with staggering 1,000 protected sea urchins
Newsbook reports today that the Environment and Resources Authority together with the police caught a Read More
ROV Underwater Video Surveys
Transport Malta announced in a coastal notice to mariners that starting next week over six Read More
Ladders back in in Gozo!
After a winter during which several sites suffered from ladder washouts, we’re glad to share Read More
Autonomous Underwater Vehicle surveys
Transport Malta has announced in a Coastal Notice to Mariners 9 of 2024 that surveys Read More
New documentary on the HMS Maori
The Malta International Airport Foundation has released another of its series of documentaries about the Read More
Dolphins, whales, turtles, sharks, jellyfish blooms and alien species sighting reports – BICREF Form
Transport Malta has recently announced Local Notice to Mariners number 017 of 2024. The annual Read More
International Workshop in Underwater Photography in Malta
Discern group are organising an international workshop in Underwater Photography in Malta between July 7 and Read More
Updated:Protest against the Minister’s balancing act: Fishing in conservation areas vs Diver Safety vs livelihood of fishermen
As of Saturday 9 March 2024, 90 protest emails were sent – join them – Read More
Malta Freediving Club launches summer planner
The Malta Freediving Club has just launched its summer 2024 planner. You an either save Read More
Fishing in conservation zones: OHSA called to action
In parallel with the protests being sent to the Minister for Fisheries for allowing fishing Read More
Stolen: DiverTug Scooter
Some pesky brat has stolen a DiverTug scooter from Qawra Point on Tuesday 5 March Read More
M/T Hephaestus entry point dirt path at Xatt l-Aħmar washed out
The storm (or well, the rain) of today has resulted in the dirt path to Read More
Cirkewwa roadworks imminent
Today Infrastructure Malta announced roadworks in the last couple of kilometres before arriving to the Read More
In the midst of winter… it’s time to think about summer holidays!
We’ve recently been contacted by two different local divers who are currently organising trips for Read More
New quarters for the marine section of the Civil protection Department
Today, the Civil Protection Department inaugurated new quarters for its marine section. The marine section Read More
Forbes gives Malta the 3rd place for best European destination in 2024 – partly due to the diving environment
The renowned Forbes magazine recently announced (https://www.forbes.com/sites/ceciliarodriguez/2024/02/07/best-places-to-visit-in-europe-in-2024-marbella-tops-list-by-european-best-destinations/) its top 20 European destinations for this year. Read More
Marine Environment: Commission calls on DENMARK, GREECE, CROATIA and MALTA to protect their marine waters
The European Commission has sent out warnings to various countries, including Malta for failing to Read More
Slipper Lobster
It’s not an unusual sighting around our coast, but truly, we love Slipper Lobstes too Read More
Updated: Archaeological Zones at Sea TM notice
Last month Transport Malta has issued the updated Coastal notice to mariners regarding historical wrecks Read More
Shilly-shallying on conservation areas endangers divers and damages industry
The infamous U-turn within 2 weeks — Conservation areas become fishing zones AGAIN has inspired Read More
Marine Life: Electric Ray
Local diver Victor Micallef recently shared the following video with some information about the locally Read More
Paulus – a most famous shipwreck from 60AD
Within the Christian religion, the text of St. Paul’s exploits includes the story of his Read More
Updated with more pictures: Ċirkewwa Marine Park: Weekend weather causes huge damages to on-land infrastructure
The weather of the first full weekend of the year appears to have caused considerable Read More
Site info: divinginfo.mt policies
Now that we have been up and running close to two years, with close to Read More
Which are the dive sites in Gozo? We believe the Minister misses quite a few…
Whilst we were recently checking up on some parliamentary questions that we’re expecting a local Read More
Diver’s opinion: Getting hooked in a marine park – not by the diving experience… but by hooks!
Occasionally we receive contacts in our mailbox which leave a lot of room for thinking.. Read More
Topics in Marine Biology – UoM Course starting March 2024
The Department of Biology at the University of Malta is organising a short evening course Read More
Sea Slug – Tethys fimbriae
Professor Alan Deidun recently shared on social media a photo and sighting reported by local Read More
Moon Jellyfish
The below picture was snapped at the Cirkewwa Marine Park on the 1st day of Read More
2024 – a year to see things moving?
For our first article of the year, apart from wishing the diving community all the Read More