Gozo Salt Pans EPRT Appeal rejected – but warning bells remain
Updated 15/01/2026 The Environment and Planning Review Tribunal has today rejected the developers’ arguments for Read More
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Wied iż-Żurrieq Project Photomontages submitted to Planning Authority
Over the Christmas period it seems designers had some busy days preparing photomontages for the Read More
Sea Sense e-newsletter launched
A new periodic e-newsletter called “Sea Sense” has been launched by Baħar Wieħed, a new Read More
Updated:Echo from October 2024 fatal accident: diver died due to pulmonary barotrauma after rapid ascent
UK Public Inquest reported in British media Updated on 07/01/2026 at 21:00 with official public Read More
New Hope for Malta’s Sea Urchins: Lab-Grown ‘Rizzi’ Success
As divers in Malta, we’ve all noticed the thinning numbers of sea urchins—our local rizzi—over Read More
Fresh plans filed for Wied iż-Żurrieq – reassessment
ERA requests photomontages In recent weeks, the Public Works Department has filed new plans for Read More
BCT Hubs Conference: Widening the Big Blue Horizon – Bulgaria
We have been passed on the below advance notification of a BCTHubs.EU Conference happening next Read More
Updated: Three divers rescued at Dwejra, Gozo, then raise complaints.
Updated 23/11/2025: with divers’ complaints and AFM rebuttal The Armed Forces of Malta today (21/11/2025) Read More
Diver rescued at Reqqa Point, Gozo
The Armed Forces of Malta today announced that they had safely rescued a diver from Read More
54 year old German Diver dies at Dwejra, Gozo
The Malta Police Force announced today that a 54 year old German diver whilst diving Read More
Reminder to authorities: Hear the divers’ calls!
Updated with additional information on 01/07/2025 The latest accident at the Cirkewwwa Marine Park again Read More
Updated 03/07/2025: Diver passes away, two days after accident at Ċirkewwa Marine Park
Updated 03/07/2025 with funeral information The funeral mass for Dione will be held at 08:30 Read More
Malta Sea Ranger Unit launched
On 23 June 2025, The Malta Ranger Unit announced the launch of a maritime unit Read More
Updated (4): Diver still missing off Marsascala, more info on search effort
Updated 03/06/2025 at 11:30 The Armed Forces of Malta provided an update today on the Read More
Peter Lemon, author of the best guide on diving in the Maltese Islands passes away
This morning the news broke on local social media that Peter Lemon, much loved and Read More
Diver rescued at Anchor Bay
The Armed Forces of Malta announced today that they were involved in a multi-agency search Read More
Updated: Third anniversary from the launching of the 2022 Diving Strategy
Updated 28/05/2025: On 27/05/2025 we have received a confirmation from the PA to the Prime Read More
236 Signatures for Ċirkewwa – Petition flying off to authorities
Thanks to the support of many local divers and diving professionals, the nice number of Read More
Cold shoulder for Ċirkewwa Marine Park: Call for action – sign the petition!
Over the last few months, divers have noted minor developments at the Ċirkewwa Marine Park. Read More
Managing Marine Archaeology in Malta: Survey
Mr Kevin Sciberras, a student reading for the BSC in Diving Safety Management at the Read More
Updated: April fool post :) – Major building contractors bid for Malta’s diving sites
Update 2 April 2025: Yes, as many guessed the below post was just an April Read More
Gozo Salt Pans application rejected
APPLICATION REFUSED!!!! Following your objections and representation made in person by only divinginfo.mt , the Read More
No surprises: Proposed Salt Pans project slated for refusal
The Planning Authority’s case officer assessing the proposed salt pans project close to Xwejni, Gozo, Read More
Reinventing the scuba diving training industry presentation
Well done to Damian Xuereb for his presentation last Thursday at ATLAM Sub Aqua Club. Read More
Course announced: The Coastal and Marine Habitats of the Maltese Islands
For the divers and general public a new short course has been announced which will Read More
30 Year anniversary from the tragedy of the Um el Faroud
It’s a grim anniversary today… 30 years since the explosion on board the Um el Read More
Diving into Challenges: Quality deficiencies in Malta’s Diving and Marine recreational activities offer
We originally penned this piece at the end of November 2024 but we were working Read More
Beyond the hype – Malta is a great diving destination, but let’s not overdo our celebrations!
We’re happy that we were awarded the diving destination award at Boot Dusseldorf 2005. Divinginfo.mt Read More
New spot to report your alien sightings!
After a few months of refurbishment, the Spot the Alien page has been relaunched following Read More
Malta selected as diving destination of the year at Boot Dusseldorf
Malta, Gozo and Comino were this year the recipients of the award for diving destination Read More
Spearfisherman with scuba gear caught red-handed
The Malta Ranger Unit announced on Sunday 26 that the previous night whilst on patrol Read More
Free opportunity for persons with physical or visual impairment to learn scuba diving
The NGO “UNICI“, a registered Voluntary Organisation, has in the last few weeks been advertising Read More
Producer Pedja Miletic passes away
Timesofmalta.com reported yesterday that film producer Pedja Miletic passed away suddenly. His wife announced his Read More
Rescue services called to Ċirkewwa Diving site
A news report was published today stating that a rescue operation was underway this afternoon 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
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
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
UCHU featured on InDEPTH Magazine
One of our followers brought this article to our attention, an interview with Professor Timothy 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
Designated restricted areas (swimming) 2024
Transport Malta announced in a local notice to mariners No. 033 of 2024 a total 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
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
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
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