Media

New documentary on the HMS Maori

New documentary on the HMS Maori

The Malta International Airport Foundation has released another of its series of documentaries about the underwater landscapes and wrecks of the Maltese Islands, this time on the HMS Maori Wreck. The documentary covers both the history behind the wreck, scuttled in situ after the end of WW2, as well as a very small selection of Read More

Exploring the new deep attraction in Gozo – First Video

Exploring the new deep attraction in Gozo – First Video

Following the launch of the Deep Water Xlendi Archaeological Marine Park in Gozo, we now have one of the first videos of diving at 100+ metres depth for recreational purposes at this park. It’s not exactly “a walk in the park”, but it’s a great opportunity for trained technical divers to explore another dives site, Read More

Mad-Daqqa t’Ghajn series

Mad-Daqqa t’Ghajn series

The Mad-Daqqa t’Ghajn television series (in Maltese) was broadcast on local television stations between 2013 and 2016. Part of the series also included dives at different sites around Malta with the collaboration of various dive centres. You can see a full list of YouTube videos on: https://www.youtube.com/@maddaqqatghajn/videos. We link below a few of the highlights.

Speaking Sidemount – Demis Farrugia

Speaking Sidemount – Demis Farrugia

Sidemount instructor Demis Farrugia of Diverse Scuba Solutions was recently interviewed on the Speaking Sidemount Podcast https://www.sidemountpros.com/speakingsidemountpodcast/2023/3/17/episode-83-demis-farrugia-unlock-your-full-potential The podcast developed into an interesting discussion regarding diving training and equipment, but also a lot about diving around the Maltese Islands.

Malta Airport Foundation launches a video about the HMS Maori

Malta Airport Foundation launches a video about the HMS Maori

The Malta Airport Foundation has launched its second video about wrecks around the Maltese Islands, the HMS Maori. With a bit of history and marine biology aspects, it’s an interesting short introduction to the wreck which has introduced many divers to wreck diving. The Malta Airport Foundation had also sponsored the production of the first Read More

Videos by Alessandro Bajada

Videos by Alessandro Bajada

Alessandro Bajada is well known on social media for his photography, as well as for digitising and sharing vintage footage showing Maltese landscapes from decades ago. Below is a selection of videos that he has uploaded to Facebook that are relevant to diving, going back even 50 years ago! 1973 – First Northern European Championships Read More

Submerged World: Um El Faroud

Submerged World: Um El Faroud

Join the Malta Airport Foundation for a dive to explore the decks of Um El Faroud, which was scuttled in 1998 to become one of Malta’s first artificial reefs. The scuttled tanker today teems with rich marine life, which makes for a most fascinating underwater experience for divers.

Raniero Borg – Podcast ta’ Jon

Raniero Borg – Podcast ta’ Jon

Raniero Borg is a well known local diving enthusiast, activist and environmentalist. His Raniero’s Adventures – Live Life Facebook Page has a myriad of posts related to his underwater and land-based efforts, many times carried out with his band of brothers who have been diving together for decades. Get to know Raniero a bit more Read More

Comino: A Secret Paradise

Comino: A Secret Paradise

Dive into Comino’s waters with the Malta Airport Foundation, and discover the rich marine life that inhabits them. From the fried egg jellyfish to the moray eel, and the nudibranch to the common octopus, what swims in Comino’s waters is sure to enthrall all those who take a closer look. This video is also available Read More

Filfla – An incredible Malta Diving Experience

Filfla – An incredible Malta Diving Experience

In 2015 the Malta Airport Foundation sponsored the production of a documentary about the relatively unknown underwater habitat surrounding the protected island of Filfla. The 30-minute documentary is the latest instalment in a series being produced by an award-winning team for ‘The Panacea Project’ and is intended to promote a message of conservation. The documentary Read More