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
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
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: 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Ladders back in in Gozo!
After a winter during which several sites suffered from ladder washouts, we’re glad to share 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
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
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
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
U-turn within 2 weeks — Conservation areas become fishing zones AGAIN!
In an unbelievable U-turn within two weeks the Notice to Mariners that banned all forms Read More
Maltese entities participate in Blue Culture Technology Excellence Hubs for promotion of Underwater Cultural Heritage
We are reproducing below an email being circulated locally by the Institute of Tourism Studies Read More
M/T Hephaestus Price Tag – Guess how much?
A bit of local diving trivia… we came across an answer to a Parliamentary Question Read More
— REVERSED — Halleluljah! – Navigation banned through Wreck Conservation Areas
Update 01/12/2023 — After only two weeks, the below decision was reversed by authorities – Read More
Let young people go diving
We reproduce below an opinion piece by Daniel Xerri which has been published on today’s Read More
Diving: Where’s the action?
Today’s Times of Malta has published an opinion piece targeting the lethargy in the implementation Read More
€143m for in public funds for films, TV series in five years, a pittance for the diving industry
On the 22 August the Times of Malta reported an eye-watering €143 Million were provided Read More
Diving Strategy 2022 – A Gozitan Instructor’s viewpoint
Reader’s contribution The 2022 document was heralded as a way forward for the dive industry Read More
Authorities dragging their feet on 2022 diving strategy – ADPD
Updated 11:30 with ADPD statement Timesofmalta.com reports that during a press conference yesterday, ADPD – Read More
Diving Strategy 2022 – One year later, disappointing results
divinginfo.mt has been in the last few weeks trying to identify the progress on the Read More
Wreck Buoys placed in site at artificial wrecks.
Well done for PDSA: Professional Diving Schools Association Malta and the Malta Tourism Authority for Read More
NTM: Bugibba Breakwater – Dredging and Construction Works
Transport Malta issued Notice to Mariners 63 of 2023 advising that dredging and construction works Read More
Um el Faroud graces the SCUBA Magazine front cover
In May’s issue of the SCUBA Magazine, issued by the British Sub-Aqua Club and distributed Read More
Plan to create new salt pans in Xwejni, Gozo, dropped after strong objections
The objections of the local diving community and other environmental NGO’s seem to have hit Read More
Maltese waters act as stage for an upcoming Bollywood movie
From thelucknowtribune.com Maltese waters have once again been used as a set for an upcoming Read More
Re-thinking sustainable tourism in the Mediterranean
Seen on University of Malta Newspoint: Around 12 Malta-based stakeholders were brought together for a Read More
TM – Consolidated list of Archaeological Zones at Sea
On the 23 January 2023 Transport Malta issued Notice to Mariners 04 of 2023 – Read More
Draft Ċirkewwa Marine Park Management Plan 2022-2027 announced
On the 18th January 2023, Nature Trust FEE Malta has announced its Draft Ċirkewwa Marine Read More
The Malta Airport Foundation supports Heritage Malta in declaring the world’s first deep-water archaeological park
HeritageMalta reported on it website that The Malta Airport Foundation is pleased to announce that Read More
HPF Ranger Unit Fundraising Walk
The HPF Ranger Unit, as the patrolling arm of the Heritage Parks Federation has over Read More
Filming at Paradise Bay – 27 Oct
Transport Malta issued a notice to Mariners advising of filming at Paradise Bay on the Read More
Quay Works at North Quay Cirkewwa and Sirens, St. Paul’s Bay
Transport Malta announced through its notices to mariners that works are starting at two key Read More
Safeguarding Diving in Gozo – Opinion by Joe Muscat – GTA
From timesofmalta.com Diving in Gozo is one of the main pillars of the Gozitan tourism Read More
Rebreather Forum 4 to be held in Malta in April 2023
The Deep Shipwrecks around Malta and the Old University in Valletta will be buzzing with Read More
M/T Hephaestus – the new wreck at Xatt l-Aħmar, Gozo
A short history… After a four and a half year wait, the M/T Hephaestus, a Read More
Gozo Tourism Association calls for better protection and access to Diving Sites
The Gozo Tourism Association among its budget proposals, made the following calls: Furthermore, the Gozo Read More
The MTA’s STAR Awards are Back!
From Newsbook The STAR (Special Thanks And Recognition Awards) are back, after a two year Read More
Government unveils two schemes to incentivise Gozo tourism sector
From the Times of Malta The government has unveiled two schemes aimed at incentivising Gozo’s Read More
Submarine Training near HMS Stubborn
From Transport Malta Local Notices to Mariners Transport Malta is notifying mariners (that includes diving Read More
Malta should declare an ecological protection zone
From Times of Malta A recent appeal by the President of the Republic for better Read More
Museums equipped with technology aimed to create awareness about the Mediterranean sea
From TVM News By next year people will have a greater understanding of what’s in Read More
Lack of fish has turned Malta’s sea into ‘a beautiful cemetery’
From Times of Malta Scuba divers who have been visiting the island’s underwater dive sites Read More
Diving, head-first! | Clayton Bartolo
From Maltatoday One of the most beautifully evocative diving quotes is this: “To dive is Read More
New diving strategy to ensure year-round access to popular sites
From Times of Malta Seashore ladders at Malta’s top diving sites will no longer be Read More