The tragic death of a 45 year old diver at the Cirkewwa Marine Park on Tuesday 26 March 2024, which could have been worse had another 17 divers not been rescued or assisted in the rough seas at Cirkewwa has triggered plenty of discussions. Whilst initially some (including us) would have thought things just went Read More
Another tool to help you discover Malta and Gozo’s diving sites. Divinginfo.mt recently met up virtually with the Polish creator of this app and held an interesting discussion about this project, which like us is a volunteer-led project started off with the love for diving, rather than commercial interests. Divemap.io is an interesting platform that Read More
Transport Malta, in two Notices to Mariners published on its website, announced the setting up of fairways at Mgarr ix-Xini and Xlendi. In view that in both cases the zones are also used by divers (e.g. visiting caverns at Mgarr ix-Xini and whilst crossing the bay from the Southern side of Xlendi to the northern Read More
Transport Malta has issued Local Notice to mariners 109 of 2023 advising mariners and general public of another area of danger due to falling rocks around the coastline. The local coast is subject to continuous erosion and cliff faces tend to have multiple cracks which result in many rockfalls, most of which tend to go Read More
The image below shows a variety of signs that indicate that divers (SCUBA or Freedivers) may be in the water nearby. These are superimposed on a map from www.maltadives.com showing some of the popular diving sites and wrecks around the Maltese Islands. However, there are many other diving sites and wrecks around the Maltese islands Read More
This Poster was recently shared on social media here, though its origins look like something from back in the 80s or 90s. Its messages are so good, that we want to make sure they saved here & shared.
Immersion Pulmonary Edema (IPO) is a condition that can occur during scuba diving, characterized by the accumulation of fluid in the lungs. It is a relatively rare but potentially serious condition that can affect divers of all levels of experience. IPO can occur suddenly and without warning, making it important for divers to be aware Read More
This medical form can be of guidance for you to understand if you are able to, or if you need to see a physician prior to undertaking scuba diving activities. Also, in the Maltese Islands a similar form needs to be completed when renting equipment or undertaking diving courses with a diving centre or club.
The Calypso Sub-Aqua Club recently had an event in which Dr. Andrew Zammit, one of the club’s members as well as passionate diver, instructor and holder of a list of qualifications too long to list, delivered a talk followed by discussion about Solo diving’s pros and cons. If you missed it, you can still have Read More
Scuba diving in Maltese waters can be an exciting and rewarding experience, but it also comes with its own set of risks. Therefore, it is essential to follow basic safety procedures to ensure a safe and enjoyable diving experience. In this article, we will identify the top five safety skills one should apply while scuba Read More
Have you ever had an unusual mix in your tanks after filling up? Here’s a cheat sheet to find your Nitrox Maximum Operating Depth. P.S. This table is not meant to serve as guidance and you should obtain all relevant training through reputable training agencies prior to pursuing any diving activities.
Unattended cars at diving sites after normal hours may mean the diver or swimmer is in distress and needs help! We’ve come up with this little gadget to help you. How to use the below tool:
From Maltatoday There are over 300 fish species and endless varieties of other marine species inhabiting the Central Mediterranean region, and nature enabled those organisms to develop mechanisms that aid in their survival and evolution, to catch food and defend themselves against predators. Dr David James Sammut, author of a two-part article ‘Dangerous creatures of Read More