Transport Malta has issued a new Local Notice to Mariners (110/2022) with reference to notice 108/2022) which we covered in this post. This states that apart from Anchor Bay and Santa Maria Caves, Ras Il-Hobz may also be used for filming in case of unfavourable weather conditions.
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
In a post on Facebook, Professor Alan Deidun announced that new LED digital displays have been provided to the Dwejra Environmental Education Centre, managed by the San Lawrenz Local Council, as part of the CORALLO +SI project (Interreg Italia-Malta 2014-2020 Programme) This centre is located at Dwejra Gozo, and is a nice stop if you’re Read More
From Maltatoday One of the most beautifully evocative diving quotes is this: “To dive is not to escape life, but for life not to escape us”. In a nutshell it captures the mystery, the peace and the magical wonder that lies beneath the surface of our seas. As a government and as a ministry we Read More
This interview published today on Maltatoday with Professor Timothy Gambin provides an insight into the reasons for declaring an underwater park 100m deep, as well as an insight into the importance and ways to appreciate our underwater heritage. A large stretch of seabed off Xlendi has just been inaugurated as a deepwater archaeological park: billed Read More
The Institute of Tourism Studies has announced the next intake for the Bachelor of Science in Diving Safety Management for which interested candidates may join on a Full-time or Part-time basis. More information from the below links. Full -time: https://its.edu.mt/course?course_code=UG-DSM Part -time: https://its.edu.mt/course?course_code=PT6DSM Courses begin on 30th September 2024
Posted by Frederick Galea on Facebook on the 29/06/2023. During the summer of 1996 scuba-diver David Schembri, while underwater, came across an aircraft engine laying on the sea-bed fairly close to the island of Filfla, and at a distance from Dingli cliffs. He informed our Foundation about the find, and within a short while, wheels Read More