Marine Biologist Alan Deidun shared this picture of a Sawback Angel Shark who was caught in Maltese waters as bycatch. It was nice to hear from Prof. Deidun that the fisherman involved has released it back alive! He also shared some interesting information, including a reminder that it is a proected and endangered species!
A round of applause & standing ovation for the fisherman involved! Taking only what we need from the sea rather than not giving a hoot is a good starting point!
From Zibel Facebook page Up next on our list is a Bay that receives debris from the mouth of the Freeport Harbour Kindly sign up via the ticket link (the event is free) COAST – If you’re not joining us in the water, you can lend a hand on land sorting at the meeting pointSNORKELERS Read More
On the 23 January 2023 Transport Malta issued Notice to Mariners 04 of 2023 – Archaeological zones at sea – Superintendence of Cultural Heritage (Consolidated list January 2023) The list includes the sites protected under the Cultural Heritage Act (CAP445). As per the notice, several conditions are required to carry out diving operations at these 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
You’re still in time to participate in the Wiki Loves Earth 2022 in Malta photo contest. From Wikimedia Commons Web Page “Wiki Loves Earth is an international photographic competition to promote natural heritage sites around the world, it is the second largest photography competition in the world Prizes The top 15 winning photos will be published Read More
One can never be too cautious….stalked eyes and long antennae to sense and ‘taste’ one’s surroundings…..this hermit crab is always on the lookout…great photo by colleague Alessio Marrone Post by Alan Deidun on Facebook
Yesterday some instructors have advised on a local group that “Thiefs are going round on the divesites again. Last days suspicious activity in the north, today broken into several cars in Xatt L’Ahmar” Divinginfo.mt did manage to speak to someone whose clients were robbed, cash was taken from their possessions. It is possible that the Read More