Month: November 2021

Jacques Mayol (1 April 1927 – 22 December 2001) was a French diver and the holder of many world records in free diving. The 1988 film The Big Blue, directed by Luc Besson was inspired by his life story and that of his friend, Enzo Maiorca. Mayol was one of the screenwriters and authored the… Continue reading Jacques Mayol

With their favorite marine creatures in mind, a group of divers dived into the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary to make underwater lanterns during the Аnnual Underwater Pumpkin Carving Competition in the waters off Key Largo. Underwater artists of all ages used dive knives and fine carving tools to transform their pumpkins into amazing sea… Continue reading Underwater Pumpkin Carving Competition

Researchers have found an ancient shark in the North Atlantic, believed to be between 300 and 512 years old, which could be the oldest living vertebrate in the world. This particular shark, was measured at 18 feet in length and weighed over a tonne. By measuring the size of the shark, researchers suggest the animal… Continue reading 400-Year-Old Greenland Shark