Yesterday I shared a video of a fisherman getting a very close encounter with a big whale. Today, we have a diver who swims alongside a 20-foot (6.1 meters) great white shark. If you think that sounds terrifying, wait until you get a look at just how large this beast is. A truly remarkable apex predator, … Read more
When we last checked in on Lia Ditton a little more than a week ago, she was continuing to struggle to make progress on the Pacific Ocean. In fact, she was so far behind her intended schedule that she had begun rationing her food in the hopes of reaching Hawaii with at least a little … Read more
The promise of virtual reality and 360º video still seems like it is always just around the corner. Still, we’ve seen some organizations putting it to good use, with National Geographic being at the forefront of this movement. Recently, they used 360º cameras to capture outstanding views of Everest for instance and now they’re back … Read more
We’ve all heard the stories about how under siege our planet’s oceans are at the moment. Microplastics, trash, and a wide array of other items are causing major environmental problems and a are having a dramatic impact on sea creatures great and small. One of the worst offenders are discarded fishing nets, which can ensnare … Read more
The Brim Explorer is an electric ship designed to carry passengers into remote places while having a minimal impact on the environment. It is silent, eco-friendly, and is built to interact with our planet in a more balanced and positive way. It also happens to be comfortable, have some nice amenities, and just be a real technological … Read more
If you think you’re having a bad week, wait until you hear about the one Graham Walters has experienced. The British ocean rower was set to complete his journey across the Atlantic, and write his name in the record books in the process, but may see his accomplishment nullified due to poor weather conditions in … Read more
The environments that we love and live in have a profound effect on our lives. They can inspire us, motivate us, and have a deep and lasting impact on how we perceive the world around us. Such is the case of the “Fishpeople” who are the subject of this documentary that comes our way courtesy … Read more
If you’ve ever wondered what the appeal of scuba diving is, allow this video to help explain it to you. It features a team of divers on the Suunto team who traveled to a place called Raja Ampat off West Papua to explore the ocean there. What they found was an amazing place filled with … Read more
If you’ve always wanted to dive a coral reef, but haven’t ever bothered to get scuba certified, this video is definitely for you. It takes us beneath the surface of the ocean where we get the chance to explore the reefs found off the coast of Indonesia with the help of some interesting technology. Through … Read more
Over the years, we’ve seen mountaineers, climbers, and backpackers set up camp in some pretty unusual locations, including the sides of cliffs, mountain summits, and in impenetrable forests. Now, a new piece of gear promises to bring that same flexibility to scuba divers too, giving them the ability to camp under the ocean. Dubbed the Ocean … Read more