Choosing Fins for Freediving

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Freediving Blue Wild Expo Unlike scuba fins, which are designed to propel divers with heavy gear, freediving fins are crafted for breath-holders: converting every bit of energy into power with as little effort as possible. One clear difference is the fin length and flex, presenting an iconic shape, but there are other considerations too, from pockets to material: Length […]

International Ocean Film Festival 2021 – Award Winning Student Filmmakers

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Photo Credit: Chad King / NOAA MBNMS The 2021 IOFF Student Film Competition gives students the opportunity to showcase their creativity in helping to protect the ocean and is dedicated to restoring and inspiring ocean biodiversity and activism through independent film. Let’s take a look at the 10th Annual Student Film Competition’s winners, prizes, and contestant’s unique experiences. A Student-Oriented Ocean Film Festival This […]

Crystal Ocean Explorers Program: Inspiring the Next Generation of PADI Torchbearers

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Emma and Tony Andrews are PADI Professionals, Owners of PADI 5 Star Instructor Development Centre Crystal Divers Mauritius and creators of the Crystal Ocean Explorers Program. Through education and inspiration, they hope to empower the next generation of Torchbearers to engage with conservation and make a positive difference for our ocean. We caught up with […]