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Wellness

2 Sep 2025

Diving into Wellness: The Many Benefits of Scuba Diving

Scuba diving is more than just a thrilling adventure – it’s also a wellness activity that can benefit your mind and body in numerous ways. From reducing stress to improving your physical fitness, scuba diving offers a range of wellness...

Environment

2 Sep 2025

Earth Day in Gibraltar

Earth Day 2023 Earth Day is just around the corner and this year, on April 22nd, we celebrate our planet and reflect on the steps we can take to protect it. One of the most pressing issues facing our environment...

Beach cleaning

Environment

2 Sep 2025

Earth Day: Join Our Beach Clean

Earth Day 2023 marks a special occasion for individuals and communities worldwide to come together and take action for the environment. On the 23rd of April 2023, The Nautilus Project and Diving with Nic are organising a beach clean at...

Seagrass

Environment

2 Sep 2025

Seagrass: The Vital Plant You Can’t Afford to Overlook – Why It Matters and How to Protect It

Seagrass is a crucial marine plant that grows in shallow coastal waters around the world. Often overlooked in favor of more charismatic marine creatures like dolphins and whales, it’s a vital component of healthy oceans and is critical to the...

PADI Courses

2 Sep 2025

IDC: 10 Tips to Consider Before Starting Your Instructor Development Course

Are you ready to take your diving career to the next level and become a dive instructor? The Instructor Development Course (IDC) is the first step to achieve this goal, but it can also be one of the most challenging...

Scuba gear

2 Sep 2025

Diving into Your First Set of Scuba Gear: Masks

Scuba diving is an exciting and exhilarating experience, but to make the most of your adventures, you need the right equipment that suits you. Your first set of scuba gear can be overwhelming, with so many options available, but with...

Environment

2 Sep 2025

The Blue Crab: An Invasive Species Threatening Gibraltar’s and Spain’s Coastline

The Blue Crab, scientifically known as Callinectes sapidus, is an invasive species that has fairly recently been discovered along the coastline of Gibraltar and Spain. This species is native to the Atlantic coast of North America and has made its...

Environment

2 Sep 2025

UK Joins the Fight Against Shark Finning

Shark finning is responsible for the deaths of millions of sharks each year and has a devastating impact on shark populations and ocean ecosystems. Many species of shark are now considered threatened or endangered due to this practice, and the...

PADI Courses

2 Sep 2025

Divemaster vs Master Scuba Diver – Which is right for me?

If you are a scuba diver looking to take your underwater adventures to the next level, you may be considering obtaining a PADI divemaster or master scuba diver certification. But what is the difference between these two certifications and which one is...