You might remember the story of recreational diving student Linnea Mills, who drowned in 2019 during an ice/altitude training dive in Lake McDonald, in the Glacier National Park. The case at the time sent shockwaves through the industry, as it was a perfect example of gross negligence by the PADI Instructor, and the affiliated diving center. To ref

I.A.D.P (International Association of Dive Professionals) The idea of an international quality association started germinating in 2003. At the time I had just started OCEANROAMERS, and was consulting for an airline charter company wanting to tap into the diving market. Part of my work was to visit all stakeholders in the Benelux and Red Sea region.

On the 20 th of December I presented for the second time the GO BLU3 initiative, and the BLU3 GOUNA project. The presentation was well attended with over 30 participants including our hosts of the Rotary Club of Red Sea - El Gouna. The event lasted well over 2 hours, and was nicely debated by the audience. Here's what Rotary had to say: "Tonight we

The GOBLU3 Initiative is a multifaceted socio-economic, environmental - community project developed entirely by THEOCEANROAMER, destined for the IADP - DIVE PROFESSIONALS network. "GOBLU3 is not just about mindless protection, writing laws and never ending complaints about governmental and non-governmental agencies. It should be clear by now after

Coral Nursery Success at Dome Marina, Ain Sokhna We're thrilled to share the successful installation of our test coral nurseries at Dome Marina in Ain Sokhna, made possible through the invaluable support of our local partner, the Dome Marina Group. Despite numerous delays due to permits and logistical challenges, our team was finally ready to proce

In 2006 I co-sponsored, and co organized the APF (African Parks Foundation), cataloging and research expedition; co-financed by the Cousteau Society. With an international team of scientists and volunteers from renowned international and local organizations. On the 3 week (580 KM) expedition, I acted as the dive officer, overviewing marine operatio

It's with great pleasure, after just 14 years give and take; that I make this video.From a virtual project, to reality! The International Association of Dive Professionals is Born!Watch below video, (non scripted - I am sorry, but I am so extremely busy these days); I was however long overdue in keeping you abreast of our developments at DIVE PROFE

Last week saw the first week, of the training for the Sudan Marine Park Rangers. 3 executive officers, a soldier and a SUDIA representative, are taking part in this course, which is held at the RSMA | ERC location, in the Harbour of Port Sudan. This week was more centered around swimming, snorkeling and some Freediving workshops. Very intensive for

THEOCEANROAMER was recently chosen to consult and teach the marine park rangers of the Sudan. During our meeting with the WCGA  Marine Parks Executive officers, under the leadership of Colonel Adel, we discussed various scheduling possibilities. Furthermore we also discussed training, and coaching needs, where OCEANROAMERS can be of

I have always felt privileged to be one of the enduring long standing professional divers active in Sudan's waters since 1997. The things I have seen over the decades were simply mind blowing. For the sake of recording a beauty that once was. Hereby footage of some of the highlights and reefs in the vicinity of Port Sudan, in Sudan's Red Sea A

Thought of the day goes to the recent “Shark Incident” in the Red Sea.

Let's start by making sure we understand the following statement:

"The Red Sea is a unique and most beautiful, tropical eco system this however includes an entire array of predators. It is their Sea, we are just mere visitors."

Then now to the point: Are attacks increasing?