Martini Rock is situated very close to Khor Fakkan on the east coast of UAE (GPS N 25 20.123 E 56 22.882) and is probably one of the most visited dive sites by the east coast operators. Most...
Diving
Lost shipwreck rediscovered by Sharjah and Dubai Divers
What do the ships: “MV Isabel,” “Thinner Wreck,” “Dollard,” “Ajman Glory” and “Mullah” have in common? Divers from the British Sub-Aqua Clubs, Sharjah Wanderers Diving Club and Desert Sports Diving...
Do It Yourself! (How to build a GoPro rig in 10 minutes for only 50 AED)
If you read the article about the GoPro or own one, you should know about all the advantages and disadvantages of having one of these little heroes. As a hobby diver and passionate photographer, I...
Batteries and Underwater Photography
Many years ago, the limiting factor on underwater photography was the roll of film inside the camera. If you were really lucky and loaded the film nice and tight inside the camera, it was possible...
Ever tried hanging out with… STINGRAYS AND SHARKS?!
It is a baffling thought in the first instance of hearing it, yes, but apparently not everything is all that it seems. With the image of sharks in a common notion of being saw-toothed, blood-hungry...
DSDC ‘Private’ Dive Trip to the Philippines
DSDC – Desert Sports Diving Club is a social club with an addiction to diving. Members of all nationalities and training agencies dive every Friday and Saturday (and many public holidays) using club...
Flight PK231 Dive Site
Flight PK231 from Islamabad via Peshawar came to the end of it’s flight life as it veered off the side of the runway at Dubai airport after the right hand main gear collapsed as it touched down. The...
Photographing Slugs
Most divers once qualified start diving with a view to seeing large creatures such as turtles and sharks, but they will be soon disappointed as large creatures are generally few and far between....
Surface Marker Buoy (SMB)
Have you ever had to wait for some time to be picked up by the dive boat because nobody on the boat has spotted you yet? Have you had problems trying to get the attention of the boat crew due to...
People: Simone Caprodossi
Name: Simone CaprodossiActivity: Diver and Underwater PhotographerNationality:Italian What’s your passion? I love photography and travelling. Since I live in Dubai this has turned into underwater...