Arabian Leopard – Tracking the elusive wild cat

As the plane descends towards Salalah airport in southern Oman, I gaze down over the rugged but beautiful Dhofar Mountains. It seems hard to believe that life exists here as there is little vegetation or water, but once on the ground and heading to base camp in a...

The Power Within!!!

  The French Philippe Croizon,  42 years old, who lost all his four members after a terrible accident in 1994, crossed last Saturday The English Chanel, swimming  for 13 hours and 13 minutes from Folkestone(England) to Wissant (France). For this challenge he used...

IYT sea school courses April – June 2010

  Marine Concept offers a range of recreational and professional courses from entry level IYT Small Powerboat and RIB Master up to IYT Master of Yachts Coastal and IYT Master of Yachts Offshore 200 Tons. Next course dates: Small Power Boat and RIB Master 16.04....

Being an Eco-Friendly Diver

Environmentally conscious diving starts with education. Learn proper diving techniques so you can experience the thrills of exploring a new world without damaging coral reefs and other sea life. Sign up at your favourite dive school or club for a PADI Peak Performance...

How long does one tank of air last?

The rate at which you use air while diving depends on factors such as the depth of your dive, the temperature of the water and your exertion level. Diving 5 to 10 metres in warm, quiet water (think Snoopy Island, Dibba Rock), you can spend about an hour underwater...