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  • ADEX OZTek Australia 2025 Coverage

    ADEX OZTek Australia 2025 Coverage


    The opening ceremony saw guests-of-honor and Australian icons Rodney Fox and Valerie Taylor join ADEX CEO John Thet for the ribbon cutting

     

    I am typing these lines just a few hours after the conclusion of the ADEX OZtek Australia 2025 dive show, which took place in Sydney from March 15–16. As the name implies, this show united two well-known diving events into one. ADEX—short for Asia Dive Expo—has been organizing dive shows across Asia for years, the most famous of all being ADEX Ocean Festival in Singapore, which has been running since 2010. The OZTek Advanced Diving Conference, a bi-yearly Australian celebration of technical diving since its inception in 1999, is now managed by the Underwater360 Group, organizers of the ADEX events.

    The combination of the technical-oriented OZTek and the recreational-diving ADEX resulted in a plethora of talks and panels: Around 30 on the main “UW360” stage as well as 36 tech talks in the two OZTek theaters. As one visitor told me: There are so many interesting talks, I wish I could clone myself! It was great to meet ADEX CEO John Thet and his team, as well as all the key figures involved in OZTek over the years: founder Richard Taylor, and former organizers David Strike and Sue Crowe.

    Among the 30 exhibitors were resort and liveaboard operators, non-profit organizations, technical diving equipment retailers and service providers, and ocean artists, to name a few. In this report, I will focus on brands related to underwater imaging, but I’ll also include a number of other stands that I had a chance to visit.

     

    The OZTek Advanced Diving Conference component of the event saw attendees packed into two theaters at the back of the hall. Tech speakers included David Strike, Mikko Paasi, Patrick Widmann, and John Garvin

     

    My panel discussion on “Animal Behavior Photography” featured (left–right): Richard Fitzpatrick, Vanessa Mignon, Mike Scotland, Nicole Miller, Matty Smith, Scott Portelli, and myself

     

    Imaging Booths

    Three underwater imaging equipment manufacturers were represented at the show, along yours truly: DivePhotoGuide and The Underwater Club.

     

    Scubapix (Nauticam Australia)

    Scubapix sells imaging equipment online and from their store in Cairns, Queensland. Owner Peter Mooney had a several Nauticam housings on display, plus a range of wet lenses and water-contact optics that visitors could see up close. There were also external monitors, Keldan lights and Backscatter strobes, which Scubapix also sells in Australia.

     

    Peter Mooney (right) shows off a Nauticam rig equipped with dual Backscatter Mini Flash strobes

     

    Nauticam’s housing for the Nikon Z6 III, with the Nauticam WWL-C, a wide conversion lens compatible with full-frame Canon and Nikon cameras, as well as some compact cameras

     

    The Nauticam Sony Alpha 1 housing with the newly released SMC-3 wet diopter for super macro. The Nauticam MFO-1 (Mid-Range Focus Optimiser) was also on display

     

    The Nauticam Canon EOS R5 Mark II housing with the Nauticam FCP-1 mounted. Make sure to check out my comprehensive review of the Nauticam FCP

     

    Besides seeing the latest gear, show visitors had the opportunity to meet Nauticam CEO Edward Lai, who gave a fascinating talk about his journey in designing the company’s wet optics

     

    Sea&Sea

    Next, I met with Kaz Okada from Sea&Sea, who had on display the company’s universal housing for Sony, as well as Sea&Sea strobes, video lights, and other useful accessories.

     

    Kaz Okada holding the Sea&Sea universal housing

     

    Mounted on the left handle of the housing was a remote control, capable of controlling up to two Sea&Sea video lights via optical signals

     

    Sea&Sea’s LX-4000SW FS video light offers wide (100°) and spot (30°) beams, which can be further shaped with the company’s range of snoots. With the ability to fine-tune the light intensity via the remote, this makes for a convenient macro setup

     

    Sea&Sea’s pistol grip and new light mount offer an innovative way to attach any action camera right under the company’s video lights. This makes for an interesting alternative to the “light-on-tray” approach, widespread with action camera shooters

     

    Sea&Sea’s latest YS-D3 Duo strobes are available in different colors

     

    Dive Lantern

    Next, I paid a visit to Dive Lantern, an Australian company based in Perth that manufactures a range of video lights under their own brand, and distributes the DiveVolk smartphone housings and accessories in Australia and New Zealand.

     

    Dive Lantern founder Nik Johnson (left) took me through the company’s range of lights

     

    Dive Lantern’s dive torches are available in a range of colors to match your dive gear. Pictured here are the Core 1000 and Beacon 2000 models (respectively, 1,000 and 2,000 lumens), the latter coming with a magnetic charger. The DiveVolk smartphone housing is in the background

     

    The company’s video lights include the range topping V7000, boasting a 7,000-lumen, 120-degree beam and white/red/blue light modes

     

    DPG and The Underwater Club

    Your favorite resources for underwater imaging news and education—DPG and The Underwater Club—shared a booth, and we had a great time chatting to visitors and industry members about all things underwater photography and video.

    DPG is the leading underwater imaging media by reader numbers, offering a wealth of equipment news, reviews and dive destination reports. The Underwater Club is the first online underwater photography school and community, with members from 18 countries. Members enjoy access to self-paced e-learning courses, live and recorded masterclasses, live Q&A sessions and support forums.

     

    Left: Yours truly, Right: Léna Remy, my partner in life and in business

     

    Other Booths

    Besides covering the photography-related booths, giving a talk on the main stage (“Rebreathers for Photography”), and moderating a panel on animal behavior photography, I managed to visit several of the exhibitors present at the show. I caught up with a few dive operators, resorts and liveaboards who take good care of underwater photographers and videographers. I also met with two artists who create products inspired by the ocean, as well as a thriving Sydney-based online diving community.

    Manta Lodge

    Located on Stradbroke island, a short ferry ride away from Brisbane, Manta Lodge and Scuba Centre is one dive center that I have been closely following since my first visit in early 2020.

    Not only do they have immediate access to manta rays, leopard sharks and turtles (seasonal), the once recreational dive operator is now catering very well to rec-tech and tech divers, offering training and rental on the Mares Horizon rebreather, the rEvo rebreather and, very soon, Halcyon’s new Symbios rebreather. They have different experiences on offer for suitably certified divers, such as two-hour shark drift dives and access to rarely dived sites. Expect a forthcoming DPG article where I’ll share more on the unique experiences they have to offer.

     

    Combine a great location with full rebreather facilities with a show like ADEX OZTek Australia 2025, and you get a stand that rarely got quiet!

     

    The lightweight Halcyon Symbios rebreather isn’t available to purchase yet, but Manta Lodge had two units on display, with which they will be offering SSI training in the near future

     

    Mike Ball Expeditions

    Next, I caught up with Craig Stephen from Mike Ball Expeditions. The well-known liveaboard operator offers three-, four- and seven-night cruises covering various itineraries in the Great Barrier Reef, including special trips like minke whale swims and a few cruises to the world-famous Yongala wreck. Their boat Spoilsport also offers freshwater rinse tubs for photography gear, as well as two camera stations with air guns.

     

    One thing I really like about Mike Ball—and this would be enticing for the tech divers visiting OZTek: They cater for rebreather divers!

     

    Master Liveaboards

    Next I caught up with Alexander Whitley-Wilson, the general manager of Master Liveaboards, a company with a fleet of vessels covering a range of exciting destinations, such as the Galápagos, Bikini Atoll, Solomons Islands, Palau, and Myanmar.

     

    Master Liveaboards are currently running some specials on select Indonesia and Egypt cruises

     

    Wakatobi Resort

    Tucked in a remote island off the southeast of Sulawesi, Indonesia, and at least 100 miles away from the nearest dive operation, Wakatobi Dive Resort offers a luxury experience and takes very good care of underwater photographers, with an air-conditioned camera room. They also operate the luxurious Pelagian liveaboard, for those who want to explore even further afield.

     

    Wakatobi’s Linda Cash (left), busy discussing the wonderful diving they have on offer

     

    Aivymaes Divers

    I caught up with Mark Gromley from Aivymaes Divers, a resort and dive center located in Dauin—one of the Philippines’ best macro regions. They offer affordable dive packages and can take wide-angle photography lovers to nearby Apo Island.

     

    Aivymaes Divers is one of the organisers of the Dive Dauin photography festival, which includes an in-person photo competition

     

    Benni Marine Designs

    Tasmania-based underwater photographer and artist Benita Vincent was exhibiting her latest collection of eco-friendly apparel, inspired by the marine critters featured in her photographs. To browse her catalog and order online, visit www.bennimd.com.

     

    A choice of buffs, scarves and neoprene pouches

     

    Wildcard Sue

    Sydney-based diver Sue B-Doobie Liu draws and paints the marine life she encounters on her dives, and offers a range of products derivated from these, including postcards, key rings, T-shirts, and more. Browse Wildcard-Sue’s website to check out her work and order online.

     

    Sue’s beautiful drawings adorn a wide variety of products and make perfect gifts for underwater enthusiasts

     

    Sydney Viz Group

    Viz is a growing Facebook community of 17,000-plus ocean enthusiasts from the Greater Sydney region, who exchange insights on local visibility and diving conditions. It’s an excellent resource for local and visiting divers to help plan your next dive.

     

    From left to right: local photographer Pete McGee, Viz founder Marco Bordieri, and group admin Adam Were

     

    Marco and Adam were exhibiting their collection of old bottles, found underwater while exploring the Sydney coastline with their underwater scooters. Some are over 100 years old!

     

    The Decompression Party

    Right after the end of the show, exhibitors, industry members and speakers had a chance to meet and network in a relaxed atmosphere, with a drinks party organized by Underwater360 in the nearby Pyrmont Bridge Hotel. There was even a concert with some OzTek speakers playing! It was an awesome night, the perfect opportunity to catch up with old friends—and make some new ones!

     

    ADEX OZTek’s happiest attendees: The lucky draw winners!

     


    About the Author: Nicolas Remy is an Australia-based pro shooter and founder of online underwater photography school and community, The Underwater Club, with members in 18 countries. A DPG Field Editor, Nicolas serves as an ambassador for Mares and Nauticam, and chairs the jury of the prestigious DPG Masters Underwater Imaging Competition. Nicolas’ images have been widely published in print and digital media, and have won over 40 international photo awards. To see more images by Nicolas and his wife Léna, visit their website, www.nicolaslenaremy.com.

     


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  • ADEX Ocean Festival Singapore 2025 Event Details

    ADEX Ocean Festival Singapore 2025 Event Details



    There’s less that two weeks to go before the return of the Asia Dive Expo (ADEX), and the region’s biggest dive show is shaping up to be another epic event. This time around, the show is dedicated to cephalopods—octopuses, squid, cuttlefish, nautiluses—with a celebration of marine life behavior, so attendees can expect some fascinating talks on those marvellous mollusks as well as presentations on the weird and wonderful things that animals get up to.

    If those topics sounds familiar, that’s because “Cephalopods” and “Animal Behavior” are two of the categories in the ADEX Voice of the Ocean Photo+Video+Art Competition, which is hosted this year on DPG’s Underwater Competition platform. One of the highlights of the show will be the live judging event for the competition: The finalist entries will be presented to an all-star judging panel that includes Berkley White, Erin Quigley, Franco Banfi, Kate Jonker, Kay Burn Lim, Nicolas Remy, Tobias Friedrich, and William Tan, as well as VIP guest judges—and legendary National Geographic shooters—David Doubilet and Jennifer Hayes.

    Needless to say, alongside the presentations and on-stage events, visitors can expect halls packed with the leading diving equipment manufacturers, underwater imaging gear brands, and resort/liveaboard operators, not to mention tourism boards, training agencies, and marine conservation organizations.

    The event runs from April 4th–6th and tickets are available here. Check out the press release below and head over to the ADEX website for more information.

     


    PRESS RELEASE

    ADEX Ocean Festival Singapore 2025, Dedicated to Cephalopods + Celebrating Marine Life Behaviour

    Singapore, April 4-6, 2025 – The highly anticipated ADEX Ocean Festival Singapore 2025 will be held at Suntec Singapore from April 4 to 6, 2025. Marking its 31st year, ADEX remains the platform for divers, conservationists, and ocean enthusiasts to come together, share their passion, explore innovative solutions to ocean challenges, support conservation efforts, discover the latest in diving technology, photography, videography, and much more. This year’s festival promises three days of exciting events, inspiring talks, and must-see attractions for divers of all levels.

    ADEX Voice of the Ocean Photo + Video + Art Competition 2025

    One of the most awaited highlights of ADEX 2025, the Voice of the Ocean Competition, will return with the live judging event with entries in five categories: Animal Behavior, Cephalopods, Waterscapes, Artwork, and Short Film. This year’s edition celebrates marine life behavior with a special focus on cephalopods. The panel of judges includes Berkley White, Erin Quigley, Kay Burn Lim, Nicolas Remy, Robert Stansfield, and William Tan, with special guest judges David Doubilet and Jennifer Hayes joining in as well. Each category will have multiple prizes, including the Best of Show award. More details on VOO 2025 – ADEX.

     

     

    Surface Interval – Health and Fitness for Diving Enthusiasts

    For the first time, the Surface Interval zone will be a key feature at ADEX, focusing on divers’ health and fitness. Attendees can explore booths offering medical consultations on breathing issues, posture correction, and diving-related injuries. This area will also feature a hypnotherapy workshop for divers with phobias like fear of sharks etc. The latest Surface Interval Magazine will be launched during at ADEX Ocean Festival 2025.

     


    Dive Tank and ADEX Mermaid Festival

    ADEX Ocean Festival 2025 will once again feature the ADEX Mermaid Festival, where skilled mermaids and underwater performers from across the globe will stand a chance to be voted ‘The ADEX Most Voted Mermaid of the Year’, based on audience votes. The Dive Tank will also host underwater rugby matches and live painting performances by ocean artists, providing unique underwater experiences.

     


    Scuba Try-Outs and Technology Demos at The Pool

    The Pool area will provide attendees the opportunity to experience scuba diving for the first time through guided try-outs. This area will also be the stage for the latest advancements in dive technology, giving visitors a firsthand look at new diving gear demonstrations.

    Industry Experts

    ADEX 2025 will feature insights from leading experts across multiple fields, including Tek diving, conservation, underwater photography and videography, new dive technology, education, freediving, and marine life research and much more. There will be three dedicated stages focused on conservation, Tek, and underwater image/film/book, where speakers will share groundbreaking insights, discoveries, and experiences.

    For a list of speakers, click HERE

    Exhibitor Booths

    The festival will bring together top international dive brands under one roof, with exclusive deals and offers for visitors. Explore a wide range of booths showcasing the latest in dive gear, dive apparel, accessories, global dive destinations and more.

    For the floorplan, click HERE. Exhibitors list available HERE

    Exciting Lucky Draws and Giveaways

    Attendees will have multiple chances to win exciting prizes from vendors through daily lucky draws.

    Sponsors

    The Official Country Partner for ADEX Ocean Festival 2025 will be the Tourism Promotions Board Philippines (TPB) while the ADEX Dive Destination Partner will be Malaysia Tourism Promotion Board with DAN World joining as the Official Dive Safety Partner. PADI takes on the role of Official Bag Sponsor, while SEACAM is named the Official Dive Underwater Housing Partner. KAYASUBA will be the Official Mermaid Tail Partner, and Mermaid Federation International (MFI) will sponsor the Dive Tank. More amazing sponsors are coming in to support the Voice of the Ocean Photo + Video + Art Competition, the Mermaid Festival, and the daily lucky draws.

    Be a part of Asia’s largest dive show!

    This year, ADEX Ocean Festival 2025 is dedicated to cephalopods and celebrates the remarkable behaviors of marine life. ADEX is more than just a dive show. It is a gathering of ocean explorers, conservationists, and tech pioneers who are shaping the future of diving and marine conservation. Connect with experts, discover cutting-edge gear, or listen to the stories from our oceans and join a community dedicated to protecting it.

    Event Details

    Event Name: ADEX Ocean Festival Singapore 2025 Dates: April 4-6, 2025

    Venue: Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre Website: www.adex.asia

    For media inquiries, interviews, or additional information, please contact:

    Mihiri S Korala mihiri@uw360.asia

    +94 777 706 009





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  • Hugues Oyarzabal, Pioneering Surf Photographer, Dies at 39

    Hugues Oyarzabal, Pioneering Surf Photographer, Dies at 39



    Hugues Oyarzabal, a surfing legend who pioneered photography from inside the barbell of the wave, died on February 21st. He was 39 years old. The New York Times reports that Oyarzabal took his own life after a lifelong battle with bipolar disorder.

    “His physical and psychological suffering took its toll,” his parents told The New York Times. “He has chosen to leave us, to rediscover the peace and serenity he has been unable to find over the last few years.”

    In an era before the ubiquity of GoPro and other “action” cameras, Oyarzabal led the innovative charge on bringing the viewer as close as possible to the action. As early as 2001, the French-born surfer captured images from inside the tubes of waves by strapping a mini-DV camcorder in a jury-rigged waterproof housing to the front of his surfboard.

    Other notable highlights from Oyarzabal’s career include becoming one of the first to take on the big, dangerous waves of Teahupo’o, Tahiti and Western Africa. The Times has a great profile honoring his life.

     





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  • Introducing Nauticam’s Midrange Focus Optimizer (MFO-1)

    Introducing Nauticam’s Midrange Focus Optimizer (MFO-1)


    After rolling out a seemingly endless parade of unique and innovative optics—such as the Extended Macro Wide Lens (EMWL) and Fisheye Conversion Port (FCP-1)—Nauticam has introduced another water contact optic in a class of its own: the Midrange Focus Optimizer 1, or MFO-1. We got a sneak preview at last year’s DEMA Show, but what exactly does the MFO-1 do?

    Designed for use with a wide range of popular macro lenses—including the Canon RF 100mm f/2.8L Macro, Nikon Z MC 105mm f/2.8, Sony FE 90mm F2.8 Macro, and OM System/Olympus M.Zuiko 60mm f/2.8—the diopter performs several functions, according to Nauticam. First and foremost, by significantly extending the focus range of your macro lens, the MFO-1 provides more flexibility for capturing subjects at various distances. Nauticam says this increased focus range greatly reduces focus hunting, allowing your camera to lock on to subjects even in difficult conditions.

    Nauticam claims the second benefit is a higher-quality image, as the MFO-1 minimizes lens aberration, providing more-accurate color reproduction and increased clarity. Finally, you also get a magnification boost when using the MFO-1—though the amount depends on the lens you’re using. For instance, in combination with the Nikon Z MC 105mm f/2.8, you get about 1.1x magnification, but when paired with the Canon RF 100mm f/2.8L Macro, you get as much as 1.6x magnification.

    Like diopters such as the SMC-3, the MFO-1 features a standard 67mm thread and can be mounted to Nauticam flat ports via the M67 Spacer Ring for SMC/CMC (included) or using the M67 to Bayonet Mount Converter II and Bayonet Mount Adaptor for SMC/CMC (not included). As well as compatibility information, Nauticam’s MFO port chart (download) gives figures for working distance and maximum magnification.

    The Nauticam Midrange Focus Optimizer 1 (MFO-1) costs $550 and is available from retailers such as Backscatter.

     


    When purchasing underwater photography equipment like the products mentioned in this article, please support DPG by supporting our retail partner—Backscatter.com.


    PRODUCT INFORMATION

    Midrange Focus Optimizer 1 (MFO-1)

    Introducing our newest Water Contact Optic, the Midrange Focus Optimizer, or MFO-1. The MFO-1 is designed to elevate your macro shooting experience by eliminating any noticeable focus hunting while ensuring crisper, sharper and more vibrant images.

    Key Features:

    • Enhanced Image Quality: Say goodbye to the limitations of flat ports. The MFO-1 dramatically improves your image quality, providing more accurate color reproduction and increased clarity by minimizing lens aberration.

    • No Focus Hunting: The converter seamlessly adjusts the focus range of your lens, eliminating noticeable focus hunting and allowing for smooth, precise focusing even in challenging conditions.

    • Focus Range Conversion: For the Nikon AF-S VR Micro-NIKKOR 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED, the MFO-1 converts the focus range to an impressive 12.5cm – 114cm, giving you more flexibility to capture subjects at varying distances with ease. 

    • Increased Magnification: For close-up enthusiasts, the MFO-1 converter slightly increases magnification, allowing for incredible detail at extremely close ranges. With the Nikon AF-S VR Micro-NIKKOR 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED, you can achieve up to 1.2X magnification at MFD, and with the Canon RF 100mm f/2.8, you’ll get up to 1.6X magnification.


    Midrange Focus Optimizer 1 (MFO-1) Specifications













    Dimensions OD 70mm x H 26mm
    Weight in air 218g
    Buoyancy in water Negative 150g
    Magnification (*1) 1.2x
    Working distance (*1) 12.5cm – 114cm
    Body construction Hard-anodized aluminum alloy
    Lens construction 3 elements in 2 groups
    Lens coatings Anti-reflection Coating
    Mont thread diameter M67
    Depth rating 100m

    *1 Tested with Nikon AF-S VR Micro-NIKKOR 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED


    Included in the box

    • Front and rear rubber caps

    • Neoprene bag

    • M67 Spacer ring for SMC/CMC

    • Cleaning cloth





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  • Atlantis Dive Resorts Celebrates New Atlantis Infiniti Liveaboard with Special Discounts

    Atlantis Dive Resorts Celebrates New Atlantis Infiniti Liveaboard with Special Discounts


    Atlantis Dive Resorts Celebrates New Atlantis Infiniti Liveaboard with Special Discounts


    If you have even a passing interest in diving the Philippines, you will know of Dumaguete’s mind-blowing critters and Puerto Galera’s stunning coral diversity, and you’ll also know that Atlantis Dive Resorts has a home in each of those prime locations that will serve your every need as an underwater photographer. But what you may have missed is that Atlantis also gives you the option of venturing further afield via their liveaboard Atlantis Adventurer, including the best of the Visayas and Tubbataha regions.

    Now, with the acquisition of the Infiniti at the end of last year, Atlantis has greatly increased its offerings with the addition of a second liveaboard. Appropriately named Atlantis Infiniti, the 39-meter (128-foot) metal-hull vessel boasts 11 cabins with ensuite bathrooms, a spacious lounge and sun deck, and of course, a fully equipped camera room. (Our favorite part: The snack and drink bar, which is open all day, offers complimentary beer, wine and local rum!)

    To mark the occasion, Atlantis is offering some great deals on upcoming trips—20% or 30% discount on selected itineraries till the end of the year. Check out the press release below and head over to the Atlantis website for information about availability on the new Atlantis Infiniti.

     


    PRESS RELEASE

    Introducing Atlantis Infiniti

    We are excited to share fantastic news from the Philippines!

    Last October Atlantis Dive Resorts and Liveaboards completed the purchase of the Infiniti liveaboard.  

    At 39 meters long, the Infiniti is a metal hull, IACS (RINA) classed Liveaboard. Spacious and comfortable, the Infiniti is fully air conditioned with nicely appointed indoor areas, a large, fully equipped dive deck with personal diving stations, and a beautiful lounge area and sundeck on the upper deck. The Infiniti offers 11 spacious cabins, all with ensuite bathrooms. The Infiniti offers guests 4 dives a day, and when possible, a 5th dive as a night dive.

    Atlantis acquired the Infiniti Liveaboard late last year to increase our liveaboard offering for our guests. We are operating the existing charters until July when we will begin a two months drydock. Extensive upgrades will take place at that time including increasing the size of the dive operation, new chef’s kitchen, refreshments to the interior and exterior as well as mechanical and safety upgrades!

    The Infiniti offers three different itineraries, each is 7 nights: Tubbataha, departing from Puerto Princesa, and Visayas North and Visayas South, departing from Dumaguete. Visayas North takes divers to Malapascua, Southern Leyte and Bohol, while Visayas South takes divers to Cebu, Bohol and Negros.

    Atlantis has a resort in Dumaguete; you can easily combine the Infiniti with Atlantis Dumaguete with no extra transfers and not losing any dive days!

    Infiniti Celebration!

    • 20% Tubbataha June departures!

    • 30% off our standard rates for August 30th and September 6th departures!

    • All remaining Infiniti 2025 Visayas departures are confirmed, and 20% off!

    Availability through the end of 2026 is here.

     

    Sun deck

     

    Dive deck

     

    Camera room

     

    Premium Twin Deluxe cabin





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  • Shark Attacks Could Be on the Rise Due to Selfie-Taking Tourists

    Shark Attacks Could Be on the Rise Due to Selfie-Taking Tourists



    Earlier this year, a Canadian tourist on vacation in the Turks and Caicos attempted to take a selfie with a shark—and ended up having both her hands bitten off. This comes after a viral video emerged of tourists taking photos with a huge shark that had been caught and dumped on a Florida beach. Now, a new study in Frontiers in Conservation is suggesting that selfie-chasing tourists may be contributing to an increase in sharks biting humans.

    Blaming social media influencers for encouraging tourists to try to photograph or touch sharks, the scientists point out that these animals do not tend to bite unless provoked or harassed. Professor Eric Clua, the study’s first author and a shark specialist at Université Paris Sciences et Lettres (PSL) in Paris, told The Times of London: “I don’t encourage, as many influencers do on social networks, to cling to a shark’s dorsal fin or stroke it, under the pretext of proving that they are harmless and supposedly working for their conservation.”

    While shark bites are incredibly rare, with only around 100 incidents globally and a handful of fatalities, Professor Clua suggests that tourists’ lack of knowledge means they are ignorant of the risks. “People know the difference between a [Yorkshire terrier] and a pit bull,” he says, “whereas they don’t know the difference between a blacktip reef shark and a bull shark, which are their marine equivalents.”

    Looking at records of shark encounters in French Polynesia between 2009 and 2023, the researchers found that about 5% of the “attacks” were probably defensive, occurring soon after a human interaction that was likely perceived as threatening by the shark. “We show that defensive bites by sharks on humans—a reaction to initial human aggression—are a reality and that the animal should not be considered responsible or at fault when they occur,” said Professor Clua. “These bites are simply a manifestation of survival instinct, and the responsibility for the incident needs to be reversed.”

    Read more here.





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  • Rare Footage of Octopus Riding a Shark

    Rare Footage of Octopus Riding a Shark



    Shark-topus might sound like the name of a corny sci-fi flick: But it’s actually what many are calling a bizarre behavior captured by scientists of an octopus hitching a ride on a Mako shark.

    Researchers from the University of Auckland used a drone camera to film the unlikely duo—a Maori octopus and mako shark—cruising through the ocean off New Zealand’s coast. It appears to be the first documented case of such a commensurate behavior between the two species.

    “The shark seemed quite happy, and the octopus seemed quite happy,” Dr. Rochelle Constantine, the maritime ecologist who captured the footage, told NYTimes.com. “It was a very calm scene.”

    The real mystery lies in how the unlikely duo met. Mako sharks swim up to 40 miles per hour in the open ocean, while Maori octopuses live on the sea floor. It’s unknown how long the shark-topus was together or if they remain connected by the fin and tentacle, erm, arm.

    Either way, it’s one tenta-cool rider.

     

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ElxYfeTXIng

     





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  • Canon Developing 3D Dual-Pixel Technology

    Canon Developing 3D Dual-Pixel Technology


    By Joe Tepper, March 24, 2025 @ 04:00 PM (EST)
    Source: PetaPixel


    Canon is working on a new technology that utilizes their CMOS Dual Pixel sensors to seamlessly generate 3D images, according to PetaPixel.com.

    The project is coded as “3D photo technology” and aims to transform current tech familiar to Canon shooters: Dual Pixel. In essence, the sensor divides each sensor into two photodiodes (traditionally used to simultaneously achieve autofocus and image capture).

    In the case of this new tech, the Dual Pixel sensors capture two of the same images from slightly different positions. Combined with Canon’s current RAW software and upcoming 3D photo tech, users can view an almost VR photo map of an entire scene—all from a single shot.

    There are some kinks to workout—apparently, mirrored surfaces and transparent objects present challenges—but check out the impressive demonstration from the recent CP+ show as shared with PetaPixel.

    Read more about it here.

     





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  • UN World Oceans Day 2025 Competition: Deadline Extension!

    UN World Oceans Day 2025 Competition: Deadline Extension!


    © Viktor Lyagushkin (Georgia). Ocean Critters – Winner (2022)

     

    DPG is pleased to announce that the deadline for submissions to the 12th annual Photo Competition for UN World Oceans Day has been extended by a week—the contest is now open until April 13th, 2025!

    Complementing the UN’s World Oceans Day celebration preceding the UN Ocean Conference in Nice, France, this year’s competition draws on the power of the arts to expand our perspectives and appreciation for our blue planet, and ignite a wave of action towards necessary change.

    This year’s categories for submissions are⁠:

    1. Wonder: Sustaining What Sustains Us

    2. Big and Small Underwater Faces

    3. Underwater Seascapes

    4. Above Water Seascapes

    The 2025 Photo Competition for UN World Oceans Day is a free and open-to-the-public competition coordinated in collaboration between the United Nations Division for Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea, DPG, Oceanic Global, the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO, and Nausicaá. The 12th annual competition presents a unique opportunity for photographers to showcase the immense breadth and depth of the ocean’s beauty as well as to shed light on the lesser-known promise and potential brimming beneath its waves.

    For further details about submissions, including contest rules, judges, and more, click below.

     

     





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  • ADEX 2025 Voice of the Ocean Photo+Video+Art Competition Winners Announced

    ADEX 2025 Voice of the Ocean Photo+Video+Art Competition Winners Announced


    “Tentacles of Doom”: Best of Show, Cephalopods, PJ Aristorenas (Philippines) (Canon EOS 7D Mark II, Canon EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro, Nauticam housing, 2x Inon Z-330 strobes, f/16, 1/200s, ISO 250)

     

    Underwater360 Group, the organizers of the Asia Dive Expo (ADEX) have announced the winners of the show’s signature photo/video/art competition, ADEX Voice of the Ocean. The big winner was Filipino shooter PJ Aristorenas, whose stunning image “Tentacles of Doom” was crowned “Best of Show” during the live judging session held on the final day of the three-day show. PJ’s prizes included a Seacam camera housing worth $10,000, a 10-day dive package with Lembeh Resort and Murex Bangka, Sulawesi, Indonesia (worth $3,600), a Backscatter Hybrid Flash package (worth $1,260), a Shearwater Peregrine TX dive computer (worth $750), and an XDEEP NX ZEN 28 Ultralight Deluxe BCD (worth $825).

    This year’s ADEX Voice of the Ocean live judging event was emceed by DPG Manager Editor Ian Bongso-Seldrup and featured another illustrious panel of judges, who viewed 41 short-listed entries in five categories. This year’s panel comprised Tobias Friedrich, Franco Banfi, Berkley White, Erin Quigley, Kate Jonker, Nicolas Remy, Kay Burn Lim, and William Tan, with the ADEX Ocean Festival 2025 guests-of-honor David Doubilet and Jennifer Hayes serving as guest judges. Congratulations to the winners: PJ Aristorenas (Best of Show), Janssen Tan (Cephalopods), Yazid Shaari (Animal Behavior), Emmanuel Vaillant (Waterscapes), Laura Parker (Artwork), and Alfred Schaschl (Short Film).

    For more information, head over to the Voice of the Ocean page on the ADEX website or check out the contest page on UnderwaterCompetition.com.

     

    “Peekaboo!”: Winner, Cephalopods, Janssen Tan (Singapore) (OM System OM-5, Olympus 30mm f/3.5 Macro, AOI housing, 2x AOI UCS-Q1 strobes, f/8, 1/160s, ISO 200)   

     

    “Entwined in Blue”: Winner, Animal Behavior, Yazid Shaari (Libya) (Nikon Z9, Nikon Z 24–50mm f/4–6.3, Nauticam housing, Nauticam WWL-C, 2x Retra Flash Pro Max strobes, f/14, 1/100s, ISO 125)

     

    “The Last Rays Before the Rain”: Winner, Waterscapes, Emmanuel Vaillant (France) (Nikon D750, Tamron 24–70mm f/2.8, polarising filter, neutral density filter, graduated filter, f/11, 30s, ISO 400)   

     

    “Soft Magic Descending”: Winner, Artwork, Laura Parker (UK) (Acrylic and pencil on wood panel, 46x46cm)

     

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    “Magic of the Macroverse”: Winner, Short Film, Alfred Schaschl (Austria) (Panasonic Lumix GH5S, Olympus M.Zuiko 60mm f/2.8 Macro, Isotta housing, 2x Backscatter Macro Wide 4300, 2x Backscatter Optical Snoots, Nauticam SMC-1, Nauticam SMC-2)

     





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