TribloO.com is pleased to announce the establishment of a new partnership with Click&Boat, leader in boat rental between private individuals or via professional boat rental companies. Because our activities are extremely linked, we wanted to join forces in order to offer an ever-expanding service to our customers !
What is Click&Boat ?
A platform dedicated to the rental of sailing yachts, motor boats, catamarans and even barges, Click&Boat was founded in 2014 by two French entrepreneurs with the aim of enabling boat owners to make their boats profitable in complete confidence and safety. With more than 400,000 members and 35,000 boats in the catalogue, the platform connects boaters with private and professional owners for rentals, with or without skipper, from day to week !
How Click&Boat works ?
The principle of the boat rental platform is simple. Boat owners, whether they are private individuals or professionals, can create a free advertisement with all the details in order to put their boat forward. The renters contact them via the Click&Boat messaging system in order to obtain all the necessary information and thus formulate their rental request. Owners can consult their renter’s nautical CV, and finally decide to choose in complete safety the sailors adapted to their boat.
For his part, the renter can choose between several hundred boats corresponding to his sailing area, while benefiting from the comments of previous renters and contact the owner to ensure that everything is in line with his sailing programme. To get started, do not hesitate to carry out a search.
Private owners can amortize the boat’s maintenance costs, while professionals benefit, thanks to Click&Boat, from an online showcase to help them fill out their booking schedules !
Divers and sailors… the same passion for the sea !
Notice to sea lovers: TribloO and Click&Boat will from now on share with their members not only a vast network of diving centers around the world, but also an exceptional offer of boat rentals of all kinds.
You have planned a stay in Corsica, you program some nice dives via a Tribloo partner center? How about taking a look at Click&Boat’s offer to find you a nice little boat to spend a day or more discovering the beautiful creeks of the island of Beauty? Sailboat, motorboat, catamaran, semi-rigid… with or without captain, the most difficult will be to find yours as the choice is so vast!
Do you feel more Caribbean? No problem, you will find the boat you need to be in Guadeloupe, Martinique, Dominican Republic and many others…
Just as TribloO will put you directly in touch with professionals to book dives, or select all the products that interest you (baptism, discovery dive packs, training…), Click&Boat will open up a great choice of rental boats wherever you are, offering advice and advantages to Tribloo customers!
This new partnership brings together two sites of marine professionals to maximize exploration opportunities.
Spring has arrived recently and just when many of us should be starting to dive again, a good part of the world’s population is confined to their homes ! That’s how the newcomer to our daily lives, the coronavirus, has decided… An unexpected situation that is shaking up the planet and forces us to stay at home and wait for it to pass. So to help you wait, Tribloo has put together some of the most beautiful diving videos you can find on the web ! Enjoy…
1 – Cristina Zenato tames sharks
This is a diving video that went around the world a few years ago now (2010). A masterpiece by Joe Romeiro, featuring the woman who has since become a true ambassador for the protection of sharks, Cristina Zenato. There is an incredible complicity between Cristina and the many sharks, and the result is fantastic ! Based in the Bahamas, she is used to handling sharks in order to remove the hooks they often fall victim to… not hesitating sometimes to slide her hand (protected by chain mail) inside their mouths when necessary. This film has of course an educational objective.
2 – “Fengshui extreme”, between land and sea in Reunion Island
Here is a great video, combining freefall, apnea and water dance, directed by Christophe Loyer, and a montage that won him many awards. Shot in the skies and waters of Reunion Island, you let yourself be carried away until you don’t really know what kind of world you are in and gives you a good adrenaline rush… Fasten your seatbelt, we let you enjoy, and don’t miss the final scene !
3 – Guillaume Nery, base jumper below the surface
Guillaume Nery, double French freediving world champion and depth specialist, is more than that. He is also an artist and together with his partner Julie Gautier, they have somehow revolutionized the image of freediving in France and in the world, with the making of diving videos like never before. It is this video that made the freediving champion known to a much larger public, but also the work in the shadow of Julie, who also films freediving ! A freefall dive in the depths of Dean’s blue hole in the Bahamas…
4 – Ocean gravity, when Guillaume Nery defies the laws of gravity…
New masterpiece of the Nery-Gautier pair with this simply incredible reslisation, both in terms of rendering and technical prowess. In this film, we see Guillaume Nery literally flying over the reef in the Tiputa channel in French Polynesia. He then seems to wake up weightless and we don’t really know anymore whether we are under the surface or in space, an effect largely accentuated by the lunar aspect of the sea bed subjected to a powerful current. A breathtaking diving video !
5 – If i was a great white shark…
Andy Brandy Casagrande IV is a video maker specializing in wildlife imagery and adventure documentaries, having received numerous international awards, including two Emmy Awards ! Sharks, killer whales, polar bears etc… Andy innovates and perfects shooting techniques and uses the most advanced technologies to push the limits and capture ever more impressive images. In 2009, he published with National Geographic, this clip in favor of white sharks. An original way to get the message across… and it works!
6 – On the sand with the bull sharks
Every year from November to March, the seaside town of Playa Del Carmen in Mexico attracts divers to one of its many underwater attractions. It is indeed the period during which one attends a gathering of bull sharks at only 800m from the beach. Steven Surina, shark specialist and founder of Shark Education, accompanied by François Sarano, former oceanographer diver of Calypso, and founder of Longitude 181, takes us to meet the sharks that fly over this sandbank, for a moment of pure adrenaline, in all serenity … Superb images signed Pierre-Etienne Larrous.
We hope that these few diving videos have given you a good time ! They are generally the work of passionate people who want to share their love for the oceans … And you, do you have others to suggest ?
You started scuba diving some time ago now, and you’re starting to get confident ? Then you feel ready to commit yourself to dive sites and destinations that seemed inaccessible to you until now ? Tribloo has selected the best diving destinations to progress, the ones that will allow you to get good experiences and become an experienced diver !
Gaining self confidence when diving… From when?
Having experience as a diver does not resonate the same way from one person to another. And two divers will not necessarily feel comfortable in the same way after 10, 50 or 100 dives, which is quite normal. But then, at what point can we consider that we have acquired enough experience to be able to access more committed dives ?
If there is one rule that we can advise in diving, it is to remain humble and never be too self-confident. Passing levels is a good thing but it should not become a certification race to get more than the others … Because experience will never replace the level cards you will get ! That’s how you can see very good divers with little certification, who have done a lot of dives, and very bad divers with more certification who have only dived the minimum required to pass the higher certification !
If you think that 30 dives under your belt makes you a diving Jedi, think again ! You’re still only at the larval padawan stage ! However, and as you have to cross a milestone at some point, when you reach about 50 dives and have been able to face a number of more or less stressful situations below the surface, you can feel that the door to more engaged dives is open to you !
Tribloo has then selected the best destinations for you to live even more intense moments underwater and thus progress in your young life as a diver !
Egypt is an excellent destination for all levels of divers. There are many beginners who are taking their first diving certificates. Whether in the north or in the south, there is no shortage of dive sites. But there is an itinerary to be done on a liveaboard, which makes many of them dream, but which remains accessible only to more experienced divers ! The famous Golden Triangle, bringing together the reefs of the Brothers, Daedalus and Elphinstone . Launches sometimes a little agitated, to discover incredible drop offs, swept by the currents, where pelagic fauna is omnipresent. Sharks, mantas, jacks, tunas or barracudas are part of the scenery. The wreck of the Numidia is always a great moment to experience, as is the encounter with oceanic whitetip sharks…
Diving with sharks requires a minimum of control and composure, in order to deal with stressful situations in the most controlled way, avoiding stressing the animals as well. If we add the not always simple sea conditions and the presence of currents, we have all the ingredients to make the destination the perfect place for experienced divers who want to live new experiences ! And if you want to go even further in the grandiose scenery, come during the months of June and July to attend the incredible Sardine Run, quite simply one of the craziest shows that the oceans offer us every year…
At the southern end of the Red Sea lies the tiny Republic of Djibouti between Somalia, Ethiopia, Eritrea and Yemen. Djibouti’s warm waters, rich in plankton, attract a multitude of whale sharks and many other pelagic species. It is possible to dive in the Gulf of Tadjourah in the centre of the country, or on the very famous Seven Brothers, where winds and currents can sometimes be violent and require good control below the surface. There, you will meet hundreds of thousands of fish, pelagic, barracuda, tuna and huge jacks. Sharks can be seen from time to time, but encounters are rare. On the contrary, eagle rays and stingrays are very frequent encounters…
With its twenty atolls and about 1200 islands, the Maldives is a real coral jewel nestled in the middle of the Indian Ocean. Below the surface, life abounds, and you can see just about everything: pelagic, schools of fish, sharks, mantas, coral and even nudibranchs and other macro pleasures… The dives are well deserved. Because currents are generally present, more or less powerful, and it is better to be prepared for them. Before each launch, your guides will put their head underwater and show you the power so you know what to expect. But it’s worth it, because the dives, especially in the center of the archipelago, are extraordinary, and truly full of life…
In the heart of the Sulu Sea, off the coast of Palawan, lie two isolated atolls almost 150 km from the coast… Naturally protected, they have been listed as UNESCO World Heritage sites since 1993 ! Constantly monitored by a team of rangers, the atolls of Tubbataha embody all the success of a marine reserve as we would like to see more. The dive sites are essentially drop offs, along which life is simply incredible. Above the healthy coral reefs are schools of jacks, barracudas, turtles, sharks and a whole collection of fish, each one more beautiful than the next… But beware, the currents can be impressive. Sometimes they are ascending or descending, they are also changeable, and it is not uncommon to start a drift dive in one direction and finish it in the other ! Tubbataha is open only 3 months of the year to divers, between March and June …
Finally, among these deserving destinations, how not to mention this one, dreamed of by many divers ! French Polynesia embodies everything you fantasize about in a diver’s life. The remoteness, the idyllic scenery, breathtaking visibility… and a multitude of sharks visible on every dive, to mention just a few ! Moorea, Rangiroa, Fakarava,… and the certitude of being fulfilled at each launch with incredible encounters. But with the lagoons emptying or filling up according to the tides, the dives are often drifting, and the currents can be violent ! So a good control of your buoyancy and calm are mandatory conditions to have a good experience in Polynesian waters …
So, do you feel ready ? Don’t hesitate to do a few dives before leaving if you haven’t dived for a few months, it always feels good ! Have a nice trip…
When it comes to dipping your fins at the end of the world… Are you more of a last-minute packing case or a week before ? When some people don’t feel any stress at the idea of preparing that famous baggage that you’re going to lug to paradise, others feel anxiety coming on… That of forgetting the essentials, of not having enough space or of exceeding the weight limit ! To help you, we have selected a few tips and tricks to help you prepare your baggage serenely for your next diving trip…
Remember to make a list before packing your diving bag
Chances are you’ll start to get a head start on your trip several weeks before you leave. So why not put that time to good use? Start a list with everything you’ll need to take with you. This will save you a lot of time packing, and more importantly, it will help you avoid forgetting essential things. Make lists by categories: clothes, diving gear, medical, important papers, etc… Come back to it several times, as many times as necessary when you think of something to add. This way you are safe from unpleasant surprises that come too late…
Select the diving equipment you want to take with you
When you go on a diving trip, you always make sure that everything is optimized so that everything goes as smoothly as possible. The diving equipment that we will use often takes an important place in the organization, because it will partly condition beautiful dives. Feeling good with your equipment is very important. Several options are available to you: if you are demanding on the different elements that you have rigorously chosen one by one, then the best will be to take the whole thing with you ! Wetsuit, BCD, regulator, mask and fins… They will certainly take up some space in your bag, but at least you will know what you will be diving with, and won’t have to worry about it, neither before nor during !
If you don’t have all the elements or simply don’t feel like being overwhelmed, you can definitely rent on site. However, be sure to check before you leave. Make sure that the dive center has all the equipment you will need, with your sizes. Let them know so that they can plan the availability of the equipment, and avoid any last minute surprises. Finally, if you are diving in this center for the first time, don’t hesitate to ask the diving community about the general condition of the rental equipment… We sometimes have surprises !
Underwater photographers and videographers ?
Are you an underwater photographer, videographer, and you’re walking around with all your gear ? Here again, creating a list is essential to ensure that you don’t forget anything. Batteries, chargers, accessories… go through each of your equipment, because if you forget anything, you’ll spoil all your fun !
Depending on the type of equipment you use, you may need a dedicated bag for transport. For example, a cabin bag can be a great way to travel with peace of mind ! In this case, remember to unload your devices such as headlights, remove the batteries from the flashes, and condition your batteries so that they cannot come into contact with each other (there are small boxes designed for that !). Also think about the fact that you will be asked to unpack (almost) everything when you pass through airport security…
Think of the worst (care kit)
Because you are not safe from minor injuries during your stay, it is best to take the necessary precautions to take care of yourself if necessary. Starting with digestive problems, which are common when travelling to hot destinations, so take antidiarrheal medication with you. Think of all the necessary first-aid supplies, such as bandages, disinfectants, antiseptic, compresses, aspirin, but also a good sun cream with a high index (and respectful of the seabed!). If you go on a cruise, beware of seasickness. There are different solutions to fight against its inconveniences… Think about it!
Close your items by category
There you go, your journey is approaching and your wait is coming to an end ! It’s time to pack your bag… If possible, avoid packing at the last minute ! Nothing better to forget something. Use your lists well, and cross out each item as you go along. Don’t scatter, and proceed by category: diving equipment, clothing (to be adapted according to the conditions on site, get the right information), accessories, first aid kit, etc… And finally your important papers such as flight plans, insurance, dive cards and of course your passport !
It’s time to pack your bags… If possible, avoid packing at the last minute. Nothing better to forget something essential !
Don’t crowd yourself !
It is quite human to be afraid of not having enough when you go on a trip away from home! You always tend to want to take half your wardrobe with you… Isn’t that right ? With the fear of missing out, you add a few extra things and you end up not being able to close your bag ! And once you’re there you wonder why you took all that stuff ! It’s important to be well informed about the climate at that time on site in order to adjust the type of clothes to take, as well as the wetsuit. Do you really need these 8 pants, 4 bermuda shorts and 23 t-shirts for this week of diving ?
Choose the good bag
Finding the right suitcase for a diving trip is not always easy. The choice is so vast that you get lost in it ! Several criteria will then come into play to choose the right one. The size obviously and the capacity, expressed in Liters. Would you like to take your diving equipment with you or do you rent it on site ? If you bring your own equipment (wetsuit, regulator, bcd, fins, etc…), choose a luggage with a capacity of at least 90L to be quiet, and specially designed for divers. You will find efficient wheels, space for diving equipment, interior straps, some models even have waterproof compartments, or side pockets for fins… The weight of your diving bag is also a factor to take into account, and they are not all equal: 4.9kg for the Cressi Moby 5 (115L), 3.5kg for the Cruise Buddy de Mares (87L), 2.8kg for the Beuchat Voyager L 2019 (95L) or even 1.3kg for the Explorer II Folder, the newest model from AquaLung… If you’re the type of person who wants to be at the limit with the weight of your luggage, choose the lightest one possible, without skimping on quality !
Finally ready to take off ? Now that your bag is packed, you’ll be able to sleep soundly on the plane, without spending your time wondering “What did I forget?” !
The coming of winter is always a special moment for the divers of our regions. Even if it is not necessarily a Siberian cold, the drop in temperatures, both in the air and in the water, will put many of us at a standstill, waiting for more pleasant days. In these cases, we have to keep busy, don’t we ? So here are a few activities to keep you in the diving atmosphere during the winter !
Keep diving… into the cold !
Because the cold is not a fatality, and with a little motivation and passion, and above all a good wetsuit, the call of the deep can be stronger ! Diving in winter allows you to practice in conditions that are not ideal, and to get out of your comfort zone a little. And thus to appreciate even more the days when the perfect conditions will be there ! With good equipment, you can resist rather well once in the water, and it is often the outside conditions after the dive that can be the hardest.
Have all your diving equipment serviced and checked
If you are not the type to do violence to yourself, there’s nothing wrong with that ! Stay warm, and don’t get into an experience that will leave you feeling bad. This dry period is a good time to review all your diving equipment ! And be ready when you get back in the water… Starting with your regulator, the key element of your safety, it requires regular maintenance to work perfectly and avoid unpleasant surprises (leaks or bad flow for example). It is advisable to have your regulator serviced once a year by a professional, who will dismantle it, change parts such as filters and membranes, carry out a thorough cleaning of the parts, and check the correct operation of the regulator once reassembled.
Check that the inflator of your BCD is working properly. Is your mask strap in good condition? Does your suit need minor repairs? Don’t forget to lubricate its zip…
Training again !
Because there is always more to learn in diving, and a little training never hurts, why not take advantage of this time to improve your skills ? The advantage for many of us is to be able to do this in a pool or diving pool, in warm and stress-free waters. Or if you want to take the plunge and dive in cold water, learn how to use a drysuit properly !
Go diving in the warm sea
The least favourable period for diving in our latitudes is also the best time to change scenery and go on a nice diving trip ! And there is no lack of good destinations during our winter months: whether in the Philippines, Mexico, the Caribbean, the Maldives or even Mauritius, there is a vast choice to enjoy yourself and cheer you up far from the cold !
Make a stop at the Paris Dive Show
Do you miss the atmosphere of diving ? Would you like to see the divers who accompanied you on your last liveaboard, see the latest news, watch the most beautiful documentaries of the year, meet all the diving professionals ? Well you may know it, it’s in Paris that it happens during the annual diving grand-messe in France, the Paris Dive Show ! This year it will be held from January 10 to 13, 2020, Porte de Versailles.
This is an opportunity to come and visit us. Tribloo will be there, together with our partner diving center Tavolara Diving, on booth K25 !
This is a critical time for many of us. When winter comes, with the cold and short days, we are not all equal. Because if some people will exchange fins for skis, the options available to others are not numerous… Dive into cold conditions…. Stop diving for several months…. Or something more motivating: go to a warm destination and enjoy yourself ! Tribloo has selected for you the best destinations to dive in winter….
If there is one destination that makes everyone agree when winter is here, it is the Maldives and its small islands bordered by white sandy beaches that plunge into an emerald sea where life is literally bubbling ! With its coral reefs teeming with species, from the very small to the large, the abundance of life is obvious. And even if it is possible to dive almost all year round in the Maldives, in the winter months, from December to April when rains are rare, are excellent ! Underwater the spectacle is striking, with always many pelagics including many sharks, whale sharks, manta rays, but also many fish sometimes in very dense schools.
Widely in fashion for several years, Mexico attracts divers from all over the world with its whale sharks, its famous cenotes and its rather caliente atmosphere. But when winter comes, the show is even more worth it, for two reasons! The first is the presence of bull sharks during the period from November to March, near Playa Del Carmen, and a unique opportunity to be approached by these impressive species. The second, of a much shorter duration, between mid-January and the end of March, with the observation in pmt of sailfish (the fastest fish on the planet!) in the middle of sardine hunting !
A little less tropical than the others, Lanzarote is still an exciting diving destination ! Close to Europe, the waters of this Canary Island are never really cold. This is what makes the fauna found there a real mixture of Atlantic, Mediterranean and tropical species ! But during the winter months, between November and March, a particular species frequents the waters of Lanzarote. On the sandy bottoms, we can observe the peaceful angelshark, perfectly camouflaged, but which always attract the eye of divers who come to cross their path….
Let’s go back to tropical waters, Asia now ! The “Four Kings” archipelago has become one of the most prestigious diving destinations as the change of scenery and the underwater show are all part of the experience ! In the heart of the Coral Triangle, and renowned as the place on the planet where marine biodiversity is simply the greatest, diving in Raja Ampat is an experience that every diver dreams of living at least once in their life. The best season to dive there is from November to April, because it is the dry season, the time when you can also see the most manta rays !
If you are more of a Caribbean and like the atmosphere there, why not opt for Guadeloupe? This French island in the Caribbean arc has great assets for divers, especially with the Cousteau Reserve on the west coast. It is in this part of the island, sheltered and protected, that we find the most beautiful diving sites in Guadeloupe. Tunnels, caves, wrecks, and especially a multitude of reef fish, and encounters with adorable green turtles… the show is permanent. From December onwards, when the hurricane season is over, you will find the weather very pleasant.
Located opposite the island of Madagascar on the African continent, Mozambique is a destination still little known by divers, but which offers world-class dives ! With the Mozambique Channel, its currents and nutrients, the area is ideal for the presence of large pelagics. Thus diving in Mozambique rhymes with incredible encounters near manta rays, whale sharks, humpback whales etc…. During our winter months, it is summer in Mozambique, and the best time to see whale sharks !
The Philippine archipelago, with 7641 islands nestled in the Coral Triangle, is one of the most popular destinations for divers. And with so many islands, it is better to say that the possibilities are numerous and that there is something for everyone! From the wrecks of Coron, to the superb atolls of Tubbataha, to the incredible bottoms of the Visayas, filled with all kinds of species… It is possible to dive almost all year round in the Philippines, but the months of November to May are the driest, especially in the Visayas, and therefore the most suitable for a beautiful sun diving holiday !
Florida on the east coast of the United States is a major diving destination, including many wrecks, deliberately sunk to create artificial reefs and diving sites. But the great curiosity in Florida is in a river, whose water temperature is 21° C almost all year round. Crystal River, with its crystal clear waters, is home to many manatees, and the best time to observe them in snorkeling is from November to March. With very strict rules, however, it is possible to evolve in the midst of these large, highly protected mammals !
Many diving destinations are available during the winter months, among the best in the world ! So there is no reason to wait for the sunny days to put the fins back in the water….
Despite not always warm waters, France has world-class diving sites. Between the Mediterranean coasts renowned for their visibility and biodiversity, and the Atlantic and Channel coasts, diving opportunities around the hexagon are both numerous and varied. Tribloo has selected for you some of the best diving destinations in France…
1 – Diving in France at Port-Cros and around the islands of Hyères
The Var in the South-East of France is undoubtedly one of the destinations that attracts the most divers in France. With mostly clear and warm waters for most of the season (between June and November), abundant wildlife, protected areas, and many wrecks, it is the ideal recipe to satisfy all divers, whatever their expectations.
The Port-Cros National Park is the highlight of the region, with an extraordinary site, La Gabinière, where it is possible to dive in the company of huge dusky groupers, very friendly, who do not hesitate to come into contact with divers.
As for wrecks, they are numerous, but for experienced divers, a dive on the Donator is an unforgettable experience !
2 – Marseille and its National Park of the Calanques
Marseille… it is a little bit like the birthplace of modern scuba diving. It is here that many things began under the aegis of Captain Cousteau. With its cut limestone coasts, and its two archipelagos (Riou and Friuli), there is an incredible number of dives, accessible to all levels. Caves, drop offs covered with purple gorgonians, rocky plateaus or superb wrecks…. Diving in Marseille and its National Park of the Calanques is a great experience for divers. Despite not always very warm waters due to the North wind, the Mistral, the underwater show is always striking.
Wrecks also have a beautiful place in Marseille, such as Le Liban, le Saint-Dominique, or the famous Chaouen, located at the foot of the Planier lighthouse, and accessible from level 1 (or Open Water).
3 – Diving in the Lavezzi Islands in Corsica
Corsica, called the Isle of Beauty and located in the Mediterranean waters of southeastern France, is a real paradise for divers. The waters are warmer than on the mainland coast, with incredible clarity and a large majority of Mediterranean species.
The Lavezzi Islands are located in the South of Corsica, form an archipelago of 23 islands, representing the southernmost point of metropolitan France. Protected, the area is home to emblematic species such as corbs, sars and beautiful morays. When you dive in Les Lavezzi, you will have to go through the diving site of Mérouville ! Here, a colony of several dozen large groupers inhabit the area, and are not intimidated by the presence of divers…
4 – Normandy, a real submerged museum of the D-Day landings
Normandy is really a special destination for diving in France. Because even if subsurface conditions are generally very bad, it is still one of the most popular destinations in Europe. Because the waters of Normandy are a veritable wreck cemetery, testifying to the fighting during the landing of Allied troops in 1944.
Although less varied than in the Mediterranean, the fauna can be impressive. You will see in particular congresses, lobsters, sea spiders or even large ploughfishes and bars which watch over the ghostly atmosphere of the wrecks….
5 – The Glenan Islands
Britain is a region with a good number of divers ! With conditions that can be relatively complicated (swell, current, visibility, high tides, temperatures,…), it is not for nothing that many are struggling to brave the Ocean. Because there are places of rare beauty, such as the Glénan Islands. Located in the south of Finistère, they are bathed in clear waters of an emblematic colour, attracting divers. In the middle of the huge laminaria, crabs and lobster roam everywhere….
6 –The Cerbère-Banyuls marine reserve
Située juste avant la frontière espagnole sur la côte méditerranéenne, la réserve marine de Cerbère-Banyuls est également un lieu incontournable pour la plongée sous-marine dans la Grande Bleue. Créée en 1974 lors d’une politique de protection de la côte Vermeille, ses eaux accueille plus de 1200 espèces animales. Avec des fonds rocheux formés de failles, d’arches ou encore de grottes, c’est l’endroit idéal pour observer de gros mérous bruns, mais aussi un excellent panel de la faune méditerranéenne, avec beaucoup de poissons, et bien sûr toute la faune fixée hyper colorée !
7 – Thau Pond
Located on the edge of the city of Sète in the South of France, Thau Pond is a large lagoon separated from the Mediterranean by a fine sand barrier. It is the incredible biodiversity that has made the reputation of the Thau pond, which attracts many divers and especially photographers looking for small animals. There are for example many species of nudibranchs and other sea slugs, cuttlefish, anemones, blennies peacocks very photogenic, and many other things….
But the main reason we’re going to dive in Thau is largely because of the presence of seahorses ! It is even one of the main seahorses reserves in Europe. Even if it happens to fall on a bad day, it is very rare to dive in Thau without seeing a single individual !
8 – Lake Annecy
Among the many lakes and quarries in France where scuba diving is permitted, Lake Annecy is undoubtedly one of the most famous sites. Especially for waters its waters are quite clear (especially near the surface). With a temperature of 4°C at the bottom, using a dry suit is essential. But during the summer the surface waters easily reach 24°c, and can be very pleasant for first dives.
Obviously, the biodiversity is not as great as at sea. But we can still see some species, such as freshwater fish (pike, perch, carp or Arctic char,…), crayfish… and we can also find beautiful wrecks including the famous paddle boat (the last one assembled in France), France, which is about 40m deep, so for experienced divers.
Wherever you are in France, whether on the shores of the Mediterranean, the Atlantic Ocean or the English Channel, you will always find beautiful diving sites to explore!
