I am in Coll, a remote, stunning Scottish island and an internationally recognized basking shark “hotspot”. The purpose of my visit was to learn how to have high quality encounters with these plankton-feeders without harming them. Shane Wasik, the owner of Basking Shark Scotland helped me understand why and how we should take care of […]
Category: 2014 Scholar Journey
European Rolex Scholar dives in the deepest lake of Germany
Diving in lakes, although not very appealing to many due to its low visibility, low temperatures and limited aquatic life, is a very common activity in southern Germany and in the alpine region in general. In the middle of the Bavarian Alps, 75 kilometres from Munich, is the beautiful Lake Walchensee. It is surrounded by […]
Rolex, more than a watch is a commitment with the ocean
Last week I traveled to New York to attend the 40th anniversary and annual meeting of the Our World Underwater Scholarship Society. There I met all the volunteers who work for this incredible organisation. They are all passionate explorers of the oceans and work for its long-term preservation. That is the main reason for their […]