HSE Commercial Part IV diving training After my visit to the beautiful waters of south-east Asia, I started my long journey back to the UK where I was going to take my first professional step into diving to be able to use it as tool in the working environment. Since I started the scholarship, I […]
Category: 2018 Scholar Journey
Underwater gardeners
A perfect sunset in paradise. The sky starts to redden and a gentle breeze blows. A small fishing boat floats graciously in the turquoise waters of the reef, surrounded by beautiful white sand beaches and green palm trees. The waves gently wash the shore rolling coconut shells around and a crab suddenly runs desperately to […]
When tiny animals become marine giants
I knew from the start that underwater photography was something that I really wanted to explore during my scholarship year. Ever since I’ve had a camera, I’ve always tried to reflect what inspired me in the outdoors, especially in natural landscapes but also in urban areas. There is something about photography that makes it so […]
Getting out of the diving comfort zone and documenting science underwater
At the end of July, I left the crystal-clear waters of the Red Sea and the astonishing coral reefs and headed back to the UK. After landing in London I decided to explore the capital before starting my next exciting and challenging training that was waiting for me during the first days of August! GUE […]
Coral Reefs, Wrecks, Cameras… Action! Discovering the Red Sea
Underwater Photography Workshop with Alex Mustard! Developing my skills in photography My month of July could not have started any better. I headed to the land of the pharaohs and pyramids: Egypt. In the coastal city of Hurgada I met with the world-wide known and extensively awarded underwater photographer Alex Mustard. Alex organised a 7 […]