Hey guys! Nice to meet you, my Name is Luca. I am 23, from Düsseldorf, Germany, and probably one of the biggest shark nerds you will ever meet! I did my PADI Dive Master Course with Crystal Divers here in Mauritius. During that time, I got to experience beautiful...
It’s no secret we should love, protect and admire the ocean, making World Ocean Day every day. For some of us, the ocean is our office, for others it’s their happy place, for a lot of us it’s both. To many, the ocean stands for peace, freedom, life and...
Deforestation has catastrophic environmental consequences
Written by Specialty Instructor and Crystal Divers Intern Deborah Eppler Turtles Often Mistake Plastic for Jellyfish The 18th of March is Global Recycling Day. Yes there is a Global or International Day for almost everything, but recycling is an important area to put...
Seagrass Meadows March: Seagrass Awareness Month When we talk about marine conservation, we always talk about coral reefs. It’s easy to forget about the lesser known seagrass beds and the mangrove forests, which are also vital marine ecosystems. Together, all three...
Simply put, Conservation is the protection and preservation of the environment to ensure that resources are used sustainably rather than wasted. And conservation seems to be pretty huge at the moment. We can’t drink our morning coffee or scroll through social media...
Crash site of MV Wakashio Ecological Disaster The Japanese ship, the MV Wakashio left China on the 14th of July, headed for Brazil with four thousand tonnes of fuel aboard. On the 23rd of July, the vessel entered Mauritian waters, cruising at 11 knots. The Mauritian...