The Baltic Sea and the Gulf of Riga are one of the world’s most unique destinations for underwater archaeology and technical diving. Thanks to the low salinity of the water, cool temperatures, and the absence of the shipworm (Teredo navalis), wooden and steel shipwrecks here have survived for decades and even […]
Extreme environments—whether they’re the icy depths of the ocean, storm-swept mountaintops, or high-risk tactical operations zones—leave no room for error. Equipment in these conditions is not just clothing or an accessory; it’s a life-support system. Divers and […]
When you are out on the water on a motorboat, yacht or dive boat, a storm is one of the most serious natural hazards. In the open water, the mast or metal structures of the boat become the highest point in the area, attracting a huge electrostatic charge. During a single storm, damage to a marina or anchorage can […]
The discovery of the Titanic in 1985 opened a new chapter in maritime history, but it also created unprecedented legal and ethical challenges. From the moment Dr. Robert Ballard first saw the legendary ship, an international battle began over the rights to the wreck and its artifacts. This […]
Daivings.lv representative Valters Preimanis attended an extremely important industry event on December 12, 2025 – the conference “Underwater Cultural Heritage: Diversity and Management Challenges”, which took place at the Cēsis Museum. This event highlighted the critical role of underwater archaeology and its preservation in the cultural landscape of Latvia, creating […]
Exploring shipwrecks and searching for treasure requires the highest level of technical expertise and engineering precision. This story is about the Swedish schooner “Jönköping”, which was sunk by a German submarine in the Baltic Sea in 1917. The salvage expedition, which began almost eighty years later, became a masterpiece […]
Deliberate exposure to heat, such as a sauna, hot bath, or hot tub, offers a series of physiological adaptations that are surprisingly similar in many ways to aerobic exercise. These similarities provide significant health benefits that go beyond relaxation and help strengthen both the cardiovascular system, […]
Exploring the depths of the sea requires not only technical preparation, but also excellent physical health. That is why we want to share the extraordinary story of a man who, having reached the age of one hundred, continues to travel the world, give lectures, drive a car (without GPS!) and even 80 years […]
Kārlis Bardelis (born February 12, 1985 in Jūrmala, died November 17, 2025), a world traveler and endurance athlete, demonstrated extraordinary physical and mental resilience during his seven-year global journey. His treks – both across continents on wheels and […]
Introduction The Baltic Sea, known among divers for its well-preserved shipwrecks, hides one of the most enigmatic underwater discoveries of our time: the Baltic Sea Anomaly (BSA). This object, found at a depth of 90 meters, has become the subject of international scientific interest and speculation. […]