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An old shipwreck with cannonballs discovered in the Gulf of Riga!

The Baltic Sea, with its stormy past and countless secrets, holds countless stories. For centuries it has been an important trade route, a witness to warfare and a meeting place of different cultures. Countless shipwrecks lie at its bottom, each with its own unique story that [...]

Why is the Blackmagic Camera app a MUST for underwater filming?

Introduction A few months ago, Blackmagic released a new app that allows you to control your iPhone camera in ways never before possible. The Blackmagic Camera app offers a lot of features, and in this article we'll take a look at why it's a must-have for anyone using their iPhone […]

Divers pull out a three-ton fishing net, ahead of other "rescuers"

Volunteer divers pull out several tons of fishing nets, ahead of the propaganda-hungry "rescuers". "Our goal was simply to clean the sea of hazardous waste." This is a strong signal to society - "Care for the environment must not become a propaganda tool" The team of volunteer divers from diving […]

Ghost nets in the Baltic Sea: Divers uncover a three-ton fishing net

A team of volunteer divers from the diving club "Daivings" has done an impressive job cleaning the Baltic Sea from a dangerous "ghost net". Near the shore of the Gulf of Riga, in front of the Kalngale beach, they unearthed a three-ton old fishing net, which posed a threat both to the safety of navigation, […]

Innovative underwater exploration with drones

Innovative research with underwater drones in the Baltic Sea

The Daivings.lv team is happy to announce the creation of an international team of drone operators, which opens up new opportunities for exploring the underwater world in the Baltic Sea and elsewhere. For the first time in the Baltic States - Latvia, Estonia and Lithuania, professional underwater research is offered using the most modern technology - Qsea [...]

How to get perfect color in underwater photos and videos?

Welcome back to the underwater filming tips series! In this article, we will not talk about red filters or video lamp surround filters. We will talk about all this in one of the next videos. Here are some tips on how to set white balance underwater to start a successful shoot […]

Answers to your questions about underwater filming and photography

In this article, we will collect answers to frequently asked questions about underwater filming and photography. You may also find answers to questions that interest you, which were compiled by underwater photographer and videographer, PADI instructor Valters Preimanis. Stabilization, white balance and shooting duration Cameras, lenses […]

diving strobe light

Which strobe light is best to use for divers underwater and why?

The underwater world is fascinating and mysterious, but it can also be dangerous, especially in poor visibility. To ensure safety and facilitate navigation, divers often use flashing lights or "diving strobe light". These lights serve as beacons to help you navigate and […]