Global Underwater Explorers

Today, we’re shining a spotlight on the amazing work of the 𝗚𝗨𝗘 𝗦𝘄𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆! 🌟 From their impactful Ghost Diving efforts to their dedication to mapping the dive sites they explore, GUE Sweden is making a real difference. Their Rena Botten initiative adds even more purpose to their mission, creating meaningful change for our oceans. A huge thank you to their team for their hard work and commitment to preserving marine life.  Learn more about the GUE Sweden community 🔗https://lnkd.in/e6JwhJvX #GUECommunity #GhostDiving #UnderwaterConservation #MarineLife #CleanSeas #EnvironmentalImpact #DivingForACause #EcoDivers #SustainableDiving #GUESweden #OceanMapping #RenaBotten

At GUE, we’re proud to highlight the incredible women in diving who continue to push boundaries. One of them is GUE Instructor Lauren Wilson, who recently took part in an inspiring polar diving program with the Finnish Scientific Diving Academy. Here's her story of growth, resilience, and learning in one of the toughest environments on Earth. "On #InternationalWomensDay, I had the incredible opportunity to participate in a polar diving operations program with the Finnish Scientific Diving Academy surrounded by a talented and coincidentally primarily female class. The course challenged each of us to navigate extreme surface conditions, snowmobile use, and plan under-ice science-focused dives, all while pushing us to grow both technically and mentally in our respective fields and passions for the underwater world. This experience served as a powerful reminder that the resilience and adaptability women demonstrate in everyday life are just as essential when facing some of the more challenging environments on Earth. So here’s to pushing boundaries, acquiring new skills, and continuing to learn from each other and the world around us. 🥂" Thank you, Lauren, for sharing your incredible journey with us! Photos by: Patrick PATA Degerman #WomenInExploration #PolarDiving #WomensDay2025 #WomenInDiving #DivingCommunity #UnderwaterExploration #DiveInspiration #WomenWhoDive #ScubaDiving #ExplorationAwaits

In November, we welcomed Paige Strudwick to the GUE family as part of the NextGen Legacy Project. Paige took the Fundamentals course in the beautiful Riviera Maya, Mexico, with her spot kindly covered by Annika Persson. Thank you, Annika! 🙏 Paige embraced diving in a new configuration with doubles, long hose, and primary light, quickly mastering new skills and refining techniques to hover more efficiently. We’re excited for Paige's and our Trainees' future in diving. Big thanks to Zero Gravity for providing great logistics! Looking forward to seeing Paige continue her journey with GUE alongside other trainees and our NextGen Scholar Tan.  #NextGenLegacy #GUEFundamentals #WomenInDiving #GUE #UnderwaterExploration #DivingAdventures #RivieraMaya #DivingLife #CaveDiving #DiveGUE

𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗤𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁! Have you been part of an inspiring project, a groundbreaking exploration, or a meaningful marine conservation effort? Maybe you’ve got tips, insights, or reflections on GUE courses and diving adventures to share. Your experiences can inspire, educate, and connect the GUE community around the globe. Whether it’s about marine conservation, exciting projects, diving education, or lessons learned underwater, we want to hear from YOU! Together, we create a stronger, more connected diving community. 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗮𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗷𝗸@𝗴𝘂𝗲.𝗰𝗼𝗺 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝘀𝘂𝗯𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗴𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀. #GUEQuest #GlobalUnderwaterExplorers #ScubaDivingCommunity #DivingExploration #MarineConservation #TechDiving #DivingEducation #UnderwaterAdventure #GUETraining #ScubaDivingLife

The Tirpitz, the sister ship of the Bismarck, was one of the most feared warships of WWII. Known as the "Lonely Queen of the North," it disrupted Allied operations, survived multiple bombing attempts, and met a dramatic end. Watch the extended teaser now on YouTube - https://lnkd.in/eYu68bak The full presentation is available on GUEtv - https://lnkd.in/etWsCqNd #Tirpitz #WWIIHistory #NavalWarfare #CaveAndWreckNight #Shipwrecks #ScubaDiving #WreckDiving #GUEtv #TechDiving #HistoryLovers

Are you ready to take your diving to the next level? Applications for the 2025-2026 GUE NextGen Scholarship 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟭𝘀𝘁! 🎉 This year’s scholar and trainees have been diving into incredible training, expanding their skills, and connecting with a global community of like-minded explorers. They’re pushing their limits and preparing to shape the future of diving—and 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿, 𝗶𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗯𝗲 𝗬𝗢𝗨! Know someone who would be a great fit? Tag them and help spread the word about this life-changing opportunity, including our NextGen Legacy Project for additional scholarship trainees.  For more info 👉 https://lnkd.in/e4ewCiM5 Repost from Paige Strudwick  #GUENextGen #ScubaDiving #TechnicalDiving #NextGenScholarship #DiverTraining #FutureExplorers #GUEdivers #UnderwaterAdventure #ScubaLife #OceanExploration #DiveGUE

Thrilled and honored to share with you that my research has been recently selected for funding by both the French national PPR Ocean-Climat call (a CNRS priority research program) and the European Marie-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowship (HORIZON MSCA). Grateful for this incredible support! My work focuses on characterizing phytoplankton interactions in situ in the context of climate change, while exploring nature-based solutions to mitigate its effects. These interactions include those between microorganisms themselves, and with benthic organisms—the so-called Marine Animal Forests (MAFs) such as corals, gorgonians, and sponges. 2024 has been an incredible year of research and fieldwork across the Mediterranean and tropical New Caledonia. My varied research projects included: 🔹 Seagoing campaigns and scientific diving to sample seawater, phytoplankton, corals, sponges, gorgonians and mussels 🔹 eDNA sampling and analysis 🔹 Laboratory work and microscopy 🔹 In vitro and in situ microfluidics Beyond research, 2024 was also a year of public engagement and scientific outreach - from participating in the French Fête de la Science to a science-art intervention. Additionally, I am proud to have secured support from #GUE (Global Underwater Explorers) and #HALCYON, world leaders in the diving industry. Having been deceived more than once by the numerous 'green-washing' projects proliferating today, I find it so deeply gratifying to collaborate with top-tier and official scientific institutions: #IRD – Research Institute for Development #MIO – Mediterranean Institute of Oceanography #ENTROPIE – Tropical Marine Ecology of the Pacific & Indian Oceans Need a scientist, a diver, or both? Need consulting? Need to communicate results? Want to talk science or policy? Feel free to reach out!

Speaking about my Global Underwater Explorers NextGen Traineeship at the BOOT as part of Jenn Thomson's talk. The GUE NextGen Legacy Project empowers young divers by providing training, mentoring, and an introduction into the GUE community. My own journey as a Trainee includes a Fundies in Ticino 🌊, a Documentation Diver in Spain 📸 and coming June a Tech1 in Italy ⚙️ plus a wreck docu project 🚢 I studied, learned, practiced, improved, and enjoyed. Thank you GUE for these opportunities and thank you Ivan Wagner, Ricardo Constantino and Bartek Trzcinski for training me for free! #guediver #globalunderwaterexplorers #guenextgenlegacyproject

I recently finished my year as the Global Underwater Explorers NextGen Scholar for 2023/24. As well as supporting equipment and training in diving, the scholarship connected me with leading underwater explorers and conservationists across the globe. Divers have a unique role to play in conservation efforts, given their direct interaction with the underwater environment. Through education, advocacy, and responsible diving practices, I am looking forward to applying what I learned last year to make a positive impact on the marine ecosystems I love. Thanks to all those who supported me along the way. If you'd like to learn more about the year, you can watch my recap video here: https://lnkd.in/eTkN9kDy You can also read my Article from InDepth magazine: https://lnkd.in/eJcSsget There's another article from Quest that can be viewed here (GUE members only): https://lnkd.in/ecAwXtuD

𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻'𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆, we celebrate the incredible women who explore, protect, and inspire in the world of diving. 🌊💙 From pioneering underwater explorers to the dedicated divers in our GUE community, women continue to push boundaries and shape the future of diving. Throughout March, we’ll highlight 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗗𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴—sharing stories, achievements, and perspectives from the remarkable women who strengthen our community. Who are the women in diving who inspire you? Tag them below!  #DiveGUE #GlobalUnderwaterExplorers #WomenInDiving #InternationalWomensDay #WomenWhoDive #ScubaCommunity #TechDiving #ScubaDiving #DiveLikeAGirl #UnderwaterExploration