“Go go go!” were the words I’d been waiting to hear. Gijs, our guide, shouted at us urgently, signalling it was time to drop into the dark Arctic waters below. Without hesitation, I threw myself into the ocean. With snow-covered mountains above and orca fins seemingly everywhere, the world ceased to exist.”
Read my latest Forest and Bird Magazine article: Arctic Adventures with Orcas.
“Leaning forward to escape the Arctic wind, I catch sight of my snow-filled fins and can’t stop laughing. The feeling in my face has long since disappeared, and the other guests are equally rigid, turning purple in the minus 4°F Norwegian wind chill. Snow is everywhere, and I long to throw myself into the 36°F water to warm up. I never knew snorkeling could be so extreme—frankly, it’s absurd.”
Read my latest article for Scuba Diving magazine Orcas Ahead to find out what it’s really like to come face-to-face with orcas in freezing cold Arctic waters.
Kathryn Curzon dive writer
“Ice diving is one of the most adventurous types of diving out there and is a great way to try something completely different. It is challenging, takes extra preparation, and is different from most recreational dive types.
Ice diving offers the opportunity to dive in winter when other types of diving may not possible and experience unique underwater environments and marine life few people ever get to see.
There is nothing quite like the peace of being under the ice, surrounded by bright blue water and ice formations. It is an experience not to be missed and is truly rewarding.”
Read the full article: Ice Diving – It’s Worth Getting Cold For
Featured on DeeperBlue:Did you know orcas can grow up to 8 meters (26 feet) long and can weigh an impressive 6 to 9 tonnes? Once thought to be one species, there are in fact several subspecies of orcas with distinct populations, diet, and behaviors.The orcas of Patagonia’s Peninsula Valdés are known for ‘intentional stranding’; chasing seal pups onto the beaches to catch them before slipping back into the water. By contrast, the orcas of South Africa hunt dolphins and occasional great white sharks.Find out more in my latest article for Deeperblue and LiveAboard:https://www.deeperblue.com/arctic-freediving-with-orca/
Featured on Liveaboard.com:I loved researching and writing this article about ice diving. It is a cold but incredible type of diving!https://www.liveaboard.com/diving/scuba/ice-diving-essentials
Featured on Scubadiving.com:With scuba diving and global travel becoming ever more popular, the search for new scuba diving destinations is underway. Divers are seeking new adventures away from the tourist hotspots, and in remote, sometimes previously unknown, areas. Here are my top seven alternative dive destinations, waiting to be explored.https://www.scubadiving.com/top-alternative-scuba-diving-destinations
