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2025
Mayo
Event type: Project
Ubicación: Lysekil, Bohuslän, Suecia
Contacto: GUE Sweden, info@guesweden.se
Event website: http://guesweden.se
Fecha: De Mayo 29, 2025 hasta Julio 1, 2025
Descripción: The purpose of the project is to serve as an extension of the work conducted by 8+fjordar by enabling the inventory and documentation of ghost lobster pots in underwater areas that are otherwise inaccessible to them. The project also explores the potential for divers to lift these pots to the surface using lift bags, with a boat on the surface collecting them.
This project focuses solely on the documentation of ghost lobster pots rather than their recovery. Divers will identify and document lost lobster pots to better understand their locations, conditions, and impact on marine environments. The goal is to create a detailed record that can support future recovery operations and environmental protection efforts. By gathering this data, the project contributes to ongoing initiatives to combat ghost fishing and its ecological consequences.
It is crucial to approach it with an open mind and flexibility regarding all forms of participation.
Requirements to participate is GUE DPV1 as we are covering larger areas compared to diving without DPV.
Dates 2025
29th of May – 1st of July
16th of July – 19th of July
23rd of July – 26th of July
Certification requirement: Fundamentals or DPV 1
Ubicación: Lysekil, Bohuslän, Suecia
Contacto: GUE Sweden, info@guesweden.se
Event website: http://guesweden.se
Fecha: De Mayo 29, 2025 hasta Julio 1, 2025
Descripción: The purpose of the project is to serve as an extension of the work conducted by 8+fjordar by enabling the inventory and documentation of ghost lobster pots in underwater areas that are otherwise inaccessible to them. The project also explores the potential for divers to lift these pots to the surface using lift bags, with a boat on the surface collecting them.
This project focuses solely on the documentation of ghost lobster pots rather than their recovery. Divers will identify and document lost lobster pots to better understand their locations, conditions, and impact on marine environments. The goal is to create a detailed record that can support future recovery operations and environmental protection efforts. By gathering this data, the project contributes to ongoing initiatives to combat ghost fishing and its ecological consequences.
It is crucial to approach it with an open mind and flexibility regarding all forms of participation.
Requirements to participate is GUE DPV1 as we are covering larger areas compared to diving without DPV.
Dates 2025
29th of May – 1st of July
16th of July – 19th of July
23rd of July – 26th of July
Certification requirement: Fundamentals or DPV 1
Event type: Project
Ubicación: Mölle, Skåne, Suecia
Contacto: Per Normark , per@gue.com
Event website: http://www.guesweden.se
Fecha: De Mayo 31, 2025 hasta Junio 7, 2025
Descripción: In 2021 and 2022, GUE Sweden conducted two documentation projects in the nature reserve "Skånska Kattegatt", financed by the Regional Authorities. In total, ghost nets were documented on eleven different wrecks and there are five more to document. For detailed information about the situation in the area, please refer to GUE Sweden's digital map.
The aim of this project is to reduce the amount of marine litter and minimise the risk of ghost fishing of porpoises, fish, seabirds and other marine life by retrieving ghost nets in Skånska Kattegatt.
Requirement due to diving conditions; GUE DPV 1
Certification requirement: DPV 1
Ubicación: Mölle, Skåne, Suecia
Contacto: Per Normark , per@gue.com
Event website: http://www.guesweden.se
Fecha: De Mayo 31, 2025 hasta Junio 7, 2025
Descripción: In 2021 and 2022, GUE Sweden conducted two documentation projects in the nature reserve "Skånska Kattegatt", financed by the Regional Authorities. In total, ghost nets were documented on eleven different wrecks and there are five more to document. For detailed information about the situation in the area, please refer to GUE Sweden's digital map.
The aim of this project is to reduce the amount of marine litter and minimise the risk of ghost fishing of porpoises, fish, seabirds and other marine life by retrieving ghost nets in Skånska Kattegatt.
Requirement due to diving conditions; GUE DPV 1
Certification requirement: DPV 1
Junio
Event type: Project
Ubicación: Santa Margherita Ligure, Italia
Contacto: Bruno Borelli, info@portofinodivers.com
Event website: https://portofinodivers.com/en/marine-conservation-volunteering.html
Fecha: De Junio 2, 2025 hasta Junio 6, 2025
Descripción: Conservation diving weeks gives you the opportunity to learn about reef ecosystems and help protect, monitor and restore local dive sites by playing a part in international citizen science projects, all while having a fun diving holiday.
Certification requirement: Fundamentals
Ubicación: Santa Margherita Ligure, Italia
Contacto: Bruno Borelli, info@portofinodivers.com
Event website: https://portofinodivers.com/en/marine-conservation-volunteering.html
Fecha: De Junio 2, 2025 hasta Junio 6, 2025
Descripción: Conservation diving weeks gives you the opportunity to learn about reef ecosystems and help protect, monitor and restore local dive sites by playing a part in international citizen science projects, all while having a fun diving holiday.
Certification requirement: Fundamentals
Event type: Project
Ubicación: Mölle, Skåne, Suecia
Contacto: Per Normark , per@gue.com
Event website: http://www.guesweden.se
Fecha: De Junio 7, 2025 hasta Junio 14, 2025
Descripción: In 2021 and 2022, GUE Sweden conducted two documentation projects in the nature reserve "Skånska Kattegatt", financed by the Regional Authorities. In total, ghost nets were documented on eleven different wrecks and there are five more to document. For detailed information about the situation in the area, please refer to GUE Sweden's digital map.
The aim of this project is to reduce the amount of marine litter and minimise the risk of ghost fishing of porpoises, fish, seabirds and other marine life by retrieving ghost nets in Skånska Kattegatt.
Requirement due to diving conditions; GUE DPV 1
Certification requirement: DPV 1
Ubicación: Mölle, Skåne, Suecia
Contacto: Per Normark , per@gue.com
Event website: http://www.guesweden.se
Fecha: De Junio 7, 2025 hasta Junio 14, 2025
Descripción: In 2021 and 2022, GUE Sweden conducted two documentation projects in the nature reserve "Skånska Kattegatt", financed by the Regional Authorities. In total, ghost nets were documented on eleven different wrecks and there are five more to document. For detailed information about the situation in the area, please refer to GUE Sweden's digital map.
The aim of this project is to reduce the amount of marine litter and minimise the risk of ghost fishing of porpoises, fish, seabirds and other marine life by retrieving ghost nets in Skånska Kattegatt.
Requirement due to diving conditions; GUE DPV 1
Certification requirement: DPV 1
Event type: Community Event
Ubicación: Cala Gonone, Sardinia , Italia
Contacto: Jennifer Thomson, jenn@gue.com
Event website: https://www.baseone.it/
Fecha: De Junio 23, 2025 hasta Junio 27, 2025
Descripción: [EDIT – FULLY BOOKED due to high demand! Register interest for 2026 via contacting JP Bresser at jp@gue.com]
The GUE Young Divers Experience program is a 5-day adventure in Cala Gonone, Sardinia, and offers a unique opportunity for a group of 18-30-year-old divers (including current and past GUE NeXtGen divers) to enhance their skills, knowledge, and network within the GUE diving community.
The event - facilitated by BaseOne Dive Center and GUE - will feature expert-led workshops, hands- on underwater activities, and exploration of the stunning Mediterranean waters, wrecks and caves around Cala Gonone. This immersive experience will be hosted by former GUE NeXtGen scholar Jenn Thomson and renowned GUE instructors JP Bresser, Dorota Czerny and Andrea Marassich.
The objective of this event is to engage young GUE divers in a collaborative and immersive experience that deepens their diving skills while fostering a strong sense of community. Through specialized workshops on underwater documentation, cave geology, general diving skills and decompression theory, participants will not only advance their technical knowledge but also connect with peers and mentors, building lasting relationships within the GUE community. The event also aims to capture these shared experiences through video testimonials and marketing content, inspiring and growing the next generation of divers.
(Event includes options for both open-water divers, cave divers, and dry activities. You do not have to be cave certified; you can be GUE certified at any level).
Certification requirement: Rec 1
Ubicación: Cala Gonone, Sardinia , Italia
Contacto: Jennifer Thomson, jenn@gue.com
Event website: https://www.baseone.it/
Fecha: De Junio 23, 2025 hasta Junio 27, 2025
Descripción: [EDIT – FULLY BOOKED due to high demand! Register interest for 2026 via contacting JP Bresser at jp@gue.com]
The GUE Young Divers Experience program is a 5-day adventure in Cala Gonone, Sardinia, and offers a unique opportunity for a group of 18-30-year-old divers (including current and past GUE NeXtGen divers) to enhance their skills, knowledge, and network within the GUE diving community.
The event - facilitated by BaseOne Dive Center and GUE - will feature expert-led workshops, hands- on underwater activities, and exploration of the stunning Mediterranean waters, wrecks and caves around Cala Gonone. This immersive experience will be hosted by former GUE NeXtGen scholar Jenn Thomson and renowned GUE instructors JP Bresser, Dorota Czerny and Andrea Marassich.
The objective of this event is to engage young GUE divers in a collaborative and immersive experience that deepens their diving skills while fostering a strong sense of community. Through specialized workshops on underwater documentation, cave geology, general diving skills and decompression theory, participants will not only advance their technical knowledge but also connect with peers and mentors, building lasting relationships within the GUE community. The event also aims to capture these shared experiences through video testimonials and marketing content, inspiring and growing the next generation of divers.
(Event includes options for both open-water divers, cave divers, and dry activities. You do not have to be cave certified; you can be GUE certified at any level).
Certification requirement: Rec 1
Event type: Diving Trip
Ubicación: Calabria Region, Italia
Contacto: Bartek Trzcinski, bat@gue.com
Event website: Facebook Event
Fecha: De Junio 23, 2025 hasta Junio 29, 2025
Descripción: Tec diving trip combined with visiting historical sites on land (guided tours in archeological sites and museums) . The goal is to enjoy time spent together in a picturesque Calabria Region and immerse into it's rich history - both under and over water. For those interested in underwater photogrammetry we have a small project in mind :-)
Certification requirement: Tech 1
Ubicación: Calabria Region, Italia
Contacto: Bartek Trzcinski, bat@gue.com
Event website: Facebook Event
Fecha: De Junio 23, 2025 hasta Junio 29, 2025
Descripción: Tec diving trip combined with visiting historical sites on land (guided tours in archeological sites and museums) . The goal is to enjoy time spent together in a picturesque Calabria Region and immerse into it's rich history - both under and over water. For those interested in underwater photogrammetry we have a small project in mind :-)
Certification requirement: Tech 1
Event type: Project
Contacto: GUE Sweden, spoknat@guesweden.se
Event website: http://guesweden.se
Fecha: De Junio 28, 2025 hasta Julio 5, 2025
Descripción: After finalising mapping and documenting ghost nets in the Baltic Sea in 2023, Operation Spöknät/Ghost Net started retrieving nets in Blekinge and Kalmar regions with support from the relevant Regional Administrative Boards through a Lova financial contribution.
The activities for 2025 are planned for five consecutive weeks and the goal the different weeks is similar; to retrieve and document as much ghost nets as possible taking weather, diving conditions and diver´s experience into consideration to be able to do this in a safe and efficient way. Please note, however, that the area is very exposed and therefore sensitive to changing weather conditions.
The minimum requirement is T1 and DPV1, but preferably CCR.
The dates are as follows;
⁃ 28 June to 5 July
⁃ 5-12 July
⁃ 12-19 July
⁃ 19-26 July
⁃ 26 July to 2 August
In connection with the start of the separate weeks, retrieval training will be offered for all divers.
For more details and to sign up, please contact us as spoknat@guesweden.se
Certification requirement: Tech 1 or CCR 1 or DPV 1
Contacto: GUE Sweden, spoknat@guesweden.se
Event website: http://guesweden.se
Fecha: De Junio 28, 2025 hasta Julio 5, 2025
Descripción: After finalising mapping and documenting ghost nets in the Baltic Sea in 2023, Operation Spöknät/Ghost Net started retrieving nets in Blekinge and Kalmar regions with support from the relevant Regional Administrative Boards through a Lova financial contribution.
The activities for 2025 are planned for five consecutive weeks and the goal the different weeks is similar; to retrieve and document as much ghost nets as possible taking weather, diving conditions and diver´s experience into consideration to be able to do this in a safe and efficient way. Please note, however, that the area is very exposed and therefore sensitive to changing weather conditions.
The minimum requirement is T1 and DPV1, but preferably CCR.
The dates are as follows;
⁃ 28 June to 5 July
⁃ 5-12 July
⁃ 12-19 July
⁃ 19-26 July
⁃ 26 July to 2 August
In connection with the start of the separate weeks, retrieval training will be offered for all divers.
For more details and to sign up, please contact us as spoknat@guesweden.se
Certification requirement: Tech 1 or CCR 1 or DPV 1
Julio
Event type: Project
Contacto: GUE Sweden, spoknat@guesweden.se
Event website: http://guesweden.se
Fecha: De Julio 5, 2025 hasta Julio 12, 2025
Descripción: After finalising mapping and documenting ghost nets in the Baltic Sea in 2023, Operation Spöknät/Ghost Net started retrieving nets in Blekinge and Kalmar regions with support from the relevant Regional Administrative Boards through a Lova financial contribution.
The activities for 2025 are planned for five consecutive weeks and the goal the different weeks is similar; to retrieve and document as much ghost nets as possible taking weather, diving conditions and diver´s experience into consideration to be able to do this in a safe and efficient way. Please note, however, that the area is very exposed and therefore sensitive to changing weather conditions.
The minimum requirement is T1 and DPV1, but preferably CCR.
The dates are as follows;
⁃ 28 June to 5 July
⁃ 5-12 July
⁃ 12-19 July
⁃ 19-26 July
⁃ 26 July to 2 August
In connection with the start of the separate weeks, retrieval training will be offered for all divers.
For more details and to sign up, please contact us as spoknat@guesweden.se
Certification requirement: Tech 1 or CCR 1 or DPV 1
Contacto: GUE Sweden, spoknat@guesweden.se
Event website: http://guesweden.se
Fecha: De Julio 5, 2025 hasta Julio 12, 2025
Descripción: After finalising mapping and documenting ghost nets in the Baltic Sea in 2023, Operation Spöknät/Ghost Net started retrieving nets in Blekinge and Kalmar regions with support from the relevant Regional Administrative Boards through a Lova financial contribution.
The activities for 2025 are planned for five consecutive weeks and the goal the different weeks is similar; to retrieve and document as much ghost nets as possible taking weather, diving conditions and diver´s experience into consideration to be able to do this in a safe and efficient way. Please note, however, that the area is very exposed and therefore sensitive to changing weather conditions.
The minimum requirement is T1 and DPV1, but preferably CCR.
The dates are as follows;
⁃ 28 June to 5 July
⁃ 5-12 July
⁃ 12-19 July
⁃ 19-26 July
⁃ 26 July to 2 August
In connection with the start of the separate weeks, retrieval training will be offered for all divers.
For more details and to sign up, please contact us as spoknat@guesweden.se
Certification requirement: Tech 1 or CCR 1 or DPV 1
Event type: Project
Ubicación: Glavotok, Krk, Croacia
Contacto: Erik Wurz, Erik@GUE.com
Event website: https://www.gue.com/files/project_reports/Rec_Week_Project_Brief_2024.pdf
Fecha: De Julio 6, 2025 hasta Julio 13, 2025
Descripción: The shores of the island of Krk feature beautiful rocky reefs, steep walls and shallow seagrass meadows. These underwater water ecosystems suffer from multiple anthropogenic impacts from anchoring activities to lost fishing gear and traps. With a group of GUE divers we started to document the beauty and damage of these habitats in 2024. In 2025 we want to take it a step further and explore restoration possibilities of remaining seagrass meadows in the shallow waters. At the same time the deep reefs feature an abundance of gorgonians that we try to support in regaining strength by removing entangled fishing gear and remove necrosis areas from the animals caused by this gear.
The work of the GUE divers is tying in with a University program that teaches young ocean scientists in this locations. The different courses can pick up the datasets and samples collected by the GUE project, but also provide high resolution 3D bathymetry, species lists and potential points of interests and in that way build an exciting and rewarding synergy.
If you have any questions if this project is what you are looking for, please reach out to Erik via erik@gue.com.
For first hand experiences from our participants in 2024 please have a look into our article in Quest Vol. 25.
Certification requirement: Rec 1 or Fundamentals or Tech 1 or CCR 1
Ubicación: Glavotok, Krk, Croacia
Contacto: Erik Wurz, Erik@GUE.com
Event website: https://www.gue.com/files/project_reports/Rec_Week_Project_Brief_2024.pdf
Fecha: De Julio 6, 2025 hasta Julio 13, 2025
Descripción: The shores of the island of Krk feature beautiful rocky reefs, steep walls and shallow seagrass meadows. These underwater water ecosystems suffer from multiple anthropogenic impacts from anchoring activities to lost fishing gear and traps. With a group of GUE divers we started to document the beauty and damage of these habitats in 2024. In 2025 we want to take it a step further and explore restoration possibilities of remaining seagrass meadows in the shallow waters. At the same time the deep reefs feature an abundance of gorgonians that we try to support in regaining strength by removing entangled fishing gear and remove necrosis areas from the animals caused by this gear.
The work of the GUE divers is tying in with a University program that teaches young ocean scientists in this locations. The different courses can pick up the datasets and samples collected by the GUE project, but also provide high resolution 3D bathymetry, species lists and potential points of interests and in that way build an exciting and rewarding synergy.
If you have any questions if this project is what you are looking for, please reach out to Erik via erik@gue.com.
For first hand experiences from our participants in 2024 please have a look into our article in Quest Vol. 25.
Certification requirement: Rec 1 or Fundamentals or Tech 1 or CCR 1
Event type: Diving Trip
Ubicación: Gdańsk, Polonia
Contacto: Bartek Trzcinski , bat@gue.com
Event website: https://divehouse.pl/en/event/kriegsmarine-week-2025/
Fecha: De Julio 8, 2025 hasta Julio 13, 2025
Descripción: After the great success of edition 2024 we continue to dive and document shipwrecks of the German Navy sunk during World War II in the proximity of Gdańsk, Poland.
The goal is to better understand and document the history of local wrecks of warships serving in the navy of the Third Reich during World War II.
Certification requirement: Tech 1 or Tech 2 or CCR 1 or CCR 2 or RB80
Ubicación: Gdańsk, Polonia
Contacto: Bartek Trzcinski , bat@gue.com
Event website: https://divehouse.pl/en/event/kriegsmarine-week-2025/
Fecha: De Julio 8, 2025 hasta Julio 13, 2025
Descripción: After the great success of edition 2024 we continue to dive and document shipwrecks of the German Navy sunk during World War II in the proximity of Gdańsk, Poland.
The goal is to better understand and document the history of local wrecks of warships serving in the navy of the Third Reich during World War II.
Certification requirement: Tech 1 or Tech 2 or CCR 1 or CCR 2 or RB80
Event type: Project
Contacto: GUE Sweden, spoknat@guesweden.se
Event website: http://guesweden.se
Fecha: De Julio 12, 2025 hasta Julio 19, 2025
Descripción: After finalising mapping and documenting ghost nets in the Baltic Sea in 2023, Operation Spöknät/Ghost Net started retrieving nets in Blekinge and Kalmar regions with support from the relevant Regional Administrative Boards through a Lova financial contribution.
The activities for 2025 are planned for five consecutive weeks and the goal the different weeks is similar; to retrieve and document as much ghost nets as possible taking weather, diving conditions and diver´s experience into consideration to be able to do this in a safe and efficient way. Please note, however, that the area is very exposed and therefore sensitive to changing weather conditions.
The minimum requirement is T1 and DPV1, but preferably CCR.
The dates are as follows;
⁃ 28 June to 5 July
⁃ 5-12 July
⁃ 12-19 July
⁃ 19-26 July
⁃ 26 July to 2 August
In connection with the start of the separate weeks, retrieval training will be offered for all divers.
For more details and to sign up, please contact us as spoknat@guesweden.se
Certification requirement: Tech 1 or CCR 1 or DPV 1
Contacto: GUE Sweden, spoknat@guesweden.se
Event website: http://guesweden.se
Fecha: De Julio 12, 2025 hasta Julio 19, 2025
Descripción: After finalising mapping and documenting ghost nets in the Baltic Sea in 2023, Operation Spöknät/Ghost Net started retrieving nets in Blekinge and Kalmar regions with support from the relevant Regional Administrative Boards through a Lova financial contribution.
The activities for 2025 are planned for five consecutive weeks and the goal the different weeks is similar; to retrieve and document as much ghost nets as possible taking weather, diving conditions and diver´s experience into consideration to be able to do this in a safe and efficient way. Please note, however, that the area is very exposed and therefore sensitive to changing weather conditions.
The minimum requirement is T1 and DPV1, but preferably CCR.
The dates are as follows;
⁃ 28 June to 5 July
⁃ 5-12 July
⁃ 12-19 July
⁃ 19-26 July
⁃ 26 July to 2 August
In connection with the start of the separate weeks, retrieval training will be offered for all divers.
For more details and to sign up, please contact us as spoknat@guesweden.se
Certification requirement: Tech 1 or CCR 1 or DPV 1
Event type: Diving Trip
Ubicación: Gdansk and Wladyslawowo, Polonia
Contacto: Bartek Trzcinski, bat@gue.com
Event website: https://divehouse.pl/en/event/baltic-wreck-week-2025-dive-house-baltic/
Fecha: De Julio 16, 2025 hasta Julio 20, 2025
Descripción: This trip is a great way to get experience in wreck diving in the Baltic Sea.
The main goal is 5 days of fun dives but we will also make some micro-project activities and workshops for those who are interested :)
The Polish coast witnessed many sinking ships and warships. These sinkings were associated with war operations but many vessels also sank as a result of collisions or severe storms.
It is estimated that between 10,000 and 100,000 shipwrecks lie at the bottom of the Baltic Sea! Many of these are poorly documented. Many of them are still waiting to be discovered….
Thanks to the unique environmental conditions, waters of the Baltic Sea perfectly preserve wood. As a result, even the oldest wrecks lying at the bottom of our sea are still in an excellent state.
We plan for a week of wreck diving at recreational level (up to 30m) addressed to all GUE divers.
Certification requirement: Rec 1 or Fundamentals
Ubicación: Gdansk and Wladyslawowo, Polonia
Contacto: Bartek Trzcinski, bat@gue.com
Event website: https://divehouse.pl/en/event/baltic-wreck-week-2025-dive-house-baltic/
Fecha: De Julio 16, 2025 hasta Julio 20, 2025
Descripción: This trip is a great way to get experience in wreck diving in the Baltic Sea.
The main goal is 5 days of fun dives but we will also make some micro-project activities and workshops for those who are interested :)
The Polish coast witnessed many sinking ships and warships. These sinkings were associated with war operations but many vessels also sank as a result of collisions or severe storms.
It is estimated that between 10,000 and 100,000 shipwrecks lie at the bottom of the Baltic Sea! Many of these are poorly documented. Many of them are still waiting to be discovered….
Thanks to the unique environmental conditions, waters of the Baltic Sea perfectly preserve wood. As a result, even the oldest wrecks lying at the bottom of our sea are still in an excellent state.
We plan for a week of wreck diving at recreational level (up to 30m) addressed to all GUE divers.
Certification requirement: Rec 1 or Fundamentals
Event type: Project
Ubicación: Lysekil, Bohuslän, Suecia
Contacto: GUE Sweden, info@guesweden.se
Event website: http://guesweden.se
Fecha: De Julio 16, 2025 hasta Julio 19, 2025
Descripción: The purpose of the project is to serve as an extension of the work conducted by 8+fjordar by enabling the inventory and documentation of ghost lobster pots in underwater areas that are otherwise inaccessible to them. The project also explores the potential for divers to lift these pots to the surface using lift bags, with a boat on the surface collecting them.
This project focuses solely on the documentation of ghost lobster pots rather than their recovery. Divers will identify and document lost lobster pots to better understand their locations, conditions, and impact on marine environments. The goal is to create a detailed record that can support future recovery operations and environmental protection efforts. By gathering this data, the project contributes to ongoing initiatives to combat ghost fishing and its ecological consequences.
It is crucial to approach it with an open mind and flexibility regarding all forms of participation.
Requirements to participate is GUE DPV1 as we are covering larger areas compared to diving without DPV.
Dates 2025
16th of July – 19th of July
23rd of July – 26th of July
Certification requirement: Fundamentals or DPV 1
Ubicación: Lysekil, Bohuslän, Suecia
Contacto: GUE Sweden, info@guesweden.se
Event website: http://guesweden.se
Fecha: De Julio 16, 2025 hasta Julio 19, 2025
Descripción: The purpose of the project is to serve as an extension of the work conducted by 8+fjordar by enabling the inventory and documentation of ghost lobster pots in underwater areas that are otherwise inaccessible to them. The project also explores the potential for divers to lift these pots to the surface using lift bags, with a boat on the surface collecting them.
This project focuses solely on the documentation of ghost lobster pots rather than their recovery. Divers will identify and document lost lobster pots to better understand their locations, conditions, and impact on marine environments. The goal is to create a detailed record that can support future recovery operations and environmental protection efforts. By gathering this data, the project contributes to ongoing initiatives to combat ghost fishing and its ecological consequences.
It is crucial to approach it with an open mind and flexibility regarding all forms of participation.
Requirements to participate is GUE DPV1 as we are covering larger areas compared to diving without DPV.
Dates 2025
16th of July – 19th of July
23rd of July – 26th of July
Certification requirement: Fundamentals or DPV 1
Event type: Project
Ubicación: Marine quest, Eyemouth, Scotland, Reino Unido
Event website: GUE North England
Fecha: De Julio 16, 2025 hasta Julio 20, 2025
Descripción: As many of you know, the northern regions of GUE UK have of recent years had a home/base for most of its diving at the fantastic venue of Marine Quest, run by Iain Easignwold. Following some recent survey data made publicly accessible via an app called "Navionics", a possible location has arisen for the SS Maystone, sitting in 85m of water.
About the vessel:
Empire Wapping was launched 15/03/1945 and later completed May 1945. Being commissioned by Grangemouth dockyard company, Grangemouth for the Ministry of war transport - Stone & Rolfe Ltd, the ship's purpose was to be a general cargo ship.
The vessel measured a length of 281.6ft, breadth 40ft, depth of 13.9ft and had a tonnage of 2025-Ton. She was propelled via a single screw, and powered by a triple cylinder steam engine which gave an estimated speed of 12 knots.
In 1947 the vessel was sold to Thomas Stone Shipping LTD of Llanelly, Wales. Adopting her new name of SS Maystone, the vessel would remain in service until a tragic accident somewhere in the region of 4-5.2nm NNE of Longstone Lighthouse, Farne Islands. During a night of foul weather 18/10/1949, the ship was involved in a fatal collision with the Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Albion. HMS Albion was a 22,000-Ton Centaur-class light fleet carrier of the Royal Navy. The ship was laid down in 1944 and launched in 1947 but did not enter service until 1954. Badly holing the hull of the aircraft carrier during the collision, she was later towed into Rosyth under the steam of two tugs. The yet to be complete carrier nearly sunk under tow off the coast of St.Abbs head before making it to safety for repair. SS Maystone lost all but 4 of her crew members during the collision, giving a total loss of 20 sailors.
What makes SS Maystone a worthy project target?
Not only is this quite a large wreck to have only been discovered in late 2023, but I believe it could be the only ship in UK waters to have ever been sunk by a aircraft carrier, which makes it a super cool story. To date, there has only been 1 dive team visit the wreck. Following their dive, there has been no formal identification of the wreck, only presumptions and guesstimations that it is the SS Maystone. As mentioned before, the wreck rests in 85m of water and lies twisted with her stern section on its side, and as you move towards the Bow the hull becomes more inverted.
Project Objectives:
First and foremost I'd like the team to verify/confirm that this is the wreck of the Maystone, as there is another wreck in the vicinity which is yet to be identified. There has been no bell found on the wreck, so this could be an objective for one team on the project. I'd also like to document the wreck in the form of photogrammetry and video, with the aim of producing a video around 5 minutes duration. I would also like to use this project as a stepping stone, as there has been continuous sonar data collection around this particular area for quite some time now for infrastructure for the renewable energy sector. With growth in mind, I'd like to expand the project in the coming years with the hope of moving towards an area called Farn Deeps, where an excess of a dozen unidentified wrecks lie.
Requirements:
- Tech 2
- CCR 2
Certification requirement: Tech 2 or CCR 2
Ubicación: Marine quest, Eyemouth, Scotland, Reino Unido
Event website: GUE North England
Fecha: De Julio 16, 2025 hasta Julio 20, 2025
Descripción: As many of you know, the northern regions of GUE UK have of recent years had a home/base for most of its diving at the fantastic venue of Marine Quest, run by Iain Easignwold. Following some recent survey data made publicly accessible via an app called "Navionics", a possible location has arisen for the SS Maystone, sitting in 85m of water.
About the vessel:
Empire Wapping was launched 15/03/1945 and later completed May 1945. Being commissioned by Grangemouth dockyard company, Grangemouth for the Ministry of war transport - Stone & Rolfe Ltd, the ship's purpose was to be a general cargo ship.
The vessel measured a length of 281.6ft, breadth 40ft, depth of 13.9ft and had a tonnage of 2025-Ton. She was propelled via a single screw, and powered by a triple cylinder steam engine which gave an estimated speed of 12 knots.
In 1947 the vessel was sold to Thomas Stone Shipping LTD of Llanelly, Wales. Adopting her new name of SS Maystone, the vessel would remain in service until a tragic accident somewhere in the region of 4-5.2nm NNE of Longstone Lighthouse, Farne Islands. During a night of foul weather 18/10/1949, the ship was involved in a fatal collision with the Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Albion. HMS Albion was a 22,000-Ton Centaur-class light fleet carrier of the Royal Navy. The ship was laid down in 1944 and launched in 1947 but did not enter service until 1954. Badly holing the hull of the aircraft carrier during the collision, she was later towed into Rosyth under the steam of two tugs. The yet to be complete carrier nearly sunk under tow off the coast of St.Abbs head before making it to safety for repair. SS Maystone lost all but 4 of her crew members during the collision, giving a total loss of 20 sailors.
What makes SS Maystone a worthy project target?
Not only is this quite a large wreck to have only been discovered in late 2023, but I believe it could be the only ship in UK waters to have ever been sunk by a aircraft carrier, which makes it a super cool story. To date, there has only been 1 dive team visit the wreck. Following their dive, there has been no formal identification of the wreck, only presumptions and guesstimations that it is the SS Maystone. As mentioned before, the wreck rests in 85m of water and lies twisted with her stern section on its side, and as you move towards the Bow the hull becomes more inverted.
Project Objectives:
First and foremost I'd like the team to verify/confirm that this is the wreck of the Maystone, as there is another wreck in the vicinity which is yet to be identified. There has been no bell found on the wreck, so this could be an objective for one team on the project. I'd also like to document the wreck in the form of photogrammetry and video, with the aim of producing a video around 5 minutes duration. I would also like to use this project as a stepping stone, as there has been continuous sonar data collection around this particular area for quite some time now for infrastructure for the renewable energy sector. With growth in mind, I'd like to expand the project in the coming years with the hope of moving towards an area called Farn Deeps, where an excess of a dozen unidentified wrecks lie.
Requirements:
- Tech 2
- CCR 2
Certification requirement: Tech 2 or CCR 2
Event type: Project
Contacto: GUE Sweden, spoknat@guesweden.se
Event website: http://guesweden.se
Fecha: De Julio 19, 2025 hasta Julio 26, 2025
Descripción: After finalising mapping and documenting ghost nets in the Baltic Sea in 2023, Operation Spöknät/Ghost Net started retrieving nets in Blekinge and Kalmar regions with support from the relevant Regional Administrative Boards through a Lova financial contribution.
The activities for 2025 are planned for five consecutive weeks and the goal the different weeks is similar; to retrieve and document as much ghost nets as possible taking weather, diving conditions and diver´s experience into consideration to be able to do this in a safe and efficient way. Please note, however, that the area is very exposed and therefore sensitive to changing weather conditions.
The minimum requirement is T1 and DPV1, but preferably CCR.
The dates are as follows;
⁃ 28 June to 5 July
⁃ 5-12 July
⁃ 12-19 July
⁃ 19-26 July
⁃ 26 July to 2 August
In connection with the start of the separate weeks, retrieval training will be offered for all divers.
For more details and to sign up, please contact us as spoknat@guesweden.se
Certification requirement: Tech 1 or CCR 1 or DPV 1
Contacto: GUE Sweden, spoknat@guesweden.se
Event website: http://guesweden.se
Fecha: De Julio 19, 2025 hasta Julio 26, 2025
Descripción: After finalising mapping and documenting ghost nets in the Baltic Sea in 2023, Operation Spöknät/Ghost Net started retrieving nets in Blekinge and Kalmar regions with support from the relevant Regional Administrative Boards through a Lova financial contribution.
The activities for 2025 are planned for five consecutive weeks and the goal the different weeks is similar; to retrieve and document as much ghost nets as possible taking weather, diving conditions and diver´s experience into consideration to be able to do this in a safe and efficient way. Please note, however, that the area is very exposed and therefore sensitive to changing weather conditions.
The minimum requirement is T1 and DPV1, but preferably CCR.
The dates are as follows;
⁃ 28 June to 5 July
⁃ 5-12 July
⁃ 12-19 July
⁃ 19-26 July
⁃ 26 July to 2 August
In connection with the start of the separate weeks, retrieval training will be offered for all divers.
For more details and to sign up, please contact us as spoknat@guesweden.se
Certification requirement: Tech 1 or CCR 1 or DPV 1
Event type: Project
Ubicación: Lysekil, Bohuslän, Suecia
Contacto: GUE Sweden, info@guesweden.se
Event website: http://guesweden.se
Fecha: De Julio 23, 2025 hasta Julio 26, 2025
Descripción: The purpose of the project is to serve as an extension of the work conducted by 8+fjordar by enabling the inventory and documentation of ghost lobster pots in underwater areas that are otherwise inaccessible to them. The project also explores the potential for divers to lift these pots to the surface using lift bags, with a boat on the surface collecting them.
This project focuses solely on the documentation of ghost lobster pots rather than their recovery. Divers will identify and document lost lobster pots to better understand their locations, conditions, and impact on marine environments. The goal is to create a detailed record that can support future recovery operations and environmental protection efforts. By gathering this data, the project contributes to ongoing initiatives to combat ghost fishing and its ecological consequences.
It is crucial to approach it with an open mind and flexibility regarding all forms of participation.
Requirements to participate is GUE DPV1 as we are covering larger areas compared to diving without DPV.
Dates 2025
23rd of July – 26th of July
Certification requirement: Fundamentals or DPV 1
Ubicación: Lysekil, Bohuslän, Suecia
Contacto: GUE Sweden, info@guesweden.se
Event website: http://guesweden.se
Fecha: De Julio 23, 2025 hasta Julio 26, 2025
Descripción: The purpose of the project is to serve as an extension of the work conducted by 8+fjordar by enabling the inventory and documentation of ghost lobster pots in underwater areas that are otherwise inaccessible to them. The project also explores the potential for divers to lift these pots to the surface using lift bags, with a boat on the surface collecting them.
This project focuses solely on the documentation of ghost lobster pots rather than their recovery. Divers will identify and document lost lobster pots to better understand their locations, conditions, and impact on marine environments. The goal is to create a detailed record that can support future recovery operations and environmental protection efforts. By gathering this data, the project contributes to ongoing initiatives to combat ghost fishing and its ecological consequences.
It is crucial to approach it with an open mind and flexibility regarding all forms of participation.
Requirements to participate is GUE DPV1 as we are covering larger areas compared to diving without DPV.
Dates 2025
23rd of July – 26th of July
Certification requirement: Fundamentals or DPV 1
Event type: Project
Contacto: GUE Sweden, spoknat@guesweden.se
Event website: http://guesweden.se
Fecha: De Julio 26, 2025 hasta Agosto 2, 2025
Descripción: After finalising mapping and documenting ghost nets in the Baltic Sea in 2023, Operation Spöknät/Ghost Net started retrieving nets in Blekinge and Kalmar regions with support from the relevant Regional Administrative Boards through a Lova financial contribution.
The activities for 2025 are planned for five consecutive weeks and the goal the different weeks is similar; to retrieve and document as much ghost nets as possible taking weather, diving conditions and diver´s experience into consideration to be able to do this in a safe and efficient way. Please note, however, that the area is very exposed and therefore sensitive to changing weather conditions.
The minimum requirement is T1 and DPV1, but preferably CCR.
The dates are as follows;
⁃ 28 June to 5 July
⁃ 5-12 July
⁃ 12-19 July
⁃ 19-26 July
⁃ 26 July to 2 August
In connection with the start of the separate weeks, retrieval training will be offered for all divers.
For more details and to sign up, please contact us as spoknat@guesweden.se
Certification requirement: Tech 1 or CCR 1 or DPV 1
Contacto: GUE Sweden, spoknat@guesweden.se
Event website: http://guesweden.se
Fecha: De Julio 26, 2025 hasta Agosto 2, 2025
Descripción: After finalising mapping and documenting ghost nets in the Baltic Sea in 2023, Operation Spöknät/Ghost Net started retrieving nets in Blekinge and Kalmar regions with support from the relevant Regional Administrative Boards through a Lova financial contribution.
The activities for 2025 are planned for five consecutive weeks and the goal the different weeks is similar; to retrieve and document as much ghost nets as possible taking weather, diving conditions and diver´s experience into consideration to be able to do this in a safe and efficient way. Please note, however, that the area is very exposed and therefore sensitive to changing weather conditions.
The minimum requirement is T1 and DPV1, but preferably CCR.
The dates are as follows;
⁃ 28 June to 5 July
⁃ 5-12 July
⁃ 12-19 July
⁃ 19-26 July
⁃ 26 July to 2 August
In connection with the start of the separate weeks, retrieval training will be offered for all divers.
For more details and to sign up, please contact us as spoknat@guesweden.se
Certification requirement: Tech 1 or CCR 1 or DPV 1
Agosto
Event type: Diving Trip
Contacto: Jarrod Jablonski, jarrod@gue.com
Event website: https://www.gue.com/philippines-diving-and-liveaboard-2025
Fecha: De Agosto 2, 2025 hasta Agosto 16, 2025
Descripción: Join us for an adventure in the idyllic Philippines this August! We are gathering a small and fun group for great dives, wonderful photo opportunities, and lots of good conversation. The trip includes a relaxing 3-day or 7-day stay at a beautiful resort to unwind and enjoy excellent shore-based dives and excursions before joining the entire group on a 7-day liveaboard to explore more remote and captivating underwater vistas. Learn more here!
Certification requirement: Rec 1
Contacto: Jarrod Jablonski, jarrod@gue.com
Event website: https://www.gue.com/philippines-diving-and-liveaboard-2025
Fecha: De Agosto 2, 2025 hasta Agosto 16, 2025
Descripción: Join us for an adventure in the idyllic Philippines this August! We are gathering a small and fun group for great dives, wonderful photo opportunities, and lots of good conversation. The trip includes a relaxing 3-day or 7-day stay at a beautiful resort to unwind and enjoy excellent shore-based dives and excursions before joining the entire group on a 7-day liveaboard to explore more remote and captivating underwater vistas. Learn more here!
Certification requirement: Rec 1
Event type: Diving Trip
Ubicación: Canakkale, Turquía
Contacto: Nevcan Uludaş, nev@gue.com
Fecha: De Agosto 4, 2025 hasta Agosto 8, 2025
Descripción: Dive into history as we visit five iconic wrecks from the Gallipoli Campaign, immerse ourselves in the stories behind these sites, and experience the beauty of the Çanakkale region. Between dives, we'll visit local museums to further connect with the area's heritage, and enjoy the region's renowned cuisine.
Stay tuned for more details, including the dive itinerary and booking information!
Certification requirement: Tech 1
Ubicación: Canakkale, Turquía
Contacto: Nevcan Uludaş, nev@gue.com
Fecha: De Agosto 4, 2025 hasta Agosto 8, 2025
Descripción: Dive into history as we visit five iconic wrecks from the Gallipoli Campaign, immerse ourselves in the stories behind these sites, and experience the beauty of the Çanakkale region. Between dives, we'll visit local museums to further connect with the area's heritage, and enjoy the region's renowned cuisine.
Stay tuned for more details, including the dive itinerary and booking information!
Certification requirement: Tech 1
Septiembre
Event type: Project
Ubicación: La Herradura, España
Contacto: Erik Wurz, erik@gue.com
Event website: https://www.coralsoul.org
Fecha: De Septiembre 28, 2025 hasta Octubre 3, 2025
Descripción: Open spots for deep coral restoration support! We have multiple open spots for GUE Tec1/CCR divers to support the restoration efforts of Coral Soul in La Herradura, Spain. Tasks will involve cleaning coral habitats from nets/debris, recovery of colonies, maintenance of colonies in nurseries, outplanting of recovered colonies and survey of repopulation success. Boat costs will be devided over participants. Gases at your own expense. Dates: 30.09-03.10.25. I recommend some experience dives the weekend before and to get settled in with the team and the site specific logistics! For more info have a look into Quest issue 25 or drop me a line via erik@gue.com
Certification requirement: Tech 1 or CCR 1
Ubicación: La Herradura, España
Contacto: Erik Wurz, erik@gue.com
Event website: https://www.coralsoul.org
Fecha: De Septiembre 28, 2025 hasta Octubre 3, 2025
Descripción: Open spots for deep coral restoration support! We have multiple open spots for GUE Tec1/CCR divers to support the restoration efforts of Coral Soul in La Herradura, Spain. Tasks will involve cleaning coral habitats from nets/debris, recovery of colonies, maintenance of colonies in nurseries, outplanting of recovered colonies and survey of repopulation success. Boat costs will be devided over participants. Gases at your own expense. Dates: 30.09-03.10.25. I recommend some experience dives the weekend before and to get settled in with the team and the site specific logistics! For more info have a look into Quest issue 25 or drop me a line via erik@gue.com
Certification requirement: Tech 1 or CCR 1
Octubre
Event type: Project
Ubicación: Santa Margherita Ligure, Italia
Contacto: Bruno Borelli, info@portofinodivers.com
Event website: https://portofinodivers.com/en/marine-conservation-volunteering.html
Fecha: De Octubre 6, 2025 hasta Octubre 10, 2025
Descripción: Conservation diving weeks gives you the opportunity to learn about reef ecosystems and help protect, monitor and restore local dive sites by playing a part in international citizen science projects, all while having a fun diving holiday.
Certification requirement: Fundamentals
Ubicación: Santa Margherita Ligure, Italia
Contacto: Bruno Borelli, info@portofinodivers.com
Event website: https://portofinodivers.com/en/marine-conservation-volunteering.html
Fecha: De Octubre 6, 2025 hasta Octubre 10, 2025
Descripción: Conservation diving weeks gives you the opportunity to learn about reef ecosystems and help protect, monitor and restore local dive sites by playing a part in international citizen science projects, all while having a fun diving holiday.
Certification requirement: Fundamentals
Noviembre
Event type: Conference
Ubicación: High Springs & Gainesville, Florida, Estados Unidos
Contacto: Global Underwater Explorers, info@gue.com
Event website: Global Underwater Explorers
Fecha: De Noviembre 7, 2025 hasta Noviembre 8, 2025
Descripción: Join us in Florida for a weekend of speakers, socials, and catching up with friends! More details to come in 2025!
Certification requirement: No requirement
Ubicación: High Springs & Gainesville, Florida, Estados Unidos
Contacto: Global Underwater Explorers, info@gue.com
Event website: Global Underwater Explorers
Fecha: De Noviembre 7, 2025 hasta Noviembre 8, 2025
Descripción: Join us in Florida for a weekend of speakers, socials, and catching up with friends! More details to come in 2025!
Certification requirement: No requirement
