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2025

Lipiec

Event type: Project

Kontakt: Erik Wurz, Jenn Thomson , erik@gue.com, jenn@gue.com

Event website: https://dnadivers.wixsite.com/join

Data: Od Lipiec 1, 2025 do Lipiec 30, 2025

Opis: DNA DIVERS - global eDNA citizen science project [grant submissions closed but other sites welcome]
This is an exciting opportunity for interested / motivated divers to participate in DNA Divers—a citizen science project that connects recreational divers with marine researchers to explore underwater biodiversity using environmental DNA (eDNA).

Using our research contacts and Professor of Marine Biodiversity at Liverpool John Moores University, Stefano Mariani, DNA Divers empowers volunteers to help shape and drive marine research. Using a device called the metaprobe, divers collect trace DNA left behind in the water by marine life—no lab experience or training needed. The unique part: volunteers will help define the research questions, choose dive locations, and collect samples.

We have already assembled a list of sampling locations where our communities could collect eDNA samples, following into a grant application due in June.
However, we welcome other applications and expressions of interest from anyone wanting to get involved!

What we are looking for, and what you need:
•           Special or underexplored dive sites
•           Sampling plans that can happen within 12 months
•           Willingness to work independently with basic materials
•           Feel free to recommend aspiring citizen science / scientific divers in
your network as well
•           Access to a 3D printer, bleach, falcon tubes, etc.

Please note: this is a fully autonomous citizen science initiative. Materials and equipment are not provided, but you will receive complete protocol documentation and guidance after you have registered initial interest. Please see Jenn or Erik for more information, and to get the sampling list and instructions.
 

Certification requirement: Rec 1 or Fundamentals
Event type: Project

Kontakt: GUE Sweden, spoknat@guesweden.se

Event website: http://guesweden.se

Data: Od Lipiec 19, 2025 do Lipiec 26, 2025

Opis: 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

Położenie: Lysekil, Bohuslän, Szwecja

Kontakt: GUE Sweden, info@guesweden.se

Event website: http://guesweden.se

Data: Od Lipiec 23, 2025 do Lipiec 26, 2025

Opis: 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

Kontakt: GUE Sweden, spoknat@guesweden.se

Event website: http://guesweden.se

Data: Od Lipiec 26, 2025 do Sierpień 2, 2025

Opis: 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

Sierpień

Event type: Community Event

Położenie: Worldwide, Worldwide

Kontakt: Jennifer Thomson & Nevcan Uludas , jenn@gue.com; Nev@gue.com

Event website: https://www.strava.com/clubs/960343

Data: Od Sierpień 1, 2025 do Sierpień 31, 2025

Opis: GUE Welcomes back the annual fitness month for August 2025! Following on from its success of last year, GUE is again launching a global month-long fitness challenge for all participants virtually. This time, we are using Strava to track activities – but the same rules as last time apply.

To join the challenge:
  1. Download Strava - https://www.strava.com/mobile
  2. Join the GUE Strava Club using this link -https://www.strava.com/clubs/960343
  3. Connect with Nevcan on Strava directly for activity verification https://www.strava.com/athletes/85805764

To connect with other individuals in the challenge – join the GUE Fit for Purpose FB group to keep up to date with activities and shout-outs for personal achievements!
https://www.facebook.com/groups/guefitness/

Event rules, and what is involved:
  • The challenge starts at 00:00 on August 1 and ends at 23:59 on August 31 (local time).
  • Participants must complete at least one valid activity per day throughout all 31 days.
  • The minimum duration for a valid activity is 30 minutes.
  • All types of physical activities are accepted (e.g., walking, running, cycling, swimming, yoga, fitness).
  • Evaluation is based on total activity duration (in minutes).

Join us as we aim to make August the month where we connect across the world and increase our strength, fitness, flexibility end endurance! :)


Liability release note –
Participants are responsible for their own health and wellbeing while participating in GUE Fitness Month. Participants should seek medical approval before engaging in any fitness activity. Participants acknowledge that participation in GUE Fitness Month and exercise, generally, involves inherent risks and dangers, including the risk of personal injury or health-related issues. Participants assume full responsibility for these risks and agree to participate at their own risk. GUE does not endorse, approve of, or mandate any form of fitness activity. Participation in GUE Fitness Month is voluntary. Participants agree to waive, release, and discharge GUE, its instructors, staff, and affiliates from any claims, liabilities, or demands that may arise from participation in GUE Fitness Month, including any claims related to personal injury or loss of property, whether caused by negligence or otherwise.
 

Certification requirement: No requirement
Event type: Diving Trip

Kontakt: Jarrod Jablonski, jarrod@gue.com

Event website: https://www.gue.com/philippines-diving-and-liveaboard-2025

Data: Od Sierpień 2, 2025 do Sierpień 16, 2025

Opis: 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: Project

Położenie: Cala Gonone, Sardinia , Włochy

Kontakt: Andrea Marassich, Dorota Czerny , mara@gue.com, dorota@gue.com

Event website: https://www.phreatic.org/

Data: Od Sierpień 4, 2025 do Sierpień 9, 2025

Opis: Su Gologone Preparation and set up week mainly focusing on line replacement and survey.

Certification requirement: CCR 1
Event type: Diving Trip

Położenie: Canakkale, Turcja

Kontakt: Nevcan Uludaş, nev@gue.com

Data: Od Sierpień 4, 2025 do Sierpień 8, 2025

Opis: 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
Event type: Project

Położenie: Cala Gonone, Sardinia , Włochy

Kontakt: Andrea Marassich, Dorota Czerny , mara@gue.com, dorota@gue.com

Event website: https://www.phreatic.org/

Data: Od Sierpień 10, 2025 do Sierpień 15, 2025

Opis: Continuing Su Gologone Project to explore, assess long-term environmental changes, documenting and conducting specialised research on subterranean water ecosystems.

Certification requirement: CCR 1
Event type: Project

Położenie: Cala Gonone, Sardinia , Włochy

Kontakt: Andrea Marassich, Dorota Czerny , mara@gue.com, dorota@gue.com

Event website: https://www.phreatic.org/

Data: Od Sierpień 17, 2025 do Sierpień 23, 2025

Opis: Continuing Su Gologone Project to explore, assess long-term environmental changes, documenting and conducting specialised research on subterranean water ecosystems.

Certification requirement: CCR 1

Wrzesień

Event type: Project

Położenie: Cala Gonone, Sardinia , Włochy

Kontakt: Andrea Marassich, Jenn Thomson , mara@gue.com, jenn@gue.com

Event website: https://www.phreatic.org/

Data: Od Wrzesień 14, 2025 do Wrzesień 19, 2025

Opis: A follow-up expedition to expand on findings from the previous mission, ensuring comprehensive documentation allowing for completing the map of Cala Luna.
 

Certification requirement: Cave 2
Event type: Project

Położenie: La Herradura, Hiszpania

Kontakt: Erik Wurz, erik@gue.com

Event website: https://www.coralsoul.org

Data: Od Wrzesień 28, 2025 do Październik 3, 2025

Opis: 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

Październik

Event type: Project

Położenie: Cala Gonone, Sardinia , Włochy

Kontakt: Daniel Ortega, Jenn Thomson , daniel@marinegenomeproject.org, jenn@gue.com

Event website: https://marinegenomeproject.org/

Data: Od Październik 4, 2025 do Październik 18, 2025

Opis: Our most extensive research project yet, this initiative will involve genetic sampling, environmental DNA analysis, and microhabitat characterisation to unlock the secrets of marine cave biodiversity.
 

Certification requirement: Cave 1
Event type: Project

Położenie: Santa Margherita Ligure, Włochy

Kontakt: Bruno Borelli, info@portofinodivers.com

Event website: https://portofinodivers.com/en/marine-conservation-volunteering.html

Data: Od Październik 6, 2025 do Październik 10, 2025

Opis: 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

Listopad

Event type: Conference

Położenie: High Springs & Gainesville, Florida, Stany Zjednoczone

Kontakt: Global Underwater Explorers, info@gue.com

Event website: Global Underwater Explorers

Data: Od Listopad 7, 2025 do Listopad 8, 2025

Opis: 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

Grudzień

Event type: Diving Trip

Położenie: Red Sea , Egipt

Kontakt: Keith Kreitner, keith@gue.com; keith@tecwaters.de

Data: Od Grudzień 28, 2025 do Styczeń 4, 2026

Opis: -Lliveaboard with Redsea Explorers for REC, TEC and CCR divers,
- December 28, 2025 (arrival day) to January 4, 2026 (departure day) from/to Hurghada -Experienced technical diving vessel, equipped with double packs, CCR equipment (also GUE compliant), and GUE compliant gases
-Tour: North/Wrecks from El Gouna
-6 diving days with 3 REC dives per day or 1 TEC dive and 2 additional dives (depending on the depth of the TEC dive) -The tour is accompanied by GUE instructor Keith Kreitner (course options available on board) More information available upon request at keith@tecwaters.de or keith@gue.com

-Safari/Liveaboard mit Redsea Explorers für REC, TEC und CCR Taucher:innen,
- 28.12.25 (Anreisetag) bis 04.01.2026 (Abreisetag) ab/an Hurghada -erfahrenes Technical Diving Schiff, ausgestattet mit Doppelpaketen, CCR Ausstattung (auch GUE konform) und GUE konformen Gasen
-Tour: Nord/Wracks ab Hurghada
-6 Tauchtage mit 3 Rec Tauchgängen pro Tag bzw. 1 Tec-Tauchgang und 2 weitere Tauchgängen (je nach Tiefe des Tec-Tauchganges) -Die Tour wird begleitet von GUE Instructor Keith Kreitner (Kursoptionen an
Bord)
Mehr Infos auf Anfrage an keith@tecwaters.de oder keith@gue.com

 

Certification requirement: Rec 1

2026

Wrzesień

Event type: Project

Położenie: Summer Isles, Scotland, Wielka Brytania

Kontakt: Marcus Rose, marcus@projectbaseline.org

Event website: http://www.projectbaselineuk.org

Data: Od Wrzesień 5, 2026 do Wrzesień 12, 2026

Opis: The Summer Isles Sub-tidal Survey Project will bring together divers from GUE and Project Baseline, scientists from the University of Chester, and local community members from the Blue Hope Alliance, to explore and document the Summer Isles Marine Protected Area.
Over the week long project the team will document sites yet to be surveyed by the Blue Hope Alliance, focussing on sites beyond recreational diving depths.
The data, and subsequent analysis, will be used to inform marine planning and wider conservation efforts in the area. The dive team will be supplemented by ROV technology and will also conduct outreach events during the week.
 

Certification requirement: CCR 1