Stories

Discover stories from above and below the ocean. Explore scuba diving adventures, updates on vital ocean conservation efforts, and firsthand experiences of exploration shared by our global Pioneers and Ambassadors.

No Limits: Navigating Competition, Pregnancy, and Purpose

When Life Reshuffles the Plan When I discovered I was pregnant just weeks before the AIDA Pool World Championship 2025, I faced a choice many female athletes know all too well: step back from competition or push forward at any cost. I chose a third path, one rooted in self-trust, responsibility, and long-term vision. The…...

By fourth element | 7 minute read

The Trouble with the Ocean

Every February, Fish Free February invites us to pause, reflect, and reconsider the role seafood plays in our diets, and the impact fishing has on our...

By fourth element | 6 minute read

Printing Coral to Save Coral

Borneo - a name that sparks images of adventure, dense rainforests, and vibrant marine life. This island, shared by Malaysia, Brunei, and Indonesia, f...

By fourth element | 4 minute read

Which Dive Boot Do I Need?

Choosing the right dive boot makes a huge difference to your comfort, performance, and protection in the water....

By fourth element | 3 minute read

The Grom

Sixteen years ago, I went wreck diving in Narvik for the first time. I was there with friends, but we could only dive the wrecks up to 40 metres becau...

By fourth element | 6 minute read

Favourites from the Archive

How Do I Stay Warm in a Wetsuit?

Whether you're diving through thermoclines in the Galapagos or snorkelling in breezy Atlantic waters, staying warm can make all the difference between...

By fourth element | 4 minute read

Ice Diving, your questions answered

After years of dreaming, I finally received my ice diving certification at Twin Lakes Park in Minnesota. I went through the Midwest School of Diving a...

By fourth element | 1 minute read

Diving Where No One Else Can

The Gonzen visitor mine in Switzerland is one of the oldest mines in Europe. The Romans began mining iron ore there around 2,000 years ago....

By fourth element | 6 minute read

Diving the Galapagos – The Trip of a Lifetime

After sailing through the night, waking up and stepping outside to see Darwin’s Arch, you feel a sense of anticipation, excitement and nervousness...

By fourth element | 9 minute read

Introducing the PSI Dryglove System

The PSI Dryglove System is the latest dryglove system from Pacific Scuba Industries in conjunction with fourth element, and is a high quality and intu...

By fourth element | 4 minute read