Diving Talks 2023: An Oceanic Adventure Awaits in Lisbon

If you're an ocean enthusiast, mark your calendars for Diving Talks - a thrilling event that takes place in Lisbon from 6th to 8th October. Join us for captivating presentations by experts in marine exploration, conservation, science, and technology as they share groundbreaking research and captivating stories.

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Diving Talks is not your typical dive event; it goes beyond the surface, emphasizing camaraderie and social connections among attendees. The 2022 report on X-Ray Mag showcased the event's unique celebration of the wonders of the underwater realm while fostering lasting friendships.

X-RAY MAGAZINE FEATURE

Sesimbra in Portugal

Along the coast of Portugal, just south of Lisbon, is the Arrábida National Park, founded in 1976. It protects an area on the southern part of the Setúbal Peninsula that covers 175.41 sq km (68.11 sq mi) of land and sea. Brandi Mueller shares her adventure in Sesimbra, which borders the marine preserve that hosts a plethora of marine species.

Words:
Brandi Mueller
Images:
Brandi Mueller
Octopus at Ponta da Passagem, Sesimbra, Portugal
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Home to over 1,400 species of marine life, the Professor Luiz Saldanha Marine Park was included in the Arrábida National Park in 1998 and is completely protected from all human activities, allowing it to recover from previous degradation. No fishing, boating or even diving is allowed in this area.

Just next to this protected area is the village of Sesimbra. While fishing, boating and diving are allowed here, it reaps the benefits of being adjacent to such a successful marine reserve and where the diving is known to be excellent.

Diving Talks 2022 – report

The second Diving Talks conference was held in Troia, Portugal on 7-9 October 2022, featured a stellar line of presenters, and was another pleasant gathering of like-minded diving enthusiasts and ocean lovers.

Dive Industry News and Matters
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One evening, I told Arlindo Serrao, the organiser of the Diving Talks, that number two, following up on a prior success, was often challenging. I was referring to the fact that most movie sequels, with The Terminator and The Godfather being notable exceptions, often fail to get the same sort of traction as the first one; and that book authors and musicians frequently have less success with their second opus.

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Diving Talks presents 'The Discussion Everybody Will Want to Hear'

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This panel discussion will include Mark Caney, Mark Powell and Jean Claude Monachon talking about diving through the perspective of the three biggest agencies: PADI, SDI and SSI.

Mark Caney is a PADI (Professional Association of Diving Instructors) Industry Relations and Training Executive, he is President of the European Underwater Federation, President of the Rebreather Training Council and President of the World Recreational Scuba Training Council.

Mark Powell is the SDI (Scuba Diving International) Director of Global Development.

Back in business

Dive shows and events are back after a long hiatus due to corona.

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It felt a bit surreal heading to the airport again for the first time in almost two years. I used to frequently attend various dive shows, events and conferences and go through the airport as a matter of routine. But that was before the pandemic shut everything down some 21 months ago.

Short video sample of a presentation; Immi Wallin talks about her ongoing

Presentations aside

What also made this event extra pleasant was the great food, and that the temperature outdoors was very comfortable and balmy. When compared to so many other conferences, which are often held during late fall or winter in colder and darker regions, being able to sit outside and dine in pleasant temperatures and still be able to walk around in shorts and short sleeves was a real bonus.

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30 days to Diving Talks

Last opportunity in 2021:    Meet the world's leading divers.

Being at the Tróia Peninsula lets you meet the world's leading divers: to watch their Talks and talk with them face-to-face.

No webinars, no zoom conferences. You and divers, explorers, like Sami Paakkarinen, Phil Short, Nuno Sá, Natalie Gibb, Mark Powell, Cristina Zenato, Costantino Balestra, Armando Ribeiro, Ahmed Gabr, and others.

You have two options:   To attend or to attend and bring your partners.

Attending Diving Talks is a dive related trip for you and a relaxing weekend for your partners and loved ones.

This time, you don't need to find an excuse or promise to pay back or make it up one next time.

Show them the Diving Talks website "Side Events" section. They will buy the tickets.

Sail the Sado river

Sail the Sado river

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DIVING talks - International Diving Congress

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The attractiveness of the Diving Talks International Congress arises mainly from the Speakers panel. Divers, researchers, explorers such as Cristina Zenato, Jill Heinerth, Natalie Gibb, Sylvia Earle, Ahmed Gabr, Mark Powell, Martyn Farr, and Sami Paakkarinen are some examples of the influential group that will share their recent contributions at the beautiful Tróia Resort.

Diving Talks will be a different concept also for the brands. The organization objective is to offer the attendees co-branded experiences during the weekend, giving sponsors a pretext for a more robust engagement with their audience.

Register now! https://www.divingtalks.com/tickets

Diving Talks Youtube channel

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-z_Jn9qVM15R7bcnSbPjeg

Check out and SUBSCRIBE to the DIVING talks 2021 Youtube channel. Watch the Speakers introductions and other clips about the event and the venue.

ORGANIZATION

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A deep dive into the diving talks

The objective of the DIVING talks organization is to ramp up a different type of event. A much more immersive experience with spaces and moments where the show happens: speakers and attendees network, and brands communicate.

The "Talks" won't be confined to the classic in-room format; speakers can present their talks in one of the different "stages" available.

Take a look at this video—a walkthrough of the DIVING talks to have an idea of the ambience.
 

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ORGANIZING COMMITTEE

  • Arlindo Serrao
  • Paulo Costa
  • Cristina Rocha Antunes

CONTACT POINT FOR FURTHER DETAILS

Arlindo Serrão
E-mail: arlindo.serrao@portugaldive.com
Mobile: +351 964643858

X-RAY MAGAZINE FEATURE

Diving the Azores

Like the tips of icebergs, the islands of the Azores archipelago are just the visible peaks of a remarkable chain of underwater mountains that rank among some of the highest in the world. Those mountains rise up from the Azores Platform, a huge area of nearly 6 million km², which in itself is just a small part of the amazing Mid-Atlantic Ridge that runs the complete length of the Atlantic Ocean—from the far north and the Arctic Ocean, to the deep south and the Southern Ocean.

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The Azores Platform is some 2,000m below the ocean surface, but the Mid-Atlantic Ridge is grounded on to the seabed another 2,000m below that, while the tip of Pico (the tallest island of the archipelago) is 2,350m above sea level, making the mountain that is Pico about 6,500m high in total elevation. Sat as they are, roughly halfway between the edge of southern Europe and the tip of North America, the nine islands of the oceanic archipelago offer the only shelter from the notorious seas of the North East Atlantic.

REFERENCES:
¹ Whitehead, H. 2002. Estimates of the current global population size and historical trajectory for sperm whales. Marine Ecology Progress Series, Vol. 242.

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