There's nothing to see here


Potápění, Vodní sporty by Nina P., 5.7.2017
Why are you diving in the Baltic Sea. There's nothing to see there.

This common assumption persists. It is true that big oceans have bigger attractions, but our advantage is the ascetic nature over and under water.

I have organised many bug safaris for less experienced Finnish divers. Afterwards their eyes have barely fitted in their masks because they've been so wide with amazement: "there's a looot of stuff there".

If the water is not that clear, you need to watch and concentrate a little bit harder. Soon you'll see more and more interesting creatures, when you know where to look and what kinds of things, of what color and size, you might see in that environment.

These photos have been taken on a beautiful summer day somewhere between Hanko and Tammisaari, near a small island. We dove, sunbathed, ate, explored the island - that's the best way to spend a Sunday.



Not to hurry is the essence of everything. I stalked this shrimp for a long time. At first there were two shrimps, but one of them went into hiding in the sand, and the other one decided to stand on his friend. I lied infront of the shrimp so long that it wasn't scared of me anymore. After a while, I got to take several photos of it. This photo is one of the best ones I took.



I followed the principle of not to hurry also with this three-spined stickleback. It was having its meal in a shallow water, and by approaching it little by little, it let me come very close.



Sunlight gave this phenomenon a whole different frame: Bladder wrack was covered with some organism, and the oxygen coming out of the plant was "imprisoned" into bubbles, creating beautiful pearls with the sunlight. I have dived in these waters many times but this was the first time I saw something like this.

Products related to this post / other things
Potápění
Sporty‪»
Potápění



Mohlo by vás zajímat také

Guide to Choosing the Right Wetsuit

In collaboration with Rip Curl Buying a wetsuit can feel like navigating a jungle. There are various thicknesses, cuts, materials and zip styles to choose from. The right wetsuit depends entirely on where, when and how you practise your sport. To make the right choice, consider t...

Syvyyksien kutsu ja syysvesien vapaus: Sukelluksen ja vesiurheilun uutuudet kaudelle 2026–2027

Syksyn viilentyvät vedet ja pimeämmät illat eivät pysäytä vesiurheilun ystäviä – päinvastoin. Puhdas ja kirkas syysvesi tarjoaa vuoden parhaat sukellusedellytykset ja avovesiuimarille mahtavia elämyksiä, kunhan varusteet ovat viileisiin olosuhteisiin sopivat. Tälle kaudelle valik...

This Season’s Autumn Collection Highlights

Finally, the best time of the year is here! Nordic nature is at its most stunning right now, as the landscape is painted in vibrant autumn colors. The right gear is half the enjoyment, so we’ve gathered our experts’ top picks for a successful season on this page. Until Sunday, O...