A whole lotta Rozi

David Watson · Issue 74, Sep/Oct 2013 · pp. 52–57

Products mentioned: Canon S95, Ikelite housing, Inon UWL-100 wide angle lens, Sea & Sea YS-02 Strobe, Epoque DML-2 macro lens

An island set in the centre of the Mediterranean Sea, Malta has been historically important, with numerous invasions (or attempts), over the years. Nowadays it is a convenient summer holiday getaway for Europeans, but is also widely regarded as providing some of the very best diving in the Mediterranean Sea. Malta possesses a nice year round climate, water temperatures in the range of 18-28°c, visibility of 30m plus as standard and minimal tide and currents. It is also a wreck lover’s paradise, being home to wrecks from both world wars as well as numerous artificial reefs. In fact the Maltese Islands (Malta, Gozo & Comino) are now home to over 10 artificial reefs, purposefully sunk vessels that have been cleaned and stripped to make them into permanent underwater homes for resident marine life and a welcoming attraction for visiting divers who come here from across Europe and beyond. Of …