Dive more often 2025 program

Orcas and Gannets

Saturday

14:00

Stage 1

This is what you can expect

Wisdom comes with age! In the past I often went on hardcore diving holidays alone and didn't have time to visit the country. When I had one of the most fantastic snorkelling holidays in Sri Lanka, a guide said to me: you don't have to dive to experience all this and you will miss all the beauty on land if you go home now. That has always stayed with me. If you snorkel and also spend some time on land, the holiday becomes a lot less selfish. Hopefully I can show in my presentation that you also come home with very beautiful photos if you only snorkel. There are enough examples to be found; orcas in Norway, whales in Sri Lanka, gannets in the Shetlands and so on.

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Peter the Virgin

Peter de Maagt is a passionate Dutch underwater photographer and active diver, who uses his love for the underwater world to contribute to the protection and preservation of the marine environment. His impressive work has been published in renowned magazines such as Duiken, Onderwatersport, Shark Diver, Dive Style, Diver UK, Scuba Diving, Scubashooter and Asian Diver.
Over the years Peter has built up a huge expertise with different types of cameras, starting with simple point-and-shoot models and later working with professional Nikon SLRs. He has participated in prestigious photo competitions such as Ocean Geographics, Scubashooters, SIPA, OASIS and Nature Photographer of the Year, winning multiple awards.

His photographic adventures have taken him all over the world, from tropical destinations such as Egypt, Indonesia and the Maldives to challenging, cold waters such as Spitsbergen, Greenland and Antarctica. He loves to share his unique experiences with others during lectures and workshops, inspiring both beginners and advanced photographers to get the most out of their underwater photography.

In addition to his work as a photographer, Peter has applied his expertise at the European Space Agency (ESA) where he worked on the development of innovative shark tracking technologies, combining his professional skills with his commitment to shark conservation.

Peter is also active on social media, where he regularly shares his beautiful photos and personal experiences. For a special impression of his work, you can watch the video Terra or Aqua?, in which Peter and astronaut André Kuipers capture the breathtaking beauty of the ocean.

With his unique combination of technical knowledge, creative vision and passion for nature conservation, Peter de Maagt promises to make an inspiring contribution as a guest speaker. Don't miss his lecture!