EXPLORER Issue 05 marks the first release of 2026, bringing together stories that sit at the intersection of diving, photography and understanding the ocean more deeply.
This issue explores how images shape behaviour beneath the surface, how observation can become contribution and why slowing down often reveals more than chasing moments ever could. From the launch of REAL FOCUS and the growing role of citizen science, to practical insights on techniques, ecosystems and the quiet power of thoughtful image-making, Issue 05 invites readers to look again.
Grounded in experience across Solitude destinations and beyond, these stories are written for divers and photographers who value awareness as much as adventure.
Dive in and discover what happens when curiosity leads.
Inside, you’ll discover:
- The solo traveller’s guide to diving
- Giant and colossal squids and the deep-sea legends behind them
- Biotope exploration and the hidden ecosystem of muck diving
- Wet lenses and why they change how you see underwater
- Kitchen Confidential: fuelling up behind the scenes
- Photography Meets Science: the REAL FOCUS launch and how image-making can support long-term reef tracking
Dive in and explore Issue 05.