When sailors vanished without a trace and shadows moved beneath the waves, humans did what they do best: invented monsters. But the truth? The ocean’s real creatures are even stranger than the myths. On this week’s blog post, we’re debunking the ‘monsters’ of the deep and uncovering the fascinating reality behind these legendary sea stories….
At Radical we understand the never ending urge to be in the ocean, whether that be in a suit 40m deep, on a board shredding or even just calmly cruising on a kayak. Watersports are growing in popularity, but even the most epic paddle or dive can affect marine life if we’re not careful. From…
Squalene is the silent ingredient killing millions. If you know me, you know I did my dreaded dissertation at uni on ‘The public perception and use of shark-derived squalene in the cosmetic industry and its effect on species population’. Quite the mouthful, I know, but through my research I discovered that there were more threats…
Let’s not sugar-coat it, the fashion industry is dressed to kill and its our oceans who are bleeding out… The rise (and rot) of fast fashion: Once upon a time, fashion told stories. Now it tells lies. Before the industrial revolution clothing was made at home, or by tailors and dressmakers. Natural fibres were sourced,…
‘There’s plenty of fish in the sea. ‘ Not if we keep fishing like there’s no tomorrow. Let’s talk about overfishing, the ocean crisis, emptying our seas. It’s time we talked… No, not the one about where baby seahorses come from (although, fun fact: dad does the birthing!). I’m talking about overfishing, the environmental crisis…
Exploring its power and complexity. We often stand in awe of the ocean’s beauty: a magnificent sunset, waves gently lapping against the shore, a boundless expanse of glistening blue that seems to stretch on forever, the soothing sound of water on sand. Yet, the sea is not just a source of aesthetic pleasure. It is…
While backpacking through Australia (as one does), a guy asked me what I’d been up to throughout my travels. I was filling him in on my time in Koh Tao, where I completed my Divemaster program. He squinted at me, nodded slowly, and repeated, ‘So… you’re a self-proclaimed’ master of diving?’ Urm… Not exactly no….
I planned to surf with some friends on Easter Sunday. There were inconsistent sets ranging in size from beginner to guaranteed wipeouts. As we stood by the shore my friend looked at me and pointed at a rip and said ‘Sick we will take the rip so we can go out the back’ (my first…
Dive into the truth behind myths, discover why sharks deserve our protection, and join the fight for justice for the ocean’s most misunderstood predator. Let’s get one thing straight: sharks are not the ruthless oceanic hitmen the media makes them out to be. The popular ‘bloodthirsty predatory stalking holiday swimmers’ narrative? Absolute bollocks. Sure, everyone’s…