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Lost at sea — and a smartphone became a lifeline. 🌊📱

During a drift dive in Southeast Asia, a diver became separated from his group as visibility dropped, currents increased and heavy rain made it almost impossible for the boat to spot him.

Thanks to his phone inside the DIVEVOLK SeaTouch 4 Max, he was able to access the touchscreen at the surface, find his exact coordinates and contact the dive boat captain.

Just 15–20 minutes later, the boat found him.

A powerful reminder that a smartphone underwater housing can be more than just a tool for photos and videos — in an emergency, it can become an essential safety tool.

Story by: Ricky Jehen
Credits: DIVEVOLK / Ricky Jehen
Name and exact location were changed for privacy.

Tiny creatures. Big details. 🌊🔍

In Lembeh Strait, underwater photographer .hu captured the fascinating world of macro marine life using the iPhone 15 Pro Max, DIVEVOLK SeaTouch 4 Max and +8 Macro Lens.

From nudibranchs to frogfish and mantis shrimp — discover what smartphone macro photography can reveal underwater.

📸 Underwater photography by .hu

🌊 From the office to the edges of the Earth.

What started as a completely different life in corporate New York led to the ocean — and eventually to , founded together with . 🌍🤿

Today, they travel to some of the world’s most remote places, documenting the people, ecosystems and communities working to protect our planet.

On expeditions where every piece of gear matters, became part of their kit. 📱🌊 Compact, easy to carry and ready when the ocean doesn’t wait — helping them capture underwater stories directly on their phones.

From remote reefs to the waters of the Pantanal:

Seal up. Jump in. Capture the story.

🔗 Read the full Edges of Earth x DIVEVOLK story on our blog.








https://www.divevolkdiving.com/de/blogs/user-story/edges-of-earth-divevolk-expedition-underwater-housing

DIVEVOLK is LIVE at Vietnam Sport Show 2026! 🇻🇳🏊‍♂️

We’ve landed at Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC) – Hall A1, Booth A183! Come say hi and get your hands on the SeaTouch 4 MAX PLUS – the ultimate full-touchscreen waterproof phone case that lets you use every single app underwater.Yes, full touchscreen control at 60m deep. No buttons, no limits – just pure creative freedom.

📱 Experience it yourself – pick it up, feel it, and see how it transforms your phone into a powerful underwater camera. Plus, we’ve got a full lineup of underwater photography accessories waiting for you – from trays and lights to macro lenses and more.

Whether you're a diver, freediver, or just love capturing epic moments, this is the booth to check out.

Stop by, ask questions, and geek out with us about all things underwater imaging! 🌊📸

📍 SECC Hall A1 – Booth A183📅 August 13–15, 2026

DIVEVOLK is LIVE at Vietnam Sport Show 2026! 🇻🇳🏊‍♂️ We’ve landed at Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC) – Hall A1, Booth A183! Come say hi and get your hands on the SeaTouch 4 MAX PLUS – the ultimate full-touchscreen waterproof phone case that lets you use every single app underwater. Yes, full touchscreen control at 60m deep. No buttons, no limits – just pure creative freedom. 📱 Experience it yourself – pick it up, feel it, and see how it transforms your phone into a powerful underwater camera. Plus, we’ve got a full lineup of underwater photography accessories waiting for you – from trays and lights to macro lenses and more. Whether you're a diver, freediver, or just love capturing epic moments, this is the booth to check out. Stop by, ask questions, and geek out with us about all things underwater imaging! 🌊📸 📍 SECC Hall A1 – Booth A183 📅 August 13–15, 2026 #divevolk #divevolkhousing #seatouch4max #diveshow #vietnamese #exhibitions #divegear #scubagear #underwaterphotography #uwphoto

Lost in the ocean for three days — and still working. 🌊📱

During a dive trip near Brisbane, Weiyang accidentally lost his Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra inside a DIVEVOLK underwater housing.

For three days, the housing was exposed to saltwater, waves, sand, and changing tides before it was finally found by a stranger on a completely different beach.

The biggest surprise came when the housing was opened: the phone inside was completely dry, undamaged, and switched on immediately.

This incredible real-life story shows how important reliable protection is when the unexpected happens underwater.

👉 Read the full story on our blog.

📸 Content courtesy of Weiyang Toh ()

🐑🌿 A tiny discovery with a big impact.

Sanya-based dive instructor and underwater photographer Rick documented what is being considered the first clear record of a Leaf Sheep Sea Slug in mainland Chinese waters near Wuzhizhou Island.

Using a Huawei smartphone inside a DIVEVOLK SeaTouch 4 Max Plus Platinum housing, he captured this tiny marine wonder in remarkable macro detail—showing how smartphone underwater photography can help reveal species that might otherwise remain unnoticed.

📖 Read the full story on our blog.

📸 Photos by Rick

🌊 What if underwater 3D mapping only required a smartphone?

The team at Citizen of the Sea is proving exactly that. By combining a DIVEVOLK underwater housing with the Polycam app, they can create detailed 3D models of coral reefs directly underwater—without bulky, expensive survey equipment.

The new workflow is faster, more portable, and allows researchers to review 3D models and take measurements almost immediately, making marine research and conservation more efficient than ever.

📸 All underwater photos and 3D mapping work featured in this story were created by the team at Citizen of the Sea.

Want to learn how they did it and see the full workflow? Read the complete story on the DIVEVOLK Blog.

🌊 Dive In. Leave Only Bubbles.

Every dive is an opportunity to explore the ocean — but also a responsibility to protect it.

Sustainable diving begins with the choices we make both above and below the surface:

✅ Master your buoyancy to avoid damaging fragile corals
✅ Observe marine life without touching, chasing or feeding it
✅ Keep your equipment secured and move carefully underwater
✅ Never leave waste behind — and safely remove debris whenever possible
✅ Respect animals and their habitats while taking photos or videos
✅ Choose reef-conscious products, reusable items and durable dive equipment
✅ Support responsible dive operators, conservation projects and citizen-science programs

The perfect underwater shot is never worth disturbing an animal or damaging its habitat. Slow down, keep your distance and let marine life behave naturally.

When divers act responsibly, we become more than visitors — we become guardians of the ocean. 💙

Read the full article through the link in our bio.

📝 Story by: Ricky Jehen
📸 Photo credit: / Jona / Ricky Jehen
🌊 Presented by:

The smartphone revolution is going underwater. 🌊📱

In a recent Scubaverse feature, respected underwater photographer and educator Saeed Rashid explores how smartphones are becoming serious creative tools for divers.

With DIVEVOLK’s full-touchscreen underwater housing, creators can access their preferred camera apps and adjust settings such as exposure, focus, white balance and shutter speed directly underwater. Rashid also highlights DIVEVOLK’s SeaLink technology, which he used at around 20 metres in the Maldives to livestream while diving with tiger sharks.

Smartphones may not replace professional underwater camera systems in every situation, but they are making underwater photography lighter, more accessible and more connected — allowing divers to capture, edit, share and even broadcast their underwater experiences using one device.

The smartphone revolution didn’t stop at the shoreline. It is already exploring reefs, wrecks and the open ocean.

🔗 Read the full story through the link in our bio.

Article by: Saeed Rashid, Scubaverse Underwater Photography Editor
Featured photography credits: James Emery / Backscatter, Lorenzo, Moe & Admira Underwater Shots, Billy Rolls and Martin Stevens. The article also features the UPY 2026 smartphone-category-winning work of Jack Ho.