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The fabulous underwater world of Ingi Sørensen

Mazuhn January 21, 2016

Each time I’m on a rowboat, fishing vessel, sailing ship or ferry, I think of what is happening under the surface of the water, at that very moment, and in general. Deep down, covered by the water line, hidden from view, there is another world, intriguing and of surreal beauty. The first time I came across Ingi Sørensen's existence was when I visited H. N. Jacobsens Bókahandil, a time-honored bookshop in the heart of Tórshavn. There it was, on a shelf, compelling cover and title: „The Faroe Islands. A magical seabed safari“ – by Ingi Sørensen.

The Caribbean beaches of the British Virgin Islands. The underwater world surrounding Cayo Largo, Cuba. The coral reefs of Bermuda. Gran Canaria. Puerto Rico. All these locations I have easily been able to discover snorkeling. But diving around Faroe Islands? Something completely different. Water temperature: between 6 and 10 degrees Celsius. Incredibly powerful currents, strong winds and changes in the weather all the time. Yet still an insider’s tip. For diving and snorkeling, as Ingi, commercial diver and photographer, says. 

For more than 12 years, he has been exploring the fantastic underwater world of Faroe Islands. Ingi’s motto: „Life is beautiful, don’t waste it.“ He knows what he is talking about. Some of the things he has done so far: Working as a brewer, 18-wheels-truck driver, welder on a shipyard and lifeguard at the public swimming pool of Tórshavn. In 2004, the passionate guitar player and opponent of the grind (Ingi: „I am absolutely against killing and eating pilot whales, and everyone here knows that“) put his bathers away, got a drysuit and started diving around Faroe Islands in the North Atlantic. He obtained several recreational licenses before he attended the Norwegian School of Commercial Diving in 2008. In the winter of the same year, Ingi started to take photos underwater. 

„The Faroe Islands are extremely beautiful below, and the kelp forest is fantastic“, he says. „I think my favorite creature is the catfish. When I have found one in its cave, I can always come back and visit, even years later. I also love sea anemones, they are truly beautiful, and they come in many species and colors.“ The weight of his diving equipment: about 30 kilos. Ingi puts it on. And then he experiences the unspoiled sea bed, fantastic drop-offs and magnificent grottos. Visibility is best in the winter months – approximately 30 meters. „We have no dive center in Tórshavn yet, but hopefully, it will come soon“, Ingi says. 

At present, he is working on a new book. It will combine images from Faroe Islands’ magical underwater world, pictures taken on the 18 islands of the archipelago and landscape photos taken from helicopter: „I am extremely exited about my new book, it will be fantastic, and my plan is to publish it in Germany“, Ingi concludes. A few days ago, he did his dive number 1320. Once again, he entered an undetected world full of sea cucumbers, starfish, sea urchins, horse mussels and red shrimps. I can tell you: I will have to go there, too. With Ingi. Snorkeling, he says, is also possible around Faroe Islands. Will it be cold? I don’t care. All I know: It will definitely be worth it. 


Action! Ingi and his camera
Action! Ingi and his camera
Colorful underwater world
Colorful underwater world
Close-up: Octopus, Við Gjógv
Close-up: Octopus, Við Gjógv
Sea star, at a depth of 30 meters in Hólmasund
Sea star, at a depth of 30 meters in Hólmasund
Kvívík. A crab is climbing the kelp forest
Kvívík. A crab is climbing the kelp forest
Surreal scenery: Ten meters below the water line
Surreal scenery: Ten meters below the water line
Jellyfish, captured on the east side of Nolsoy
Jellyfish, captured on the east side of Nolsoy
A gorgeous sea anemone, Lærgjógv/Nolsoy
A gorgeous sea anemone, Lærgjógv/Nolsoy
Ingi, commercial diver and photographer
Ingi, commercial diver and photographer
Ready for discoveries
Ready for discoveries
The title picture: Á Velbastað
The title picture: Á Velbastað
Action! Ingi and his camera Colorful underwater world Close-up: Octopus, Við Gjógv Sea star, at a depth of 30 meters in Hólmasund Kvívík. A crab is climbing the kelp forest Surreal scenery: Ten meters below the water line Jellyfish, captured on the east side of Nolsoy A gorgeous sea anemone, Lærgjógv/Nolsoy Ingi, commercial diver and photographer Ready for discoveries The title picture: Á Velbastað

Photo credit for all the fantastic images of this blogpost: Ingi Sørensen. Takk fyri! Ingi is on Facebook 

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Anja Mazuhn, journalist, writer, Berliner. German philology, political science and theater studies (Magister Artium). Axel Springer School of Journalism. 

Having worked as a journalist for more than 20 years (i.a. DIE WELT), Anja wrote reports, travelogues and did interviews with the celebrities of Hollywood.

In 2013, she and her husband bought a summer house in the Faroe Islands – Anja's second home. 



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Location: The Faroe Islands comprise 18 Islands in the North Atlantic. The Islands are separated by sounds and fjords.

On the map: 62º latitude North and 7º longitude West. Or one can say: North-west from Scotland, south-east of Iceland and west of Norway. 

Official language: Faroese. The second language is Danish. Almost everyone also speaks English.

Politics: A self-governing nation within the Kingdom of Denmark. Faroe Islands has its own parliament and its own flag. Capital: Tórshavn.

Population: Approximately 51,043. The Faroe Islands are also home to about 70,000 sheep.

Climate: The Gulf Stream rules. Average temperature in summer: 13°C. The average temperature in the wintertime is 3°C.



Ready, set, go: How to get here   

By air: Direct flights with Atlantic Airways from i.a. Denmark, Island, Norway and England. Also: SAS Scandinavian Airlines.

By sea: Smyril Line. There is a direct ferry connection to Denmark, Hirtshals. The ferry Norröna also sails to Iceland.

Paperwork in advance? Maybe, maybe not. Read about passport & visa rules before you book your trip.

Tourist information: Phone and internet services, accommodation and so on. Visit Faroe Islands.



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Once you arrive: Help and advice

Weather, driving conditions: www.landsverk.fo

Helicopter service: www.atlantic.fo

Ferries and busses: www.ssl.fo

Airport Vágar: www.floghavn.fo

Pharmacies: www.apotek.fo

In emergencies: dial 112. Hospitals in Tórshavn, Klaksvík and Tvøroyri.



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