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The Best Small Liveaboards for Escaping the Crowds
Whilst large liveaboards have plenty of amenities on offer, there is something special about joining…
The Top 5 Places to Dive with Sea Turtles
Sea turtles are amazing creatures, found around the world in tropical and subtropical waters. They…
Where to spot whale species worldwide
Whales have held our fascination and imagination for centuries. These mysterious animals have a language…
Best Places to Dive in October
Head to the right spot during October and you can enjoy encounters with some of…
Best Places To Dive In September
September can be a tricky time to dive, as many destinations are transitioning between seasons.…
The Best Places To Dive In June
June is a great month for whale encounters, especially humpback whales. These giants of the…
The Best Places to Dive in March
March is a great month for shark diving, both in the northern and southern hemisphere.…
Where To Cage Dive With Sharks
Great white sharks are an apex predator, sitting at the top of the food chain…
New Blockchain Project has Potential to Revolutionise Seafood Industry
Environmental organisation WWF and its partners have introduced revolutionary blockchain technology to the Pacific Islands’ tuna industry, the first of its kind for this region, to help stamp out illegal fishing and human rights abuses.
New Blockchain Project has Potential to Revolutionise Seafood Industry
Environmental organisation WWF and its partners have introduced revolutionary blockchain technology to the Pacific Islands’…
Scientist Interview: Lauren Peel, University of Western Australia
Lauren Peel has a BSc (Hons.) in Zoology from University of Western Australia. She is currently a PhD candidate in marine biology at University of Western Australia and project leader for The Manta Trust and Save Our Seas Foundation’s Seychelles Manta Ray Project.
Scientist Interview: Dr Nathan Hart, Associate Professor of Biological Sciences, Macquarie University
Dr Nathan Hart is an expert in comparative neurobiology and specialises in animal sensory systems. He completed his PhD on colour vision in birds at the University of Bristol, UK, before moving Australia in 1999. He’s since worked on the visual systems of various animals, and more recently has been working with sharks. We interviewed him about his very interesting career history.
Trip of a Lifetime to the Great Barrier Reef Doesn’t Disappoint
This month, to celebrate the Professional Association of Diving Instructor’s (PADI) 25 millionth diving certification,…
Feeling Sharky!
I’ve been lucky enough to dive 13 different countries so far on my endless laps of the map! And it’s nigh impossible to say which country has been my favourite to dive. Australia, goes without saying. Micronesia, if you’re a wreck enthusiast then absolutely. Iceland definitely. But one of the most exhilarating experiences in my diving career which is touching now on 1000 logged dives, took place in the superb waters off Fiji’s main island, Viti Levu, Beqa Lagoon.
Celebrating the 25 millionth PADI certification with the trip of a lifetime on Australia’s Great Barrier Reef
For the past 50 years, PADI® (Professional Association of Diving Instructors) has been The Way…
Dancing With A Manta Ray
“Where is your favourite place in the world to dive?” Is a question I get asked on almost a daily basis. “Brisbane”. My answer generally surprises people. “Brisbane??” But yes, scuba diving in Brisbane has been the absolute best scuba diving of my life. I have dived in Thailand, Finland, Philippines, Vanuatu, Cambodia and all around Australia, but the dive sites around North Stradbroke Island surpass anything else.
Top Tips for Safe Dives
Australia has experienced a tragic week with the loss of six people who died scuba diving or snorkelling in Australian waters.
A blast from the past, experiencing Tropical North Queenslands finest snorkel adventure
Being only five hours away on a direct flight from Auckland, I am surprised more people don’t or haven’t visited Cairns and the surrounding Tropical north Queensland across the ditch. Having lived in Queensland for four years in my early 20’s, I fell in love with the place and realised how lucky we were as Kiwis to have such easy access to the warmth, sunshine and more importantly – the Great Barrier reef. It’s been over a few years since I lived and worked there, and I felt it was time to go back and visit my old haunts (particularly the Reef of course) after hearing how El Nino, flooding and the dreaded Crown of thorns seastar (COTS) had started to decimate the coral.
A blast from the past, experiencing Tropical North Queenslands finest snorkel adventure
Being only five hours away on a direct flight from Auckland, I am surprised more…
Mass Coral Bleaching on the Great Barrier Reef
The majestic Great Barrier Reef is Australia’s most iconic dive site, for many a good reason. It is of immense size, stretching 2,300 kilometres along the north east coast of Queensland, covering an area 5 times the size of Tasmania.