Mystery Ships of the Musquash Estuary, New Brunswick, 75th Anniversary of the End of WWII
In August of 2020, Mike Adams of Rothesay, New Brunswick, set out in a kayak…
Browsing: New Zealand
Emperor Divers Awards Penultimate ‘Covid Diver Hero’ with Red Sea Liveaboard Trip
We gave away our last Red Sea liveaboard trip to another worthy hero nominated through…
Misool Eco Resort, Raja Ampat, Indonesia – Reflections from a Remote Island
Our little island has been a source of hope in the dark for so many.…
Books – Legend of the Lake, the HMS Ontario
Photo Credit: Shipwreck World Many books on scuba diving have been published over the course…
Underwater Photography (Session 2) with Jill Heinerth
Photo Credit via Speakeasy Did you ever wonder how the top professionals capture amazing underwater…
The Sinking of the Steamer Montreal
According to the Buffalo Commercial Advertiser, the MONTREAL, Steamer burned on the River St. Lawrence…
World champion freediver William Trubridge made Member of New Zealand Order of Merit
Image via Wikipedia As the newest member of the New Zealand Order of Merit, 40-year-old…
Shore diving for experts
Going SCUBA diving from shore dive can be very enjoyable and relatively simple to do.…
If corporations have legal rights, why not rivers?
Under Western legal systems, the concept of “personhood” includes rights, powers, duties and liabilities. In many countries, corporations are recognized as having legal “personhood” and accompanying rights as well
Camera trial to track seabird by-catch in Hauraki Gulf enters third year
A collaboration between the fishing industry, government, iwi, and environmental groups – today announced that…
International Governments and European Union call on New Zealand to protect Māui dolphins
At the recent International Whaling Commission (IWC) meeting, governments highlighted the plight of Māui dolphins,…
World’s top scientists confirm that it is 100% possible to keep warming below 1.5°C
WWF-New Zealand says that today’s new Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report on the…
Death of critically-endangered Māui dolphin highlights urgent need for more protection
WWF-New Zealand says that today’s announcement that a Māui dolphin was found dead near Raglan…
Overwhelming support for Zero Carbon Act setting net zero target
WWF-New Zealand today welcomed the release of the over 15,000 submissions that New Zealanders made…
WWF-New Zealand CEO Livia Esterhazy appointed to Treasury Board
Secretary to the Treasury Gabriel Makhlouf has appointed Livia Esterhazy as a new non-executive director on the Treasury’s Board.
WWF-New Zealand CEO Livia Esterhazy appointed to Treasury Board
Secretary to the Treasury Gabriel Makhlouf has appointed Livia Esterhazy as a new non-executive director…
Reconnecting Northland on a whole new level
One of New Zealand’s most ambitious and creative conservation projects, Reconnecting Northland, is entering an…
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’…
New squid plan a step towards protection for New Zealand sea lions
Environmental organisation WWF-New Zealand cautiously welcomes the new southern squid fishing plan (the ‘SQU6T Operational Plan’) released by Minister for Fisheries Stuart Nash today as a first step towards protecting New Zealand sea lions.
New squid plan a step towards protection for New Zealand sea lions
Environmental organisation WWF-New Zealand cautiously welcomes the new southern squid fishing plan (the ‘SQU6T Operational…
WWF-New Zealand Conservation Innovation winner RiverWatch making a splash
A game-changer solution to New Zealand’s freshwater emergency, WWF-New Zealand Conservation Innovation Awards winner the RiverWatch Water Sensor is heading towards commercial market production.
WWF-New Zealand Conservation Innovation winner RiverWatch making a splash
A game-changer solution to New Zealand’s freshwater emergency, WWF-New Zealand Conservation Innovation Awards winner the…
How quantity leads to quality
The first time I visited Goat Island, I was thrilled beyond belief to witness 2 eagle rays gliding gracefully together under the waves
How quantity leads to quality
Revisiting the same dive sites for a whole new experience Goat Island Marine Reserve The…
Best of: New Zealand’s South Island
The South Island of New Zealand is known for its diverse and spectacular landscapes including remote national parks, golden beaches, World Heritage status rainforests, glaciers, and Mount Cook. Made famous by The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit, it is a popular holiday destination for those seeking outdoor adventures and adrenaline highs.
Best of: New Zealand’s South Island
The South Island of New Zealand is known for its diverse and spectacular landscapes including…
Best Of: New Zealand’s North Island
New Zealand is known for its wilderness areas on land but it is also home to 36 marine reserves and a spectacular array of dive sites. With accessible coastlines and hundreds of offshore islands, there are opportunities to dive wrecks, subtropical reefs, explore arches and dive within kelp forests, to name but a few. It is also possible to dive with rays and sharks, given that 26 species of ray and 113 species of shark have been recorded in New Zealand waters. There is something suitable for all dive preferences and abilities and here are our top picks of diving the North Island.
Best Of: New Zealand’s North Island
New Zealand is known for its wilderness areas on land but it is also home…
Wellington’s Big Blue Backyard: Sirens Reef in Taputeranga Marine Reserve
New Zealand’s coasts and oceans have been featuring a lot on TV lately, with the airing of TVNZ’s second season of the Big Blue Backyard series, and Coast. While this show features stunning, wild, remote locations such as Fiordland, the Kermadec island’s and White Island, I always feel they are missing out one gem: Wellington.
Wellington’s Big Blue Backyard: Sirens Reef in Taputeranga Marine Reserve
New Zealand’s coasts and oceans have been featuring a lot on TV lately, with the…
Experience the wonders of a local marine reserve in New Zealand
The Experiencing Marine Reserves programme is planning Community Guided Snorkel and Kayak Days in marine reserves and special places around New Zealand.
The Scuba News Phase Two Expansion Begins
It’s all getting exciting here at The Scuba News. Following the successful launches of The…
New Zealand’s Amazing Longfin Eels
The waters of New Zealand are home to a number of colourful moray eel species…
Dive Crew News and Employment Opportunity
Well done and welcome to those new divers who completed their Open Water Diver course during October and two new Drysuit divers.
Dive Crew News and Employment Opportunity
Well done and welcome to those new divers who completed their Open Water Diver course…
Interactive Conservation: New Zealand
It’s unnerving to think that each year, hundreds of whales and dolphins strand on the shores of New Zealand. In fact, New Zealand has the highest stranding rate in the world. Some are sick or injured; others are perfectly healthy and need a helping hand back into the water. 300 strand in New Zealand each year and mass stranding can also be common, which can involve 100s of animals at a time. But if you were to see a beached whale how many of us actually know how to help these magnificent marine mammals get back to the water?
Interactive Conservation: New Zealand
It’s unnerving to think that each year, hundreds of whales and dolphins strand on the…
5 Steps To Becoming A Better Dive Buddy
Why we love having a Dive Buddy around, and 5 things you can do to become a better dive buddy.
Spring, Scallops & Knowing your Limits
After a long and wet winter, spring is officially here, and this means scallops! The 2016 Scallop season is now open as at 1st September 2016. Before you head out to collect your fill, there are a few key things to remember:
Come and explore the world famous Poor Knights Islands!
We often head up to this beautiful marine reserve to experience the stunning diving and diverse marine life that can be found here. The Poor Knights are regularly featured in lists of the top dive sites anywhere in the world!
Come and explore the world famous Poor Knights Islands!
We often head up to this beautiful marine reserve to experience the stunning diving and…
Become a Marine Mammal Medic
Each year, hundreds of whales and dolphins strand on our shores. Whilst some are sick or injured, others are healthy and just need a helping hand back out to sea. But saving whales isn’t as easy as it looks and successful rescue often depends on properly trained volunteers. That’s where you come in.
Become a Marine Mammal Medic
Each year, hundreds of whales and dolphins strand on our shores. Whilst some are sick…
How Performance Diver New Zealand Celebrated PADI Womens Dive Day
Here at Performance Diver we decided to ignore the fact that PADI Womens Dive Day 2016 fell right in the middle of winter with an underwater photoshoot in the awesome heated pool at the Newmarket Olympic!