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Colourful coral garden

By Emily C
On: 9th June, 2025

Our Favourite Coral Gardens

  • Malta
  • Cayman Islands
  • Tanzania
  • Fiji
  • Indonesia

Keen to dive amid colourful corals and swaying seagrass? Your wish is our command. With the help of our diving experts, we've put together a list of our favourite coral gardens. From Little Cayman's underwater meadows to Fiji's cabbage-shaped corals, these complex ecosystems are brimming…

By Emily C
On: 3rd June, 2025

Top Islands in Tanzania

While its safaris are superb, Tanzania has a whole world waiting beyond its shores. From the palm-lined Zanzibar to the mini Mnemba, islands in Tanzania promise beachside bliss and some of the best diving in the Indian Ocean (swimming with whale sharks, anyone?). If you can't decide where to…

Humpback whale in French Polynesia

By Emily C
On: 19th May, 2025

Snorkelling with Whales: the Facts

  • French Polynesia
  • The Azores
  • Baja California
  • Ningaloo Reef

There's no experience quite like gliding through the open water alongside whales. While diving with these colossal creatures is generally not allowed - the bubbles produced can be interpreted as a sign of aggression or danger - snorkelling with whales is, and can be just as exhilarating.…

Coral underwater in French Polynesia

By Emily C
On: 14th May, 2025

Inspired by Attenborough: Ocean Conservation

  • Indonesia
  • Philippines
  • Bora Bora
  • Mafia Island
  • Maldives

Our Co-Founder Tom Barber was at the premiere of Sir David's latest (and last) documentary, Ocean, and had this to say. 'As so often with Attenborough's wildlife and conservation films, Ocean can make for uncomfortable - and even at times distressing - viewing, but there is always an…

Beach in the Seychelles

By Emily C
On: 6th May, 2025

Maldives vs. Seychelles

There are worse problems in the world than tossing up the Maldives vs. the Seychelles. Both countries define island idylls, boasting balmy seas exploding with otherworldly marine life. Above water, luxurious resorts and swoon-worthy weather attract honeymooners and sun seekers alike. So, how…

By Emily C
On: 15th April, 2025

Snorkelling with Manta Rays: the Facts

Elegant and otherworldly, manta rays are some of the ocean's most majestic creatures. It comes as no surprise, then, that snorkelling alongside them sits at the top of most divers' bucket lists. But if you want to make the most out of snorkelling with manta rays, there are a few things you…

Beach in the Philippines

By Emily C
On: 31st March, 2025

Best Islands in the Philippines for Diving

  • Philippines

With over 7,000 islands, the Philippines is known for its soft ivory sands and lush tropical landscapes. But beneath the water's surface, its dazzling dive sites steal the show. From thriving coral reefs and diverse marine life, to world-class muck diving and historic shipwrecks, there's…

Two stingrays swimming on the sand of the ocean floor

By Emily C
On: 27th March, 2025

Top Ten Stingray Facts

Stingrays glide gracefully through the water, their smooth, flat bodies moving with effortless elegance. But there's much more to these fascinating creatures than meets the eye. From their unusual way of seeing the world to their enexpected relatives, here are our top ten interesting facts…

By Emily C
On: 25th March, 2025

The Best Marine Mothers

There's no denying that mothers are remarkable. And in the ocean, some marine mothers go one step further than the rest. Dive below the surface of the ocean and you'll discover some wonderful - and downright whacky - maternal instincts. From sacrificial brooding periods to life-long mummy's…

Scorpionfish

By Emily C
On: 17th March, 2025

Our Top Ten Scorpionfish Facts

With venomous spines and a permanent grumpy expression, the scorpionfish is a creepy creature of the ocean. In our top ten scorpionfish facts, we'll reveal intriguing secrets about these prickly reef dwellers, from camouflage skills that would make a chameleon jealous to a sting that even…