David Attenborough is turning 100 this year - a timely reminder that a life well lived is one driven by curiosity, wanderlust and a healthy sense of adventure. While we can't all spend a century exploring the world, we can certainly take inspiration from Attenborough's enduring spirit to…
When it comes to diving, few topics spark debate quite like baiting and chumming. For some, they're an exciting way to get up close with the ocean's apex predators. For us at Original Diving, they're practices we view with caution. Sure, they can bring sharks closer - but they also raise…
Some things just work together: strawberries and cream, heroes and villains, ski and scuba holidays... We might not be experts on the first two, but we have you covered on the last one. From Japanese jaunts to American adventures, there are so many ways to combine an alpine ascent with a…
From hidden coastlines to secret reefs, there are plenty of dive spots that fly under the radar. Whether you're visiting Indonesia's remote Halmahera Island - home to walking sharks and spider crabs - or diving into the unspoilt waters of Tanzania's Mafia Island, wonders await beneath the…
A dive adventure aboard the Mermaid II to the Banda Sea is the perfect diving experience. You can see marine life you might never have encountered before, from mobula rays and sea snakes to zebra urchin crabs and blue whales (yes, more than one). You could even spot hammerhead sharks gliding…
With access to elusive marine life, lesser-explored dive sites and scenic underwater landscapes, there are many perks to dipping your flipper in colder waters. But preparation is key - whether it's choosing the right gear, staying warm between dives or navigating unpredictable visibility.…
You've heard of epic land migrations (hello, wildebeests), but what about those that happen beneath the waves? Every year, marine species great and small undertake mighty migratory journeys across the ocean in search of food or a mate, or both. From wandering whales to cruising sea turtles,…
What makes a barrier reef a barrier reef? We're here to tell you. Often referred to as 'rainforests of the sea,' barrier reefs are composed of billions of tiny coral polyps that form living walls, providing food and shelter for an array of underwater life and serving as hubs of buzzing…
While ocean giants like whales and sharks often steal the spotlight, let's not forget the strange sea creatures lurking below. From ancient crinoids and striking coral shrimpfish to vibrant peacock mantis shrimp and the downright bizarre hairy frogfish, the ocean is home to many weird and…
Our experts may be seasoned travellers, but there are still a few dreamy corners of the sea calling their names - and who better to inspire your next adventure than our ocean-obsessed team? We asked our resident diving gurus, Jacqui, Emily and Rachel, for a peek at their bucket lists and, as…