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Manta ray
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By Jacqui
On: 4th February, 2025

Top Ten Manta Ray Facts

What diver doesn't dream of swimming alongside majestic manta rays? These charismatic and gentle fish, whose relatives include sharks, sawfish, electric rays and stingrays, certainly deserve a place on every diving bucket list.

silky shark swimming in the open ocean
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By Jacqui
On: 4th February, 2025

Our Top Ten Silky Shark Facts

Silky sharks may not have the world-wide fame of great white or hammerhead sharks, but with their super speed, shiny skin and bold behaviour, they're one of our personal favourite pelagic species. Intrigued? So are we. Read on to discover our favourite silky shark facts and find out what…

A group of dolphins swimming and playing together in a pod
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By Jacqui
On: 21st January, 2025

Our Favourite Collective Nouns for Sea Creatures

Ever wondered what a group of your favourite sea creatures is called? From a shiver of sharks to a galaxy of starfish, these names are often as fascinating as the species themselves. Read on to discover some of our favourite quirky collective nouns for sea creatures.

A leatherback turtle on a sand beach with the sunset behind
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By Jacqui
On: 14th January, 2025

Our Top Ten Leatherback Turtle Facts

Leatherback turtles are massive, ancient sea creatures known for their distinctive shell. In our top ten facts about leatherback turtles, we'll delve into the secrets of their leathery shell, the astounding distances they travel during their global migrations and their surprising preference…

A green sea turtle in sea grass underwater
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By Jacqui
On: 8th January, 2025

Our Top Ten Green Sea Turtle Facts

Green sea turtles are known for their massive size, long migrations and green hue. However, they are full of surprises, from their ability to navigate thousands of miles using the Earth's magnetic field to their extraordinary nesting habits and the crucial role their plant-based diet plays…

Huts on the water with sunset in the background in Tahiti
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By Jacqui
On: 20th December, 2024

Our Top Six French Polynesia Islands for Diving

  • Bora Bora
  • Rangiroa
  • Tikehau

Our Original Diving experts have curated a list of French Polynesia's best islands for diving. Whether you're drawn to volcanic peaks, tranquil lagoons or adventure-packed escapes, these destinations offer something for every diver. Read on to discover our top six islands in French Polynesia…

Orange Christmas tree worms on a coral reef
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By Jacqui
On: 17th December, 2024

Our Top Ten Christmas Tree Worm Facts

Christmas tree worms truly live up to their festive name, with decorative colour schemes and striking spiral shapes that resemble a Christmas tree. These colourful creatures are much more than just a reef decoration; they also play a vital role in the reef ecosystem and exhibit fascinating…

Emperor angelfish swimming alongside a coral reef wall in the ocean
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By Jacqui
On: 16th December, 2024

Our Top Ten Angelfish Facts

Angelfish are some of the most vibrant creatures on the reef, but there's a lot more to these angelic fish than first meets the eye. From the fascinating ways they communicate to their captivating personalities and even their preferred cuisine, read on to discover our top ten angelfish facts...

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By Jacqui
On: 4th December, 2024

Our Top Ten Mola Mola Facts

Mola mola, also known as ocean sunfish, captivate ocean lovers with their impressive size, peculiar shape and fascinating behaviours. From their daring diet (jellyfish anyone?) to their extraordinary adaptations, read on to discover our top ten mola mola facts…

Hammerhead shark
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By Jacqui
On: 8th April, 2024

Top Ten Hammerhead Shark Facts

Hammerhead sharks are one of the most recognisable ocean creatures and perhaps the most distinctive of all shark species, largely thanks to their strangely-shaped heads - known as a cephalofoil. Found in the warm waters around Central America, Southern America, Africa, Asia, and Australia,…