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By Jacqui
On: 12th March, 2025

Meet the Team

When it comes to detailed knowledge and personal experience, our team of expert diving holiday specialists is second to none. From marine biologists and Conde Nast Top Travel Specialists, to a PADI instructor and an expert adventure traveller, we've sourced a team passionate about the…

goblin shark
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By Jacqui
On: 6th March, 2025

Top Ten Goblin Shark Facts

The ocean is full of strange creatures, but few are as bizarre (or as nightmare-inducing) as the goblin shark. In our top ten goblin shark facts, we'll uncover the interesting, horrifying and fun secrets of these rarely seen deep sea predators, from their protruding snouts to their…

Blue whale gliding through the blue ocean
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By Jacqui
On: 1st March, 2025

Our Top Ten Biggest Sea Creatures

The ocean covers over 70% of the Earth and is home to some of the world's largest and most extraordinary sea creatures. From gentle ocean giants to colossal creatures of the deep, we'll explore the ocean's biggest sea creatures (think gigantic blue whales, colossal squid and ten-legged…

Olive ridley sea turtle swimming in the ocean
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By Jacqui
On: 26th February, 2025

Our Top Ten Olive Ridley Sea Turtle Facts

In our list of top ten olive ridley sea turtle facts, we'll cover everything from their jellyfish-filled diets to their synchronised nesting habits. These small but mighty turtles are the most abundant sea turtle species, yet their lives remain full of mystery. Be it their unpredictable…

Bobbit worm in sediment
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By Jacqui
On: 20th February, 2025

Our Top Ten Bobbit Worm Facts

The ocean is home to some truly weird and wonderful creatures, but few are as terrifying (or as fascinating) as the bobbit worm. You'll find this nocturnal predator lurking beneath the sand, waiting to ambush any prey that drifts too close. Eager to learn more about these curious creatures?…

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…