Certified coastal cruisers, blacktip sharks can be found in warm waters and coral reefs around the world, from the remote Galapagos archipelago to the sun-drenched Persian Gulf. These stout-bodied, energetic creatures are also no strangers to sharing the water with humans, but often don't…
Every now and then, the underwater stars align: you're at the right dive site, at just the right time, when an ultra-rare reef resident emerges from the blue. And nothing beats coming face-to-fin with that marine creature - you know, the one that's been on your wish list forever. But when…
Spanning six countries - Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands and Timor-Leste - the Coral Triangle is home to a whopping 76% of the world's coral species. It's safe to say, then, that there's bound to be some curious critters tucked away among all this…
From the promise of vibrant marine life and increased visibility to the simple pleasure of not having to wear a wetsuit, it's easy to see (pun intended) why so many of us love warm water diving. But where - and when - is such a delight guaranteed? Since the hotter seasons often overlap with…
As divers, we're often well-versed in what to do - or what not to do - before and during a dive. But what about after? When you're back on dry land with a head swimming (sorry) with memories of marine marvels, there are certain things it's best to avoid doing. However, these can be easy to…
Growing up is a time of change and uncertainty for most of us, but for certain fish, it also entails a complete physical transformation. From the classic elongation of bodies to the more peculiar donning of eye masks (only in pattern form, sadly), there's no shortage of weird and whacky ways…