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Rachel Gaw

By Rachel
On: 16th February, 2026

Scuba Diving Terms for Beginners

When you begin your scuba diving journey, you'll likely hear diving terms that sound like a completely different language. But don't worry, we have you covered. Some of this lingo is essential for safety, while other phrases refer to key skills every diver should know. One thing's for sure:…

Coral spawning in Japan.
Rachel Gaw

By Rachel
On: 2nd February, 2026

Our Guide to Coral Spawning

  • Cayman Islands
  • Australasia & Pacific Islands
  • Micronesia

Coral might often be mistaken for a vibrant underwater plant, but most divers will know that corals are actually animals. And, while most divers will have done their fair share of swimming alongside vibrant coral reefs, many won't have witnessed one of their most interesting features: the…

Diver in Raja Ampat, Indonesia.
Rachel Gaw

By Rachel
On: 19th January, 2026

The Best Dive and Snorkel Destinations in Indonesia

  • Raja Ampat
  • Indonesia
  • Bali
  • Wakatobi

Indonesia is renowned for its diverse diving opportunities, so it might not surprise you to find out that the country sits at the epicentre of the Coral Triangle (the heart of marine biodiversity). With a whopping 17,000 islands, Indonesia offers both divers and snorkellers the opportunity…

Reef manta in Indonesia.
Rachel Gaw

By Rachel
On: 12th January, 2026

Species of Manta Ray

Manta rays are some of the most charismatic and beautiful creatures that inhabit our oceans. Together with devil rays, manta rays are collectively known as mobulids, and are closely related to sharks and other rays. While cartilaginous like their cousins (meaning they have a skeleton made of…

Two divers in an underwater cave
Rachel Gaw

By Rachel
On: 22nd December, 2025

Where Our Team Have Been This Year

  • French Polynesia
  • Cayman Islands
  • Komodo
  • Malapascua
  • Philippines
  • Indonesia
  • Caribbean

Our Original Diving team is a well-travelled bunch, and this year they've been on a mission to discover the ocean's underwater marvels. They've dived with playful dolphins in French Polynesia, navigated the calm waters of the Cayman Islands and come face-to-face with thresher sharks in the…

Diver in French Polynesia
Rachel Gaw

By Rachel
On: 15th December, 2025

Just Back: Rachel’s Research Trip to French Polynesia

  • French Polynesia
  • Rangiroa

Our Original Diving expert, Rachel, recently spent two weeks on a research trip in French Polynesia. When she wasn't hiking through lush mountains in Moorea and cycling along the islands of Rangiroa, she was diving with dolphins in the Tiputa Pass and spotting hundreds of hammerheads in…

Rachel Gaw

By Rachel
On: 31st October, 2025

Use it or Lose it

Do you still have some annual leave left? You're not alone. Nearly two-thirds of UK workers don't use their full annual holiday allowance, and we're here to change that. After all, time off is not a perk; it's what makes the work/life balance just that: balanced. Our short diving breaks are…

Three scuba divers at the surface.
Rachel Gaw

By Rachel
On: 6th October, 2025

Benefits of Scuba Diving

Okay, okay - it's no secret that we're at our happiest when we're 10m under the water, surrounded by shimmering shoals and colourful coral. But did you know that scuba diving has plenty of other benefits, too? From mental and physical health to marine biodiversity, we're here to show you…

Rachel Gaw

By Rachel
On: 26th September, 2025

Meet Mobula Yarae: A New Species of Manta Ray

Mad about mantas? You're in luck. Earlier this year, scientists officially identified the third species of manta ray: mobula yarae. This breakthrough confirms Dr Andrea Marshall's suspicion of their existence in 2009 (talk about being ahead of the curve) and reveals how evolution continues…

Person diving in a dry suit in icy water
Rachel Gaw

By Rachel
On: 15th September, 2025

Dry Suit Diving – Worth the Chill?

  • Iceland
  • Galapagos Archipelago
  • The Azores

Dry suit diving is all about making cooler diving experiences possible (in every sense of the word). Designed to keep you dry and warm, switching your wetsuit for a dry suit allows you to enjoy longer dives, discover cold water destinations and explore remote underwater sites. Keen to learn…