There's no experience quite like gliding through the open water alongside whales. While diving with these colossal creatures is generally not allowed - the bubbles produced can be interpreted as a sign of aggression or danger - snorkelling with whales is, and can be just as exhilarating.…
Tiger sharks are nicknamed the 'Dustbin of the Sea', they have a reputation for being ferocious predators and are known for their indiscriminate diet. In fact, these remarkable creatures will eat just about anything.
At sunrise, if the conditions are utterly perfect - deep water, plenty of cleaner fish and nutrient-rich currents - you might just spot a thresher shark. For many scuba divers, encountering these shy creatures is a bucket list experience - and for good reason. Seeing a thresher shark's long,…
With a cape that would make Superman jealous, the largest sex discrepancy within the animal kingdom, and a penchant for stealing, the blanket octopus (Tremoctopus violaceus) is elusive, majestic and quite the daredevil.
The existence of aliens may be an ongoing debate, but observing the eerie life beneath the water's surface definitely raises some mask-covered eyebrows. Here are some of our favourite creepy creatures to get you pondering on the relatives of extraterrestrial life…
Triggerfish are colourful, curious creatures found in warm waters around the world. Feisty in nature, they protect their nest with their biting abilities, especially if threatened during a new moon. They roam the waters alone, taking on sea urchins and unassuming divers. If you want to learn…
Our dive marketing guru, Charlotte, just returned from an epic trip to Western Australia. Like many divers, she has a bucket list of places and species she wants to explore, and this year she decided to tick off two: seeing whale sharks and road-tripping along Western Australia's coastline.…
Many divers compile bucket lists filled with coveted sites and marine marvels, and often, we find ourselves going to particular sites in search of endemic species. These creatures are exclusive to specific geographic regions, adding to their allure, from the leafy sea dragon lurking in the…
If you haven't yet taken the giant stride into the underwater world but are looking to take the plunge on your next dream holiday, you may be wondering which are the world's best places to get scuba certified. When it comes to taking your first underwater breaths, there are a few factors to…
Most divers will have a bucket list for marine life. After all, one of the best things about diving is meeting the underwater creatures that dwell in the blue wilderness. Certain animals, such as whale sharks, humpback whales and manta rays, consistently find their way onto the majority of…