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Goliath grouper
Scuba diver

By Guest blogger
On: 19th July, 2023

Top Ten Grouper Facts

  • Caribbean
  • French Polynesia
  • Australia
  • Belize
  • Maldives
  • Indonesia
  • Philippines
  • Fiji

Groupers are a giant juxtaposition. They're the largest fish on the reef, yet the masters of camouflage. They prefer solitude, but will gather en masse during a full moon, and, despite being introverted, are privy to social climbing. They also love divers, and with their cartoonishly big…

Freediver in Kelp Forest

By Rich Reardon
On: 11th July, 2023

Top Ten Seaweed Facts

  • Indonesia
  • Caribbean
  • Philippines
  • Australia
  • Tanzania
  • Mozambique
  • Ecuador & the Galapagos
  • French Polynesia
  • Fiji

Seaweed is found throughout the world's coastal regions, but what exactly is it? The name is misleading as it's not a 'weed,' but a prolific form of sea vegetation that is vital to life. Collectively, seaweed supplies a large proportion of the world's oxygen and plays a vital role in…

By Rich Reardon
On: 4th July, 2023

Top Ten Clownfish Facts

  • Philippines
  • Indonesia
  • Egypt
  • Australia
  • French Polynesia
  • Fiji

For DiCaprio, it was Titanic. For Scarlett Johansson, it was Lost in Translation. Since 2003, when Pixar cast a clownfish in the lead role of one of its blockbuster animated films, dive guides and instructors the world over have been inundated with requests to 'find Nemo.' Luckily, these…

Sea Lion
Scuba diver

By Guest blogger
On: 23rd June, 2023

Top Ten Marine Protected Areas in the World

  • Galapagos Archipelago
  • Raja Ampat
  • Palau
  • Cocos Island
  • Maldives
  • Philippines
  • French Polynesia
  • Mexico
  • Bonaire
  • Fiji

Marine Protected Areas are a beacon of hope in the wild west of the high seas. Safeguarding marine ecosystems from ever-looming human threats (think: overfishing, habitat destruction and pollution), is critical to the long-term sustainability of our oceans. Unsurprisingly, they also have…

Reef, fish and diver

By Emily C
On: 5th June, 2023

Top Five Biodiverse Destinations for Divers

  • Indonesia
  • Papua New Guinea
  • Fiji
  • Philippines
  • Egypt

From Alaska to the Amazon Rainforest, Costa Rica to the Serengeti, the world's topside treasures are regularly touted for their extraordinary biodiversity. Yet despite covering a whopping 70% of the planet, the ocean rarely gets a shoutout. In fact, 80% of the world's life is found in the…

Reef Sharks

By Rich Reardon
On: 23rd May, 2023

Best Diving in Fiji

  • Fiji
  • Beqa Lagoon

For those that like their dive sites the same way that Joseph liked his coats - amazing and in technicolour - the stunning south Pacific archipelago of Fiji has all that you desire and much, much more. The reefs in Fiji are bathed in soft corals of every shade, and its waters are inhabited…

Shark and school of minnows

By Rich Reardon
On: 10th May, 2023

The Best Diving in the South Pacific

  • Fiji
  • French Polynesia

The more southerly reaches of the vast Pacific Ocean may seem a million miles away, but they are home to some of the world's most luxurious resorts and an array of stunning marine life. Fiji - the soft coral capital of the world - and French Polynesia - the hard coral capital of the world -…

Scuba diver

By Guest blogger
On: 8th September, 2022

Fiji vs. French Polynesia Diving: South Pacific Giants

  • Fiji
  • French Polynesia

At first glance, Fiji and French Polynesia share many similarities. With postcard-perfect islands, coral-fringed lagoons and diving dreamscapes, both have long been considered the ultimate tropical escapes. However, dive a little deeper and you'll discover there are remarkable differences.…

Diver and coral wall
Scuba diver

By Guest blogger
On: 18th May, 2022

Top Ten Best Diving Locations in the World

  • Socorro Island
  • Maldives
  • Raja Ampat
  • French Polynesia
  • Chuuk Lagoon
  • Philippines
  • Galapagos Archipelago
  • Iceland
  • Fiji
  • The Aldabra Group

Call us biased, but there are few things more exciting than strapping a tank to your back and rolling into the deep blue. From colourful coral cities with blizzards of life to lone giants circumnavigating the open ocean, diving allows us to explore another dimension. While you can dive just…

Snorkelling in Belize
Scuba diver

By Guest blogger
On: 5th November, 2020

The Best Snorkelling in the World

  • Europe
  • Northern Norway
  • Norway
  • Gozo
  • Mexico
  • Yucatan Peninsula
  • Galapagos Archipelago
  • Ecuador & the Galapagos
  • Belize
  • The Belizean Coast
  • Maldives
  • Seychelles
  • Indonesia
  • Philippines
  • Raja Ampat
  • Banda Islands
  • Australasia & Pacific Islands
  • Ningaloo Reef
  • French Polynesia
  • Fiji
  • Northern Red Sea
  • Spice Islands & the Tanzanian Coast

When it comes to underwater pursuits, there is a whole lot to love about snorkelling - not only is it suitable for all ages and abilities and only requires minimal equipment, it also offers the chance to see a multitude of marine species closer to the surface. From the vibrant coral reefs of…