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Rachel Gaw

By Rachel
On: 18th August, 2023

The Family That Dives Together

  • Indonesia
  • Gozo
  • Mexico
  • Maldives
  • Fiji
  • Mozambique

There's no time like the present to book your family holiday, and we are firm believers that the family who dives together, stays together. Whether bonding with your partner, pushing your pre-teen to try new things or expanding the dive skills of your grown-up children, having built in dive…

Jellyfish
Rachel Gaw

By Rachel
On: 18th August, 2023

Giant Strides in Ocean Conservation

  • Mozambique
  • French Polynesia
  • Bahamas
  • Galapagos Archipelago
  • Socorro Island
  • Cocos Island
  • Palau
  • Mexico
  • Philippines
  • Australia
  • Egypt
  • Fiji
  • Indonesia
  • Maldives
  • Tanzania
  • Papua New Guinea

In an age of constant knowledge sharing and over-consumption, the future often appears bleak for our blue planet, with the headlines dominated by doom and gloom. We'd like to counter that mindset and focus instead on some good news stories. While a host of issues do face our oceans and seas…

Diver entering the water
Rachel Gaw

By Rachel
On: 17th August, 2023

Top Dive Destinations for October

  • Indonesia
  • Tanzania
  • Seychelles
  • Oman

When summer holidays are in full swing, planning an October getaway might not be front of mind, but we've got a word to the wise: there's no better time. You still have time to scoop those sought-after spots while availability is plentiful. Whether you're looking for a fast flight to a…

Nudibranch & shrimp
Rachel Gaw

By Rachel
On: 17th August, 2023

Small is the New Big - Macro Diving Wonders

  • Philippines
  • Indonesia
  • Papua New Guinea
  • Fiji
  • Australia

We spend a lot of time highlighting our favourite big life creatures and our top spots around the globe to send divers for close encounters of the aquatic kind. We now swing the spotlight to macro life. Polar opposite perhaps, but far from second best, and, if you aren't a macro and muck…

By Guest Blogger
On: 17th August, 2023

Reefs Resisting Climate Change

  • Indonesia
  • Palau
  • Fiji

Coral reefs are so much more than beautiful underwater artworks. These multicoloured marvels serve as the bedrock of marine biodiversity, offering crucial support to an estimated 25% of all marine species. Coral reefs also provide food and income for over one billion people around the world,…

Grenada underwater sculptures

By Charlotte
On: 10th August, 2023

Where to See Underwater Statues

  • Grenada
  • Bahamas
  • Mexico
  • Philippines
  • Cayman Islands
  • Indonesia

Call us biased, but some of the most beautiful galleries in the world lie hidden in the ocean. From mermaids to submerged saints and 400-figure-strong communities, some statues just look better underwater. But beauty is only skin deep, and these enchanting galleries also serve an important…

Raja Ampat

By Guest Blogger
On: 9th August, 2023

Maldives vs. Indonesia Diving

  • Maldives
  • Indonesia

At first glance, comparing the Maldives' and Indonesia's diving is like comparing apples and oranges. For many divers, Indonesia is the springboard to experiencing the best diving in the Coral Triangle, while the Maldives is synonymous with big animal encounters (think: whale sharks, manta…

Lamanai Ruins, Belize
Image of Jacqui Brooks

By Jacqui
On: 26th July, 2023

Top Dive and Travel Combination Holidays

  • Belize
  • Fiji
  • Raja Ampat
  • Sri Lanka
  • Tanzania
  • Wakatobi

We know you diving fanatics love the ocean, but ever thought of extending your trip to discover more? Look no further, here are our top five dive and travel combination holidays so that you can gain even more from the destination you visit both in, and out of the water! This list is by no…

By Guest Blogger
On: 19th July, 2023

Top Ten Mobula Ray Facts

  • Mexico
  • Oman
  • Seychelles
  • Maldives
  • Indonesia
  • Socorro Island
  • Mozambique

Bat ray, carpet ray, flying tortillas, mobs… With their strange appearance and quirky behaviour, mobula rays have many nicknames. Thanks to two horn-shaped fins protruding from the front of their head, they're also commonly known as devil rays. But despite their devilish looks, mobulas are…

Goliath grouper

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…