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White tip reef shark

By Rich Reardon
On: 4th July, 2023

Top Ten Whitetip Reef Shark Facts

  • Galapagos Archipelago
  • Mozambique
  • Tanzania
  • Cocos Island
  • Palau
  • Socorro Island

For many divers, their first glimpse of a shark will be a whitetip reef shark. Not to be mistaken for oceanic whitetips, whitetip reef sharks can often be seen resting on the seabed during the day and offer little, if any, threat to humans. As one of the most common sharks found on dive…

Sea Lion

By Charlotte
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…

Nudibranch

By Emily C
On: 6th June, 2023

Top Ten Nudibranch Facts

  • Philippines
  • Indonesia
  • Maldives
  • Australia
  • French Polynesia
  • Palau

From the bright red Spanish dancer to Hopkins's rose nudibranch, neon green leaf sheep nudibranch - otherwise known as 'Shawn the Sheep' -, and the orange-peel Doris nudibranch, fabulously coloured nudibranchs have amassed a cult-like following among divers. Hailed as the 'Jewels of the…

Diver in minnows

By Rich Reardon
On: 3rd May, 2023

Best Diving in the World

  • The Azores
  • Bahamas
  • Cocos Island
  • French Polynesia
  • Ecuador & the Galapagos
  • Indonesia
  • Mozambique
  • Palau
  • Raja Ampat
  • Papua New Guinea

There's no finer way of starting a 'discussion' on a dive boat than proclaiming one destination or another to be the home of the 'best diving in the world.' Not to be the ones who shy away from controversial topics, we're going to try to tackle this hot topic in a very general way. Each of…

Snorkelling

By Rich Reardon
On: 11th November, 2022

Scuba Diving vs. Snorkelling

  • Egypt
  • Bali
  • Palau
  • Mexico
  • Australasia & Pacific Islands

While dipping below the ocean's surface and venturing into the silent world has become an addiction for many of us, there are times and circumstances when simply grabbing a mask, snorkel and fins is enough to allow us a glimpse of the majestic marine life below. Whether it's age…

Rachel Gaw

By Rachel
On: 8th December, 2021

Hope Spots for a Healthier Blue World

  • Maldives
  • Galapagos Archipelago
  • Ecuador & the Galapagos
  • Palau
  • Raja Ampat
  • Indonesia
  • Papua New Guinea

When asked what her favourite dive destination in the world is, Sylvia Earle - National Geographic Explorer, marine biologist, oceanographer, author, teacher and all-around phenomenal ocean advocate - said:

Whale Shark, Djibouti
Image of Jacqui Brooks

By Jacqui
On: 2nd March, 2021

Our Top Bucket List Diving Experiences

  • Australia
  • Mexico
  • Mozambique
  • Ningaloo Reef
  • Philippines
  • French Polynesia
  • Palau
  • Solomon Islands
  • Indonesia

Looking for ideas for your next diving holiday? Here are our top bucket list diving experiences to inspire your next diving adventure with Original Diving.

blackwater diving
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By Jacqui
On: 24th September, 2019

Top Five Dive Sites for Blackwater Diving

  • Philippines
  • Palau
  • Hawaii
  • Pico & Faial
  • Northern Sulawesi

Ever been night diving? Blackwater diving is night diving on steroids. But rather than exploring reefs, divers are suspended in the pitch black of the open ocean. Why? Because that's when the diurnal migration (aka the world's largest migration) occurs, with countless platonic animals of the…

Humpback whale

By Emily
On: 22nd April, 2019

Earth Day

  • Maldives
  • Raja Ampat
  • Seychelles
  • Bahamas
  • Palau

Monday 22nd April marked Earth Day, and while we're not about to hop aboard our 100% biodegradable soap box and start preaching some sort of eco-warrior manifesto (we'll leave that to the London protesters… are they still glued to that bus?!), we are committed to helping our clients travel…

chasing coral indonesia
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By Jacqui
On: 12th September, 2017

What We Learnt From Chasing Coral

  • Fiji
  • Maldives
  • Seychelles
  • Palau
  • Raja Ampat
  • Indonesia

Picture this: A kaleidoscope of colourful corals, from gargantuan brain corals to gently swaying fan corals. Schools of vibrant purple and yellow fairy basslets dance above whilst snakelike moray eels lurk in crevices. Rainbow coloured parrot fish peck away for algae below a giant goliath…