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Weedy scorpionfish
Diver diving in Malapascua.

By Jamie
On: 19th August, 2026

Our Top Ten Creatures in the Coral Triangle

  • Indonesia
  • Malaysia
  • Philippines
  • Papua New Guinea
  • Solomon Islands

Spanning six countries - Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands and Timor-Leste - the Coral Triangle is home to a whopping 76% of the world's coral species. It's safe to say, then, that there's bound to be some curious critters tucked away among all this…

Locals on a canoe, Papua New Guinea.
Rachel Gaw

By Rachel
On: 23rd February, 2026

Melanesian Ocean Reserve: The World's Largest Indigenous-Led Marine Reserve

  • Papua New Guinea
  • Solomon Islands

June 2025 brought some long-awaited diving news: the launch of the world's first indigenous-led, multi-national ocean reserve protection initiative. Set across the waters and territories of the Solomon Islands, Papua New Guinea, Vanuatu and New Caledonia, the Melanesian Ocean Reserve is…

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.

reef sharks
Image of Jacqui Brooks

By Jacqui
On: 9th March, 2020

Dive Under The Radar

  • The Aldabra Group
  • Baja California
  • Solomon Islands
  • French Polynesia
  • Mafia Island
  • Fiji
  • Andros

The world's best dives: regularly topping just about everyone's bucket list, and for good reason. But the world's ocean covers a mind boggling 139,000,000 square miles, and as the world's largest playground (official title), there are endless opportunities for adventures. Whether you're a…