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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…

Seahorse

By Emily C
On: 9th August, 2023

A Visit to the Islands of Tanzania: Pemba, Zanzibar and Mafia Island

  • Spice Islands & the Tanzanian Coast
  • Tanzania
  • Mafia Island
  • Pemba Island
  • Zanzibar

Mention travelling in Tanzania and chances are you'll be quizzed on which safari reserve you're visiting. Yet this East African marvel harbours just as much diversity off its shores. Contrary to those who like to spend their holidays on dry land, my recent visit to Tanzania took me on an…

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…

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…

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…

Jungle river

By Guest Blogger
On: 23rd June, 2023

Top Ten Destinations Great for Non-Divers

  • Indonesia
  • The Azores
  • Maldives
  • Egypt
  • Ecuador & the Galapagos
  • Oman
  • Tanzania
  • Gozo
  • Belize
  • Iceland

We regularly hop aboard our soapbox in support of diving. There's nothing quite like floating in an alternate universe of technicolour reef cities and marvellous marine life. That being said, not all trips can be spent entirely underwater. There are surface intervals, after all. Whether…

macro diving clown fish

By Emily C
On: 5th December, 2022

Best Macro Diving in the World

  • Philippines
  • Papua New Guinea
  • Indonesia
  • Tanzania

Every diver is different. There are divers who travel far and wide in search of the next best wreck to explore, those who can't get enough of megafauna or 'the big stuff', then there are those of us who can't keep our eyes off the seafloor, searching for the extraordinary, tucked away within…

Man on sailboat
Rachel Gaw

By Rachel
On: 1st December, 2022

Philantourism: The Best Dive Spots for Doing Good

  • Indonesia
  • Tanzania
  • Philippines
  • Sri Lanka
  • Maldives

Often, when catastrophe strikes, or a community falls on hard times, we watch and wonder 'how can I help?' Some people choose to donate money, participate in food/clothing drives, volunteer their time or open their homes. Short-term relief is just the beginning though. To truly extend a…

Oman wadi
Rachel Gaw

By Rachel
On: 24th August, 2022

Autumn of Extras - Dive Destinations With Excitement Above and Below the Surface

  • Indonesia
  • Philippines
  • Mexico
  • Egypt
  • Gozo
  • Oman
  • Tanzania

Whether you're a family of divers or a couple with contrasting interests, these destinations offer something for everyone to prep for the post-summer blues. Read on for a bit of autumn inspiration…