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Virtual Wreck Diving – SS Thistlegorm
Divers and non-divers alike across the globe can now 'dive' the iconic SS Thistlegorm shipwreck virtually! A new 3D website has been launched that allows you to take a virtual tour of one of the world’s most popular wrecks. The project is the first to use 360 video...
Liveaboard Diving In Raja Ampat with Calico Jack
Guest post written by Calico Jack Charters Located deep in the heart of the coral triangle, the area of Raja Ampat nestles over 1,400 species of fish and over 600 coral kinds giving it the impressive title as the most marine bio-diverse place on earth. Indeed 75% of...
Mexico commits to largest North American MPA
Mexico’s Revillagigedo marine park is set to become the biggest marine protected area in North America! The current protected area will be extended to include more than 57,000 square miles (147,630 square kilometres) of the Pacific Ocean. The announcement by Alejandro...
Misool Eco Resort Pledges US$50 per Guest to Conservation
Misool Eco Resort has committed to increase the funding for their marine conservation foundation, Misool Baseftin in 2017! They will donate US$50 per guest at their resort, and they are asking each guest to match their donation. What is the Misool Basefit Foundation?...
New Hawaii Reef Fish Named After President Obama
American President, Barak Obama, has been honoured by having a new species of fish named after him. The small pink and yellow coral fish has received the official scientific name, Tosanoides obama. This new species was discovered on a dive to 300 feet at Kure Atoll,...
New liveaboard Caribbean Explorer II – Saba & St Kitts
We have a new destination and liveaboard in the Caribbean. Now you can experience the delightful islands of Saba & St Kitts on board the excellent MV Caribbean Explorer II. Part of the reputable worldwide Explorer fleet, the Caribbean Explorer II takes up to 18...
New Myanmar liveaboard launch – Thepnampa
There is a new kid on the block when it comes to Myanmar liveaboards! Introducing MV Thepnampa - a European operated liveaboard running affordable scuba diving trips around the Mergui Archipelago. Renovated in 2016, this 22m motor yacht takes up to 12 divers, so you...
Philippines Declares Largest Marine Protected Area!
The Philippines has declared new Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) totaling over a million hectares (approximately 2,676,990 acres). The new MPAs include a staggering 1,013,340 hectares in Cagayancillo and an additional 80,000 of Aborlan in the province of Palawan. These...
Improved Indonesian Air Travel Safety Is Recognised
It is now easier and safer to travel to your Indonesian scuba diving holiday destination with more recognised airlines to choose from. Earlier this year, the European Commission updated it's Air Safety List and removed a ban against three more Indonesian airlines. Low...