Nature/Wildlife
We live busy lives, often in urban settings, so when the time comes for a vacation, many of us know that the best thing to do is to turn to nature. Nothing blows the cobwebs away more than a trek in the mountains or communing with creatures in the deep forest. Whether peering into a volcano, riding horseback along a trail, or spotting wildlife on a river cruise, something deep within us needs to feel connected to the natural world. All regions of the world present opportunities for enjoying nature.
In cooler temperate climates you may seek out snow-capped mountains such as the Alps, while equatorial regions offer the dense jungles of Asia or the vast plains of Africa. Anywhere animals live free offers us the chance to witness their majesty and understand better our place in the natural order. We can give ourselves privileged memories of seeing lions, elephants and gorillas on safari, or witness orangutans, monkeys and birds in the trees of the rainforest. The oceans and coastlines of the world offer opportunities for encounters with whales, dolphins, penguins, seals and more. Nature is always good for the soul.
Galápagos Marine Life Now Protected!
Monday 21 March 2016, President of the Republic of Ecuador Rafael Correa, announced the creation of a marine sanctuary in the area of the Galápagos Islands. The Galápagos Islands are a World Heritage site. The area has been protected since 1998 by the Galápagos Marine...
‘Famous’ Great White Sharks Contribution to Conservation
Have you ever wondered why the ocean’s apex predator needs to be protected? Are you interested to learn how certain ‘famous’ lady sharks have contributed to bringing awareness to their plight. Let us introduce you to a couple of 'leading ladies' in the world of shark...
‘Enslavement of sentient beings’ at Nemo Aquarium in Thailand
While the world moves towards banning the incarceration of dolphins, Dolphins Bay Phuket opened in November, undeterred by public objections. Strong opinions against this facility have been expressed on the Dolphins Bay Phuket community Facebook page about Nemo. An...
Should El Nino affect your choice of dive destination?
El Nino. What is it? El Niño and La Niña are opposite phases of what is referred to as the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) cycle. This cycle is a a description of temperature fluctuations between the ocean and atmosphere in the east-central Pacific region. El Niño...
5 Nights Galapagos Trekking and Diving
Great news for those dreaming of Galapagos – there is a new way to experience this amazing archipelago above and below the waves. Introducing the all new Galapagos Trekking and Diving package. Act now and take advantage of our special launch offer If you are...
Amazing Cocos video: Argo and DeepSee submersible
Have you always dreamed of going to a magical island, like something from a movie, which is surrounded by waters teeming with schools of fish and hundreds of sharks, and rays? How about exploring the depths there in a small submarine? Imagine that! Well your dreams...
Palau to establish fishing-free ocean sanctuary
Palau may be leading the way in marine conservation. This can only be good news for this excellent dive destination, home to some of the best liveaboard experiences in the world . An article in the New Zealand Herald reports: “Palau created the world's first shark...
Eating fish on liveaboards: ‘OK’ or ‘No Way’?
At Dive The World we take your feedback seriously and recently we have received a few complaints about various liveaboard operators serving "too much fish" on board. Many divers are struck by the apparent contradiction inherent in visiting a place to marvel at its...
Divemaster gets 6 months in prison for killing eagle ray
What do you make of this story? A divemaster in Taiwan who killed an eagle ray has been sentenced to 6 months in prison. It is not a suspended sentence or one with the possibility of parole probation or early release. He will spend the full 6 months in prison for his...