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.
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...
Massive school of rays filmed in Mexico
If you haven't yet seen this Nat Geo clip of thousands of rays in Mexico then check it out below. The world of scuba diving is becoming more aware that Mexico is home to some of the most incredible underwater experiences on the planet. Isn't it time you thought about...
BBC cover Cocos marine protection
It is 1 thing to declare an area a national marine park or a marine protected area. It is quite another to enforce the rules and regulations created to protect the marine environment. Some of our most precious marine resources appear to be heavily protected, but the...
Ocean Quest Barrier Reef Minke Whale Expeditions in 2018!
If you are a novice diver or are short on time or budget then you can get a little flavour of the GBR by joining a short OceanQuest itinerary to the Outer Barrier Reef. If you want to experience something unique, then you should definitely join one of its Minke Whale...
Book on Galapagos Liveaboard Estrella Del Mar With Discount
Last updated: 29 August 2013 US$ 100 Discount Voucher! If you want to witness at first hand the keys that unlocked the theory of natural evolution in the Galapagos Islands then the Estrella del Mar would be a fabulous choice. Comfortable and affordable this liveaboard...
List Of Airlines Ending Shark Fin Cargo’s Grows
After a fair bit of stick from environmentalists, Fiji’s national carrier Air Pacific announced it will put an end to shark fin cargo's that come from unsustainable or unverified sources. They join a growing list of airlines to curb the practice following the...
World Turtle Day 23 May 2013 Say No Thank you to Plastic!
Today is world turtle day and sadly 6 of the 7 marine turtle species are either threatened or critically endangered by our actions. Global warming, ocean pollution, coastal development, entanglement in fishing gear, poaching and illegal trade of eggs, meat shells and...