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.
4 New Conservation Iniatives From The Aggressor/Dancer Fleet!
As well as being one of the most recognizable brands in liveaboard diving and with reputation of excellence and safety the Aggressor/Dancer fleet also put in the hard yards to help preserve our oceans for future generations. Four fantastic initiatives have been...
CITES Votes for Protection of Manta Rays and Shark Species
A landmark vote was passed today at the CITES convention in Bangkok, Thailand. The hunting of manta rays, oceanic whitetip, porbeagle and smooth, great and scalloped hammerhead sharks will be strictly regulated after the proposal for listing them on the CITES appendix...
Unfortunate Ranger Suffers 2nd Komodo Dragon Incident!
Attacks by Komodo Dragons on humans are an extremely rare event. These huge predators rarely trouble the rangers or tourists that alight on the Island from Komodo Liveaboards, so for this particular ranger an unprecedented second attack is indeed unfortunate. The...
Australia Creates World’s Biggest Marine Park
Australia is set to create the largest network of marine parks in the world which will give protection to waters covering an area as big as India. This is great news for Australia diving enthusiasts! All oil and gas exploration will be banned and commercial fishing...
Join The Great Fiji Shark Count This November
Shark Savers has recently announced its sponsorship and participation in the Great Fiji Shark Count in November 2012. And you can take part in this event on your Fiji resort diving vacation! This major event to 'count' the shark population in Fiji is being run in...
5% Discount on Galapagos Ecoventura Liveaboard
Have you always wanted to experience the evolutionary enchantment of the Galapagos Islands? Would you like to get up close to the native animals and birds as well as encounter a range of awesome marine life? Then a cruise onboard the Galapagos Land Tour Liveaboard...
The Plight of Mantas and Mobulas – Ray of Hope Project
One of the most popular marine creatures among divers manta rays are graceful, majestic creatures. Encountering one underwater as it swoops past while feeding or glides slowly through a cleaning station is a truly awe-inspiring experience. Their popularity means a...
PADI Green Star Award For Matava Astrolabe Hideaway
Matava Astrolabe Hideaway was recently awarded the PADI Green Star Award for their sustainable and eco-conscious environmental activities and business practices at their dive resort in Fiji. This is the first award of this kind in the Asia Pacific region. The PADI...
Tasik Ria Dive Resort Initiates Sulawesi Rubbish Collection
The operators of the excellent Tasik Ria Dive Resort in Manado, Sulawesi readily admit that they cannot change the world but they do believe they can change their own back yard... And that's exactly what they are attempting to do! As a resort that cares about the...