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.
‘Shark Men’ Search For Great White Nursery
The television series, Shark Men - aired on the National Geographic Channel, has just returned for its second season of shark sagas. Don’t miss these great programmes filming a team of ocean lovers as they track the feared great white sharks that cruise California's...
Burma Mergui – The Manta Ray Paradise
In the course of researching manta ray aggregations in South East Asia, Dr Andrea Marshall world-leading manta ray expert, stumbled upon an oasis of bio-diversity diving in Burma (Myanmar). Andrea's first impression of South Burma was one of awe; the stunning scenery...
Whale Shark Diving in the Maldives MPAs
Nothing quite beats meeting a whale shark on your dive. The authorities in the Maldives have realised how fragile the future of these mesmerising creatures are. 3 Marine Park Areas 'MPAs' have been declared which aim to protect whale sharks and their habitat. We...
HEPCA Campaigns to Free Dolphins in Egypt
Have you ever dived with dolphins in the Red Sea? Can you even imagine them confined in a swimming pool smaller than 9m x 9m x 4m, with visibility less than 20cm! On 3 October 2010, Hurghada Environmental Protection and Conservation Association (HEPCA) arranged a...
Help Create a Shark Sanctuary in Raja Ampat
Does the idea of diving with sharks fill you with anticipation or turn you into a bundle of nerves? Either way, if you are a scuba diver, then you are very likely to care about the conservation of sharks. You can help keep them around for many years to come by signing...
Komodo Diving Conditions Great Despite El Nino
This has been 1 of the wettest seasons that Indonesia has had for many years. But that doesn't mean you need to cancel your plans for a Komodo diving holiday. The crew of the Seven Seas liveaboard reports the diving in Komodo is as spectacular as ever! According to...
Huge Support for Coral Seas Marine Park
Does saving the Coral Seas mean something to you? You're not alone! Protect Our Coral Seas has over 30,000 Australians supporting their efforts to declare this spectacular area as the world's largest protected area. Over 30,000 Australians from all walks of life have...
From Sharklife: Does Shark Cartilage Work?
Do you want to stop the decline of sharks in our oceans so that you can look forward to many years of diving with sharks? Sharklife is turning the spotlight on shark cartilage products. Have you heard that shark cartilage can benefit people suffering from cancer and...
SIPD Reintroduces Giant Clams in Semporna
Have you ever had the marvellous fortune of gazing into the electric blue colours of a giant clam while diving in Sipadan? These truly unbelievable creatures are dwindling in number and The Semporna Islands Darwin Project (SIDP) is taking outstanding steps to...