Meeting the unexpected in the Philippines
Drifting on the current along a drop-off at Apo Island in the Philippines and I was reminded once again how dreamlike diving can be. Real and unreal. In the …
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Gearing up for the World Spearfishing Champs in Portugal
Preparation is key for spearfishing competition such as the World Spearfishing Champs as knowledge of the area and species is extremely important. So our New …
Why isn’t the government interested in the wreck of Cook’s Endeavour
I recently had the pleasure of visiting the location of the final resting place of Captain James Cook’s HMB Endeavour just off Newport Rhode Island in the …
Solomons, ultimate diving
The Solomon Islands, aptly named the Hapi Isles, is the epitome of a hidden South Pacific paradise, rich in art, dance and iconic panpipe music. These 992 …
Marine Reserves experience winning hearts & minds for the sea
We should think of our marine reserves as ‘wet libraries’, says Samara Nicholas (left), founder of the Experiencing Marine Reserves programme. They should …
A shining Star in Port Vila
Sunken shipwrecks are a unique ‘happy spot’ for each of us. For the serious wreck addict the focus is all about their technical history and structure. For …
What makes diving in Milford Sound unique?
Milford Sound may not be the first place that comes to mind when planning a dive trip. The term ‘Sound’ suggests it was formed when a river valley was …
Managing your breathing air/gas supply
Incident Insights with the Divers Alert Network (DANAP) By DAN Asia-Pacific’s Marty McCafferty Diver No.1 A 37-year-old male diver with approximately 30 …
The ‘no brainer’ case for more, bigger marine reserves
Our oceans are under immense pressure due to human activity. Global warming, acidification and pollution are just a few of the burdens we impose on our oceans, …
Hanging with the ‘President’ in Vanuatu
Hanging out with the President is always cool, and very addictive. We know people who go back year after year just to spend time with the President. Located …