The Pacific Ocean is a vast and dynamic underwater playground, offering some of the most diverse and breathtaking dive sites…
Author: Kathryn Curzon
Kathryn Curzon
Kathryn is a marine conservationist, a dive travel writer, and an award-winning author based in New Zealand. She is the author of No Damage and co-founder of the marine conservation cause Friends for Sharks
Both the Maldives and Seychelles are world-renowned scuba diving destinations, each offering crystal-clear waters, vibrant marine life, and breathtaking underwater…
Embarking on a liveaboard trip can be an exciting milestone in a scuba diver’s journey, offering an immersive dive experience…
Scuba diving doesn’t require a luxury budget. Across the globe, some destinations offer outstanding diving at a lower cost, making…
Sharks are some of the most fascinating and misunderstood creatures in the ocean. For scuba divers, encountering these graceful animals…
When most people think of scuba diving, they imagine warm, tropical waters, colorful coral reefs, and schools of vibrant fish.…
Diving with sharks is one of the most awe-inspiring experiences a scuba diver can have. These apex predators command respect,…
Wreck diving offers a fascinating way to explore the ocean’s history and witness marine life that thrives around sunken structures.…
Night diving can feel like a leap into the unknown, but it’s an experience like no other. As the sun…
Southeast Asia is renowned for its breathtaking diving and is home to some of the most biologically diverse waters on…
The Great Barrier Reef is a world-famous diving destination, with thousands of individual reefs. From the pristine outer reefs to…
For experienced scuba divers, few places on Earth rival Raja Ampat. Located in Indonesia’s West Papua province, Raja Ampat is…
Whether you’re new to scuba diving or have already logged multiple dives, avoiding mistakes can make the difference between a…
Scuba diving is an amazing sport that allows you to explore the underwater world and encounter marine life in idyllic…
Egypt is renowned for its stunning dive sites and vibrant marine life and offers a range of dive experiences in…
There are incredible dive destinations around the world, but sometimes it can be tricky to choose. Do you go for…
Snorkeling is an easy yet exciting way to explore the underwater world. With oceans surrounding three-fourths of its borders, the…
Many people dream of going snorkeling and exploring the wonders of the underwater world, but it can seem daunting at…
Welcome to Baja California, where the sun-drenched coastline is surrounded by turquoise waters and an abundance of marine life. Baja…
With friendly manta rays and an abundance of marine megafauna, the Socorro Islands are on the wish lists of many…
Known as the Soft Coral Capital of the World, Fiji attracts divers from around the world. It is an idyllic…
Taking your kids on their first snorkeling adventure might sound daunting, especially if they are young or nervous, but imagine…
Ready to explore the captivating underwater world? Snorkeling is a magical and easy activity that allows you to experience the…
Shore diving unlocks a world of awe-inspiring beauty beneath the surface. Unlike boat dives, which can be limited by schedules…
With more than 7,000 km of coastline dotted with bustling cities, Brazil offers a unique mix of culture, history and…
So, you’ve taken the plunge into the mesmerizing world of scuba diving, and now you’re itching to explore new and…
As the sun dips below the horizon, a sense of tranquility fills the air, and beneath the surface, a hidden…
I did my first trial dive on the Great Barrier Reef during a vacation on Magnetic Island in Queensland, Australia.
There was a time when putting my face underwater brought on panic attacks and the feeling I would die, which…
With a growing media focus on the plight of our oceans, it is easier than ever to learn about marine conservation issues and get involved. There are many dedicated organizations out there, from worldwide charities to smaller, community-based initiatives. No matter what your preference or ability, there is a way to pitch in and help. Here are our picks for five top shark charities that working to preserve our oceans.
With a growing media focus on the plight of our oceans, it is easier than ever to learn about marine…
Jacques do Vos is an underwater photographer who regularly gets into the water with these magnificent creatures, most recently in Norway. Enjoy the stunning video of his experiences above.
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to freedive with orcas? Jacques do Vos is an underwater photographer…
A group of Australian divers are changing the world of tankless diving by introducing the AirBuddy. This portable system offers up to 45 minutes of dive time for one diver up to 12 metres of depth and is both lightweight and small; consisting of just a battery-powered air compressor, a regulator and hose. The 12-volt battery takes 3.5 hours to charge using a standard electrical socket.
A Spanish biologist and amateur beekeeper, Federica Bertocchini, has discovered a plastic-eating caterpillar that could be the solution to global plastic pollution. The caterpillar’s ability to consume plastic was accidentally discovered during routine bee hive maintenance and it’s has since been studied by Bertocchini and her peers at the University of Cambridge. Their findings have been published in Current Biology in April 2017.
Amateur beekeeper accidentally discovers plastic-eating caterpillar that could solve global plastic pollution. A Spanish biologist and amateur beekeeper, Federica Bertocchini,…
Greenpeace dumped a 2.5 tonne ocean plastic sculpture outside Coca-Cola’s headquarters in London during April 2017. The sculpture, made from sand and waste Coca-Cola bottles, was created in protest of the company’s role in ocean plastic pollution.
Greenpeace protests Coca-Cola’s role in ocean plastic pollution with giant sculpture outside their London headquarters. Greenpeace dumped a 2.5 tonne…
China’s largest airline, China Southern, has banned the carriage of shark fin on all its cargo and passenger flights.
A Virgin StartUp-backed company, ARC Marine, is creating an artificial reef at premier UK diving site Vobster Quay in 2017. They aim to protect the globally endangered white-clawed crayfish, which is threatened with extinction in the next twenty to thirty years.
A Virgin StartUp-backed company, ARC Marine, is creating an artificial reef at premier UK diving site Vobster Quay in 2017.…
Researchers working in Queensland, Australia have discovered humpback whales breach to communicate with other pods of whales over 4 km (2.5 miles) apart. Wanting to know why these whales breach when migrating, researchers observed 94 different groups of whales during their migration to Antarctica. Their findings were published in Marine Mammal Science in November 2016.
Richelieu Rock, a dive site that is part of the Mu Koh Surin marine park in Thailand, has been destroyed. The site was recently captured on film, which showed the area covered in dead fish and with cracked areas of coral. The reef was known as one of the best diving sites in the world.
The Samoa and Tonga Sevens teams have been raising awareness for shark conservation with the Hong Kong Shark Foundation (HKSF), Hong Kong Rugby Union (HKRU) and Tuen Mun Sharks Mini rugby club. They joined forces to share the plight of sharks during the Cathay Pacific/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens in April 2017.
The Samoa and Tonga Sevens teams have been raising awareness for shark conservation with the Hong Kong Shark Foundation (HKSF),…