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The recent landmark announcement of the world’s newest and largest marine protected area (MPA) in…

The waters of New Zealand are home to a number of colourful moray eel species and conger eels, which can be dived with in places such as the Poor Knights marine reserve in Northland. Spending time with eels isn’t restricted to scuba diving though, as the land of the long white cloud is also home to the Longfin eel; a freshwater species only found in New Zealand and declining in numbers.

The waters of New Zealand are home to a number of colourful moray eel species…

The U.S. election was a chilling illustration of the atrocious state of public discourse. It doesn’t bode well for a country once admired for leadership in education and science.

The U.S. election was a chilling illustration of the atrocious state of public discourse. It…

With the countdown to Black Friday now on, diving holiday specialist, Regaldive, has unveiled its range of exciting Black Friday Offers.

Save a minimum of 10% on most holidays and liveaboards worldwide With the countdown to…

Recent advances in electronic shark repellents and their potential to control shark-human interactions non-lethally are discussed in this interview with Paul von Blerk, a Project Specialist at Kwazulu-Natal Sharks Board in South Africa.

Australia has experienced a tragic week with the loss of six people who died scuba diving or snorkelling in Australian waters.

Our awesome Open Water students Marshall, Natalia and Mark (seen here with Instructor Trish on the left) had an amazing experience at Goat Island earlier this season when they had a group of playful dolphins come and say hi!

Our awesome Open Water students Marshall, Natalia and Mark (seen here with Instructor Trish on…

It is with much relief we share the news that five sperm whales have been sighted by Whale Watch Kaikoura just six days after the 7.8 magnitude earthquakes that impacted Kaikoura and surrounds heavily. Whilst Whale Watch are currently closed for business, a short press release on their website shows their evident joy at the whales’ return to the area:

It is with much relief we share the news that five sperm whales have been…

Kiribati, an island nation in the central Pacific Ocean, is committed to protecting their waters from overfishing and have recently announced they have established a large shark sanctuary. The sanctuary is approximately the size of India and commercial shark fishing is banned within it

Kiribati, an island nation in the central Pacific Ocean, is committed to protecting their waters…

Take a look at our latest prices including Red Sea liveaboard holiday deals from only £699 including flights to Hurghada and Maldives liveaboard offers now starting from as little as £1795 including flights!

Take a look at our latest prices including Red Sea liveaboard holiday deals from only £699 including flights to Hurghada…

KLASH is a new water activewear company aimed at women who want to be active in…

In a previous copy of Dive New Zealand magazine, I told you that the first KISS Classic rebreather with a syntactic coated canister had arrived in New Zealand. I can now tell you how this innovation will save you money and extend your time underwater.

In a previous copy of Dive New Zealand magazine, I told you that the first…

Well done and welcome to those new divers who completed their Open Water Diver course during October and two new Drysuit divers.

Well done and welcome to those new divers who completed their Open Water Diver course…

Now what? Many people in the United States and around the world are dismayed that a bigoted, misogynistic, climate change denier has been elected to the highest office in what is still the world’s most powerful nation. His party controls the House and Senate, meaning pro-fossil-fuel, anti-climate-action representatives who reject overwhelming and alarming scientific evidence will hold the reins. It will be a government firmly in the pocket of the fossil fuel industry. But global warming isn’t going to pause for four years. It’s going to accelerate. Do we give up?

Now what? Many people in the United States and around the world are dismayed that…

Turns out, Frogfish are even cooler than you thought! Frogfish are one of those fish…

Imagine beaches that are free from rubbish, healthy rivers that we can swim in, and people everywhere who are inspired to look after the places we love. This is the vision of non-profit group Sustainable Coastlines. The charity recently launched a crowd-funding campaign to help complete The Flagship Education Centre – a unique and ambitious re-locatable building planned for Auckland’s Wynyard Quarter, and they need your help.

Imagine beaches that are free from rubbish, healthy rivers that we can swim in, and…

Offering unspoiled dive sites, year-round diving and plenty of sunshine, Oman is just 7 hours flight from the UK. Nutrient rich waters support a great diversity and abundance of marine life, so it’s no surprise that Oman is considered to be one of the world’s best diving destinations.

Offering unspoiled dive sites, year-round diving and plenty of sunshine, Oman is just 7 hours…

Thank you to John Mankat for this very different #meandmyrEvo today. John was recently interviewed…

Coral Restoration Foundation has been awarded $2.1 million in funding from the National Oceanic and…

An Underwater Diver Tow System developed by Paul Darnbrough is designed to help divers more efficiently explore debris fields from shipwrecks or submerged aircraft and anything else that may be of interest to them.

An Underwater Diver Tow System developed by Paul Darnbrough is designed to help divers more…

Following the recent merger announcement between Worldwide Dive and Sail and blue o two, Master Liveaboards has now announced that it will be adding three new vessels to it’s existing fleet.

Following the recent merger announcement between Worldwide Dive and Sail and blue o two, Master…

Take a look at our latest prices including Red Sea liveaboard holiday deals from only £699 including flights to Hurghada and Maldives liveaboard offers now starting from as little as £1795 including flights!

Take a look at our latest prices including Red Sea liveaboard holiday deals from only £699 including flights to Hurghada…

Worldwide Dive and Sail and blue o two are pleased to announce that they are in the final stages of finalising a merge that will bring their two companies together in a merger of equals.

Worldwide Dive and Sail and blue o two are pleased to announce that they are…

Nikon’s flagship D5 camera is a professional imaging tool with equally impressive still and video capabilities. With customized controls, next-generation lens gear system and uncompromised viewing, Aquatica’s new AD5 housing puts the D5’s power into the hands of photographers shooting in the world’s most demanding underwater environments.

Nikon’s flagship D5 camera is a professional imaging tool with equally impressive still and video…

Forget the Christmas shopping … treat yourself to a week of sunshine and diving in the Maldives instead!!!

Forget the Christmas shopping … treat yourself to a week of sunshine and diving in…

Aquatica is proud to introduce to you the new Aquatica A5DMkIV housing forCanon’s latest evolution to the 5D family, the 5D Mk IV. Our housing is scheduled for shipping around the end of November 2016.

Aquatica is proud to introduce to you the new Aquatica A5DMkIV housing for Canon’s latest…