Marine scientist Dr Simon Pierce is a leading authority on whale sharks. Co-founder of the Marine Megafauna Foundation, and advisor to the global whale shark database, his work on the population ecology and management of this iconic species has made him the world’s top whale shark conservation biologist. Simon is co-author of the first scientific […]
While much of the Eastern Seaboard in Australia is in lockdown, it seemed unreasonable to provide you with some travel inspiration this week, so we thought we’d revisit what’s on the box for ocean lovers. Some new films are now available to stream, including Playing with Sharks and Envoy: Shark Cull, and we’ve come up […]
While Fiji’s international borders have been closed for just over a year, the team at Volivoli Beach Resort has not been idle. Kept busy with several renovation projects, online training courses and local events, in their spare time, the team has been surveying the resort’s three house reefs, and you’ll be amazed what they have […]
Scientists observing shark behaviour in the Gulf of Mexico have discovered that different species of shark hunt at different times of the day. In other words, they take turns. A study of six sharks species sharing the same stretch of ocean revealed that each one chose a specific time of day in which to forage […]
Few people think of sharks as intelligent and socially complex animals, but a recent Macquarie University study shows that even solitary sharks can learn by watching their neighbours. This article was originally published in The Lighthouse, Macquarie University’s online news platform. Far from being the mindless eating machines as often portrayed in popular media, new […]
Premiering this week and screening on the Diveplanit Facebook page, Scubazoo TV’s latest series: Borneo Ocean Diaries. The series is hosted by vivacious Sabahan actor Alex Alexander, who also starred in the team’s earlier production, Borneo Jungle Diaries. Join Alex as she steps out of the Jungles of Borneo and dives into the surrounding oceans […]
The Australian Government has announced plans to establish two new ‘mega’ marine parks around Christmas and Cocos (Keeling) Islands. These will be the world’s next big marine parks of global significance, providing crucial protection to globally significant marine life in an area twice the size of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park – over 740,000 square […]
As the world enters a second year living with COVID-19, several countries have started to welcome international visitors. Some are already accepting visitors who have tested negative to COVID-19 , while others have plans to allow entry to vaccinated visitors. Vaccine rollouts are steaming ahead in many countries around the world, while other countries such […]
For many of us, Valerie Taylor is a living legend. A glamorous shark hunter in the 1950s, Valerie was a champion spear-fisher before a personal epiphany transformed her into a passionate marine conservationist
Last week Diveplanit joined forces with the Underwater Research Group of NSW to take part in the CEO Beach Clean-Up organised by Take 3 for the Sea. This unique event encourages CEOs, directors and business owners to take time out of their busy schedules to clean up their local community while fundraising to support our […]
