As cephalopod lovers around the world celebrate the Oscar win for My Octopus Teacher, we thought it was worth taking a closer look at octopus’ behaviour. Many of us divers are certainly enamoured, watching these curious, intelligent creatures collect treasures, reach out for our cameras, and display generally quirky behaviour, but can they make friends? Marine […]
While international borders remain closed, many of us are rediscovering the incredible diving to be found right here in Australia. Some of us, myself included, returning to the place it all began: Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef. I’ll never forget the moment I took a giant stride into the Great Barrier Reef for the […]
Coral reefs around the world, including our own beloved Great Barrier Reef, face a number of growing threats, the greatest of which is climate change. There are many things you can do at home to address climate change, and here are a few ways to directly help the Reef. There are a number of programs […]
In the last year, many divers haven’t been able to dive as much as they would like, and many haven’t dived at all. If you’ve been out of the water for a while, it’s essential to take time planning your safe return to diving. DAN is encouraging all divers to consider a few important factors […]
What do we know about whale sharks? Very little. We know whale sharks are the largest fish in the sea, they eat plankton and travel the world. But little else. Marine scientists and tour operators are working to change this, with new information and discoveries emerging constantly about Rhincodon typus. Here are five of the […]
With a slew of half-price flights starting on the 1st of April, the pressing problem for many now is… ‘where to go?’ For Victorians, the stimulus package will see 50% discounted flights from Melbourne to three Queensland destinations including Gold Coast, Cairns and Sunshine Coast. Travelers departing from Sydney can add the Whitsundays to these […]
Mention the word manta and divers dream of the Maldives, Palau, Raja Ampat or Komodo, however, manta encounters are actually possible at many locations in Australia, including Lady Elliot Island – the Home of the Manta – and Ningaloo Reef. But some of the best encounters can be had in places you least expect, such […]
The Bends, also known as decompression sickness (DCS) occur when nitrogen bubbles form in the blood, often causing severe joint pain. The common name “The Bends” comes from an affected person doubling (bending) overdue to the intense pain of the condition. Ascending too quickly and not following recreational diving guidelines are two main causes of […]
Marine biologist, photographer and Master Reef Guide Johnny Gaskell has visited over 200 reef sites in the Great Barrier Reef over the last two years and has come with a top 10 reefs, a bucket list of lesser-known reefs for those eager to explore beyond the popular dive sites. Famous for the discovery of Queensland’s […]
This year, 17 Great Barrier Reef tour operators are set to take to the water to help conserve and protect this natural wonder in a new conservation initiative, with funding in excess of $3.2 million from the Australian Government. The initiative will see operators take part in reef health and impact surveys, grow and out-plant […]
