Christmas Island has been described as the Galapagos of the Indian Ocean, thanks to its remote location and the diversity of wildlife found here. It actually shares a few species in common with its Pacific namesake, such as boobies, mantas, eagle rays and migrating whale sharks, however many are unique to this remote Australian territory. […]
The Ribbon Reefs are a popular dive destination all year, but winter is when you can experience a Great Barrier Reef Dwarf Minke Whales encounter.
Have you ever enjoyed a serving of flake and chips? Here’s why you should consider what you’re eating and why you should #GiveFlakeABreak. Most of us at some point have enjoyed a takeaway fish and chips by the beach, and flake is often the standard ‘type’ of fish served at your local Aussie chip shop. […]
Over 100 endangered White’s Seahorses were born just in time for the new year at SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium, marking a successful start to the second year of the White’s Seahorse Conservation Breeding Program initiated by SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium, Fisheries NSW and the University of Technology Sydney. A herd of babies each smaller […]
In response to the COVID-19 vaccine roll outs around the world, Qantas has already reopened international flight bookings from July 2021. So, it’s good news for travel, a light at the end of what has been a very long tunnel, but what does it actually mean, and where are we likely to be able to […]
The Rowley Shoals is one of the most remote dive locations in Australia with trips only available around October each year. We sent photographer team Scott Portelli and Rosie Leaney on assignment to find out what makes it so very special. Here’s what Rosie has to say about her experience: Imagine being in the open […]
South Australian winery Taylors Wines has partnered with the Sydney Institute of Marine Science (SIMS) to launch a fundraising campaign to save Australia’s endangered White’s seahorse (or Sydney seahorse) from extinction. The SeaBnB campaign is appealing to Australians to help fund a program to provide safe haven for the endangered population of White’s seahorses in […]
It doesn’t really need to be said, but of course 2020 has been a year that we will never forget – and not in a good way! But as this (dare I say) ‘unprecedented’ year comes to a close, let’s try and celebrate the good things that happened. There were several initiatives this year that […]
Descending the clear water of John Brewer Reef, the spires of Jason deCaires Taylor’s Coral Greenhouse come into view fairly quickly. I’ve been dreaming about diving the Museum of Underwater Art for months, and not long after the Queensland border opens, I am given an opportunity, not just to dive it, but to be the […]
This weekend (4-6 December 2020), the world’s biggest reproductive show took place on the northern Great Barrier Reef as corals released trillions of egg and sperm into the ocean in a synchronized effort to reproduce. It’s safe to say, the 2020 coral spawning event went OFF. Often described as a gigantic underwater snowstorm, this natural […]
