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 […]
With domestic borders finally opening after months of travel restrictions, many of us are desperate for a diving holiday. Now is definitely the time to start thinking about where you’d like to go in 2021, but during lockdown, the landscape has changed. With Covid-19 social distancing rules, many dive resorts are already fully booked until […]
This Christmas, I think we’ll all be wishing for the coming year to be full of dive travel adventures. Until then, here are a few Christmas gift ideas that help protect our oceans. From upcycled sunglasses to ocean-inspired jewelry and coral adoption programs. Ocean Alchemy Creative director and founder of Ocean Alchemy, Talia Greis, has […]
While the Solomon Islands’ international borders have been closed this year, Dive Munda has set about teaching local youth how to dive with an ambitious sponsorship program. So far, the Western Province dive centre has trained 45 young Solomon Islanders how to dive, with a target of 80 by the end of the year. The […]
Along its vast length from the tropical far north to the southern tip, the Great Barrier Reef has a number of unique aquatic experiences for divers. While at the moment, not all of us can visit the Reef, here are some ideas to add to your dive travel plans for 2021 and 2022. 1. Swim […]
The Great Reef Census launched across the Great Barrier Reef this month, with a flotilla of boats deployed across its 2,300km length, from Lady Elliot Island in the south to the remote Far North. And here’s how you can take part. Incorporating the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority’s long-term Eye on the Reef program […]
Summer is on its way, and with more and more people keen to get back to the beach and back in the water, we’ve seen an increase in shark incidents this spring. Should we be afraid of sharks? Do shark nets work? How can we keep ourselves safe from sharks? Conversely, millions of sharks are […]
As Coronavirus continues to limit our travel to closer to home, many of us around Australia are just itching for a dive getaway. So for those unable to travel interstate, we’ve put together a comprehensive list of the Best Dive Getaways for each state. And for all our Victorian subscribers, we are all thinking of […]
Whilst we navigate these unprecedented times, we want to assure you that we are always still here for our valued clients. During the past few months, we have spent much of our time booking and rebooking trips. Many of you have new trips to look forward to in 2021; and some trips are still sitting […]
