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 […]
Mention Bundaberg to most Aussie divers and they will think of Lady Elliot Island or rum, or possibly both! However, for divers in the know they will automatically think about the wonderful and easy shore diving to be found off this sugar town. Bundaberg, located four hours drive north of Brisbane, is a busy country […]
Diving the Museum of Underwater Art (MOUA) is now possible with a selection of local operators awarded licenses to take divers and snorkelers to visit Jason deCaires Taylor’s latest underwater masterpiece. It is the only underwater art museum in the Southern Hemisphere, and the project aims to highlight reef conservation, restoration and education on a […]
Jacques Cousteau once claimed that the Poor Knights Islands have the best subtropical diving in the world. He must have been a little confused on his geography, as the Poor Knights Islands are located in a temperate zone. But we can understand his confusion, located in New Zealand’s North Island region of Northland, the islands […]
As New Zealand and Australia start to flatten the curve and ease restrictions, there has been talk this week of creating a “Trans-Tasman Bubble” to allow travel between the two countries. The concept has now been extended to include our Pacific Island neighbours, most of which are Covid19-free. Let’s hope they open their doors once […]
As you’re probably aware, the ‘Great Eight’ are our Great Barrier Reef’s living icons – the creatures at the top of everyone’s ‘must see’ list when they visit the Reef. But they are also a reflection of the diversity of life on the Reef. They range from mammals to fish, reptiles to molluscs and they […]
Here are 5 incredible Australian marine encounters from giant cuttlefish, to dwarf minke whales, to giant whale sharks and manta rays, to the world’s largest green turtle rookery in the world.
In the picturesque seaside location of Baie des Citron (Lemon Bay) in Noumea, a group of retirees has enabled marine biologists to uncover a whole new understanding of the bay’s sea snake population. The group of women, in their 60s and 70s, came together with a shared love of snorkeling, and every day they swim […]
