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Outrigger Zone: Ozone – Global Conservation Initiative to Protect Coral Reefs

July 24, 2017 by Simon Mallender

Outrigger Zone or Ozone is the Outrigger Resorts global conservation initiative with local activities at their beachside resorts such as seeding new coral beds. Their goal is to grow an entire football field worth of coral by 2025.

Pete McGee – award winning underwater photographer

July 16, 2017July 16, 2017 by Simon Mallender

Diveplanit profiles our own Associate Photographer Pete McGee – Winner of the Endemic and Black & White Categories in the First Lord Howe Island Underwater Photo Shootout.

Looking for best diving visibility in the world? Try Okinawa.

July 12, 2017July 17, 2017 by Deborah Dickson-Smith

Vis. It’s all we talk about. The first question we’re asked as we emerge from the water, and the first thing we rave (or complain) about, you know, before we get around to describing what we actually saw.

Pulau Tioman – diving one of Malaysia’s unspoilt islands

July 10, 2017 by Simon Mallender

Our guest blogger and keen aquanaut Dof Dickinson shares her dive trip with photos and video to the unspoilt island of Tioman, off Malaysia’s mainland north of Singapore.

Diveplanit Deal Okinawa, Japan – AU$3,295 pp

July 10, 2017July 17, 2017 by Simon Mallender

Want to experience 50m vis! And warm waters with all that amazing coral and marine life? Check out our Diveplanit deal Okinawa

Reef Teach – learn about the Reef before you visit

July 10, 2017 by Simon Mallender

Planning a trip to Cairns to see the Great Barrier Reef? Diveplanit recommends you join the evening session at Reef Teach for an entertaining and informative introduction to the Reef. You’ll enjoy your time on the Reef so much more – understanding the complexities of what you’re seeing.

Solomon Islands Dive Fest competition – we have a winner!

July 8, 2017July 8, 2017 by Simon Mallender

Diveplanit announces the winner of the Solomon Islands Dive Fest 2017 competition who wins a dive trip including diving at Gizo, Munda and aboard the MV Taka

Where d’you look for a biofluorescent turtle? – Magical Munda of course!

July 3, 2017July 3, 2017 by Simon Mallender

In our own marine magical beasts and where to find them blog, we feature an in-depth article by the well-known Hollywood-based film director Klaus Obermeyer in search of the biofluorescent turtle.

What is the Value of the Great Barrier Reef?

June 26, 2017June 30, 2017 by Simon Mallender

$56 billion – the total asset value of the Great Barrier Reef as calculated by Deloitte by assessing its economic, social and iconic brand value together. But what is the value of the Great Barrier Reef to the great Australian public?

Solomon Islands bans plastic bags!

June 21, 2017June 21, 2017 by Deborah Dickson-Smith

The Solomon Islands Western Province has announced a total ban on plastic bags. The first Solomon Islands plastic bag ban.

Passions of Paradise … driving a passion for the Great Barrier Reef

June 21, 2017June 23, 2017 by Simon Mallender

Passions of Paradise Cruises offer day trips aboard their new catamaran to snorkel and dive the Great Barrier Reef daily, with special deals for divers in the winter months.

Coral Expeditions – the relaxed alternative way to dive the Great Barrier Reef

June 14, 2017July 19, 2017 by Simon Mallender

Coral Expeditions: the relaxed alternative way to dive the Great Barrier Reef from Lizard to Hinchinbrook diving and snorkelling many reefs in between plus guided land trips and a visit to Fitzroy Turtle Sanctuary.