Current diving is a specialty that requires not only a sense of adventure but also careful planning and additional procedures beyond what is required for diving in still water. Before even getting to the dive site one of the most important considerations for drift diving is to choose your dive operator carefully. You should be […]
The latest Reef Health Update from the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority outlines current sea temperatures, rainfall impacts, wildlife activity and reef management efforts across the Marine Park.
Diveplanit recently hosted a targeted familiarisation program for North American dive club managers, designed to show just how easy it now is to combine the Great Barrier Reef and Fiji into a single, high-value group dive itinerary.
Learn how ageing affects scuba diving and what older divers can do to stay fit, healthy and safe in the water with guidance from DAN experts.
The best turtle encounters in the Southern Great Barrier Reef, from nesting and hatchlings to year-round snorkelling on Heron, Lady Elliot and Keppel Islands.
Forget the crowds, chaos and credit card hangovers – Blue Friday is back for its fifth year, and Diveplanit is diving in! So what is Blue Friday? Blue Friday is a grass roots campaign that started five years ago in northern California – and now that the Black Friday sales madness is growing more popular […]
Discover 10 fascinating facts about octopuses — from their three hearts and blue blood to their camouflage superpowers. Learn why these clever ocean creatures are some of the most incredible animals you can meet while diving in Australia.
The most common issues reported via email and the DAN Emergency Hotline are ear and sinus barotrauma, decompression sickness, and marine envenomation.
On Oahu’s North Shore, we’re heading into open water with One Ocean Diving, to meet the most misunderstood creatures in the sea: sharks.
Diving South Africa offers a thrilling and varied experience full of adventure, from the shark dives of Protea Banks to vibrant reefs of Sodwana Bay.

