There’s probably not a strict definition of muck diving – though there are many places that claim to have invented it! For the uninitiated, the ‘muck’ element refers to a silty-sandy bottom, with a distinct lack of rock and therefore also coral.
Hands up! Who wants to learn to scuba dive? Everyone wants to learn to scuba dive! This post is written on the principle that actually everyone is a scuba diver – it’s just that some of you haven’t learn to scuba dive yet! So here we present the what, and how, and where, and when […]
If you’d rather your pristine coral reefs and pelagic action came with a luxurious 5-star resort, butler service and gourmet food, you’re in luck. Many luxury resorts have already figured out that their clientele are interested in diving, some offering a bespoke diving experience. Diving at such places is when and however many times a day as you […]
A new campaign called ‘Saving Norman’ is aiming for better protection for Bondi’s population of critically endangered grey nurse sharks.
Reeftip Drink, a new rum-based drink launched by Diageo, aims to help save the Great Barrier Reef, with profits funding the Coral Nurture Program.
Over 140 aquarium-bred, baby White’s seahorses have been released to two Sydney Harbour Seahorse Hotel locations at Delwood Beach and Little Manly.
A rekindled love for our own beautiful reefs has inspired a few dive centres to launch new liveaboard experiences. Here are three amazing new Australian dive experiences.
Marine scientist Dr Simon Pierce is a leading authority on whale sharks. Co-founder of the Marine Megafauna Foundation, and advisor to the global whale shark database, his work on the population ecology and management of this iconic species has made him the world’s top whale shark conservation biologist. Simon is co-author of the first scientific […]
While much of the Eastern Seaboard in Australia is in lockdown, it seemed unreasonable to provide you with some travel inspiration this week, so we thought we’d revisit what’s on the box for ocean lovers. Some new films are now available to stream, including Playing with Sharks and Envoy: Shark Cull, and we’ve come up […]
While Fiji’s international borders have been closed for just over a year, the team at Volivoli Beach Resort has not been idle. Kept busy with several renovation projects, online training courses and local events, in their spare time, the team has been surveying the resort’s three house reefs, and you’ll be amazed what they have […]
