Spearfishing versus underwater photography? Keen diver, snorkeler and sometime Diveplanit guest blogger Rod Eime, muses on his transformation from wide-eyed snorkeler and spear fisherman to would-be protector of all marine life (if he only could).
Would you like to get up close and personal with some NSW locals? There’s nothing better than meeting sharks in their local natural habitats and in NSW, nothing safer.
Our local shark is the grey nurse (Carcharius taurus) which grows to about 3 metres and though it looks fierce there are no reported incidents of grey nurse sharks harming divers – or humans for that matter.
Hurrah for common sense and politicians who listen to scientific facts instead of polls and media headlines: It’s a small win for sharks.
What’s it like to encounter a whale shark in the deep blue? There are a just a few places around the world where you can go diving with whale sharks.
With a recent proposal to bring ‘shark tourism’ to the Gold Coast, we thought we’d take a look at the pros and cons of ‘shark dives’. So what are the arguments for and against?
The crown of thorns seastar is one of the biggest threats to the Great Barrier Reef, responsible for 40% of coral loss over the past few decades.
OZTek 2015 promises to deliver a “diving event like no other” with a healthy mix of information, education, entertainment and inspiration aimed at everyone who dives – regardless of experience level.
There are some fantastic diving features at Ocean Film Festival Australia this year – here’s a sneak peek at just three features you’ll see.
On a recent trip to Fiji we found ourselves diving with Juliane Diamond, a program manager for the Coral Reef Alliance (CORAL), and as coral reefs are part of the reason we exist, I was keen to find out more about their work. I wanted to find out; what exactly is the Coral Reef Alliance, what do they do and how can we help?
This March, we can all immerse ourselves in the wonders of the ocean without getting our feet wet: Ocean Film Festival Australia is coming to town. We can’t wait!
