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European Shark Week 10-18 Oct 09
Have you ever come across a shark while diving? Then you will know first-hand the awe these majestic creatures inspire and feel as passionately as we do about ensuring you meet them on many future dives. Take action during the European Shark Week from 10-18 October....
Phuket Sea Rescue Just Got Better
Phuket is going all out to keep you safe on your next liveaboard holiday in Thailand. The Andaman Sea Rescue Service (ASRS) has been awarded 18 million baht in a Cabinet ruling to improve safety along the Andaman Coast. The ASRS will use the extra funding to purchase...
Dugong Dies Trying to Escape Trawling Net
The body of a 40-year old female dugong was found dead off the coast of Trang last week. A sad and unnecessary incident to occur in this otherwise beautiful Thai diving destination. Phuket marine biologists were concerned enough to undertake an 8-hour autopsy to...
Palau’s precedent setting shark sanctuary
In a bold new move, Palau's President, Johnson Toribiong, is establishing a precedent setting shark sanctuary in the Pacific Ocean surrounding the 200 islands that comprise the territory of Palau. The sanctuary will safeguard sharks from commercial fishing within a...
Save on Moana’s New Year Sulawesi Cruise
Last updated: 16 June 2010 Save US$ 981 per diver! Travel where few have ventured before with KLM Moana's special adventure cruise to get your fill of Sulawesi diving. Sailing from Komodo National Park, you will be one of the very few divers to celebrate the New Year...
Dive The World Supports PeTA
We at Dive The World love the fact that we introduce and share with people the wonders of the underwater world and all the fabulous marine creatures that live in it. As responsible divers we all have our part to play in not just enjoying but also protecting the...
Paradise is now affordable – Fiji is cheap!
Top Pacific Island destination Fiji is in the news again, and for all the right reasons. Since the Fijian dollar was devalued by 20% in April, bringing it on par with Australian and New Zealand dollars, the cost of holidaying in Fiji has come tumbling down. Fiji is...
Green Energy in the pipeline for Phuket
In another small foot-up for Thailand's environment, Phuket's Provincial Energy Office has announced plans to build wind turbines to compliment Phuket's energy needs. This was announced at an alternative energy seminar held in Phuket last week, reports the Phuket...
Phuket Says No to Plastic Bags
In an effort to reduce the waste being contributed to its landfills, Phuket is shunning the plastic bag in favour of canvas shopping bags. Phuket current generates a staggering 540 tonnes of waste every day. The island, however, is equipped with just 1 incinerator...