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New Turtle Hatchery in North Sulawesi
The North Sulawesi Watersports Association (NSWA) has long been aware that the Sea Turtles, which are attracted to the long sandy beaches of Bunaken Marine Park on Indonesia’s Siladen Island, are on the brink of extinction. With the advice and support of the WWF...
‘Minimum development’ planned in Sipadan
PULAU SIPADAN: Deputy Chief Minister-cum-Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Tan Sri Chong Kah Kiat said he wanted to see “minimum development” and restoration of a long beach front here. “I want minimum cutting (of trees), if possible, no...
Beqa Adventure Divers scoop diving award
Beqa Adventure Divers, THE organisation behind Fiji’s highly acclaimed shark diving and conservation efforts have had their good work honoured again – this time at the Fiji Excellence in Tourism Awards. The who’s who in the Fiji tourism world...
Legendary Larry Smith passes away
It is with heavy heart that Dive The World received and passes on the sad news that Larry Smith one of divings larger than life characters has died in Indonesia. The following from the Adventure H2O website: Sadly we announce the passing of our so much loved and...
Dive The World Travel Club is launched!
The Colona VI liveaboard, Koh Bon Do you love to dive but find it hard to get your friends together to go on a diving holiday? Do you find it difficult to get to know interesting people on dive trips? Do you wish you (and your buddies) could be in a group with someone...
An Idiot’s Guide to Building Artificial Reefs
Today, 65% of coral reefs are dying all over the world. They die for many reasons: natural disasters such as the 2004 tsunami and bleaching caused by rising water temperatures. Anthropological pressures from burgeoning coastal communities and tourism cause sewage...
Phuket sees Leatherback turtle egg hatching
In December 2006, 103 leatherback turtle eggs were laid on Karon Beach Phuket and to date 76 of them have hatched. It was the first time in 10 years a leatherback had been spotted laying its eggs on this beach so the sight of so many hatchlings making their way...
Early Bird discounts on Burma liveaboard
Planning a Burma liveaboard for 2007/8? Faah Yai's schedule for next season is out and prices will go up on 1 June 2007. Book before 1 June and you pay last season's price! For example: 7d/8n, 28 dive Burma Safari: 2007/2008 price = US$ 1900 in a standard cabin Book...
7 Nights Komodo trips in June on the Bidadari
Based right next to the Komodo National Park, the KM Bidadari runs trips exclusively within the park itself. Fly in from Bali and dive that afternoon at the start of your 7 night cruise, departing from Labuan Bajo in Flores. Enjoy the splendour of Komodo from this...