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Middle East
Diving with Asthma?
Many asthmatics want to dive, but unfortunately, there are a number of concerns about the effect of asthma on dive safety. Dive physicians have traditionally taken a very conservative approach to asthma in dive fitness assessments. Mention of the word "asthma" and...
Bunaken National Marine Park – Sulawesi’s Legendary Wall Dives
Snorkelling on the incredible walls of Bunaken The park was formally established at Bunaken in 1991 and was among the first of Indonesia's growing system of marine parks. The park measures in at just under 80,000 hectares of land (3%) and sea (97%), located in Manado...
Bali’s Marine Protected Areas – Where Community and Conservation Create Sanctuary
Indonesia's most popular tourist island has 2 official marine protected areas: The Bali Barat National Park The Nusa Penida Marine Protected Area Bali Barat Bali Barat National Park The Bali Barat National Park, or West Bali National Park, covers 190 km² of which...
From Water Fights to Sky Lanterns: a Guide to Thai Festivals
From the chaotic, water-soaked streets of Songkran to the serene, candlelit glow of Yi Peng, Thai festivals are a breathtaking display of culture, faith, and pure joy. This guide will take you through the most spectacular celebrations in the Land of Smiles, revealing...
To Insure or Not to Insure? That is the Question
In developing countries, medical facilities and resources are limited and emergency medical services are practically nonexistent. In some poor countries, local health standards are poor, equipment and supplies are scarce and essential items, such as oxygen kits, are...
A Brief History of Pulau Sipadan – From Obscure Island to World’s Top Dive Site
Rising majestically from the deep blue heart of the Celebes Sea, Sipadan Island is often hailed as the crown jewel of diving. But long before it was consistently ranked among the top dive sites on Earth, this oceanic volcano had a rich and tumultuous history. Its...
Sugud Islands Marine Conservation Area – So Good!
Officially established in 2001, the Sugud Islands Marine Conservation Area (SIMCA) is situated in the South Sulu Sea, 80 km off the coast of Borneo, and 40 km from Turtle Island Park, covering 467 km² of open sea including 3 main atoll islands: Lankayan, Tegaipil...
Muck Diving in Mabul: A Macro Photographer’s Paradise
Blue-ringed octopus. Photo courtesy of Seaventures Dive Rig. Personally I had never been much of a fan of the smaller stuff that scuba divers look for underwater. Give me schools of chevron barracuda, manta rays, hammerhead sharks and throw in the occasional whale...
Tun Sakaran Marine Park – The Soul of Semporna
Gavin Macaulay talks to Helen Brunt about the establishment of a marine park in Sabah, Malaysian Borneo... Q: What is happening in Semporna and what has been your involvement? 30 years ago this area was identified as an area of outstanding marine biodiversity by Dr...
Hanifaru Bay MPA – Snorkelling with Manta Rays and Whale Sharks
Mantas at Hanifaru Bay. Photo courtesy: EcoPro Divers Hanifaru Bay in Baa Atoll, Northern Maldives, is famous for being a nursery ground for grey sharks, and sting rays. It is also one of the very few places in the world where whale sharks congregate to mate....