The wobbegong! A quite rare form of shark whose name is believed to come from the aboriginal word for a shaggy beard, after the tasselled appearance of the species found in the western Pacific. A tasselled wobbegong. Photo Courtesy: Fabrice Dudenhofer There are 3...
Costa Rica, the ‘rich coast’ is becoming known as the jewel in the crown of central American tourism. What makes it so special? Why should you consider it as travel destination for your next tropical getaway? Its renowned diving destination, Cocos...
A cultural alternative in northern Sulawesi, Gorontalo City is the capital of the new Gorontalo Province and nestles on the calm waters of the northern shoreline of Tomini Bay, on the southern fringe of Sulawesi's protective northern arm. Here the weather is balmy and...
A new word is slipping into the dictionary of diving in the Sipadan area and the word is Mataking. While there are plenty of options to dive at Sipadan from as close as possible, Mataking is slightly removed from all the action and offers something...
Australia's No. 1 Beach Holiday Destination The Australian state of Queensland used to have a tourism promotion jingle of "beautiful one day, perfect the next" and that exactly sums up this magical part of the world. Queensland is famous for...
When you think of world-class scuba diving destinations, your mind might drift to exotic Caribbean or Pacific locations. But what if I told you that some of the most spectacular underwater adventures in the world are waiting right here in the United States? Welcome to...
Roatan, Honduras, Caribbean - April-Rodmyre, Pixabay Roatan, the largest of Honduras's Bay Islands, sits like a tropical jewel in the Caribbean Sea. This stunning destination offers cruise passengers something truly special - direct access to the Mesoamerican Barrier...
Hey fellow scuba divers! If you’re looking for a destination that’s teeming with marine life, look no further thanPalau. This small archipelago in the Pacific Ocean is a haven for divers, with its clear waters, lively coral reefs, andincredible array of...
Everybody knows the main problem with plastic is that it is non-biodegradable – it simply doesn’t go away. So while disused plastic is taking up space in landfills across the Earth, what about all the stuff that ended up in the sea? You may have heard of the Great...
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...