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...
A pygmy seahorse in Lembeh. Photo courtesy: Bastianos Muck diving. It doesn't sound great does it? It certainly doesn't conjure up images of tropical blue water diving with sharks and rays and colourful coral. But for those in the know, muck diving is where it's at....
Following food offerings to the gods and firecrackers to ward off evil spirits we were on our way to the Mergui Archipelago. The ceremony takes place every time the boat leaves port and the Thai crew including the captain wouldn't leave without this ritual, except for...
Often when you travel, simply arriving at your intended destination with luggage in tow is often considered a success. So we thought we'd share with you the benefit of some of what we have learned in several years of dive travel. Things You'd Rather Not Forget Time to...
Stingray - one of the Similan day trip boats Great visibility, huge marine diversity of fish life and corals, big drop-offs, swim-throughs, whale sharks, manta rays, remote dive sites, and spectacular underwater formations. All these make the Similan...