Diving in My Own Backyard – the New South Wales Coastline

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Guest post by PADI Divemaster Tom Park All photos by Tom Park When you think of scuba diving most people imagine being completely immersed in an underwater wonderland, surrounded by schools of fish, rays, turtles, and coral forests that span as far as the eyes can see. All of this being located a short walk […]

Who lives in the Red Sea?

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Lionfish live in the Red Sea If you’re planning to dive the Red Sea and its world-class coral reefs, you’ll likely hope for dolphins, sharks, turtles and of course, clownfish — to name but a few. But there are many more worth adding to the list; here’s a few of our favourites… Common lionfish (Pterois miles) Unlike other parts of the […]

Sharks Should be Respected, Not Feared

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Written by guest blogger Rachel Kerr  “We hear the word “shark” and we can’t help but immediately fill in the blank after it with “attack”.” – Elaina Zachos, writer for the National Geographic online Let’s be honest, sharks have a pretty bad reputation. Our obsession with sharks as bloodthirsty, man-eating beasts has been drip-fed to […]

Must-Dive Sites in Mexico

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Yuctan - Mexico - Sharks Though PADI AmbassaDiver, Rocio Gajon, has traveled all over the world to experience some of the most incredible dives sites in the Caribbean, South Pacific, Micronesia, Hawaii, Europe, and Asia, her hometown of La Paz, Mexico is still one of her favorite destinations.  From incredible pelagic marine life encounters like manta rays, whale sharks, bull […]

Raja Ampat, Indonesia: Unparalleled Diversity in the Heart of the Coral Triangle

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The Man Behind the Shot Aaron Wong is a certified PADI Divemaster and an underwater photographer who started out his photography career in fashion. After developing an eye for detail which stands him in good stead below the surface, he now spends much of his time trying to spread the word about marine conservation through […]