PADI Dive Centres in Lombok and Gili Islands Reopening and Working to Rebuild Local Community

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Following the tremendous effort by locals, relief organisations and the diving community, both in Indonesia and around the world, the Gili Islands and Lombok are now open to visitors once again. On 5 August, a 7.0 earthquake and many subsequent aftershocks struck Lombok, causing damage and changing lives not only in Lombok but also on […]

Timor-Leste, where’s that?

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reef in timor leste Guest Article by Ollie Clarke About a year ago, when I first started to tell friends and family I was moving to Timor-Leste to work as a PADI Instructor, the response I got was either, “umm is that … in Africa?” Or, “Ooo err is that safe?” Well having lived here for a year, I […]

The Sustainable Guide to Snorkeling and Diving with Turtles

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Respectfully diving with turtles We spoke to Dr. Claire Petros, veterinarian and biologist about her top tips for snorkeling or diving with turtles. After graduating from Oxford University with a degree in biological sciences Dr. Claire Petros’ work has taken her around the world; from South Africa to studying the health status of coral reefs in Indonesia. However, it […]

Riding a Whale Shark? Outrageous and Unacceptable!

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Unbelievable! Maybe you’ve seen the viral video of scuba divers in Indonesia riding a whale shark? In this day and age, someone has the nerve to do something like this? It makes me furious! This kind of behavior is not okay for anyone, anywhere, anytime, but especially unacceptable for us divers. It’s a big deal […]

Best Family Dive Resorts

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open water diver elearning Just because you’re a diver doesn’t mean you have to forgo your favorite sport when your family comes along. These 11 dive resorts and locales are custom-made for water-loving families of all ages. Jamaica – Beaches Jamaica-bound families can take in 22 acres of tropical gardens and private white-sand at Beaches Ocho Rios, nestled on […]