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Having recently relocated from New Zealand to Indonesia, PADI Regional Manager Jen Clent found herself pleasantly surprised by many things in her new home. One such thing is the number of amazing women working in the dive industry around the country. Both locals and expats can be found working as divemasters, instructors, dive shop managers […] Type: Post
In September 2017, Misool Marine Reserve, a 300,000 acre ocean area in South Raja Ampat, Indonesia was officially designated as a Mission Blue Hope Spot by Dr. Sylvia Earle and her team. Hope Spots are special areas that play a critical role in the overall health of the ocean and the planet. Located within […] Type: Post
All photos supplied by Max’s Dive Centre Since 2005 the team at Nirwana Gardens Resort and Max’s Dive Centre have been operating a successful turtle hatchery on the island of Bintan, Indonesia. The turtle hatchery began as an initiative by Nirwana Gardens Resort to increase awareness among the local people about marine conservation and to […] Type: Post
Are you looking for somewhere new to dive? Have you heard of the Riau Archipelago? This lesser known island chain in Indonesia is located to the south of Singapore and is home to the islands of Bintan and Batam. These two island groups offer some of the most diverse dive sites and marine life within […] Type: Post
Written by Justin Carmack Indonesia is one of my favorite countries on Earth for diving, and it’s no wonder with so many incredible locations, all with something different to offer. From Macro critters, to giant pelagic, to pristine reef, I can’t get enough. Although I have dove all over the country, Raja Ampat is by […] Type: Post
After only two trips to Indonesia, I know it is one of those countries I will keep coming back to again and again. Indonesia is the largest archipelago in the world with 13,466 islands. Of the main islands, I have visited Bali, Lombok, Flores and Komodo but I dream of exploring Sumatra, Java, Sulawesi and […]