5 Weird and Wacky Turtle Species

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Pig Nose Turtle - Underwater It’s easy to see why turtles are a favourite to spot amongst divers and snorkelers. They are simply adorable in their own unique ways. Turtles have been roaming the earth’s waters for over 150 million years making them one of the oldest creatures on this planet. It’s no wonder why some of them are quite […]

Diving Palk Bay in India’s Deep South

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India - underwater - scuba diving - ocean Written by guest blogger, Jehan Driver. All images provided by Quest Academy. Although you might not have heard much about south India, it is a destination packed with activities. From learning how to eat rice in more than 100 ways to exploring India’s world class dive sites or visiting some of India’s most beautiful temples, […]

Scuba Diving Terms – Do Say This, Don’t Say That

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a collection of scuba tanks Want to make a scuba diver cringe? Just throw a few questionable diving terms into your next conversation: goggles, flippers, or oxygen tank are good ones that will raise a few eyebrows. Journalists, travel bloggers, friends and family, scuba students…take note. Here’s how to properly speak scuba. Scuba terminology – what to say Never say: […]

Best Cameras for New Underwater Photographers

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Underwater Photography- Photography- Hawaii Scuba diving grants us entry to an entirely new world, one which few people will ever see with their own eyes. Being able to record or take photos of your encounters with turtles, manta rays, and critters is priceless and allows you to share your memories with others – not to mention a great hobby! […]

PADI Women Saving the Ocean

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“No water, no life. No blue, no green.” – Dr. Sylvia Earle Every human on this planet needs the ocean, whether they realise it or not. As a scuba diver, you may have seen firsthand the challenges our oceans face from pollution, overfishing, or other human-created problems. In a crisis, it can be hard to […]