Scotland’s Argyll Coast: A Mission Blue Hope Spot

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ScotlandIsleofLungaFirthofLorn_MissionBlue This summer, Dr. Sylvia Earle and her team at Mission Blue officially declared Scotland’s Argyll Coast and Islands as a Hope Spot – the first ever in mainland United Kingdom. Hope Spots are unique areas of the ocean that are crucial to the health of our blue planet. This Hope Spot declaration aims to highlight […]

Marine Conservation Philippines Helps Locals Protect Their Reefs

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Marine Conservation Philippines - Philippines - Ocean Conservation Most scuba divers feel that diving the underwater world isn’t really a right, but rather a wonderful privilege. Our oceans are made up of hundreds of intricately linked, fragile ecosystems all facing numerous, alarming threats. In light of this, it is no surprise that managing coastal environments in an island nation of over 7,000 islands […]

4 Ways Freediving Will Change Your Life

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Freediving will change your life Little did I know when I took a freediving course three years ago that learning to hold my breath underwater would change my life. A whole world that I never knew existed has opened up to me and now, I can’t get enough. Eat, sleep, dive, repeat. Here are four reasons why it’ll make you […]

Scuba Gear DON’Ts

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padi gear Avoid these scuba dive gear “don’ts” to ensure your equipment investment lasts a long time. These simple tips can save you thousands on gear replacement or repair. For example:Don’t let your gear dangle – It’s bad for your equipment and can harm fragile marine life. Don’t prop your fins up against a wall – Your […]