Community Coral Reef Conservation in Colombia

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Approximately 1 kilometer off the coast of Cartagena, Colombia lies Isla de Tierra Bomba. The waters surrounding this small island are home to a dynamic marine ecosystem known as Varadero’s Coral Reef. This reef tells a paradoxical story, as it still harbors high coral cover and diversity, despite poor water quality and sediment discharge from […]

4 Reasons to Dive Locally in Australia and Your Guide to the Best Local Dive Sites

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Great Barrier Reef - Australia - Queensland - Coral Reef Divers in Australia are fortunate to have diverse diving environments close to home. The local marine life includes many bucket list animals such as cuttlefish, sharks, sea dragons and penguins. Read on to learn about the best local dive spots in and around Australia’s major cities. Click to display the embedded YouTube video   #1 […]

Can I Dive with Sharks While Menstruating?

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Written by: Martina Álvarez “I have to dive and I just started menstruating. It’s all good, right?” Let’s be honest, the addition of the hesitant question at the end really means,  “A shark is not going to eat me, right?” The relationship between sharks and menstruating cycles is one of the most frequently asked topics […]

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 […]

Top 4 Diving Destinations You Probably Haven’t Heard Of in Europe and the Middle East

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Diving destinations: Cornwall Some divers prefer a diving holiday where every detail is taken care of by a dive resort or liveaboard crew, but others prefer the road less travelled. If you’re looking for diving destinations for future travel inspiration with great diving and fewer people, here are a few to consider. Oman In some areas of the […]