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Night Diving Tips: How To Signal Your Buddy & Navigate in the Dark

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Ross Mclaren
20 June, 2023

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Bioluminescence at night, Jervis Bay, Australia

The 7 Best Bioluminescent Diving Destinations to See the Glowing (and Mysterious) Underwater World

Wondering where the best places are to see and dive into bioluminescence? Here are our 7 favorite destinations with glowing waters.
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Night Diving Tips: How To Signal Your Buddy & Navigate in the Dark

Thinking about night diving? Discover essential tips and why diving after dark is calmer, more relaxing and worth experiencing.
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Night Diving in Cape Town, South Africa

Night diving in Cape Town is thrilling. Even if you've dived a site a hundred times in daylight, it's completely different at night.
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Blackwater Diving

Experience the world’s greatest animal migration with blackwater diving. Dive into the deepest waters at night to see the tiniest creatures come up to feed.

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5 Must-See Night Dives

Are you daring enough to explore what lurks underwater after sunset? These 5 night dives may be right up your alley.

The Thrills and Skills of Night Diving

The first thing you’ll notice is your vision narrowing to only what is lit by your flashlight. Once your eyes adjust, you’ll notice that the...
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