Giant manta rays have proven to be the first elasmobranch species to recognize themselves in a mirror. These results suggest that manta rays may be self-aware. Only a few animals, mostly primates, have passed the mirror test which is widely used as a…
Stranded Sea Turtle rescued off Benguerra Island Mozambique.
A green sea turtle was found sitting high and dry off Benguerra Island this weekend stranded on one of the many sand bars during low tide. Thanks to some quick thinking from the Bazaruto National Park officials and resort employees the…
Explore a Bio-Rock reef in Permuteran Bay – Indonesia
Permuteran Bay is located on the Northern coast of Bali Indonesia. The reefs here, once heavily damaged by fishing are on the rebound thanks to the creative Bio-Rock reef. Indonesian is a pioneer in reef restoration and Bio-Rock reef in Permuteran Bay is…
What is a Pre-Dive Safety Check And Why You Should Do One Before Every Dive
Pre-Dive Safety Check The Pre-Dive Safety check is an important skill you will learn on your first open water dive. This quick two minutes safety check is a good habit for every diver no matter your experience level. A pre-dive…
New video showcases Oceanic Black tips and Tiger Sharks in Aliwal Shoal
Aliwal Shoal, South Africa Aliwal Shoal is one of South Africa’s premier dive sites, and is internationally recognized as one of the top dive sites in the world. Located 5km off the coast in the KwaZulu-Natal Province, Aliwal Shoal is…
Plastic eating bacteria discovered in Japan
A new study from Japan has found microscopic bacteria which can break down a popular plastic call PET. The findings, published in the academic journal ‘Science‘ on Friday, say that the new bacteria Ideonella sakaiensis breaks down the plastic by using…
Shipwreck from Vasco da Gama’s Armada discovered off the coast of Oman
On Tuesday, Oman’s Ministry of Heritage & Culture (MHC) in partnership with Blue Water Recoveries Ltd (BWR) of West Sussex, UK announce the discovery of the nau Esmerelda. The ship which sank in May 1503, was part of a Portuguese…
20 Stunning Underwater Photos To Inspire Your Next Dive Trip
You have to love these brilliant underwater photos from this year UPY London's 2016 Underwater Photographer of the Year competition. The annual competition receives thousands of entries from the UK and around the world, and highlight some truly breathtaking images. The top place went…
Breathing underwater, what you should know
Naturally, we can’t breathe underwater, so we use scuba equipment to explore the underwater world. First, you should learn to breathe from a regulator in confined water before breathing underwater in the ocean. Water is heavy, and although we can feel…
The Top 5 Tips for Beginner Reefkeepers
I started the hobby before the internet became widely used, and information was sourced mainly through local fish stores. I was lucky enough to have some decent ones, but it was limited, no doubt. Today, beginning hobbyists have to deal…