How to live underwater and not be a Bond villain!
Underwater villages are not just the stuff of Bond movies, in fact living under the ocean is not as far-fetched as you might think – and…
Galapagos diving
It’s a long way to Tipperary, but it’s even further to the Galapagos. Far as it is though, this tiny archipelago is possibly the most famous…
Swimming with manta rays
By Gavin Parsons “What has a wingspan of up to seven metres?” That was a question in a pub quiz last week and I’m the only one who got it…
5 Reasons Liveaboard Diving is the Best Way to Spend a Holiday
THE ULTIMATE DIVING FOR GROUPS, FAMILIES OR SINGLE DIVERS 5. MORE SITES IN ONE TRIP Explore more of the region’s waters, islands and…
Diving Raja Ampat – life on the line
By Gavin Parsons Charles Darwin is revered, Edward Wallace is a biologist’s pin-up, but Richard Lydekker is largely forgotten, which is…
Oman – where megafauna plays
By Gavin Parsons Around the world opportunities for true exploration diving are dwindling. Dive sites are being named, mapped and filmed with…
Diving Komodo, the Island of dragons
Best time to dive the Komodo National Park is fast approaching By Gavin Parsons Dragons are a bit of a human fascination. So how would you…
Chuuk Liveaboard
To discover the largest collection of WWII wrecks on the planet, head over to the Western Pacific and book yourself on a Chuuk Liveaboard.…
Diving: How Low Can You Go?
For the majority of us, enjoying the wonders of scuba means marvelling at colourful coral reefs in the Caribbean, diving with hammerhead…
PADI Open Water or BSAC Ocean Diver?
It goes without saying that the two best known diving agencies for UK divers are BSAC – the UK based British Sub Aqua Club – and…