The one-of-a-kind diving at Anacapa Island will undoubtedly blow your mind away! Read on and be prepared to rearrange your scuba bucket list. When you think of a diving destination, what do you envision? Colourful reefs? Friendly fish? Shipwrecks? Clear water? Spectacular reefs with walls and drop offs? All these probably came to mind. How about a diving destination where you had all of these, plus majestic kelp forests, frolicking sea lions, and a variety of depths and activities for all levels of diving? Sound too good to be true? Divers who spend time at Anacapa Island in the Channel Islands National Park quickly become believers!      Channel Islands –…

The scuba diving in Mauritius holds more wonders than you could expect! The tropical waters of this paradise island are home to amazing sea life. Be prepared for mind blowing encounters with sperm whales and dolphin pods on your surface interval. The reefs are teeming with hundreds of bright-coloured fish and you will literally feel like in an aquarium. And the heaven is not only underwater! Above the surface Mauritius has everything you need for the perfect vacation. Photo by Vitamin Sea   The Pearl of the Indian Ocean “Mauritius was made first and then heaven, heaven was copied after Mauritius” – Mark Twain This quote by the famous American…

You probably already have an idea of what animals live in seashells. Surely, you have seen the shells of mussels, oysters, scallops, pipis and clams. Washed out on the beach you will often also find pretty gastropod shells (from sea snails). But the animals that live in seashells are not only their original owners. You will be fascinated to know what critters inhibit empty shells!   Animals which live in seashells in the kelp forests of Southern California Many divers started out as children who enjoyed walking along beaches in search of empty shells. In Southern California, the kelp forests are rich will shell bearing animals. The Norris top snail…

Searching for the best place to learn scuba diving? We have everything you need to know about starting your underwater journey! During the COVID lockdown, we have found there is a renewed enthusiasm in people wanting to do more bucket list adventures and discover exciting places. Are you thinking about learning to scuba dive? Now, are you wondering where do you begin? There are so many options and we would like to give you an easy breakdown of everything you should consider when choosing for yourself where the best place to learn to scuba diving is. Firstly, you will see there are many reputable dive centres offering courses from different…

Marine conservation and eco-diving have become popular buzzwords in the last few years, and for good reason. Our oceans are in trouble and ocean lovers, and divers, have found ways to use their skills and insights to take action.   What is marine conservation? Marine conservation, also known as ocean conservation, is defined as the protection and preservation of ecosystems in oceans and seas through planned management in order to prevent the over-exploitation of these resources. This may sound complicated, but through simple actions and knowledge, everyone can become a marine conservationist and make strides towards our ocean’s protection. Marine conservation as a concept is relatively new. In the 1960’s,…

Diving in Dauin and around Apo Island offers a unique bundle of extraordinary experiences. You really can’t go wrong with scuba diving in the Philippines. But with over 7,000 islands to choose from, it can be overwhelming to decide where to go. However, if you’re an avid diver, there’s one destination that should not be missing on your itinerary: the quiet town of Dauin on Negros Island. Dauin is a small coastal town on the southern coast of Negros Oriental. It offers all the charm of a small beach town combined with the convenience of big city life only 30 minutes away. Although there’s plenty to discover above the surface…

When you see such exquisite images as the one below it is no wonder that you drift into daydreaming about peacefully swimming with whales in Tahiti and Moorea. The calm waters around these Polynesian islands is a nursery for the majestic humpback whales. It is here where you can have the most captivating underwater encounters with these fascinating giants. Our guest author, Tobias Zimmer, took the long journey to the South Pacific to experience firsthand what it’s like to feel the song of the humpbacks. And so, his dream of swimming with whales in Tahiti and Moorea came true! Photo by Álvaro Herrero   The incredible experience of swimming with…

You are about to discover a true gem – the diving at Kerama Islands! Have you ever dived in Japan? With the exception of the Japanese, most people might answer “No”. In fact, most people may not have even thought about diving in Japan. But Japan has some of the clearest and most beautiful waters in the world. It boasts rich coral reefs and a variety of fish. Let’s take a look at some of the little-known and fascinating aspects of diving in Japan.   Japan’s No.1 dive site In Japan, you can enjoy various types of diving depending on the season and location. You can dive in lakes and…