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New Hawaii Reef Fish Named After President Obama
American President, Barak Obama, has been honoured by having a new species of fish named after him. The small pink and yellow coral fish has received the official scientific name, Tosanoides obama. This new species was discovered on a dive to 300 feet at Kure Atoll,...
New liveaboard Caribbean Explorer II – Saba & St Kitts
We have a new destination and liveaboard in the Caribbean. Now you can experience the delightful islands of Saba & St Kitts on board the excellent MV Caribbean Explorer II. Part of the reputable worldwide Explorer fleet, the Caribbean Explorer II takes up to 18...
Philippines Declares Largest Marine Protected Area!
The Philippines has declared new Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) totaling over a million hectares (approximately 2,676,990 acres). The new MPAs include a staggering 1,013,340 hectares in Cagayancillo and an additional 80,000 of Aborlan in the province of Palawan. These...
Specials Galore This December
All too frequently we get caught up in the hum drum of everyday life. Unfortunately the mundane takes over and we forget to live in the moment, appreciate the now, and soak up the wonders that surround us. Now is the time to act, do not wait for the chords of 'auld...
Thailand Mourns Venerated King Bhumibol Adulyadej
Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej passed away peacefully on the Thursday, 13th October 2016, at Siriraj Hospital in Bangkok. King Bhumibol was much loved by the Thai people and was the world's longest reigning monarch. He was coronated in 1946 at the age of 18 and was the...
A Win For Sharks and Rays at Cites Conference
The triennial Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (Cites) meeting wrapped up in Johannesburg, South Africa, last week. The 17th Conference was attended by delegates from most of the 182 member countries as well as a host of...
Maldives’ Incredible Manta Mania!
Most divers have a 'must see wish list' and if I was a gambler, I'd bet that diving with majestic manta rays would feature in the top 5 of every diver's list. Who wouldn't want to swim with gentle giants (that can reach an incredible 8 metres in length and up to 2,300...
Celebrate the Nation of Belize
September is celebration month in Belize. In true Caribbean style, the partying starts in late August and continues until the end of September. Carnival celebrations kick off on St. George’s Caye Day, the 10th of September. This date marks the victory of the short...
Hawaii – Home To World’s Largest National Park
United States President, Barack Obama, has focused on his home state of Hawaii as part of the celebrations for the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service. The White House announced the monumental decision to increase the size of the Papahānaumokuākea Marine...