Why the real reef begins after you leave the shoreline behind When most people think of the Great Barrier Reef, they picture vibrant coral gardens teeming with tropical fish, sun-drenched snorkelers, and reef pontoons loaded with tourists. But that version, while...
Join us to follow the butanding in Philippines
The whale shark is the world's largest fish, capable of reaching 20 metres in length and living for over a century. They do however, grow slowly and reach maturity quite late (25–30 years old). This is one of the reasons why they are, and have been, subject to...
Raja Ampat’s Award-Winning Resort, Misool
Misool Marine Reserve ended 2017 on a justifiable high with being named as a Mission Blue Hope Spot! The co-founders of Misool and Misool Foundation, Marit and Andrew Miners, brought their passion for the ocean to bear and have shown how everyday people can affect...
Contribute To Red Sea Turtle Conservation Research
Have you booked your 2018 Red Sea liveaboard cruise? Then you can assist TurtleWatch Egypt with their conservation research. TurtleWatch Egypt is a citizen science program that works with local NGO’s and dive-centres to catalogue green and hawksbill turtles in Egypt...
Hawaii passes bill to ban sunscreen products to protect reefs
Millions of tourists flock to beautiful Hawaii every year to enjoy the natural beauty of the islands. Many are drawn to the stunning beaches and the superb diving on offer in the North Pacific islands of Hawaii. Unbeknown to many, some varieties of sunscreen have been...
Belize Prioritises Its Environment And Bans Oil Exploration
Some big, powerful western countries could learn a thing or 2 from Belize. This developing nation is leading the way by placing its environment front and center and has announced bold legislation to stop oil exploration in all of its waters. The small nation is...