Top 4 PADI Specialties To Help Other Divers

Featured on Scubaverse:There are many PADI dive specialties to choose from to continue diver education; from the unique Mola Mola, Mine and Hot Spring Diver courses to the popular Deep, Peak Performance Buoyancy and Underwater Navigator courses. Not all dive specialties are focussed on marine life or exotic locations though and some of the most rewarding diver moments come from helping others.Here are my Top 4 PADI specialties to help other divershttp://www.scubaverse.com/top-4-padi-specialties-to-help-other-divers/ 

Top Liveaboards for New Divers

Featured on Scubadivermag:Liveaboards aren't just for experienced divers; there are some great liveaboards for new divers to enjoy whilst gaining confidence in their new dive skills.https://www.scubadivermag.com/travel/dive-travel/top-liveaboards-for-new-divers/

Where to See, And How You Can Help Whale Sharks

Featured on Fill My Passport:Did you know whale sharks can grow up to 12 metres (40 feet) long and weigh up to 20 tonnes (40,000 lbs)?!In this article for Fill My Passport, I talk about these incredible giants of the ocean, threats to their survival, and why diving with whale sharks can be a great conservation tool.https://www.fillmypassport.com/see-can-help-whale-sharks/?doing_wp_cron=1520805224.0645749568939208984375

Top Tips for Buying Your Own Dive Gear

Featured on Liveaboard.com:One of the joys of learning to dive is buying your own dive gear but the choices can be overwhelming as a new diver. As dive gear technologies continue to evolve, there is always new top dive gear to choose from. It can be difficult to know when and where to start, plus which pieces of dive gear to prioritise and invest in.In my latest article for Liveaboard.com I answer common questions about when and why to buy your own dive gear, budgeting, and what you really need to scuba dive.https://www.liveaboard.com/diving/equipment/buying-your-own-dive-gear 

6 Top Dive Sites in India

Featured on Deeper Blue:India has something for every diver; with many different types of dive, abundant marine life, and unique underwater landscapes. Divers can explore the mainland dive sites off Goa and Pondicherry or venture into the Andaman and Arabian seas for remote island adventures. https://www.deeperblue.com/6-top-dive-sites-india/

Top 5 Liveaboards for Shark Lovers

Featured on Scubaverse:It’s Valentine’s Day and not everybody wants a bouquet of flowers and chocolates from their loved one. For shark lovers and adventurous divers, there are some great liveaboards to choose from to share time with your dive buddy for life and show a little shark love in 2018.Read more: http://www.scubaverse.com/top-5-liveaboards-shark-lovers/

Top Four Liveaboards for Couples and Honeymooners

Featured on Scuba Diver Life:Those looking for a romantic dive trip have plenty of luxurious liveaboards and remote white-sand destinations to choose from. If you’re looking to connect — or reconnect — with your partner, what better way that underwater? Here are my top four liveaboards for couples and honeymooners with Liveaboard.com. https://scubadiverlife.com/top-four-liveaboards-couples-honeymooners/

WAOW liveaboard sinks

The MSY WAOW, a popular and beautiful Indonesian liveaboard vessel, will sadly no longer be operating as she sank during a storm in Biak Harbour on 31st January 2018. There was no loss of life or physical injury.The WAOW team have released a heartfelt statement following the incident, expressing their sadness and gratitude to the crew and customers who ‘shared the WAOW adventure’ with them. Their positive approach in the face of such a devastating event was clearly evident in the final paragraph of the statement.Read more: https://www.liveaboard.com/news/waow-sinks

Top Dives Sites in Italy

Featured on Travel Elsewhere:There are numerous dive options for travellers visiting Europe, from wreck diving off Greece to the sandy shore dives of Cornwall and the warm Canary Island waters. One of the best places to dive in Europe though is Italy. Sitting in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea, it has over 450 islands and numerous dive sites to explore. Diving in Italy is perfect for travellers looking to combine cultural city breaks, pristine coastal hiking, and unique underwater landscapes.Read more: http://www.travelsewhere.net/diving-in-italy/

Top 10 Muck Dives

Featured on Deeperblue.com:Muck diving was first described by dive pioneer Bob Halstead when diving off the black-sand beaches of Papua New Guinea. Little did he know how popular this type of diving would become.Muck diving involves exploring sites with sandy or silty bottoms, in search of the weird and wonderful critters found there. It’s a great type of diving for fans of macro photography, who also have the patience and keen eyesight to search small areas for critters. Muck diving is a great way to improve dive observation and buoyancy skills whilst searching for hidden critters.Some of the best muck diving sites are volcanic areas and seagrass beds, with top destinations including Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, the Philippines, and Malaysia.https://www.deeperblue.com/top-10-muck-dives/