NEW - French Articles

I have been providing French articles for a variety of news, dive and travel outlets this year. Read on to find out more and get your latest scuba diving fix!

ZeSea.com

Read about my top tips for improving dive fitness and 10 top tips to master perfect buoyancy in my recent article for ZeSea. This upcoming French blog is one of the 'blogs to watch' in 2019 and has an ever-growing following around the world.

Plongeeonline.com

Micronesia is paradise for divers with its thriving reefs, impressive drop offs and world-class wreck dives. Find out more in my article for Plongeeonline Micronesia’s must-see wrecks.

Lepetitplongeur.com

In my latest article for Lepetitplongeur I discuss four of my top dive destinations for 2019 including:

• A hidden gem in Western Australia

• 'Walls of sharks' in idyllic French Polynesia

Read 4 Unmissable Dive Destinations for 2019 to find out more.

Scuba Diving in Fiji's Yasawa Islands

“Divers are spoiled for choice in Fiji, where a wealth of dive sites await. Some of the best are in the Yasawa Islands, which number around 20. They are volcanic, featuring dramatic peaks rising up to 1,900 feet (600 m) with similarly dramatic topography underwater.

Most of the islands have fringing reefs with walls, gullies, swim-throughs and caves to explore. Divers are likely to see manta rays, numerous sharks, tropical fish and pristine coral reefs. The diving on these uncrowded and peaceful islands is suitable for all experience levels. To get there, choose from a handful of options for liveaboard diving.”

Read my latest article for Scuba Diver Life Scuba Diving in Fiji's Yasawa Islands to find out more.  

Diving Fiji: Visit 'The Friendliest People On Earth'

“Fiji is a paradise destination with fantastic diving, and the hospitality to travelers has resulted in the country being coined as one of the friendliest in the world. This idyllic destination consists of 333 tropical islands. Of these islands, only 110 are inhabited and the others are largely untouched. Fiji is known for soft coral diving, white-sand beaches, and pristine natural environments.”

Read my latest Deeperblue article: Diving Fiji: Visit 'The Friendliest People On Earth' 

Top Dive Sites of Gau Island, Fiji

Featured on Sportdiver:Fiji is home to a great variety of dive sites, especially at Gau Island. The Nigali Passage near Gau is a well-known dive site and understandably so, for the sheer volume of pelagic life and fast currents. It is a beautiful and exciting dive with just a 3-hour window for diving, outside of which the current exceeds 4 knots and the visibility is low.Divers drop into the swift current and ride it through the passage, which is around 20 meters (66 feet) long and resembles a sandy road. The steep walls of the passage are covered in hard and soft corals and the water is full of barracuda and reef sharks.Find out more in Top Dive Sites of Gau Island, Fiji

Beginners Guide to Snorkeling

Snorkeling is very under-appreciated and yet is a great way to introduce people to the ocean, and to spend time with marine life without the hassle and work of scuba diving.There are also some incredible snorkeling opportunities out there. Who wouldn't fancy snorkeling with orcas, whale sharks or great white sharks?Find out more in my latest article, Beginners Guide to Snorkeling.  

Wall Diving Essentials

What is Wall Diving?

Wall diving involves diving alongside the edges of coral reefs, or reef walls, and other vertical underwater terrains. Reef walls can vary in size from just a few meters on part of a reef to walls that drop dramatically down for hundreds of meters and more.

Why Go Wall Diving?

Wall diving is exhilarating and there is nothing quite like hovering at the edge of a wall and watching the vast inky depths of the ocean below. It offers the opportunity to enjoy striking and unique terrains, colourful coral formations, plentiful reef fish and larger pelagic species.Find out more in my latest article, Wall Diving Essentials

Top Liveaboard Destinations for Families

Featured on Sport Diver:It can be challenging going on a scuba diving holiday with children but there are some great scuba diving destinations perfect for every type of family looking for an ocean adventure.In my latest article for Sport Diver and LiveAboard, I share some of the best liveaboard destinations for families:https://www.sportdiver.com/top-liveaboard-destinations-for-families

Top Ten Dive Destinations Supporting Marine Reserves

Featured on Scuba Diver Life:Marine reserves around the world face unprecedented political and environmental challenges. Here are 10 of the top dive destinations supporting marine reserves. https://scubadiverlife.com/top-ten-dive-destinations-supporting-marine-reserves/

Dive Site: Beqa Lagoon, Fiji

Looking for a world class shark dive this year? Look no further than Beqa Lagoon, Fiji and enjoy my recent article for Scuba Diver Life.My heart pounded as the choppy ocean slapped me in the face repeatedly and my mask fogged up like a coastal winter’s day in Cornwall. I was kicking like crazy as the Fijian waves threatened to dislodge my regulator and sense of dignity while I, a grown woman, prepared to cry and bolt to the dive boat. This was not my happy place. I was about to descend in Beqa Lagoon, the world’s reputed No.1 shark dive, as rated by the legends of the underwater world Ron and Valerie Taylor, and I just wanted to go home.Beqa Lagoon, just off Fiji’s largest island of Viti Levu, is renowned for its world-class shark diving. It’s home to the Shark Reef Marine Reserve and a healthy population of bull sharks...Read more: http://scubadiverlife.com/2016/02/06/dive-site-beqa-lagoon-fiji/

Bula from Fiji!

It has been a busy and exciting three weeks for me, as I have been working with Nicholas alongside the staff and volunteers at Projects Abroad shark conservation project in Viti Levu, Fiji. I had been looking forward to visiting Fiji and, despite the utter lack of sunshine, it has been a wonderful experience.The Fijians are kind, friendly and welcoming people who offer bright smiles and greetings whenever you see them, even in the cities such as Suva. The island itself is covered with lush jungle greenery and is of course fringed by beautiful tropical beaches and the coconut palms that Fiji is known for. The river banks are home to mangrove forests, which are a vital ecosystem for the health of the oceans and many species of animal. I was fascinated to learn about the importance of mangroves during my time on Fiji and thoroughly enjoyed a day of mangrove reforestation - during which we planted 7000 mangroves! 

 It is our final two days on Fiji now before we begin a long journey to Kuala Lumpur that will fly via Melbourne, Auckland, Hong Kong and Singapore. I can't say I am looking forward to that many flights in one go but it'll be worth it when we reach Kuala Lumpur, where we intend to enjoy a week of sampling the city that is known for its fantastic cuisine.