With the advent of social media, it is easier now more than ever to experience marine conservation and make a difference to the health of the ocean. In my article for Dive New Zealand magazine I explore the options available for people to get involved in conservation initiatives without necessarily leaving home. We can all make a difference!
Diving with sharks is at the top of many, if not all, divers’ bucket lists. Here are 10 tips to help you have a safe, and fun, encounter with the ocean’s apex predator.http://scubadiverlife.com/top-shark-diving-tips/
CALLING ALL WRITERS & OCEAN FANS!I'm looking for new/experienced writers to write about their scuba adventures, marine life profiles, kit reviews, diving tips and ocean conservation initiatives for The Scuba News. With our growing network of regional editions around the globe, this is a great time to get involved and gain some online exposure.If you're interested in sharing your stories* and/or being pitched ideas to help improve your writing skills and share your passion for the oceans, get in touch!
Mangroves may not be as sexy as coral reefs but they’re just as important to the overall health of the ocean. Read on to find out why.http://scubadiverlife.com/mangroves-roots-ocean/
A very proud day seeing my shark conservation article for Forest and Bird New Zealand in print. With over 70,000 members/readers, this will go some way to spreading the shark conservation message.Full article here: Caretakers of the Oceans
A Costa Rican court has, for the first time, served criminal charges for shark finning and sentenced a Taiwanese business owner to prison. This is a great step forward for shark conservation.http://scubadiverlife.com/first-criminal-charges-shark-finning-costa-rica/
A submerged continent called Zealandia has been discovered just east of Queensland, Australia in the Pacific Ocean.A new continent may be about to join the seven we recognize today. In a recent paper published in the Geological Society of America’s Journal (GSA), scientists have determined that almost entirely submerged Zealandia meets the criteria.http://scubadiverlife.com/zealandia-new-underwater-continent/
The ancient practice of yoga has many benefits for divers that contribute to better, safer dives and good buoyancy control. You can even now combine a diving trip with discovering yoga in various beautiful places around the globe.http://seasia.thescubanews.com/2016/11/24/top-yoga-diving-trips/
The festive season is fast-approaching and, for some of us, that means a chance to travel and explore new destinations with family and friends. I really enjoyed researching top dive destinations for The Scuba News Australia but now all I want to do is check out the awesome diving on offer in Mexico, The Bahamas, Indonesia....http://au.thescubanews.com/2016/11/24/top-5-places-for-holiday-season-diving/
Dive safety is a topic close to my heart and, whilst accidents can and do happen, there is still plenty divers can do to lower the risk of an accident occurring. Check out my top tips for safe dives with our new regional site: The Scuba News Australia.http://au.thescubanews.com/2016/11/22/top-tips-for-safe-dives/
