Featured in Scubadivermag.com:There are some great dives to enjoy at this time of year, both near to Europe and in far-flung exotic locations. It's a great time of year to head to the Red Sea before it gets too hot!Here are Liveaboard.com's and my best places to dive in April. https://www.scubadivermag.com/travel/dive-travel/best-places-to-dive-in-april/
Featured on DIVE UK:If you enjoyed my article Oman: An Untouched Diving Paradise, be sure to check out my new diving Oman guide for Dive UK. http://divemagazine.co.uk/travel/7994-oman
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
Ten tons of hammerhead shark fins, stored in Inversiones Cruz S.A’s warehouses, are awaiting export approval from the Costa Rican Fisheries and Aquaculture Institute (INCOPESCA).Ten tons of hammerhead shark fins have been in storage in Costa Rican warehouses since March 1 of 2015, when the government issued a ban on the export of hammerhead shark fins as part of its Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) obligations. The fins were obtained and stored during the export ban and any attempt to export them is considered a violation of CITES. Thousands of individuals and 22 Non-Government Organizations (NGOs) from around the globe are petitioning the government to stop any export attempt.https://www.costaricantimes.com/costa-rica-prepares-to-export-10-tons-of-hammerhead-shark-fins/59434
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
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/
Featured on Liveaboard.com:When it comes to buying dive and snorkelling kit, one of the most important pieces of equipment to own is the right mask. Not only does the right mask allow you to see marine life underwater clearly, it is also vital for being able to see hand signals and for reading gauges when scuba diving.https://www.liveaboard.com/diving/equipment/choosing-the-right-mask
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/
Featured on Stuff.co.nz:Scientists at Florida Atlantic University have revealed the endurance of hatchling sea turtles, by testing their abilities on tiny treadmills.The study, published in the Journal of Experimental Biology, was conducted in an effort to conserve endangered sea turtles and had some surprising results.https://www.stuff.co.nz/travel/themes/101229395/Helping-hatchling-sea-turtles
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/
