There are whales everywhere I look: within arm’s reach, in all directions—and checking me out with their huge eyes. Mesmerized by one coming directly toward me, I almost leap out of the water when I realize another whale is casually swimming between my legs.
Great Barrier Reef diving couldn’t get any better than this! Read on for my experience swimming with dwarf minke whales.
Read MoreNow is a great time to start diving the world again. But what if you’ve lost your dive confidence or your skills are rusty? The good news is that there are plenty of accessible dive destinations with perfect conditions to refresh dive skills while enjoying world-class dives.
Read on for my round-up of the top five easy dive destinations to get you back in the water this year.
Read MoreWhether you are diving close to home or venturing overseas, there are many easy ways you can become a more eco-friendly diver and protect the oceans from harm.
With simple switches to everyday items and smart travel choices, you can make a difference that lasts and protect the dive sites you love. Read my article for Mares to get 7 easy ways to be an eco-diver.
Read More“The rugged Canary Islands are one of the most popular dive destinations in Spain, offering diving at UNESCO Biosphere Reserves and marine reserves teeming with life.
There are shallow reefs just off the beaches, deep walls, dramatic lava landscapes, wrecks, and the underwater equivalent of the Giant’s Causeway to explore.
But which is the best island for you? Find out more in my latest article for Scuba Travel - The Ultimate Guide to Diving in the Canary Islands.
Read More“The atolls of the Maldives host some of the best-loved dive sites and most idyllic landscapes in the world.
This jewel in the crown of Indian Ocean diving is famous for its manta rays and whale sharks, plus rich coral reefs full of vibrant life.
Whether you are a beginner or experienced diver, the Maldives has plenty to offer, but it can be confusing knowing which atolls to visit and when to go.”
Get inspired for your next trip and find the right atolls for you in my latest article for Aggressor Adventures - Where to go diving in the Maldives.
Read More“Not many experiences can match the sheer joy and fun of swimming with dolphins. These intelligent and playful creatures have captivated humans for generations with their acrobatics and friendly natures.
There are numerous places where you can snorkel with dolphins and see what all the fuss is about.”
Discover where you can snorkel with dolphins in my latest article for Scuba Schools International and Worldwide Snorkel Adventures - 12 Top Places to Snorkel with Dolphins.
Crafting SEO copy for my clients’ landing pages is one of the things I love most about being a digital marketer. In my latest work for Scubago, I’ve been exploring two very different and exciting dive destinations: Jersey in the Channel Islands and Muscat in Oman.
Grab your sense of adventure and find out more here.
The Western Cape is a veritable playground for divers, with warm crystal-clear blue waters offshore and thriving kelp forests dotted along the coast. Together, these rich waters host numerous sharks. Whether you want to go diving with great white sharks, blue sharks, makos or ancient sevengill sharks, South Africa’s Western Cape has it all and more.
Read MoreWalking in the Daintree Rainforest, you’d be forgiven for thinking you’d stepped back in time to millions of years ago. It covers about 1200km2 of hilly terrain that makes up the northeast coast of Queensland.
Stretching down to the edge of the ocean in places and fringing remote white-sand beaches, this impressive rainforest is part of the UNESCO-listed Wet Tropics of Queensland and part of the largest continuous area of tropical rainforest in Australia.
Did you know you can visit this incredible rainforest whilst diving the Great Barrier Reef from Cairns? It's just a short bus ride away.
Find out more in my latest article for Forest and Bird magazine, Daintree Delights.
“Leaning forward to escape the Arctic wind, I catch sight of my snow-filled fins and can’t stop laughing. The feeling in my face has long since disappeared, and the other guests are equally rigid, turning purple in the minus 4°F Norwegian wind chill. Snow is everywhere, and I long to throw myself into the 36°F water to warm up. I never knew snorkeling could be so extreme—frankly, it’s absurd.”
Read my latest article for Scuba Diving magazine Orcas Ahead to find out what it’s really like to come face-to-face with orcas in freezing cold Arctic waters.
Kathryn Curzon dive writer
