Top Underwater Destinations To Explore

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Featured on Travel Gumbo:The global ocean covers a staggering 70.8 per cent of Earth’s surface and yet its depths still remain largely a mystery. One thing we can be certain of though is the benefit of spending time in or around water on our wellbeing. It is known to improve our physical and mental health. With that in mind, here are my top underwater destinations to explore:http://www.travelgumbo.com/blog/top-5-underwater-destinationsThis is a great article for non-divers to learn a little bit more about the wonders of the ocean and why I fell in love with being underwater!

Diving Myanmar

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Featured on Scubaverse.com:Did you know Myanmar has fantastic peaceful dive sites to explore? There are over 50 dive sites to choose from so far, with more being discovered all the time. Highlights include exploring the 800 or so islands that make up the Mergui archipelago and the remote (challenging!) ocean dives at Burma Banks.http://www.scubaverse.com/diving-myanmar/

Top Cold Water Liveaboards

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Featured in Deeperblue.com:When people think about diving they tend to imagine warm water, endless sunshine, palm trees and tropical destinations. It isn’t all about the tropics though. There are some fantastic cold water diving liveaboards for adventurous travelers to experience.https://www.deeperblue.com/top-cold-water-liveaboards/

Best Places To Dive In April

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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/  

Where to See, And How You Can Help Whale Sharks

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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

Costa Rica Prepares to Export 10 Tons of Hammerhead Shark Fins

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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

Top Tips for Buying Your Own Dive Gear

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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

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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 Tips for Choosing the Right Mask

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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