Love Sharks? Where To Go Scuba Diving With Hammerheads

“Hammerhead sharks are one of the easiest sharks to identify, thanks to their hammer-shaped heads, and are a great species of shark to dive with. They can be found at a variety of top dive destinations including Cocos Island off Costa Rica, Malepelo Island in Colombia, and the Galápagos Islands.Divers can also enjoy hammerhead encounters while scuba diving Rasdhoo Atoll in the Maldives, Lombok in Indonesia, French Polynesia, the Red Sea and Egypt, the Bahamas, and Morovo Lagoon in the Solomon Islands.”

Read my latest article for Dive Magazine UK The Nine Known Species of the Most Recognisable Shark 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.  

Why You Should Go Scuba Diving in Egypt this Fall

Did you know October & November are great months to visit Egypt before the busy peak tourist season begins in December? The air and water temperatures are both comfortable, making it easy to combine scuba diving with land-based excursions without the excessive heat of summer (or the cold mid-winter evenings). 

It is also more affordable and quieter than peak season, with seasonal marine life highlights such as thresher and oceanic whitetip sharks in the southern Red Sea.

Read my full article on Sport Diver to find out more: Why You Should Go Scuba Diving in Egypt this Fall 

Is Shark Cage Diving Good For The Ocean?

Shark cage diving continues to gain popularity each year as liveaboards become more affordable and events such as Shark Week highlight opportunities to dive with sharks around the globe.

It isn’t without controversy though and people have raised concerns that shark cage diving negatively impacts sharks and affects the surrounding environment.

Let's take a look at the world and ethics of shark cage diving with Dive In.

Diving With A Sore Back

Back pain is a common occurrence these days, but it needn’t stop you from enjoying your time in the water - I speak from experience! You can manage chronic back pain whilst travelling and diving, plus take steps to minimise the chance of back injuries reoccurring.

Find out how to minimise back pain and injuries in my article for for Scuba Diver Australasia magazine: Diving with a sore back.

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' 

Scuba Diving With Whales in Mexico

Featured on Sportdiver:It's the start of whale watching season in Mexico, so a lot of my recent work with media outlets has been focussed on these ocean giants. Mexico is incredible for large pelagics and you can spot thousands of humpbacks during whale season, plus maybe see blue whales, sperm whales, minke whales, pilot whales and even orcas.Mexico is suddenly at the top of my diving wishlist.Find out more in Scuba Diving with Whales in Mexico.

Remote Diving the Great Barrier Reef

Featured on Scubadivermag:I have to admit I've not been sure about diving the Great Barrier Reef, Australia as I thought it would be over-run with divers. It turns out is it ideal for going off the beaten path and exploring rarely-visited dive sites if you choose the right dive safari and know where to go...Find out more in Remote Diving the Great Barrier Reef.

Dive Micronesia

Featured in DIVE Magazine UK:

Micronesia is made up of more than 2,000 islands and is one of the top places in the world for wreck diving, especially amongst World War II wrecks. There are also other scuba diving experiences to enjoy at Micronesia though, ranging from swimming with millions of jellyfish to riding swift currents during wall dives. 

Find out more in my guide to diving Micronesia.

It's Shark Season!

Featured on Scubaverse:The Guadalupe shark diving season is upon us and there are a variety of awesome liveaboards that visit this destination. There is something for all budgets, a wheelchair-friendly liveaboard, and even safaris that combine Guadalupe with the giant mantas of Socorro. What are you waiting for? It's time to go shark diving!Find out more in Top 5 Guadalupe Liveaboards