Diving in Mexico: A Beacon of Hope

Diving in Mexico: A Beacon of Hope

Join me as I go diving in Cabo Pulmo, Mexico and discover the twin benefits of ocean conservation and ecotourism. As we face the global climate and biodiversity crises, you need look no further than this small, unassuming community to find hope for a future where nature and humanity can thrive.

Read my latest article for Forest and Bird Magazine to find out more.

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Why Mexico’s Sardine Run Should Be On Every Diver's Bucket List

Why Mexico’s Sardine Run Should Be On Every Diver's Bucket List

Few divers know about Mexico’s sardine run yet it rivals its equivalent in South Africa and is an impressive display of nature’s raw power and offers incredible megafauna encounters! In my latest article for Scuba Travel UK, I share my top reasons why Mexico’s sardine run should be on every diver’s wish list.

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Diving with the Smartest Fish in the Ocean.

Diving with the Smartest Fish in the Ocean.

Spanning up to 8m from wingtip to wingtip and weighing up to a huge 2400kg, oceanic mantas are enormous. They are also one of the smartest animals on Earth.

To say I was excited about going diving with mantas is a huge understatement. But first, we had to get to the place they call home; the remote Revillagigedo archipelago.

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Diving in Bonaire: 11 reasons why we love it!

Diving in Bonaire: 11 reasons why we love it!

As the sun dips below the horizon, a sense of tranquility fills the air, and beneath the surface, a hidden world of wonder awaits. Welcome to Bonaire, a diver’s paradise nestled in the southern Caribbean Sea.

This idyllic island, with its marine sanctuary status, year-round diving, and ‘drive and dive’ concept, offers a diving experience like no other. Read on to find out why we love diving in Bonaire.

So, pack your gear, and join me as I dive into Bonaire’s underwater wonderland with The Scuba News:

Bonaire: 11 reasons why we love this idyllic island.

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Hello Paradise: 8 Great Places to go Diving in French Polynesia.

Hello Paradise: 8 Great Places to go Diving in French Polynesia.

With its lush emerald islands, bucket-list pelagics, and spectacular coral reefs, French Polynesia diving is some of the best in the world. But with so many islands to choose from, where do you start? Get the essentials you need to go diving in French Polynesia here.

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Is the Great Barrier Reef Still Worth Diving?

Is the Great Barrier Reef Still Worth Diving?

Made up of more than 2,900 reefs and 900 idyllic islands, the Great Barrier Reef is one of the best-known dive destinations in the world. Yet despite its size and protected status, this remarkable reef system is impacted by our changing climate, and reports of coral bleaching events and weather damage are abundant.

But the news isn’t all bad. Is the Great Barrier Reef still worth diving? Yes, if you know where to go. Read on to find out more.

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Escape the Winter! Discover The 7 Best Places to Dive in June.

Escape the Winter! Discover The 7 Best Places to Dive in June.

Some of the world’s top dive destinations are at their finest in June, with warm waters, abundant marine life and crowd-free diving. But where are the best places to go? I have got you covered with my best places to dive in June. Whether you are thinking of heading north, south, or even inland, I have some diving gems for you!

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What It’s Like to Dive with Minke Whales on the Great Barrier Reef

What It’s Like to Dive with Minke Whales on the Great Barrier Reef

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.

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Top Five Easy Destinations to Get Back in the Water Post-Covid

Top Five Easy Destinations to Get Back in the Water Post-Covid

Now 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.

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