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.
Read MoreMade 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.
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 More“Go go go!” were the words I’d been waiting to hear. Gijs, our guide, shouted at us urgently, signalling it was time to drop into the dark Arctic waters below. Without hesitation, I threw myself into the ocean. With snow-covered mountains above and orca fins seemingly everywhere, the world ceased to exist.”
Read my latest Forest and Bird Magazine article: Arctic Adventures with Orcas.
Marine reserves are vital to the health of the global ocean and yet only around 5 percent of the ocean is currently protected. Thankfully, new protected areas are being created each year and offer great diving opportunities.
Find out more about top marine reserves to dive in my latest article for EZ Dive magazine, Marine Reserves.
Kathryn Curzon writer
I have been providing French articles for a variety of news, dive and travel outlets this year. Read on to find out more and get your latest scuba diving fix!
Read about my top tips for improving dive fitness and 10 top tips to master perfect buoyancy in my recent article for ZeSea. This upcoming French blog is one of the 'blogs to watch' in 2019 and has an ever-growing following around the world.
Micronesia is paradise for divers with its thriving reefs, impressive drop offs and world-class wreck dives. Find out more in my article for Plongeeonline Micronesia’s must-see wrecks.
In my latest article for Lepetitplongeur I discuss four of my top dive destinations for 2019 including:
A hidden gem in Western Australia
'Walls of sharks' in idyllic French Polynesia
Read 4 Unmissable Dive Destinations for 2019 to find out more.
Are you looking for a new scuba diving destination this May? It is one of the best months for calm conditions, making May ideal for novice divers and those who suffer from sea sickness.
Fans of larger marine life can spot these May scuba diving highlights:
Manta rays
Hammerhead sharks
Basking sharks
Sea lions
Take your pick from my best May dive destinations and enjoy!
The iconic Galapagos are at the top of many divers wish lists and understandably so.
These rugged, remote islands are wildlife-rich and offer spectacular shark diving at Wolfe and Darwin Islands.
Go Galapagos diving in May and you can enjoy calm conditions, sunshine and lower currents than other times of year.
It's also one of the top Galapagos diving months for seeing numerous manta rays and hammerhead sharks.
Galapagos iguana
Discover the Galapagos Islands unique iguanas above and below the waterline
Another top May dive destination, Komodo has calm conditions and offers some of the best Indonesia diving - without crowds.
May is one of the quietest months to dive Komodo.
One of the highlights of Komodo diving is the sheer variety of underwater landscapes. Take your pick from:
Pristine & vibrant reefs
Pinnacles
Dramatic sea mounts
Plunging wall
Swim-throughs & caverns
With over 1000 fish species, turtles, mantas all year and numerous critters, you'll be spoilt for choice!
Indonesia diving
Explore Komodo National Park's rich and varied landscapes as you cruise
If you're up for a real adventure, pack your bags and go Papua New Guinea diving.
Seemingly forgotten by the modern world, Papua New Guinea offers incredible dive sites in the shadow of still-smouldering volcanoes.
Go diving Papua New Guinea and you'll discover underwater lava tubes, colourful reefs and plenty of WWII wrecks.
Wherever you look, the dive sites are teeming with macro life - which is not surprising given Papua New Guinea is known for its black sand muck diving.
Just remember to check out Kimbe Bay. Ranked as one of the best reefs in the world, it is not to be missed for its coral cover and numerous sharks.
Papua New Guinea
Immerse yourself in Papua New Guinea's fascinating cultures
Read my full article about Five Great May Dive Destinations on Scuba Diver Life to discover:
Cornwall's awesome basking shark dives.
Tobago's numerous manta rays & turtle nesting season.
