The Great Barrier Reef isn’t the only underwater wonder you’ll find Down Under. We take a look at some of the most awesome dive sites across this beautiful continent.
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Headlining Indonesia’s all-star lineup of diving destinations, Raja Ampat is 40,000 square kilometres of diving paradise that stretches over 1,500 islands straddling the equator. Lying just off of Indonesia’s West Papua province are the “Four Kings” that make up Raja Ampat, the islands of Waigeo, Salawati, Batanta, and Misool. The breathtaking scenery both above and below the surface is made even more spectacular given Raja Ampat’s ranking as the most biodiverse reefscape on Earth, with over 1,500 species of coral and 500 species of fish, including several endemics. With untold numbers of dive sites still to be discovered, Raja Ampat is a destination that will continue to grow and develop as divers venture farther afield. We bring you five of the best areas to dive in the region, encompassing many of Raja Ampat’s most amazing dive sites.
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A study carried out by Reef & Rainforest Research Centre provides further information on the northern section of the Great Barrier Reef, which is currently undergoing a major coral bleaching event.
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According to the report, 114 World Heritage Sites are currently threatened by industrial activities such as oil and gas exploration and extraction, mining, illegal logging, construction of large-scale infrastructure, overfishing and unsustainable water use.
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Papua New Guinea has long been a divine Ithaca for divers and snorkellers alike – standing as the ultimate underwater finale for those who have spent their lives logging dives into a scruffed-up notebook, or re-watching ocean documentaries to get their weekly fix.
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To introduce you to the groove of diving with liveaboards, we bring you five of Asia’s best destinations where you can do exactly that.
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Thailand, “The Land of a Thousand Smiles”, a country proud of its unique landscape, of its tropical beaches and temples submerged by rainforests. But maybe most of all, its incredible underwater scenery.
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