Sometimes overlooked as a dive destination in favour of Micronesian hotspots Palau and Truk Lagoon, Guam promises surprising marine diversity, stunning hard and soft corals, and amazing wall dives. Most of all, this tiny island – just 50 kilometres long […]
Boasting clear blue water, white sand beaches, and great visibility, the Maldives is an idyllic diving paradise that beginners will love as much as advanced divers. The rock pinnacles (thila) that rise up from the depths are cloaked in soft […]
One of the most popular tourist destinations in Thailand, Phuket is located around 800 kilometres from the Thai capital, Bangkok, and beyond being a great destination for sunbathing, shopping and nightlife, it is also home to some excellent dive sites. […]
Standing out with its prized position within the Coral Triangle, the Philippines is a home to some of the world’s best diving destinations, offering exceptional adventures for divers of all abilities. The tropical corner of Southeast Asia is packed with […]
Proper gear hygiene is more vital than ever to ensure safe and worry-free diving. Adapted from AsianDiver Issue 2/2020 Vol. 155 The coronavirus outbreak has into sharp focus the need to properly disinfect dive equipment, particularly rental gear. […]
Scientists have recorded blue whale songs for the first time in Indian waters near the Lakshadweep Islands off the coast of Kerala. Text by Goh Pearl Lyn In 2019 in Lakshadweep, Divya Panicker was deeply absorbed in listening […]
In 2019, the global recreational scuba diving equipment market size was reportedly valued at $1.95 billion and is positively forecasted to reach this level again in 2023 during the phase of post-pandemic. by Nora Ismail and Goh Pearl Lyn […]
