In the Directory

Pelagian Dive Yacht
Feel like you're on a private yacht charter with just ten guests. Pelagian cruises the outer reaches of the exquisite Wakatobi region.

AOI Australia
AOI underwater photographic products - a professional OEM/ODM underwater camera casings and underwater electronic products manufacturer. Great quality wet lenses for underwater photography.

Local Dive Thailand
Phuket's local scuba diving experts. A great blend of Thai local knowledge and European professionalism that equals a superb dive experience with the most knowledgeable guides and instructors

Articles

My Day with Mantas

by Keren Stretch

Coming to Australia I had no illusions about how good the diving could be. We have been hearing how good the Barrier Reef is for years now, and it is good, but has anyone heard of The Coral Coast ('Where is that?' - I hear you ask) ...

Putting Life in Strobeless Images - Underwater Photography with Mathieu Meur

by Tim Hochgrebe

Not everyone can afford to complement their underwater camera with external strobes. But shooting anything further than a meter or so away without external strobes often results in monochrome blue (or green) images. However, with the addition of a simple, affordable filter, things don't need to be so dull.

I'd love to become a diver, but ... SEVEN most common cop-outs

by Tim Hochgrebe

Most people who don't dive would have at least thought once about exploring this amazing part of the planet they have been missing so far. There are many common excuses on why people decide not to take the plunge; generally a lack of knowledge keeps people from trying. Let's debunk some of those myths and get more people SCUBA diving!