Dive Report

08/03/2018

Just Sad.

18/11/2017

YES! Like if you agree!

Chancellor to announce call for evidence on possible measures to cut use of plastics such as takeaway cartons and packaging

07/09/2017

Fact of the day:
Clownfish, wrasses, moray eels, gobies and other fish species are known to change s*x, including reproductive functions. A school of clownfish is always built into a hierarchy with a female fish at the top. When she dies, the most dominant male changes s*x and takes her place.Souce: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sex_change

11/08/2017

After a member's Dive Report and some confirmation we have removed Whale Sharks from the Mahé animal calendar.

It is sad - but the reality is that global warming and poor conservation leads to the destruction of habitats and thus the changing behavior patterns of our favourite marine life.

The complete guide to diving Mahé - including the best times of year see Whale Sharks, Turtles and other Marine life. Includes Dive Centre information.

06/06/2017

A simple guide to nudibranchs - happy Monday!

https://bluemarlindiveindonesia.wordpress.com/2017/05/11/send-nudis-a-simple-guide-to-nudibranchs/

With over 3000 known species in our world’s oceans, each more flamboyant and weird than the last, nudibranchs have developed a sort of cult following among divers. However, many divers don& #8…

22/05/2017

It's going to be a lasting legacy of damage for years even if we can get a handle on it!

06/11/2016

A nice initiative

29/08/2016

The cutest photobomber ever! ♥

Cute photobomber! A group of friends pose for a photo at Apo Island, Negros Oriental when a sea turtle surfaced to breathe air.

Photo by Diuvs De Jesus

11/08/2016

Sea life never ceases to amaze! 400 year old Greenland sharks?!

Shark, which would have reached s*xual maturity at around 150 years, sets new record for longevity as biologists finally develop method to determine age

23/07/2016

A friendly reminder!

PLEASE!!

23/07/2016

Aw such a cutie! ♥

29/06/2016

Too true and very sad.. what could you do to reduce your plastic waste?

14/06/2016

'Scientists still can not explain why Mantas frolicking over the water.'

23/05/2016

Carrier backs global campaign to outlaw what CEO Andrew Cowen brands ‘this cruel practice’

03/05/2016

What is Greenwashing?

Going ‘green’ has become a marketing tool. Resorts, tour operators, and dive shops may advertise their eco-friendly practices in order to get your attention and your business. Unfortunately, these green claims are not always true. Greenwashing is the practice of disseminating false information in order to appear environmentally responsible to the general public. A resort may call itself ‘green’ even though it has done nothing to reduce its environmental footprint, a dive store may say they care about conservation but let their employees manhandle wildlife. A little research goes a long way in avoiding greenwashing, and it need not take much time.

http://www.divereport.com/forum/news/87/how-to-recognize-and-avoid-greenwashing-in-the-dive-industry

Planning a dive trip often involves a lot more than checking a dive table. Many divers will travel far to see new reefs, and these travels can involve flights, resort reservations, and unknown dive shops. Divers concerned about the impact of their travels can look into green travel options – often o...

30/04/2016

Happy Weekend everyone! :)

29/04/2016

What It's Like To Be Chased By A Leopard Seal..

http://www.scubadiving.com/what-its-like-to-be-chased-by-leopard-seal?src=SOC&dom=fb

Scuba diving in the Arctic with a leopard seal for the first time leads an underwater photographer out of his comfort zone before making a new friend.

27/04/2016

Lord Howe Island is one of seven world heritage listed islands in the world. It is often referred to as “the last paradise”. With no mobile phone reception and limited internet access it offers visitors a chance to get away from their every day life and enjoy the serenity in a pristine environment.

Read more!
http://www.divereport.com/locations/australasia/australia/lord-howe-island/

The complete guide to diving Lord Howe Island - including the best times of year see Whale Sharks, Turtles and other Marine life. Includes Dive Centre information.

26/04/2016

Lovely!

Ready to go scuba diving! 🐠🐢🐡🐬🐳

21/04/2016

S***m Whales Found Dead In Germany, Stomachs FULL Of Plastic And Car Parts

Read More: http://www.trueactivist.com/sperm-whales-found-dead-in-germany-stomachs-full-of-plastic-and-car-parts/

The whales’ deaths are symbolic of humanity’s shocking disregard for marine life.

15/04/2016

$50M wartime silver is quite a lot!

The deepest salvage operation in history rescues a treasure trove of silver rupee coins, sunk by a German U-boat in 1942 while en route from Bombay to England.

05/04/2016

Cozumel Mexico Dive Report by Tim Ho**er

Dive Report member, Tim Ho**er, recently went to Cozumel. He has provided us with an in-depth report about his trip. We hope it is useful for those planning to go Diving in Cozumel in the future!

Flying in to the Island was a breeze as there are regular flights from almost anywhere every day of the week. Getting through customs was about as easy as it gets with the normal customs paperwork filled in before you land. Getting taxi service is also very easy. As soon as you’ve cleared your baggage just head towards the exit and you will find a ticket counter just before you go out the doors on the left where you can purchase a shared cab ride to anywhere on the island. If you miss it you will be pointed in the right direction. They will designate your cab based on the area you are traveling to. We went to Hotel Cozumel, which was a 10 minute ride that cost me $12.00 and trust me a $2-3.00 tip is more than enough. While you’re on the island if you don’t rent a car or motorcycle and choose taxi remember, everything is negotiable, and if you wait on the right taxi you’ll get the right price Downtown is only 5 minutes from the Hotel. It cost us $6.00 to get there. Coming back one driver said he would transport us for $10.00. We passed and the next cab took us for $5.00.

Read more >> http://www.divereport.com/forum/news/209/cozumel-mexico-dive-report-by-tim-hooker

30/03/2016

He has a point :D

17/03/2016

Superb Diving in Cozumel! thank you for sharing your experience with us Ho**er!

Scuba diving adventure in Cozumel Mexico

11/03/2016

Something we all should be careful about!

A four-year-old boy comes home from a beach vacation, and weeks later his mom finds a sea snail has hatched in his knee.

10/03/2016

Sharing these hand signals recommended by user

These are reworked Illustrations by Peter Southwood. The original illustrations were placed in the Creative Commons under the following license. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0

These, the reworked Illustrations are to be used freely for educational purposes.

Reworked Illustrations by Clint Seeley

08/03/2016

Please STOP Shark Finning!
Let's spread the word. Together we can make a difference!

07/03/2016

'Scuba diver miraculously survives horror ride through nuclear plant intake pipe'

A South Florida scuba diver was taken on a terrifying ride through a nuclear power plant's intake pipe that he feared would end in his watery death.

04/03/2016

Baa Atoll & Raa Atoll, Maldives

Home to the famous Hanifaru Lagoon where huge numbers Manta Rays and Whale Sharks congregate to mass feed! Baa and Raa Atolls are also known as North… - Rodney Johnson - Google+

29/02/2016

Steeped in history the floor of Chuuk lagoon is a wreck divers dream and by far the top wreck diving destination in the world.

Chuuk, which used to be known as Truk is without question the top wreck diving location in the world. During World War II the Japanese fleet had a base in Chuuk Lagoon when the US undertook an aerial assault in repayment for Pearl Harbour. This sunk over a hundred ships, planes and submarines, which now lie preserved on the bottom of the lagoon and over the years have been covered in colourful coral and marine life and turned into excellent artificial reefs. These wrecks are Chuuk’s main attraction and what it is famous for.

http://www.divereport.com/locations/south-pacific/micronesia/chuuk/

A guide to diving Chuuk in Micronesia, including the best time for divers to see Turtles, Hawksbill Turtles and Reef Sharks. Includes information on water temperature and other travel information for divers.