Mares Avanti Quattro Plus Review [A PADI Instructor’s Test]

Mares Avanti Quattro Plus Review [A PADI Instructor’s Test]

The Mares Avanti Quattro Plus fins are renowned for their exceptional propulsion and efficiency with each kick, thanks to their unique four-channel design.  They combine flexibility and comfort, making them a top choice for divers seeking optimal performance without sacrificing ease of use. With a bungee strap for easy donning and doffing and a design … Read more

PADI Open Water

If you’re going to be taking on scuba dives anywhere in the world, you’re going to need some serious training. The PADI Open Water Diver Certification is one of the leading standard to help you get used to exploring another world. Are you new to scuba dives or water in general? It makes sense to … Read more

Best Diving in Thailand | Don’t Miss These Dive Sites

Thailand’s waters are a diver’s sanctuary, offering visibility unparalleled in the tropical world, alongside reefs bustling with vibrant corals and marine life. The nation’s unique position, bordered by the Gulf of Thailand and the Andaman Sea, introduces divers to a diverse range of underwater landscapes, including fringing reefs, deep drop-offs, and intriguing wrecks.  Protected areas, … Read more

Best Diving in Scotland

Ever thought about diving in Scotland before? Believe it or not, there are plenty of fantastic marine creatures for you to spot up in Inverness and beyond. I can’t guarantee you’ll get a good look at the Loch Ness Monster, but what I can guarantee is that there are some great liveaboard options opening up … Read more

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Best Diving in the UK

The UK’s diving scene offers a unique blend of rich marine biodiversity and historical wrecks, making it a fascinating destination for divers. Noteworthy sites include Scapa Flow, renowned for its World War wrecks, and the protected areas around Lundy Island and the Farne Islands, where divers can interact with friendly seals.  These locations, along with … Read more

Best Diving in Belize

Belize, nestled in Central America, is a premier destination for scuba diving enthusiasts, offering a breathtaking variety of marine life and corals. The country’s waters, part of the Caribbean Sea, provide ideal conditions for both novice and experienced divers. Among the top dive sites, the Great Blue Hole stands out as a world-renowned wonder, surrounded … Read more

The Best Diving in Cuba

Cuba’s diving scene captivates with drift dives, wall diving, reef dives, shark diving, and wreck dives, offering a varied underwater adventure. Among the best dive sites, Jardines de la Reina stands out for its large offshore reefs and protected areas – a UNESCO World Heritage Site, showcasing Cuba’s commitment to marine conservation.  This archipelago, declared a … Read more

The Best Diving in the Bahamas

The Bahamas, with the world’s third-largest barrier reef, attracts divers with its vast array of dive experiences: drift dives, wall dives, reef dives, shark dives, and wreck dives.  Key sites include the Andros Wall, known for its spectacular drop-offs and unique underwater formations.  Protected areas, such as the Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park established … Read more

Shark Eco Tourism and its Role in Ocean Conservation

If you didn’t see the recent photographs of a girl swimming with one of the biggest Great white sharks on record, then where have you been hiding?  Ocean Ramsey is a marine biologist who specialises in shark ethology and along with her team One Ocean Diving, gets up close and personal with sharks.   These photos … Read more