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Let’s Go Deep! Recently I’ve had the opportunity to conduct my favourite PADI specialty; the PADI Deep Diver course. In my eyes this course is crucial for any recreational scuba diver who …

If you are on the streets during Songkran be prepared to be soaked from head to toe. This is part of the reason people say it is like Marmite (Vegemite …

Thailand has lots to offer for the enthusiastic tourist; from the breath-taking scenery, amazing temples, tasty food, and hustle and bustle of Bangkok to the beautiful Islands that line its …

Koh Tao is known for its calm, clear waters and beautiful coral reefs. This makes Koh Tao an excellent place to do a Discover Scuba Dive or an Open Water …

We’re always learning more about how our waste impacts our planet in a negative way, and if nothing is done, it will continue to do so.  Waste contributes to the …

The benefits of plastic are irrefutable, they are cheap, easy to manufacture and convenient. Since the 1950s, the production of plastic has outpaced almost every other material on the planet. …

Every scuba diver at one time or another has heard the saying “take nothing but photos, leave nothing but bubbles.” We are all lucky enough to be considered visitors of …

There is an enormous diversity of marine organisms in the ocean. This is hardly breaking news, but what is surprising is that around 25% of all marine organisms spend some …

I’ve done – and still do – a lot of diving in the Netherlands and abroad. I just love being under water and watch fish and other marine creatures do …

DIVE AGAINST DEBRIS was launched in 2011 by Project AWARE.  A global survey of underwater rubbish in our ocean created for divers by divers that will help drive real change. …

How climate change is affecting the oceans and coral reefs and what we can do about it. It is no secret the world is getting warmer with the influence of …

The PADI Open Water course provides us with the knowledge, skills and practical application to enjoy scuba diving safely. It also teaches us about the potential for different types of diving accidents …

Learning to scuba dive is a serious undertaking. You are about to put on heavy scuba equipment and jump into the water. For the uninitiated the idea sounds daunting, somewhat …

I was addicted to scuba diving the moment I put my face in the water. The colours, the kaleidoscope of marine life that buzzed around me and it invited me …

Safety is a key element to consider when undertaking any activity whether it be driving a car, crossing the street or undertaking more adventurous pursuits like rock climbing or scuba …

As a dive instructor and parent to two adventurous kids I was keen for them to experience the wonders of scuba diving at a young age. But how old do …

I wasn’t at all interested in scuba diving. My passion lay in the high mountains of the Himalaya and the back country worlds of central Asia. Whilst an ocean lover …

As a small island in the Gulf of Thailand it is amazing to think that Koh Tao is a hotspot for conservation projects, education, training and action. From its humble …

Thailand has been a popular destination for budget travellers for decades. Tales of adventures in Khao San Road, the Golden Triangle and meandering along the Mekhong River in the north …

Koh Tao is one of Asia’s diving hotspots with visitors coming from all over the world to experience high quality dive experiences and complementary training. The most important things you …