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What is the difference between a PADI Master Scuba Diver and a PADI Divemaster? This is a commonly asked question as these two PADI dive certifications sound very similar, but …

The PADI Divemaster course is the most popular professional level diving course in the world. Every year thousands of people decide to make that career change and turn their passion …

The mighty seahorse, Genus Hippocampus named after a little fish with a horse head and a caterpillar body. This much loved little creature is a favorite of muck divers worldwide. …

When diving around the oceans of our planet, it is easy to notice that environmental damage is everywhere. Long lasting scars of dynamite fishing, ghost nets and anchor damage are …

So you want to learn how to scuba dive, the first thing you need to choose is which diving agency you want to train with. By far the largest and …

After taking a number of expensive Discover Scuba Dives up the east coast of Australia while travelling, I fell in love with the underwater world. A couple of months later …

Extend Your Limits! Every certified diver knows there are limits to the time you can spend underwater with Air supply being the most obvious one. Read our Blog post for more information.

This is a question that we are often asked and one of the most common questions asked by divers and student divers around Crystal Dive. Koh Tao offers an abundance …

There is something about wreck diving that captures the imagination. Whether it is ships, airplanes and even cars, an artificial reef for scuba divers, or lost as the result of …

Koh Tao, which translates in Thai as Turtle Island, is for everyone an unforgettable place to visit. Found in the Gulf of Thailand, this majestic little island has some of …

Do you ever wish you could get an extra 5 minutes underwater when you go scuba diving? When I was learning my PADI Open Water here on Koh Tao Thailand, …

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 …