A plastic bottle wedged in the reef. A fishing line wrapped around a bommie. A single-use food wrapper drifting by on a drift dive.
It’s frustrating…but you’re not powerless. As a diver, you’re uniquely positioned to make a difference. And Dive Against Debris is one way to turn that frustration into action, and give back to the ocean.
For those who are looking for an extensive, science-based, and amazing experience in tropical reef conservation, Blue Corner Marine Research is the best choice. Located just two hours from Ngurah Rai Airport,Bali
It goes without saying that we started December’s Marine Megafauna week at Nusa Penida’s world famous Manta Point. Situated towards the lower end of the island’s south-west coast, the Manta Point dive site attracts thousands of divers each year due to almost guaranteed daily manta sightings for divers and snorkellers alike.
Massive corals have been found to grow at elevated rates through a process called micro-fragmentation. Donor corals (usually boulder or massive species) are cut into small fragments of only a few coral polyps in size, then placed in close proximity to one another which significantly stimulates coral growth rates (Page et al. 2018).
If you’re a diver, you love the ocean. You’ve also probably recognized that our oceans, and their inhabitants, are in danger. Plastic pollution, rising temperatures, and over-tourism have destroyed reefs and marine life around the world.
New year, new you? We’ve taken a look at thetop New Year’s resolutions and found that a visit to a little slice of paradise, known as Nusa Lembongan, is the answer to many of them. From learning a new skill to losing weight, you can cross off those lofty goals with us – all while living on a tropical island, enjoying sunset beers, and exploring the ocean.
Ever wondered what it takes to become a better underwater photographer. Hear from professional underwater photographer Ollie Clarke as he reveals his top 5 tips to honing your photo skills and becoming a better diver.
Learn about why learning how to teach conservation specialities will not only teach you more about the ocean but allow you spread your passion and find more employment.
Marine Biologist, Andrew Taylor from Blue Corner Marine Research is training scuba divers to become scientific divers. He trains scientific diving techniques, marine ecology and survey methods for coral study through a unique 4 week intensive program with internationally recognised certification. Students can also add on the PADI Divemaster course.