
Ocean Lovers Festival Returns to Bondi
Annual Ocean Lovers Festival Returns to Bondi to Celebrate Ocean Treasure Can seaweed save humanity? What’s next if no shark nets? Are whales talking to
Annual Ocean Lovers Festival Returns to Bondi to Celebrate Ocean Treasure Can seaweed save humanity? What’s next if no shark nets? Are whales talking to
L’Oréal and the Great Barrier Reef Foundation kickstart global coral reef restoration industry The world’s leading beauty company L’Oréal is joining forces with the Great
McLaren Racing and the Great Barrier Reef Foundation have announced a ground-breaking initiative to accelerate coral reef restoration at a scale and speed never before
Artificial intelligence (AI) is a game changer for turtle monitoring Just in time for turtle nesting season, our partners at QUT have developed the first
Salty Careers Launches Groundbreaking Platform to Digitise the Diving Industry Salty Careers has officially launched a beta version of its platform, a cutting-edge tech startup
Meridian Adventure Dive in Raja Ampat is now Offical a PADI Eco Dive Centre In the spirit of PADI AWARE WEEK 2023. Meridian Adventure Dive
SABAH TO HOST ADEX OCEAN PARTNERSHIP SUMMIT 2023, 18 – 20 August, Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC) Organised in partnership with the Sabah Tourism Board,
Meridian Adventure Dive Resort in Raja Ampat has exciting news to share – they are a Green Fins Digital Member! What is Green Fins? Green
Island Conservation, in conjunction with Tetiaroa Society and The Brando Resort, completes critical invasive species-removal to heal island-ocean ecosystems in Tetiaroa atoll. Global nonprofit Island
The Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation and the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation pledge to work together to protect the ocean and its
Premium Great Barrier Reef Day Tour Company Tusa Reef Tours Relaunches with New Focus on Sustainability and Exclusivity Entrada Travel Group is excited to announce
World first – seaweed to protect the Great Barrier Reef World-first project trialling seaweed as a nature-based solution to improve the quality of water flowing
Over 100 diving doctors visit the Great Barrier Reef for the 2023 ‘SPUMS’ Conference. Cairns, Queensland: This week Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef played
Celebrating Youth Action for Our Blue Planet on World Ocean Day – Thousands of events worldwide planned for World Ocean Day on 8 June –
Coralpalooza is a World First Day of Global Action For Coral Reefs The Great Barrier Reef Foundation and the Coral Nurture Program are joining forces
Captain Cook Cruises Fiji announces new era in cruise experiences with arrival of MS Caledonian Sky Captain Cook Cruises is proud to announce the arrival
Effective immediately, the Solomon Islands has lifted all COVID-19 related requirements. Mr Dereveke: “demonstrates commitment to facilitating tourism and highlights confidence in having effectively managed
Announcing the winners of the 2023 Science Without Borders® Challenge inspiring Ocean Conservation through art ANNAPOLIS, MD — The Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation
Shark biologist launches Australia’s first wetsuit brand exclusively for female divers and snorkelers Amanda Elizabeth, a Perth-based shark biologist, has launched a bright, bold, and
Wild, free-swimming whale sharks in the Galapagos successfully ultrasounded and blood-sampled to observe their reproductive states – the first time these techniques have been applied in
MORE is a Japanese environmental non profit tackling Garbage Issue The acronym for Mountain Ocean River Earth is MORE Planning, and all members of MORE
Calling all divers and citizen scientists: hunt for shark eggcases launches in Australia The Great Eggcase Hunt has landed on Australian shores, calling on citizen
10 citizen science projects on the Great Barrier Reef get all hands on deck to boost Reef protection Ten local community projects are sounding a
Reef Explorer Fiji Embark on a New Coral Resilience Project Climate change is having a big impact on coral communities on Fijian reefs, so we
$9.8 Million Innovation Program to Protect Corals from Crown of Thorns Starfish High-tech robotics, genetics and pheromones channelled to outsmart crown-of-thorns starfish Robotics, genetics, environmental
Travellers to Fiji no longer required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination Effective from 14 February 2023, international travellers to Fiji will no longer be
Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek has blocked the creation of a new coal mine just 10K from the Great barrier Reef. This is the first-time environmental
Nicolas Remy Wins Top Awards With His Leafy Seadragon Photos The DPG/Wetpixel Masters Underwater Imaging Competition 2022 winners have been announced. Now in its 17th year, this contest
Mrs. Ellen Risamasu is the new head of Raja Ampat Tourism A Word from our General Manager – Krishna Ari Vermeulen I am proud to
Six Senses Laamu Celebrates the Inauguration of the Sea Hub of Environmental Learning in Laamu (SHELL) Six Senses Laamu proudly announces the opening of the
The only Hyperbaric Chamber in the Solomon Islands is currently out of commission Please note that the only hyperbaric chamber located in Solomon Islands is
Ball Watch partners with Reef Guardian to protect Sabah reef and support marine conservation Swiss watch brand Ball Watch has partnered with marine conservation group
The Underwater Tour Awards team is excited to showcase the Finalists in the 2022 Guru Awards. After advancing from the scoring round and on into
Solomon Islands tourism slowly returns but VA stats for Q3 2022 far better than anticipated Just three months after the Solomon Islands reopened its border
Dive. Spear. Sport are opening a new Dive Facility in the Town of 1770. A brand new state-of-the-art dive school and Southern Great Barrier Reef
Cook Islands announces non-stop flights from Sydney to Rarotonga with Jetstar Travellers to the beautiful Cook Islands will be the winners from today’s announcement that
Green and Hawksbill Turtles feed, play and nest at Amilla Maldives Resort and Residences Amilla Maldives Resort and Residences has joined forces with the turtle
Master Liveaboards black Friday 2022 offers are coming DEMA is only just over but Master Liveaboards is not pausing for breath. After a successful week
Diveplanit Travel expands into the New Zealand market with travel&co Diveplanit continues its upwards trajectory with the acquisition of the dive travel portfolio of New
The Australian Government has reviewed its advisory for travellers visiting the Solomon Islands Effective immediately, the travel advice level has been lowered to ‘exercise normal
The Amazing and Unique Underwater World of Blackwater Diving Highly published, award-winning underwater photographer and Photo Pro at Crystal Blue Resort, Mike Bartick announces the
Marine Debris out of sight out of mind That’s one of the biggest issues facing the fight against marine debris. So much of it is
Effective immediately, the Solomon islands Government has announced incoming travellers to the Solomon Islands no longer require to undergo a PCR test for COVID-19 72
Largest Marine Sanctuary in the World is Set to Expand by 2030 in The Islands of Tahiti This expansion celebrates 20 years of wildlife protection
Six Senses Laamu wins the 2022 Skål Sustainable Tourism Award in the Marine and Coastal category Six Senses Laamu honored during the Opening Ceremony of
116 divers take over Fiji’s Beqa Lagoon for one of the world’s biggest diving fundraisers: The International Gay & Lesbian SCUBA Jamboree. Pacific Harbour, Fiji:
Nicolas Remy has won the Conservation – Hope Category in the Ocean photographer of the year competition. About OPY With more than 5000 participants, OPY
New restrictions to preserve marine life – Sipadan Island, Malaysia. Renowned as one of the best diving locations in the world, it was practically inevitable
The New Reef Safe Mineral Sunscreen that thinks it’s a Chemical Sunscreen A new entrant in the growing reef safe sunscreen market, EPO9, has announced
Master Liveaboards Release there industry First Master Saver Rate Master Liveaboards is a constantly evolving business. They are also a business that wants to be
Only 32 Sleeps to go until the First Australian Dive Event in 3 Years – OZDive is back Oct 1-2, 2022 at the MCEC Melbourne
In preparation for a busy Season Swan Dive have attached a boat lift to their dive boat Swan Dive recently completed an extensive refit on
Mike Ball Dive Expeditions Photo of the Year Competition 2021/22 After great deliberation we finally decided upon a grand final winner of the 2020/21 Spoilsport
2022 Underwater Tour Awards $40,000 Prize Pool Entries open now We’re inviting photographers from around the globe to take part in this year’s Underwater Tour Awards!
Although it has been a tough few years Dive Planet have opened there new dive centre on Mafia Island off the Coast of Tanzania Mafia
Did you miss the Solomon Islands?! Borders are now open Dive Munda is ready for your visit! The day has finally arrived and we are
Angry workers are striking over the Indonesian governments massive price increase to visit Komodo Dragons in the region. The Komodo Dragon is endemic to only
OZDive Show & OZTek Advanced Diving Conference Only 2 months away Oct 1-2, 2022 at the MCEC Melbourne It’s coming up FAST … This incredible
UNDERWATER TOUR AWARDS 2022 PARTNERS WITH TAKE 3 FOR THE SEA Entries open Aug 15 – September 19, 2022 The Underwater Tour Awards welcome photographers
Esri’s Dawn Wright Successfully dives Challenger Deep at 10,919 meters with Explorer Victor Vescovo Expedition to the Deepest Point on Earth Will Collect Images and
A Humbling Return, Pulau Payar has Reopened A protected area since 1985, the isolated and well-preserved marine park of Pulau Payar has recently reopened to
We are proud to partner with various Dive Centres and Travel Agents worldwide to promote Raja Ampat dive adventure packages! Why should you become a
The Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation was one of 17 philanthropic foundations that have signed on to The Bouknadel Statement. This joint statement was launched
Rare juvenile oarfish captured on camera for first time ever on Great Barrier Reef Wavelength Reef Cruises Master Reef Guide Tahn Miller knew he had
OZDive Show & OZTek Advanced Diving Conference ‘22 Update This Australian Dive Event is designed by divers for divers – it is a unique combination
New Reef Magic pontoon delivers exciting new touring experiences on the Great Barrier Reef Reef Magic, a new $7M marine science and tourism pontoon, owned
DOT’s Philippine International Dive Expo (PHIDEX) returns to Manila in August 2022 MANILA — Time to gear up and get dive-ready as the Department of
Students Beautifully Illustrate a Ridge-to-Reef Approach to Coral Reef Conservation Announcing the winners of the 2022 Science Without Borders® Challenge ANNAPOLIS, MD — The Khaled bin