The northern part of the Indonesian island of Sulawesi is renowned for offering world-class diving and, as SARAH WORMALD explains, it is possible for scuba
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Immerse yourself in the diverse underwater world of Asia. From the technicolor coral gardens of the Philippines to the manta ray-filled waters of the Maldives, we bring you the highlights of Asia’s best diving destinations.
Experience encounters with fascinating marine life, explore ancient shipwrecks, and dive into the rich cultural histories that lie beneath the waves in this captivating region.
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AL HORNSBY has dived around the world but he reserves a special place in his heart for the rich biodiversity of this Philippines hotspot We
Ace Thailand-based wreck-investigator TIM LAWRENCE led an expedition to Brunei recently, carrying an Explorers Club pennant, in a bid to track down a Japanese WW2
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A past favourite destination in Indonesia is revisited by FEDERICA CARR, but would now having a six-year-old in tow cramp her diving style? Far from
Lembeh Strait has long been heralded as the place to go for muck diving, but many pretenders to the throne have reared their heads. MARK
AL HORNSBY heads for the island of Koh Tao in Thailand and is pleasantly surprised by the rich diversity of underwater experiences – as well
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Thailand-based technical diver TIM LAWRENCE is well-known as a shipwreck-hunter – but on this occasion it was his own ship that was sinking. Question was,