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News round-up
Turtle hospital opens its doors in the Maldives, the third Underwater Awards Australasia Imaging Competition, fire destroys Emperor liveaboard, and tragic cave dive in the Maldives leaves six dead.
Australia
Lewis Burnett spends four days exploring the waters of the Mornington Peninsula, and finds it a perfect location for photographers wanting to build up their portfolio and experiment with new techniques.
Indonesia
Don Silcock explores the diving opportunities that lie in the waters off Batanta, a lesser-known area of hotspot Raja Ampat.
Divers Alert Network
The DAN team delve deeper into motion sickness, or seasickness, which ruins diving trips, holidays and travel for many.
DAN Q&A
The Divers Alert Network experts look at skin bends.
Mustard’s Masterclass
Alex Mustard offers some sage advice on camera care, especially thorough rinsing in fresh water, and drying afterwards.
Diving With… Imogan Manins
PT Hirschfield chats with the professional musician and award-winning underwater photographer about her enviable travelling ‘Hippo’.
Conservation Corner
The hidden impacts of scuba-diving tourism on coral reefs.
TECH: Japan
Josh Richards and Will Passos lead an Australian cave diving expedition to the Mine–Akiyoshidai Karst Plateau Geopark.
Thailand
Amelie Krestovnikoff decided to spend her ‘gap year’ escaping real life and responsibility by travelling around Southeast Asia, but rather than just going diving for fun, she decided to do something that would last her for life – her PADI Divemaster qualification.
Australia
John Magee and Isabel Talor delve into the lives of humpback whales, which migrate past Australia and offer the opportunity for the encounter of a lifetime.
Test Extra
Adrian Stacey rates and reviews the Nikon Z 6III, and finds it is a full-frame mirrorless camera that offers professional- grade capabilities without the price tag of the flagship models.
What’s New
New products coming to market, including the Akuana Opah X heated vest, and Isotta Nikon Z 6III housing.
