“If I never dive again, I’ll be happy!” Those were the words that I screamed out to Nick, the instructor, as I exited the water after my first dive at Osprey Reef.  Laying in the Coral Sea, 75 miles beyond the Great Barrier Reef, Osprey Reef is a magical place. At DiveBuzz, we have dived Osprey previously, and have long [...]

Sightseeing Sydney’s underwater world Always keen to check out quality dive experiences, DiveBuzz recently boat dived Sydney on Sealife V. Owned and operated by the Pro Dive Sydney, Manly and Coogee stores, this award winning boat is purposely designed and built for diving. A well designed, purpose built dive boat means there is no compromise when it comes to diver [...]

Mention Sydney to most visitors and locals alike and they will no doubt mention the Harbour, its famous Bridge and of course the wonderful Opera House. Sydney’s best-kept secret however, lies in the diversity of marine life hiding beneath the surface of its vast waters. Arguably, Sydney’s marine life is unparalleled to that of any other city on this planet. [...]

It never ceases to amaze me, how many people proudly confess these words to me. If only it were true. The reality, in fact, is that most people do suffer from seasickness to varying degrees. After years of personally battling seasickness, I can definitely offer sympathy to whoever gets sick. In its most severe form, seasickness is, after all, a [...]

Amongst novice divers, there is certainly a perception that diving on the Great Barrier Reef (“GBR”) is world class. Certainly ask any backpacker about their travel plans and diving on the GBR will no doubt feature heavily on their wish list. Amongst more experienced divers, opinions are certainly more mixed. The amount of times I have heard comments such as [...]

To slowly slip beneath the surface of our amazing blue planet and witness, first hand, the labyrinth of creatures in their complex ecosystems is pure privilege. To not only observe, but to become truly one with this alien world is nothing short of spectacular. Whether you are new to diving, or a seasoned professional, divers share a common passion for [...]