Descending into the inky darkness of the night to experience the nocturnal underwater world can certainly be a surreal experience. Many new divers find the thought of diving at night rather scary. However, for the well informed, diving at night can be one of the most relaxing, sensory dive experiences. Witnessing the creatures of the night and the different behaviours [...]

Thumbing through the pages of a global diving magazine recently, the influence of females within the sport was obvious. Glamorous models sporting heated under garments, pink fins, purple masks, multi coloured computers, BCDs and wetsuits designed for the female shape were just a sample of the adverts. There was even news on the latest Miss SCUBA International finalists! A clear [...]

A favourite amongst  scuba divers around the world, sea turtles have been on Earth for more than 100 million years. But having survived the extinction of the dinosaurs, 65 million years ago, they now face many modern, man-made pressures. So, how much do you know about these ancient sea creatures? 1. Turtle species and distribution There are seven living species [...]