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Corals in unclear waters less affected by temperature stress
Persistent temperature stress is degrading coral reefs worldwide, but a new study by Florida Institute of Technology scientists has found that corals in naturally...
Urgently needed protection granted to Oceanic Whitetip Shark
There was a vital conservation win for a critically endangered species of shark this week at the 13th Conference of the Parties (CoP) of...
Corona Virus Impacts Pacific Island Divers
Diving island destinations are imposing new regulations on travellers entering their countries who have visited anywhere else with incidents in the last fortnight.
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easyJet to resume flights to Sharm El-Sheikh this summer
Following the recent lifting of government restrictions on UK flights to Sharm el Sheikh, easyJet will offer two flights a week to the Red...
Best Wreck Diving Sites in 2020
1. The Yongala, Australia
Claiming the title of the best wreck dive in the world, is the Yongala. Full of marine life you may see...
Malaysia changes dates of Sipadan Closure
Rated one of the best diving areas in the world, Sipadan will be closed this year during November - a change from the previously...
Solomon Islands now requires divers to have Measles Vaccination Evidence
The diving in the Solomon Islands is excellent. Their remoteness means that the dive sites are unspoilt. WWII wrecks, caves, coral gardens and immense...
Divers welcome resumption of flights to Sharm El-Sheikh
British divers delighted that flights from the UK to Sharm El-Sheikh to restart February 2020 from Gatwick London, Birmingham and Manchester.
Malaysia to extend marine protected areas around Sabah
In the coral triangle, Sabah is home to some of the best diving in the world. The famous diving areas of Sipadan and Mabul islands are off the coast of eastern Sabah, with Layang Layang in the west. The MPAs will further increase the marine diversity in the area.