SCUBA Travel
Countries around the world are easing their covid-19 lockdowns. Which areas will soon be open for divers?
Known for its mouthwatering food, ancient history and rolling landscapes of olive groves and vineyards, Italy attracts tourists from all corners of the world. This magnificent country is equally as rich below the waterline, with crystal-clear warm...
Germany might not be well known for diving, but it offers countless dive opportunities, with crystal-clear alpine lakes, sunken cities, WWII wrecks, Baltic Sea dives and more. New divers will enjoy the array of shallow dive sites,...
Thailand has banned several sunscreen products from the country’s national marine parks. These contain chemical compounds proven to be harmful to coral reefs
People ignoring the ban can be fined 100,000 baht - nearly $3000...
Secret Seas - Discover Oman's unique underwater world
Secret Seas is a beautiful book which not only has gorgeous pictures but is awash with information on Oman, its seas and underwater life. Even...
Whether you’re a new or seasoned diver, there is something irresistible about the ocean’s deep dive sites. There you will find big pelagics, elusive sharks, pristine wrecks and breath-taking walls that fall into the abyss. With deep...
The UK has published its new "Green List" of countries where foreign travel is allowed without the need to quarantine on return. Many of these are islands and great diving destinations.
1. Madeira
Home to the idyllic French Riviera, hundreds of shipwrecks and granite reefs, France is one of the best places to go diving in Europe.
The Coral Triangle and Pacific Ocean host some of the world’s most biodiverse dive destinations, where you can encounter over 3000 fish species and 70% of all known coral species. Offering unparalleled reef and wreck diving, marine...
Dugongs - where can you dive with them and why aren't there more of them? Said to have inspired tales of mermaids, they can eat as much as 40 kg (88 lb) of seagrass a day, leaving distinctive troughs.