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Lockdown gives dive operators time to rethink sustainability

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Lockdown gives dive operators time to rethink sustainability

The world is at a standstill to flatten the COVID-19 curve, a pause that has been especially devastating to the travel industry. But for some marine tourism operators in Indonesia and Malaysia, the lockdown has inspired new innovations. The picturesque Ceningan Divers Resort in Bali, Indonesia—though closed for guests since March 19—has set up an […]

One of the most eco-friendly scuba dive resort on earth

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One of the most eco-friendly scuba dive resort on earth

This is Raja Ampat, Indonesia, an archipelago with some of the richest marine life on the planet. There are more than 1,300 varieties of fish and 75 percent of the planet’s hard coral species here. At its heart is the MahaRaja Eco Dive Lodge, whose mission is to be one of the most eco-friendly dive accommodations […]

Wildlife Biologist Spots Giant Jellyfish The Size Of A Human

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Wildlife Biologist Spots Giant Jellyfish The Size Of A Human

On Saturday, Lizzie Daly, a broadcaster and biologist, and Dan Abbott, an underwater cameraman, spotted something truly remarkable while scuba diving off the coast of Cornwall, England. About a half an hour into their dive, they stumbled upon a gigantic barrel jellyfish that Daly told was as big as she is. “Daly said seeing the jellyfish in […]

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The hottest spot for divers, despite being landlocked

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The hottest spot for divers, despite being landlocked

With five national parks and mountains always within view, Utahns are known for their sense of adventure and drive to get out into the wild. But they’re also known for embracing an activity with little opportunity within its borders — diving. “It is a bit of a hotbed for diving, as far as landlocked states,” […]

Underwater 360 Camera For Scuba? Water “proof”

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Underwater 360 Camera For Scuba? Water “proof”

There are several 360 cameras that market themselves as waterproof without a case. This is… sort of true. The GoPro Fusion, for instance, is only rated to 10 meters. That’s not really scuba-friendly. My last dive got below 20 meters, and that’s not even that deep really. Also, in my testing, the GoPro’s underwater footage doesn’t […]

Learn about the ocean while you eat

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Learn about the ocean while you eat

An underwater restaurant has opened in Norway, and it’s doubling up as a marine biology research lab. Under (meaning ‘wonder’ in Norwegian) is off the coast of Lindesnes, a town on Norway’s southern tip. Its 34-meter structure is partly submerged, with the dining area five meters underwater. Its owners hope the restaurant will foster curiosity […]