Conservation

Birds Head, Indonesia - Greatest Marine Biodiversity In The World?

It’s long been known that Indonesia has the greatest number of marine species living within its waters than anywhere else in the world - and now scientists reckon they’ve identified the specific place which is home to the most species. (more…)

Steve Irwin Killed By Stingray

World famous Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin has been tragically killed by the barb of a stingray whilst filming an underwater documentary on Australia’s Great Barrier Reef (more…)

Whale Sharks: The Giants Of Ningaloo Reef

“Whale Sharks: The Giants Of Ningaloo Reef” is a unique book by Geoff Taylor that provides an amazing photographic and text document about the whale sharks of Western Australia (more…)

Great Barrier Reef Dead By 2050?

There are a lot of dire warnings about global warming - and Tim Flannery’s book The Weather Makers predicts that the Great Barrier Reef might die off due to the oceans heating up within the next 50 years (more…)

Lankayan, Borneo: Paradise Under Threat

Lankayan is one of Borneo’s best dive destinations thanks to its conservation area status. But the island paradise is fighting a continual war with poachers who could destroy the fragile balance of Lankayan’s reefs. Chris Mitchell reports. (more…)

Whale Sharks Bring Prosperity And Problems To Philippines

The whale sharks of Donsol are proving a huge tourist attraction for the Philippines - but they are also bringing new problems for the tiny town to cope with (more…)

Scuba Diving Conservation Vacations

Scuba Diving Conservation Vacations are becoming more and more popular - there are numerous organisations that help divers get involved in protecting and understanding the underwater environment across Asia Pacific and the world (more…)

Koh Phi Phi Reborn

Thailand’s most famous island paradise has been restored to its former glory thanks to the spectacular efforts of thousands of volunteer divers from all around the globe (more…)