Philippines

Diving Davao, Philippines

The new issue of Scuba Diver Australasia magazine just out has my article about diving Davao in the Philippines -- a still largely undiscovered muck diving paradise (more...)

Dive Report: Coron Wrecks, Philippines

It's the Filipino equivalent of Truk Lagoon - a spectacular collection of huge Japanese warships sunk around Coron, at the northern tip of Palawan. Ayesha Cantrell explains why Coron is wreck heaven (more...)

Peacock Mantis Shrimp Pictures

The peacock mantis shrimp is one of my all time favourite underwater critters, and on my recent trip to Davao in the Philippines I managed to get some pretty good shots of this amazing creature (more...)

Diving With Disabilities

Two dive operators in South East Asia offer specialised trips for people with disabilities to either learn or continue to enjoy scuba diving (more...)

Philippines Oil Spill Threatens Second Island

It's no surprise that the recent oil spill off the Philippines has been causing havoc with the marine life of the region - and now looks like the slick is set to damage the ecosystem of Negros, a popular dive destination (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...)

Dive In Style: Tim Simond

Dive In Style is a lavish coffetable book that's packed with photos of the best places to dive around the world - and chill out afterwards too (more...)