A diver’s ability to know precisely where they are in relation to the shore or boat is fundamental to every good dive plan. The greater the diver’s proficiency in the techniques of underwater navigation the easier it becomes to know… Read More ›
environment
Sharks in the Soup
I may not have had much practice in self-denial, but I’ve found it remarkably easy to follow the suggestions of concerned lobbyists by saying, ‘NO!’ to shark fin soup. At a personal level it hasn’t been much of a sacrifice,… Read More ›
Clement Lee – Diving ambassador and conservationist
Few people command the same measure of respect from their peers as that reserved by the Asian diving community for Clement Lee. A staunch conservationist with unrelenting views on the importance of protecting and conserving the region’s unique marine attractions,… Read More ›
Getting Wrecked
Considered by some to be the ultimate diving challenge, the wrecks and remains of sunken vessels hold a fascination all of their own. Leaving to one side concerns about the rights and wrongs of removing artefacts from wrecks, there’s a… Read More ›
Ghost fishing
The following article is reproduced here by kind permission of the author, MICHAEL MENDUNO, and was first published in the Winter 2014 edition of ‘Alert Diver’ magazine. With a “vegan” patch on the right sleeve of her neon-green drysuit and… Read More ›