Apnea walking is a safe, land-based way to train your breath-hold and prepare for freediving. By combining walking with breath-holding, you simulate the demands of diving while staying on solid ground. It’s one of the simplest and most effective exercises you can do without access to a pool or ocean — as long as you … Read more
How to Improve Your Breath-Hold: A Practical Guide for Freedivers and Ocean Lovers For anyone drawn to the underwater world—whether through freediving, spearfishing, or simply snorkeling—the ability to hold your breath longer can completely transform your experience. A steady, controlled breath-hold allows you to relax at depth, extend your bottom time, and feel safe and … Read more
Why Mental Health Matters in Scuba Diving When most divers prepare for a trip, they think about physical health, equipment checks, or environmental conditions. But what about mental health? Scuba diving combines physical, environmental, and psychological stressors. Being underwater demands sharp decision-making, emotional control, and trust in your training. If your mental state isn’t steady, … Read more
Introduction Australia’s southern coastline is home to one of the ocean’s most mysterious and beautiful creatures — the leafy sea dragon (Phycodurus eques). Famous for its leaf‑like fins and incredible camouflage, this rare relative of the seahorse can be found in select dive locations across Victoria, South Australia, and Western Australia. If you’re a diver … Read more
Buying your first scuba gear can be both exciting and overwhelming. This guide breaks down the essential pieces — mask, snorkel, and dive computer — with two top picks in each category, tailored for different budgets. As an instructor, I’ve helped hundreds of students choose their first gear, and I’m sharing that insight here to … Read more
Capturing the magic of a dive is one thing—bringing that magic to life in your photos is another. Whether you’re shooting with a GoPro, a compact underwater camera, or even a DSLR in a housing, there’s one universal truth: water sucks the color out of everything. That’s where Underwater Lightroom presets come in. With just … Read more
Want to glide through the water with less effort, use less air, and finish your dives feeling more relaxed and in control? It all starts with mastering your buoyancy—and that means getting your scuba dive weights just right. Fine-tuning your weighting is one of the most important things you can do to improve your dives. … Read more
When most people think of Bali, three things usually come to mind: unique Balinese Hindu culture, lush rice terraces, and world-class surfing. Oh, and Instagramers. Plenty of those around too. But beneath the surface — literally — there’s a whole different world waiting to be explored. Bali is one of Southeast Asia’s most iconic dive … Read more
Rising like a crescent moon from the crystal-clear waters between Maui and Kahoʻolawe in Hawaii, Molokini Crater isn’t just a snorkeler’s paradise or a diver’s dream—it’s a geologic marvel with a wild history and a vibrant underwater metropolis. Formed over 230,000 years ago by a violent volcanic eruption, this partially submerged volcanic caldera has since … Read more
Nestled in the heart of Tropical North Queensland, the Cairns Turtle Rehabilitation Centre (CTRC) stands as a beacon of hope for sick and injured sea turtles. Operating as a non-profit, volunteer-driven organization, CTRC is dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation, and release of marine turtles, particularly the endangered green turtle, which faces numerous threats in the wild. What do they do? The Cairns Turtle Rehabilitation Centre (CTRC) is a non-profit voluntary organisation dedicated to the rehabilitation of sick and injured turtles. The Great Barrier Reef is home to six of the world’s seven species of marine turtles. A number of these are seriously threatened by a … Read more