Beautiful Napoleon Wrasse / Maori wrasse fish

Catch me if you can

Oct. 1, 2018 by

Photo by Tom Hart Catch-and-release fishing: Torture by another name I apologise in advance. This month’s blog is going to be a little bit of a rant. A well informed balanced argument culminating in my very strong opinion. I see

Enter at your own risk

Jul. 1, 2018 by

Bull shark, Beqa Lagoon A Contentious Issue Sharks are some of my favourite ocean creatures. It is always a thrill to see them on a dive. Shark feeding is definitely an issue which divides people. The most common reason to chum

Favourite Dives: Fiji

Jun. 1, 2018 by

Palm tree paradise Islands of Dreams Fiji has always been that dream place that I never quite reach. Which you might think strange since I lived there for 4 months and have returned to visit. But I feel I have

Favourite Dives: Little Cayman

May. 5, 2018 by

Island Paradise I lived for seven years in the Cayman Islands and in the end the government had to prize me out to get rid of me. I didn’t want to leave. But there is a time limit on everything.

Favourite Dives: Komodo

Apr. 1, 2018 by

Komodo National Park: View from Labuan Bajo Komodo National Park:  Are you brave enough? Komodo is one of the most famous National Parks in the world.  Most memorable for me are the incredible colours of the coral reef and the

Favourite Dives: Raja Ampat

Mar. 1, 2018 by

I Left my Heart in Raja Ampat Raja Ampat has to be literally, hands down, one of the most beautiful places on earth.  Or at least the most beautiful place I have ever seen on earth.  And without sounding like

Rock islands surround the City of Koror, Palau

Favourite Dives: Palau

Feb. 1, 2018 by

Koror, Palau My personal top 5 dive destinations One of the most common questions I am asked is “what is your favourite place to dive?”  That is a very difficult question to answer as although I have dived all over

A Fish Full of Dollars, award-winning film, shark fishing, Indonesia, documentary, conservation, shark fin at Tanjung Luar

Shark Shame

Nov. 1, 2017 by

Manta feeding train Why are sharks and rays important to protect? Sharks are a vital component of our complex marine environment.  Without these apex predators, this ecosystem risks falling out of balance and may ultimately collapse. Worldwide, fishing is pushing