Part of the REAL FOCUS series The Ethical Lens: Meet the Professionals Redefining Ethics Below the Surface From the kaleidoscopic reefs of Sabah to the secret lives of sea creatures rarely seen, Jason Isley has spent over two decades beneath the surface—not just documenting marine life, but giving it a voice. As a founding member …
Where You Let Go — and the Ocean Shows You the Way There’s a quiet exhilaration in drift diving — that moment when you stop trying to control the sea and instead move with it, surrendering to its rhythms. It’s not just a style of diving, but a state of mind. From the upwelling surge …
Part of the REAL FOCUS series The Ethical Lens: Meet the Professionals Redefining Ethics Below the Surface Why ethical interactions are shaping a new era in underwater storytelling Jacob Guy doesn’t just film the ocean—he listens to it. Through the glassy lens of his camera, Jacob has built a career around documenting the underwater world …
When it comes to underwater exploration, the first thing that comes to your mind might be scuba diving. But did you know that there are many other diving styles, each with its own unique thrill and specialties? For example, diving in the open ocean feels totally different from exploring a sunken shipwreck or squeezing through …
Are you an adventurous diver who’s looking for a thrilling way to explore the ocean? Try drift diving! Instead of swimming against the current, in drift diving, you let the ocean currents carry you along as you explore the underwater world. Though swimming along the current may sound daunting, it’s actually super easy and fun …
Ever heard of the Rock Islands in Palau? Also known as Chelbacheb in the Palauan language, this stunning archipelago is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the best diving spots in the world! The waters surrounding the Rock Islands are home to a rich marine biodiversity and a plethora of stunning coral reefs, drop-offs, …
Are you looking for a truly unique and immersive dive experience where you can be one with the ocean? Try liveaboard diving! A liveaboard diving offers a one-of-a-kind adventure, allowing you to explore some of the world’s most stunning diving destinations while living aboard a dive vessel. By staying on a liveaboard, you no longer …
Think back to your last dive. What’s the first image that comes to mind? A majestic manta ray gliding past? We often remember the big, impressive encounters. But what if the most fascinating universe was hidden in plain sight, on a single piece of coral or a blade of seagrass? With macro diving, you get …
For scuba divers who enjoy thrilling adventures, wall diving is a must! This type of dive will take you to explore vertical walls or drop-offs in the ocean and marvel at marvelous underwater landscapes that are thriving with life. Eager to learn more? Check this article out to learn everything you need to know about …
When talking about the benefits of scuba diving, most people would usually think of encountering marine life up close or marveling at unique underwater environments. However, not many people might be aware of the health benefits of scuba diving. By going on a scuba dive, your body can enjoy various benefits that can improve your …
Ever heard of muck diving? Unlike traditional scuba diving, a muck dive takes place on sandy, silty, or muddy seabeds. At first glance, the landscape may seem barren, but look closer and you’ll uncover a hidden world filled with tiny and rare marine life! Frogfish, nudibranchs, seahorses, and even flamboyant cuttlefish thrive in these habitats, …
Most people typically go diving during the day, and night scuba might not cross your mind when choosing the right liveaboard diving trip for them. But if you have never tried night diving or going scuba diving at night, you might want to give it a try! Night scuba diving can give you the chance …