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Scientists from Waikato University, The University of Canterbury & The Korean Polar Research Institute (KOPRI) returned from several weeks diving in Antarctica.

The ocean sunfish or common mola (Mola mola) is the heaviest bony fish in the world.

By President Darren Shields Spearfishing New Zealand.

The results of the NZ Underwater Association Diver Survey are in and the winner is.........

There is no community more ready to take on ocean challenges ahead than divers.

A column, on what diving used to be like back in the day.

INCIDENT INSIGHTS WITH THE DIVERS ALERT NETWORK

The people’s choice

Another NZUA AGM done and dusted 71 this year.

Infrared (IR) photography opens up a whole new universe for the creative photographer.

One of the subjects of consistent interest to divers is the issue of how to minimise their risk of suffering decompression sickness (DCS).

Mercury Bay - the great bay named by Captain James Cook, and the home of resort town of Whitianga.

We have all been on that dive where we needed something fixed

Award-winning airline Fiji Airways has once again put innovation and excellence at its centrepiece.

Planting a future

They say that familiarity breeds contempt.

A photographer’s adventure

As soon as I had dropped a few metres on my way down, I hit ‘record’ to begin filming the descent down the vertical western wall of the Sugarloaf.

With Dive Pacific self publishing feature you can

The SAR-1, a new metal detector, alerts the operator to the presence of metal by vibration transmitted through the handle.

(This feature is based on just one of the excellent presentations contributing to the success of the Solomon Islands Dive Festival in October 2017)

Mangrove (Avicennia marina)

Before my dive trip to Sabah in Malaysian Borneo most of my underwater experience had been around Australia.

I saw these remarkable beings when walking in the park near Auckland Zoo.

Malcolm Bird & Spear Fishing NZ raising funds for the Kapiti community.

We would like to announce our latest study for which we are looking for participants.

Case summary: Diver experiences rash, coughing and unconsciousness after hot shower.

America’s largest consumer scuba expo since 1988 relocates to Los Angeles Convention Center on June 1 & 2

New Zealand Underwater Association, in conjunction with Reid Research have launched their New Zealand Diver Survey 2024

Just one more, just one more, oh, there’s another heap just over there - just one more, one more!

The golden snapper is not actually a snapper.

Diveplanit Travel has recently been appointed to manage travel plans for the dive travel portfolio of New Zealand travel agency travel&co.

Thanks so much to Goat Island Dive and Snorkel for putting on a great day.

Using buoys to help find lost divers

DAN World Member shares her experience following a marine sting and provides advice to fellow divers to be cautious when diving, particularly in remote location

New mapping technology and a small manned submersible allow a team of scientists to 3D map a moment in history.

Planning to come to The Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat Show? Here's what you can expect

A 50-year-old female advanced open-water diver performed a series of dives on air following two days of travel.

'Project Reef' run through the South Taranaki Underwater Club - 'Marine Frame' - enriching our connection with our local ocean and offshore reefs

Friendship runs deep. A feature length documentary has been made about a group of Finnish cave divers and their mission to bring their dead friends home:

Diving Micronesia has always been a dream of ours, and we quickly jumped on the opportunity to visit Guam, following an August trip to Japan.

Vanuatu is widely regarded as one of the premier destinations for divers wanting to explore coral reefs and shipwrecks.

The first ever artificial underwater habitat in the Philippines will be a bench mark for Biri Initiative, an underwater park that will generate tourism.

An interview on all things Underwater Hockey with 30-year enthusiast, world-champ and coach, Benson Taylor Wolf

With the advent of social media it is easier now more than ever to experience marine conservation and make a difference to the health of the ocean.

Pouring down rivers into the world’s oceans

Spearfishing NZ heads to Spain for a well-timed shot at success on the world stage.

Way off the beaten track

Fiji’s 333 islands support over 300 species of corals and more than 1500 species of fish, they are also circled by three of the world’s largest barrier reefs.

Wakatobi Resort consistently ranks as one of the world’s top-rated diving and snorkelling destinations but what exactly does that mean?

Revealed by the eyes of a Mantis Sub. A Story from NZUHG Newsletter.

Channel Islands accessible, unforgettable.

Nitrox or more precise Enriched Air Nitrox EAN has been available to recreational divers for over two decades but is still not well understood by many divers.

Spectacular diving in the caves and arches of Cape Brett

A Rare Creature Caught on Camera

Our food is varied, fresh and prepared and served with love.

New Zealand UnderWater Heritage Group Members travel to Croatia to participate in an archaeological project.

Diving in Thailand offers a rich and varied experience, from the bustling training centres of Koh Tao in the Gulf of Thailand.

Sitting on the eastern edge of the so-called Coral Triangle, the reefs of the Solomon Islands are teeming with colourful marine life.

DAN offers a variety of educational opportunities throughout the year.

If you dive and your partner doesn’t, a cruise ship vacation destination can offer the best of both worlds.

In February 2024, I took a long-awaited and anticipated trip to Antarctica; earlier renditions having been cancelled because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Win the Ultimate Boat at The Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat Show!

Dive Pacific and NZUA would like to congratulate the winners of the LegaSea Summer photo competition 2024

3 flights got me from a chilly Christchurch to a tropical Dumaguete. Flying via Sydney, with an overnight stop in bustling Manila.

Spectacular diving in the caves and arches of Cape Brett

Why a medical check-up might save your life

You’ve heard of bug of the year and bird of the year, now get ready for Fish of the Year!

The coroner has recently completed findings in relation to a divers death and has requested that a copy of the findings be provided to NZUA

A mid-winter excursion to Rakiura, Stewart Island really is doable - and popping the reasons you might not want to...

In the heart of the South Pacific Ocean lies a paradise for scuba divers like no other – Vanuatu.

While our underwater realm is magnificent, there are equally memorable experiences awaiting you above the waves.

Ailsa Laurie takes us through why she wanted to undertake a Diploma in Professional Scuba Instruction

In the heart of Bunaken National Marine Park off the coast of Sulawesi in Indonesia lies a small tropical island.

Kimbe Bay, PNG is in the heart of the Coral triangle.

Part I of a three part series diving near the Hole in the Rock in the Bay of Islands, New Zealand

A few weeks ago I was minding my own business when a mate asked, are you going? I had no idea what he was talking about.

High style diving aboard the Pelagian reveals the never-ending riches of Indonesia’s underwater realms

I have been with the Navy for two and half years now with my third approaching early 2023.

Wakatobi is an award-winning luxury dive resort in Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia where guests enjoy a level of service, remoteness and tranquility.

World War II isn’t over for some small Pacific territories, whose jungles and waters contain shells, high explosives and ammunition's.

You only turn fifty once, so I didn’t want a normal birthday party – I wanted something bigger, I wanted to be overseas and diving with big sharks.

What we can all do to protect the coastal waters we love, we need to stop the spread — together.

Join us for a kōrero with commercial diver Julian Hansford, discussing his journey and personal experiences, and learn about one potential pathway.

A Gem for Ocean Enthusiasts

I was introduced to the Solomon Islands by Paul Weakley who had invited us over to dive the shore-diveable wrecks around Guadalcanal.

A shortlist of 25 images chosen by the Natural History Museum, London, and an international judging panel from almost 50,000 images submitted.

How divers can prevent the world’s most prevalent cancer

Meet our free dive eduction platform with gamified quiz and certification for all New Zealand divers.

It’s time to take action.

After I spent almost 20 hours in a hyperbaric chamber over five days, life there had grown tedious.

Explore Your Coast and the 70km dive around Wellington Harbour was launched on Saturday at Seaview Marina, with Coffee & Coast at Compass Coffee

A generation ago this would have been a silly question – in a photo album, of course! Then came the digital evolution.

On one of my first dives to the Cumberland wreck (100m) I remember how incredibly hard I found the swim across the bottom to find the ship’s bow.

Wellington’s Taputeranga Marine Reserve has a new way for people to plunge below the waves and explore its underwater world without getting wet.

Around 2014 I spent a lot of time in Anilao Batangas, Philippines.

Beauty and horror of Hawaiian marine sanctuary

Knowing how to recognise and appropriately respond to diving injuries may benefit you or someone you care about.

Can you name the risks of shallow water blackout?

The Solomon Islands is just three hours’ flight from Australia