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Photography
Photo processing: Tips on image file types
Hans Weichelsbaum
August 25, 2022
Saving image file types is not as simple as it appears. It depends on how you want to use those photos in the future.
Scuba
SCUBA: Breathing performance underwater
Simon Mitchell
August 25, 2022
The four most important factors that contribute to breathing performance underwater.
Reviews
Discovering Fiordland: A brief overview
Dive Pacific
August 25, 2022
It's one of the world's great untouched wildernesses. One that should be on every diver's bucket list.
Flora & Fauna
Species Focus - The Giant Boarfish
Paul Caiger
August 24, 2022
The Giant Boarfish is a prized target for spearfishermen when they come into shallower depths during summer.
Dive Packages & Trips
The Pelagian - A luxury live-aboard dive cruise review
Walt Stearns
August 22, 2022
Life-style diving aboard Wakatobi Resort's 'Pelagian' reveals the never-ending riches of Indonesia’s underwater realms
Reviews
Dive destination Bunaken, Indonesia
Lisa Collins
August 22, 2022
We visit Bunaken National Marine Park off the coast of Sulawesi, Indonesia - a small tropical island, home to a local village and a luxury diving resort.
Scuba
VW Beetle becomes fish home in second life
Juan Lao
August 18, 2022
I asked the guest divers if they would like to look for the sunken Beetle. The answer? A resounding chorus of "yes!"
New Zealand
A local's guide to Cape Brett's best underwater dive sites
Craig Johnston
August 18, 2022
Paihia Dive's Craig Johnston guides us through the very best dive sites on the world famous Cape Brett Peninsula and the Hole in the Rock.
Solomon Islands
Four of the best dive tours & WWII wrecks in the Solomon Is.
Andrew Trahair
August 16, 2022
The Solomons offer a wealth of historic relics to explore and experience first-hand. Many lie submerged in clear tropical South Pacific waters
Dive Packages & Trips
Shark diving in the Bahamas
Nigel Marsh and Helen Rose
August 15, 2022
You only turn 50 once - so where better to celebrate than big shark diving in the Bahamas.
Education & Training
Citizen Science: training for divers with a purpose
Dive Pacific
August 12, 2022
Two-day workshop for divers with an interest in historical shipwrecks and underwater archaeological skills.
Environment
Jean-Michel Cousteau: Beauty & horror in marine sanctuary
Jean-Michel Cousteau and Jaclyn Mandoske
August 12, 2022
The Ocean Futures Society turning tides for ocean conservation
South Pacific
Diving Niue - Return to the Rock
Shannon Hunter
August 11, 2022
I have been to Niue before, the last time was so incredible. I just couldn’t pass up the opportunity to return to ‘The Rock of Polynesia’
Environment
Proposed temporary fishing closure in Bay of Islands
Dive Pacific
August 11, 2022
Your views sought on proposal of temporary fishing closure for Maunganui Bay (Deep Water Cove), in Bay of Islands
Scuba
Northland sea caves waiting to be explored
Jamie Obern
August 10, 2022
Compared to my home in England, New Zealand diving still offers many untouched places left to discover, and locations people rarely visit.
Dive Packages & Trips
Diving Deep on the USS Atlanta
Franz Ombler
August 9, 2022
Diving deeper than 100m might be considered a little senseless or even reckless. For the USS Atlanta and we decided it’s only senseless if it’s wreck-less.
Flora & Fauna
Species Focus - Mangrove
Paul Caiger
August 7, 2022
Mangroves are a pioneer species adept at colonising new territories, and their strong resilience means mangroves are hugely beneficial for the environment.
Flora & Fauna
What do we know about the sex life of sharks?
Mike Scotland
August 5, 2022
Amongst the 400 species of shark their five broad methods of reproduction vary from simple to complex, and the bizarre.
Dive Packages & Trips
Heart to heart for the Great Barrier Reef
Dive Pacific
August 3, 2022
Every year the Great Barrier Reef Festival is held over four days in August. It's on right now and perhaps you should consider attending in 2023?
Diving Health
Why real divers use checklists
Simon Mitchell
August 3, 2022
Associate Professor Simon Mitchell on diving accidents and the vital importance of checklists
Dive Packages & Trips
Liwa Mairin - The Curse of the Mermaid
Valerian Mazataud
August 2, 2022
One a rock 50km off the coast of Honduras live more than 100 men diving for sea cucumber. It's tough living and the diving conditions are frightening.
Photography
Sharpening your Images – Advanced Techniques
Hans Weichelsbaum
August 1, 2022
If your camera has the ability to output raw files and if you are serious about your photography, this Photoshop tutorial is for you.
Reviews
Kayak Adventure - A Scuba Diver, a Fisherman and a Spearo!
Goat Island Dive and Snorkel
August 1, 2022
Yes, it’s a new age for kayaks but who would have thought going diving, fishing or even spearfishing from kayaks would be this quick, easy, cheap and fun?
New Zealand
Diver's guide to Mercury Bay Coromandel
Lee Czerniak
July 31, 2022
Lee Czerniak's short summary of the Mercury Island's top spots for divers from novice to expert.
Flora & Fauna
Camouflage – The Art of Disguise
Paul Caiger
July 29, 2022
In the endless evolutionary arms race between predator and prey, there are a myriad of beautifully refined ways to camouflage underwater.
Diving Health
COVID-19 and diver safety
Water Safety NZ
July 28, 2022
Update to previous advice issued in February 2022 highlighting the serious health & safety risks posed for occupational divers exposed to coronavirus COVID-19.
Solomon Islands
The Tragedy of War – Rusting Remains Shelter New Life
Dave Moran
July 28, 2022
For many New Zealand divers a must-do dive is the HMNZS Moa, which is just a stone’s throw away from the relaxing deck of Raiders Hotel and Dive
Flora & Fauna
Species Focus - Pelagic Nudibranch
Paul Caiger
July 26, 2022
For a gastropod mollusc, Phylliroe bucephala lives a rare pelagic existence.
Technical
A Human-Powered Fish-like Racing Submarine
Iain Anderson
July 25, 2022
In 2016 submariners from the University of Auckland Biomimetics Lab, using the human-powered submarine ‘Team Taniwha’, beat 10 other teams around the world.
Dive Packages & Trips
Paradise Renewed at Volivoli Beach Resort
Mike Scotland
July 25, 2022
The one-hour trip to the Bligh waters, east of Volivoli Resort, takes us to one of the best dive locations in Fiji.
Reviews
So, what is Fluorodiving?
Lee Czerniak
July 21, 2022
A new form of diving is here! Discover something so different – so magical – where marine creatures take on a new life.
Dive Packages & Trips
Divine diversity at Walindi Resort
Mike Scotland
July 20, 2022
Papua New Guinea's Walindi Resort presents marine diversity on scale reviewer Mike Scotland has rarely experienced.
Technical
The Million-Dollar Dive
Leigh Bishop
July 19, 2022
For a team of technical divers, modern technology brings a new concept of deep exploration - the iconic wreck Britannic, possibly the greatest ever wreck dive!
Safety
Diver safety paramount
Water Safety NZ
July 19, 2022
The stark reality of diving is that it brings risks. Unfortunately, some divers, even veterans, push the limits of safe diving practices and equipment.
Dive Packages & Trips
Want to dive Fiji? But can't decide where to go?
Tourism Fiji
July 4, 2022
From the Yasawas and the Outer Islands to Kadavu and the Great Astrolabe Reef - 9 of the best dive spots Fiji has to offer.
Technical
The raising of Divecat
Norman Holtzhausen
June 20, 2022
Two years ago Divecat sank in the Hauraki Gulf in 43m - earlier this year she was resurrected. This is what it took.
Flora & Fauna
Gt Barrier Reef bursts with life as coral spawns
Dive Pacific
June 2, 2022
The annual GBR coral spawn event reason for celebration after Covid restrictions.
Scuba
After Covid, when is it safe to go back in the water?
Dive Pacific
May 30, 2022
What you need to know: The latest medical advice on how Covid-19 affects divers and what precautions you need to take
Environment
The damage anchoring can cause
NIWA
May 30, 2022
New data and modelling shows persistent and extensive seabed harm
Environment
Niue protects 100% of its oceans, opens for dive business
Dive Pacific
May 30, 2022
As Niue re-opens to tourists its govt announces protection for 100% of its oceans
Safety
WorkSafe NZ issues new dive safety Bulletin
Dive Pacific
May 30, 2022
Safety when diving around wharves and marinas
Environment
Cook Islands seabed secrets mapped
NIWA
May 10, 2022
Scientists have used satellite technology to chart the Cook Islands’ seafloor in never-before-seen detail
Dive Packages & Trips
DAN issues new Travellers Medical Guide
DAN
May 10, 2022
DAN's Travelers Medical Guide helps divers, boaters, and adventure travelers recognize and manage illnesses and injuries
Spearfishing
Rare blanket octopus sighted in South Island
Dive Pacific
May 9, 2022
Spearfishers come across amazing creature in Queen Charlotte Sound
New Zealand
Remembering Jeroen Jongejans
Dive Pacific
May 9, 2022
Dive Tutukaka's Jeroen Jongejans who died on February 21st achieved an enormous amount for New Zealand diving and tourism - here we post three tributes to him
Flora & Fauna
Is the end of commercial scallop dredging in sight?
Dive Pacific
May 9, 2022
Scallop beds are in decline and destructive scallop dredging practices need to stop
Environment
The big Blue Lake clean up
Aotearoa Dive
May 5, 2022
Keeping our environment beautiful above and below the surface
Flora & Fauna
Common Kelp (Ecklonia radiata)
Paul Caiger
May 4, 2022
Here's some of the features of common kelp, a familiar sight to divers throughout Aotearoa New Zealand
Technical
Tech diving - Where to source gear and how to practice
Pete Mesley
May 1, 2022
Tech diving deep thoughts and deeper discussions part three - where to source the right gear you need, and the balance between skills learning and practice.
Environment
New Bay of Islands Marine Sanctuary in place
Dive Pacific
April 30, 2022
A new Marine Sanctuary in the Te Pēwhairangi/Bay of Islands gazetted on November 17th is in force from December 15th, 2021.
Environment
Wellington’s Rimurimu seaweed forests get a boost
Dive Pacific
April 30, 2022
Progress of an urban green belt in the ocean.
Photography
Optimising for colour underwater!
Hans Weichelsbaum
April 30, 2022
Water absorbs the red and yellow colours of the light spectrum, leaving underwater shots with a blue and green colour cast. How do we correct this problem?
Dive Packages & Trips
Cathedral Cove stakes top dive site claim
Dive Pacific
April 30, 2022
Cathedral Dive & Snorkel in the Coromandel is the longest operating dive business in the area with an intimate knowledge of the local underwater environment.
Scuba
The Canterbury anemone spawn revisited
Warrick Powrie
March 28, 2022
One dive everyone needs to make is to dive on the Canterbury
Dive Packages & Trips
Escape to paradise at Volivoli Beach Resort
Dive Pacific
Nestled on pristine white sands with breathtaking ocean views, Volivoli resort offers the ultimate getaway. Indulge in world-class amenities, gourmet dining.
Snorkelling
Wakatobi is a snorkeler’s paradise
Wakatobi Resort
Wakatobi is a snorkeler and freediver’s dream. Our daily boat excursions offer access to breathtaking shallow reefs – a snorkeler’s paradise.
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New Zealand Posts
Events
NZUA congratulates the Dolphin Underwater Dive Club
Dolphin Underwater Dive Club celebrate 70th anniversary.
Environment
Jupiter has risen!
Back in 2015, during the annual Harbour Clean-Up, Rob spotted something underwater that he initially thought was a sunken ship’ buoy.
Scuba
NZ UNDERWATER HERITAGE GROUP INC.
ANNUAL CONFERENCE Saturday 2nd November 9.30 am – 4.30pm Sunday 3rd November 9.30 am- 12.00 pm
Environment
Mt Maunganui Underwater Club Biosecurity
A Recent club meeting had Andy Wills teaching us more about Biosecurity in Bay of Plenty
Flora & Fauna
Species Focus
Estuarine Clingfish (Trachelochismus aestuarium)
Flora & Fauna
Diving the Local Marine Reserve in Nelson
Not many people realize that we have great diving opportunities so close to our doorstep in Nelson.
Freediving
Throwback Thursday
LegaSea Update; Ministerial discretion must stay
Events
NZ DOLPHIN UNDERWATER AND ADVENTURE CLUB TURNS 70
1954 – 2024 The longest running dive club in NZ
New Zealand
Bell's Balls
A campground dive led Noel Bell to a fascinating discovery
Events
Exploring underwater Portugal
Diving Talks 2025 takes place in Lisbon this October
Indonesia
A Revival of Hope
World record freediver Ai Futaki returns to Wakatobi
New Zealand
Ancient anchor rediscovered
RNZ's Kelly Tarlton podcast leads to location of crucial artefact
