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Crystal blue water, white sandy beaches, ocean thriving with life, sun and temperatures of 30 C (86 F) the whole year round. Doesn’t it sound like paradise? Add some mantas, whale sharks and [...]

Over recent weeks, there has been speculation about the possibility of the Maldivian government lifting the ban on shark fishing in the country’s waters. PADI®, and the dive industry at large, [...]

Choosing where to go on your next scuba diving vacation can be tough work. With so many great destinations worldwide, how is a diver to narrow their bucket list down to one great trip? To help [...]

You may have heard of the Maldives as a dreamy destination for fairytale weddings and honeymooners. But has the archipelago of 26 coral-encrusted islands (or atolls) in the Indian Ocean got [...]

Inspiring the Next Generation of Marine Biologists, Citizen Scientists, and Ocean Conservationists As more and more children are getting involved in ocean conservation and climate change [...]

I have been lucky enough to travel to, and learn to dive in, the Maldives, a bucket list destination for many travelers (and divers). The island nation will always hold a very special place in my [...]

Manta Rays ✓ Thresher Sharks ✓ Coral Reefs ✓ Liveaboards ✓ From the Maldives to the Caribbean, these are the best scuba diving destinations in October. The post The Top 5 Scuba Diving [...]

We caught up with coral biologist Megan Clampitt, currently working in the Maldives on coral restoration, to find out how scuba diving was instrumental in her career path… Can you tell us a [...]

According to the Smithsonian, 2,270 marine species are currently listed as endangered. Each of these marine species plays a vital role in its habitat, yet because of pressures on the environment [...]

Written by Mark McMillan, Marine Biologist at LUX* South Ari Atoll Maldives The Whale Shark Rhincodon typus is a truly magnificent creature. As the world’s largest living fish, recent research [...]