Manta research and an unexpected encounter

By Kate, on March 18th, 2011%

By Sam Tyers

The protection of the exquisite manta ray is a very hot topic in the diving world with more and more being killed every year for Chinese Medicine.  In an effort to try and help the conservation of these magnificent creatures Andrea Marshall and her team at ‘The Foundation for the Protection of . . . → Read More: Manta research and an unexpected encounter

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International Clean Up Day 25th September 2010

By Kate, on September 25th, 2010%

Today all over the globe groups will be collecting rubbish from dive sites and coastal areas, as the world’s largest volunteer effort for the marine environment kicks into action. This annual event was initiated 25 years ago by The Ocean Conservancy and is supported by Project Aware.  It engages people to remove rubbish from the . . . → Read More: International Clean Up Day 25th September 2010

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Case Study: Blue View Divers, Koh Phi Phi Island, Thailand

By Kate, on July 19th, 2010%

What: small eco dive center; run with safety, the local community and the environment in mind

Where: Koh Phi Phi Island, Thailand

Responsible dive factor: Blue View Divers have been active in eco/environmental projects both above and below the waters of Phi Phi Island since it opened in 2006. They dive off a traditional handcrafted . . . → Read More: Case Study: Blue View Divers, Koh Phi Phi Island, Thailand

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