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Posted on 31 January 20231 February 2023 by Alex Gibson — Leave a comment

There is a place where magic happens

This sea lion video was shot by Luke Inman at Los Islotes, Baja California Sur, Mexico.

Luke is the author of The Sea Lions of Los Islotes.

Posted on 30 November 20225 December 2022 by Alex Gibson

Gift Guide for Underwater Explorers #3: Destinations

Dive Destinations

One of the prime motivations in learning to dive is all the interesting travel it opens up. Then picking where to go and how to get the best out of your trips becomes your new pleasant problem. So here are some guides to some of our favourite places to dive.

Posted on 23 November 20225 December 2022 by Alex Gibson

Gift Guide for Underwater Explorers #2: Wrecks

Welcome to Part 2 of our Gift Guide for divers. In this part we delve into wreck diving books. What is it like to dive these underwater museums, and what can you see?

Posted on 17 November 20223 December 2022 by Alex Gibson

Gift Guide for Underwater Explorers #1

Whether just starting out or an experienced salty seadog, divers never stop learning. The next lesson is always just around the corner, whether we choose it or not.

As we can only ever spend a relatively short amount of time in the water, on-land preparation is key to getting the most out of our adventures, especially as we get more experienced. The more you know, the more you realise you have yet to learn.

Posted on 24 February 202228 February 2022 by Alex Gibson — Leave a comment

Maldives: Two Nifty New Natural History Titles For 2022

Joining our line-up of Maldives titles this spring are two great new items, which are released in the UK/European market for the first time. Already very popular with resorts, dive centres and individuals in the islands the handy field guide and map will appeal to anyone with an interest in the archipelago.

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