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Emily Chappell

By Emily C
On: 15th April, 2025

Snorkelling with Manta Rays: the Facts

Elegant and otherworldly, manta rays are some of the ocean's most majestic creatures. It comes as no surprise, then, that snorkelling alongside them sits at the top of most divers' bucket lists. But if you want to make the most out of snorkelling with manta rays, there are a few things you…

Beach in the Philippines

By Emily C
On: 31st March, 2025

Best Islands in the Philippines for Diving

  • Philippines

With over 7,000 islands, the Philippines is known for its soft ivory sands and lush tropical landscapes. But beneath the water's surface, its dazzling dive sites steal the show. From thriving coral reefs and diverse marine life to world-class muck diving and historic shipwrecks, there's…

Two stingrays swimming on the sand of the ocean floor

By Emily C
On: 27th March, 2025

Top Ten Stingray Facts

Stingrays glide gracefully through the water, their smooth, flat bodies moving with effortless elegance. But there's much more to these fascinating creatures than meets the eye. From their unusual way of seeing the world to their enexpected relatives, here are our top ten interesting facts…

By Emily C
On: 25th March, 2025

The Best Marine Mothers

There's no denying that mothers are remarkable. And in the ocean, some marine mothers go one step further than the rest. Dive below the surface of the ocean and you'll discover some wonderful - and downright whacky - maternal instincts. From sacrificial brooding periods to life-long mummy's…

Scorpionfish

By Emily C
On: 17th March, 2025

Our Top Ten Scorpionfish Facts

With venomous spines and a permanent grumpy expression, the scorpionfish is a creepy creature of the ocean. In our top ten scorpionfish facts, we'll reveal intriguing secrets about these prickly reef dwellers, from camouflage skills that would make a chameleon jealous to a sting that even…

A group of yellow tangs swimming together over a coral reef

By Emily C
On: 13th March, 2025

Our Top Ten Yellow Tang Facts

Yellow tangs are hard to miss on the reef with their sunny shade. In our top ten yellow tang facts, we'll uncover their secrets, from their algae-eating habits to their impressive survival skills and show that these fish are much more than just a splash of colour…

Cenote diving

By Emily C
On: 12th March, 2025

Meet the Team

When it comes to detailed knowledge and personal experience, our team of expert diving holiday specialists is second to none. From marine biologists and Conde Nast Top Travel Specialists, to a PADI instructor and an expert adventure traveller, we've sourced a team passionate about the…

goblin shark

By Emily C
On: 6th March, 2025

Top Ten Goblin Shark Facts

The ocean is full of strange creatures, but few are as bizarre (or as nightmare-inducing) as the goblin shark. In our top ten goblin shark facts, we'll uncover the interesting, horrifying and fun secrets of these rarely seen deep sea predators, from their protruding snouts to their…

Blue whale gliding through the blue ocean

By Emily C
On: 1st March, 2025

Our Top Ten Biggest Sea Creatures

The ocean covers over 70% of the Earth and is home to some of the world's largest and most extraordinary sea creatures. From gentle ocean giants to colossal creatures of the deep, we'll explore the ocean's biggest sea creatures (think gigantic blue whales, colossal squid and ten-legged…

Olive ridley sea turtle swimming in the ocean

By Emily C
On: 26th February, 2025

Our Top Ten Olive Ridley Sea Turtle Facts

In our list of top ten olive ridley sea turtle facts, we'll cover everything from their jellyfish-filled diets to their synchronised nesting habits. These small but mighty turtles are the most abundant sea turtle species, yet their lives remain full of mystery. Be it their unpredictable…