Vocalisations may be used to help mother and calf stay togetherTo avoid detection by killer whales, newborn humpback whales whisper…

It’s easy to understand why we return to Mexico's Baja California Sur almost every year. The five destinations we visit…

It is definitely the best snorkelling experience in Europe, and it is probably the best underwater experience too. Each winter,…

Sitting in Europe and dreaming of Pacific diving destinations, Canada won’t instantly be at the top of most people’s lists, but…

Last summer I headed to the tiny island of Coll, out in the Atlantic, off the west coast of Scotland.…

There isn’t a more wonderful ocean creature to spend time with than the manta. Despite their huge size, these graceful…

In the southern part of Baja California Sur, on the Pacific Coast, the offshore high sea is a place of…

Whether you are diving close to home or venturing overseas, there are many easy ways you can become a more…

If anyone had asked me some years ago which tour I would be most interested in doing, I would have…

About this time every year, humpback whales travel from Antarctica to the warm waters of the Pacific to calve. Sadly,…

Social media has taken over many people's lives and, as a result, selfies or self portraits are part of our…

Diving with sharks in Fiji In my opinion, every single person should experience a shark dive just once. It can…

With a population of around 900,000, the stunning tropical islands of Fiji (all 332 of them) are home to the most…

I believe that most divers have a list of destinations they would like to visit and dive at. Socorro is…

2400km northeast of New Zealand lies a large coral atoll, only 65 kilometres in circumference and with its highest point…

You’ve got your dive certification and the underwater world awaits you, but where do you dive first? Whether you want…

Being in the Antarctic has always been my dream. In an unforeseen way, it has now come true. As a…

Looking for a new dive destination for 2020? We’ve got you covered with 14 of the best marine protected areas…

The Arctic has long been known for its outstanding wildlife watching and dramatic landscapes. It offers numerous diving opportunities, but…

Kia ora! (Hello) My name is Dan and I am an underwater photographer and proud Mares Ambassador from Auckland, New…

When someone mentions Tahiti, incredible sunsets and sipping cocktails whilst relaxing on over water bungalows comes to mind. Located in…

... oder wie man vom Warmdusche zum Eistauchern wird. Buckelwale in Tahiti, bei 28°C Wassertemperatur, das war bisher meine Welt.…

Los Islotes island is located just 25 miles, or just over an hour’s boat ride, from La Paz. The ride…

Undertaking a cool journey of discovery Water temperatures of minus 3°C. It is so cold here that using salt to…

The European Union has submitted a request for a marine protected area (MPA) to be established in the Weddell Sea.…

The “Walflüsterer” (Whale whisperer) project, which promotes sustainable whale-watching trips, has chosen the Whale and Dolphin Conservation’s (WDC) as partner…

Ten countries have been named as The World's Ten Best Ethical Destinations for 2016 by Ethical Traveler, a nonprofit project…