I always get a huge thrill when I experience for the first time the presence a new species. Earlier this year I saw my first ever Frogfish, in Indonesia I had many encounters with unique species such as the pigmy seahorse and the ‘walking’ epaulette shark…but I wasn’t expecting that within a few hours of my arrival […]

The isolated islands of Raja Ampat are truly unique. Centuries of geologic upheaval in one of the most geologically active places in the world have not only created impressive structures above ground, but also evolved myriad habitats below the surface. Mangroves meet sea grass beds, coral reefs greet step cliffs in this central meeting and […]

Over the next few weeks, I’m going to be on board the Hang Tuah in Raja Ampat, an area recently recognized as one of the most biologically diverse regions in the world. Despite being so isolated, world unique and holding such a massive range of biodiversity, the same pressures that threaten reefs around the world, […]

Earlier this year I was invited to the OzTek diving conference in Sydney. David Strike a keen supporter of the OWUSS had sponsored us with a booth for the show.This is where I was able to learn about the latest diving technology and make connections within the Australian diving industry. I also met Andrew and […]