Rebreathers

I take a big breath in and feel myself rising. Rapidly, I blow bubbles out of my nose to try and stop the ascent, but I’ve overcorrected and start to sink again. I frown in frustration and remember Pete’s words in my head ‘step 1 – maintain PP02, step 2 – set minimum loop, step […]

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Blue Latitudes

I sat on the train watching endless beaches pass by, each filled with keen surfers, roller-blades and fisherman. It was the quintessential Californian scene, where coastlines, sunsets, beaches and surf reign supreme. As I made my way further down the coast, beaches were traded for suburbs as I reached the final stop on my Californian […]

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California Coastlines

It’s no secret that I am a kelp enthusiast. Whether it be diving in it, photographing it, farming it or eating it, when a seaweed opportunity arises, I go running. So, when offered the opportunity to spend time in California, the unquestionable world centre of Kelp Forests, I was literally on the next plane out […]

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The Great Southern Reef

Kilometres and kilometres of bright white sandy beach span the coastline, the unrelenting expanse providing little shelter from the harsh sunshine. Sapphire blue water crashes against the beach, surprisingly cold considering the dry heat of the atmosphere. Moving inland, the beach turns into dry farmland which eventually gives way to the parched red desert. These […]

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