I’m a firm believer in practising what I preach, so, as soon as the opportunity arose for me to complete the Dive Against Debris Distinctive Specialty Course with B&J Diving, I jumped at the chance.
Already being in Kuala Lumpur for the Malaysia International Dive Expo, it was a quick hop, skip and a jump across to Tioman Island.

The “most wonderful week of the year” – Discovery Channel’s Shark Week on July 5-12 – is almost here! Starting next week, shark lovers or haters and intrigued or fearful fans will be glued to their televisions for a chance to get a glimpse into the lives of these fascinating ocean predators. Are you ready?

Unbeknownst to many, everyday items like plastic bags, food wrappers and drink bottles make their way from land to sea. The general public assumption is that if we can’t see the problem, it isn’t there. But for divers, the marine debris issue is never out of sight, out of mind. Around the world, Project AWARE supporters are taking action against the ugly journey of our trash.

A year after its establishment, members of the Marine Litter Action Network (MLAN) met again in London, UK, on June 8 to reflect on what the network had achieved during its first year, and discuss the way forward.
The anniversary event was an opportunity for Project AWARE and all participating members to catch up on various initiatives that emerged from working together as a network, as well as share the results of ongoing campaigns.

Last week, I was honored to represent Project AWARE at two different, yet complimentary, fora where the ocean future was at the heart of international exchanges on solutions to the many challenges our ocean is facing.

“Honey, what do you think about buying a dive shop?” So many of us dream about quitting our day jobs to pursue our passions, but few actually take the leap.

Do good, win big! Have you ever dreamed of taking a scuba dive expedition in an exotic destination? Now’s your chance…