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What is a Mola Mola? The ocean sunfish, also known as a mola-mola, is an odd-looking fish. The word “mola” means millstone in Latin and describes the unusual, disc-like shape of this fish. Their teeth are fused together giving the sunfish a beak-like mouth that is always open, similar to their relative the porcupine fish. […]

Depending on where you are in the world, Bali will conjure up different ideas. If you’re Australian, you’ll probably think of Bintang beers and beach bars. If you’re from the rest of the world, you’re probably more likely to picture the beautiful beaches and bright colors, high mountains and rice terraces, and the fascination of  Balinese cultural. […]

Written by Juli Berwald To a diver, a jellyfish can inspire both awe and fear. They are undeniably one of the loveliest creatures in the sea, undulating with a graceful rhythm and trailing an elegant veil of oral arms. Yet, their sting is terrifying, especially if you happen come across a fierce one without a wetsuit […]

Discover World War wrecks, intentional wrecks, and everything in between. Our list of “Five Wreck Dives You Will Remember Forever” will take you to these underwater time capsules. SS Thistlegorm, Egypt Imagine your adrenaline spike as you click your dive light on and peer into the shadowy hull of a 428-foot world-renowned war grave. Diving […]

Divers have a unique motivator to keep the environment in top shape. While wanting the wildlife to be present for us to enjoy as divers might be a selfish reason, it’s still a motivator. It’s no secret that 7 billion humans have a profound impact on our environment on the macro and micro scale.  We’re […]

WHY GIVING UP THE USE OF STRAWS IS GOOD FOR YOU – AND THE PLANET You may have seen a few campaigns on social media recently about major corporations like Bacardi pledging to eliminate straws from all company functions as well as campaigns from numerous groups like #stopsucking.  The initiatives behind these campaigns are to […]

Bored of diving among the usual coral reefs and tropical fish? How about diving deep into a missile silo, subway car, visiting an underwater cemetery or even more unique underwater adventures? Take a look at some of the most unusual, incredible, and mysterious dive sites on the list below. A whole new, bizarre world is […]

The very fate of the world was at stake. Bullets shot through the air faster than the eye could see. Bombs ignited explosions loud enough to pop your ear drums and powerful enough to kill scores of people in an instant. Planes flew close to the ground, leveling buildings like they were nothing. Battleships protected […]

There’s no denying that plastic bags are bad for the environment. It’s well researched and well documented – and yet 160,000 plastic bags are still used every second around the world. This needs to change, so we’ve put together some facts that will change the way you (and your friends) use plastic bags (and hopefully […]

This article is the last of a three-part series examining Jacques Cousteau’s legacy in the world of diving. The first one delved into the history of scuba diving, and the second on Cousteau as the educator who taught the world about the ocean. This one investigates his range of inventions and innovations. While most renowned […]