Posted on 28 October 2021
Raja Ampat has more species of marine fauna than almost anywhere else in the world. Within this range of species there are some massive and some so tiny they are almost invisible to the human eye. Let’s take a look at some of the biggest and smallest creatures you may come across in Raja Ampat. (more…)
Posted on 25 August 2021
Have you been diving a while and are asking yourself if it’s time to have your own gear? Or maybe you have just started on your dive journey and are wondering when you should make the investment. We can’t tell you exactly when the time is right but we do have some tips for judging when it’s time and what you might want to buy first. (more…)
Posted on 24 June 2021
When researching Raja Ampat you may come across some people describing the region into three distinct areas – North, Central and South Raja Ampat. It is quite common for trip providers to offer diving tours to one or two of the areas rather than a trip to the whole of Raja Ampat. Read on to find out what sets the different areas of Raja Ampat apart from each other. (more…)
Posted on 25 May 2021
The walking sharks of Raja Ampat are some of the most unique creatures you might encounter while scuba diving in the region. Both epaulette and wobbegong sharks are classed as ‘walking sharks’ and there are 2 of each species lurking on the reefs here so you have a good chance of spotting one while diving in Raja Ampat. Here are 5 facts about these strange and wonderful sharks. (more…)
Posted on 07 October 2020
When you begin diving, you may assume that buoyancy comes naturally. However, many new divers become frustrated with how difficult it actually is. Buoyancy control is incredibly important to ensure you don’t get too close to the reef. Lack of control can result in the reef getting damaged and marine life being disturbed.
When diving in Raja Ampat, the currents can make it a challenge to get close (more…)
