Want to stay at one of the best eco-friendly dive resorts in the world? Discover some of our top picks for a sustainable scuba stay, whether you’re visiting Asia, Africa or Oceania. From eliminating single-use plastics to implementing circular waste systems, eco-dive resorts play a leading role in sustainable tourism. Set in some of the…
As surfers, the ocean is our playground, which is why protecting it is so important. More and more boardriders are waking up to the reality that our everyday actions can have a big impact on our marine environment. And in response, many want to do something about it. From your choice of surfboard to the…
Scuba diving exposes us to a wonderful array of creatures, from colourful nudibranchs to magnificent mantas and inquisitive octopi. It also allows us to experience incredible underwater environments and landscapes that don’t exist above the ocean’s surface. But many of these ecosystems face mounting threats – warming waters, acidifying oceans and swirls of plastic trash…
If you’re anything like us, you want your dive trips to be about more than just incredible underwater experiences. The health of our oceans and the threats they face are increasingly important considerations when choosing where (and how) we travel. That’s why eco-friendly dive liveaboards and vessels that prioritise sustainability have become such an appealing…
Wondering what to pack for a sustainable scuba trip? Discover everything you need to bring (and what you can leave behind) in this essential diver’s packing list. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or embarking on your first dive trip, having the right gear is important essential for a stress-free adventure. In our travels, we’ve discovered…
Wondering what to pack for a sustainable surf trip? Discover everything you need to bring (and what you can leave behind) in this essential surfers’ packing list. When prepping for any surf vacation, it’s easy to just focus on boards – how many and how you’re going to get them there. But there are so…
Are neoprene wetsuits bad for the environment? Discover why neoprene isn’t doing our environment any favours and sustainable alternatives for eco-conscious surfers. Providing insulation and protection, wetsuits are an essential item. This is particularly true if you’re surfing and diving in cool-climate environments, like us! On most days, we don’t venture out in anything thinner…
Want to reduce your environmental impact while diving and snorkelling? Discover everything you need to know about Green Fins and the certification process for operators. Coral reefs are some of the most biodiverse ecosystems on the planet, home to species you won’t find anywhere else in the ocean. Every time we dive or snorkel, it…
Looking for eco-dive resorts in Southeast Asia? Discover our top picks for sustainable stays in Thailand, the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia and Myanmar. There’s a lot to love about travelling in Southeast Asia – incredible food, unique cultures and plenty of adventure-filled experiences. For us, the one that holds the biggest allure is diving. Many Southeast…
What is STOKE certification? Discover its role in battling greenwashing in surf tourism + STOKE-certified resorts for your next surf trip. With so much greenwashing and the word “sustainability” appearing everywhere, it can be hard to know if a business is genuinely eco-conscious. It’s a growing trend that we’re noticing in so many different industries…