Eco-Friendly Dive Experiences

Discover our collection of articles highlighting eco-friendly dive experiences, marine conservation initiatives and sustainability-focused dive resorts.

Planning a sustainable dive vacation in the Solomon Islands: Best places to dive + eco-friendly resorts

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Dec 109 min read

Planning a sustainable dive vacation in the Solomon Islands: Best places to dive + eco-friendly resorts

The Solomon Islands are a standout for divers seeking an off-the-beaten-path underwater adventure in an uncrowded paradise . This...

Sustainable diving in Lembeh Strait: Best dive sites + eco-friendly resorts

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Dec 39 min read

Sustainable diving in Lembeh Strait: Best dive sites + eco-friendly resorts

It’s no secret that Lembeh Strait is considered a mecca for underwater photographers and macro enthusiasts . Known as the "muck diving...

Sustainable diving in Bunaken National Marine Park: Best dive sites + eco-friendly resorts

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Nov 288 min read

Sustainable diving in Bunaken National Marine Park: Best dive sites + eco-friendly resorts

Established as one of the country’s first marine protected areas back in 1991, Bunaken has well and truly asserted its reputation as one...

Sustainable scuba diving in the Derawan Islands: Best dive sites + eco-friendly Derawan dive resorts

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Nov 257 min read

Sustainable scuba diving in the Derawan Islands: Best dive sites + eco-friendly Derawan dive resorts

Offering incredible encounters with manta rays, whale sharks and schools of barracuda (not to mention exceptional muck diving and a ...

Everything you need to know about diving around Bangka Island: What you can expect to see + eco-friendly dive resorts

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Nov 228 min read

Everything you need to know about diving around Bangka Island: What you can expect to see + eco-friendly dive resorts

Located off the northeastern tip of Sulawesi in Indonesia , Bangka is a small island that’s slowly earning a reputation as a dive hotspot...

Planning a sustainable dive vacation in Rapa Nui (Easter Island): Best dive spots + eco-friendly hotels

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Nov 179 min read

Planning a sustainable dive vacation in Rapa Nui (Easter Island): Best dive spots + eco-friendly hotels

Emerging dramatically from the South Pacific Ocean, Rapa Nui (Easter Island) is a remote, windswept speck of land situated around 3,700...

Everything you need to know about diving Cocos Island National Park in Costa Rica

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Nov 129 min read

Everything you need to know about diving Cocos Island National Park in Costa Rica

Situated over 550 kilometres off the western coast of Costa Rica, Cocos has long captivated the hearts and imaginations of explorers....

Everything you need to know about diving in Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park in the Philippines

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Nov 57 min read

Everything you need to know about diving in Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park in the Philippines

Located in the middle of the Sulu Sea, Tubbataha Reefs is a protected marine and bird sanctuary that’s considered one of the best dive...

Best places to dive in the Azores + eco-friendly stays

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Nov 115 min read

Best places to dive in the Azores + eco-friendly stays

Suspended in the Atlantic Ocean between Europe and North America, the Azores is an enchanting collection of nine volcanic islands ...

Best places to dive in French Polynesia + eco-friendly hotels and resorts

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Oct 3014 min read

Best places to dive in French Polynesia + eco-friendly hotels and resorts

With its mind-blowing pelagic encounters (there are literally “walls of sharks”) and spectacular coral reefs , French Polynesia offers...

Planning a sustainable dive vacation in Alor: Best dive sites in Alor + eco-friendly Alor dive resorts

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Oct 289 min read

Planning a sustainable dive vacation in Alor: Best dive sites in Alor + eco-friendly Alor dive resorts

Alor is a little-known Indonesian diving destination situated east of Flores that is quickly being added to the bucket list of scuba...

9 of the best eco-friendly dive resorts in Fiji

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Oct 227 min read

9 of the best eco-friendly dive resorts in Fiji

Fiji is a dream destination for scuba divers, surrounded by the invitingly warm waters of the South Pacific. This famously friendly...

10 best eco-friendly luxury dive resorts in the Maldives

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Oct 189 min read

10 best eco-friendly luxury dive resorts in the Maldives

Scattered across the shimmering Indian Ocean, the Maldives is a stunning archipelago that has become the poster child of luxury tourism ....

6 of the best eco-friendly dive resorts on Roatan

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Oct 166 min read

6 of the best eco-friendly dive resorts on Roatan

Located 50 kilometres off the northern coast of Honduras, the sun-drenched island of Roatan has long been celebrated as one of the...

Everything you need to know about planning a sustainable scuba diving vacation in the Galapagos Islands

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Oct 913 min read

Everything you need to know about planning a sustainable scuba diving vacation in the Galapagos Islands

Situated in the remote Pacific Ocean, the Galapagos Islands are a bucket-list destination for many scuba divers. These volcanic islands...

10 incredible ways to experience the Great Barrier Reef

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Oct 711 min read

10 incredible ways to experience the Great Barrier Reef

As the world's largest coral reef system , the Great Barrier Reef stretches an incredible 2,300 kilometres along the northeastern coast...

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Oct 39 min read

8 of the best places to dive in Africa

More often associated with safari vacations and big-game terrestrial wildlife, Africa is also an extraordinary destination for scuba...

Sustainable guide to diving in Turks and Caicos: Best places to dive and eco-friendly resorts

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Oct 113 min read

Sustainable guide to diving in Turks and Caicos: Best places to dive and eco-friendly resorts

Positioned southeast of the Bahamas, Turks and Caicos is a slightly more secluded corner of the Caribbean that comprises over 40...

Everything you need to know about scuba diving in Myanmar

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Sep 279 min read

Everything you need to know about scuba diving in Myanmar

Compared to the more heavily trafficked dive destinations throughout Southeast Asia , Myanmar's coastal regions and remote island chains...

Sustainable guide to diving in Palau: Everything you need to know

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Sep 2511 min read

Sustainable guide to diving in Palau: Everything you need to know

Comprising 340 islands in the northwest Pacific Ocean (between the Philippines and Guam ), Palau is rapidly garnering a reputation as...

Best places to dive in Kenya + eco-friendly places to stay

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Sep 249 min read

Best places to dive in Kenya + eco-friendly places to stay

Despite being largely overlooked by the diving masses, Kenya's Indian Ocean coastline boasts a remarkably diverse and well-preserved...

Sustainable dive guide to Tanzania + eco-friendly stays in Zanzibar and beyond

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Aug 1413 min read

Sustainable dive guide to Tanzania + eco-friendly stays in Zanzibar and beyond

While Tanzania is more widely known for its exceptional safari experiences , it also boasts an equally impressive (and often overlooked...

Best eco-friendly resorts in Mauritius for a sustainable scuba vacation

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Aug 99 min read

Best eco-friendly resorts in Mauritius for a sustainable scuba vacation

Surrounded by the Indian Ocean to the east of Madagascar , Mauritius is a spectacular volcanic island that’s renowned for its sapphire...

Best places to dive in Madagascar + eco-friendly stays

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Aug 67 min read

Best places to dive in Madagascar + eco-friendly stays

Isolated from the African continent for millions of years, the island nation of Madagascar boasts a breathtaking array of unique flora...

Eco-friendly dive resorts in the Caribbean

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Aug 410 min read

Eco-friendly dive resorts in the Caribbean

Across the Caribbean’s thousands of islands, divers are treated to an awe-inspiring array of marine environments , from the electric-blue...

Best eco-friendly Red Sea dive resorts for a sustainable scuba vacation in Egypt

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Jul 318 min read

Best eco-friendly Red Sea dive resorts for a sustainable scuba vacation in Egypt

As one of the Seven Wonders of the Underwater World , the Red Sea is a bucket list destination for divers . It encompasses a wide variety...

Best places to dive in Honduras + eco-friendly dive resorts

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Jul 297 min read

Best places to dive in Honduras + eco-friendly dive resorts

Sharing its borders with Guatemala, Nicaragua and El Salvador , Honduras lies at the very heart of Central America . It boasts an...

Plan an eco-friendly dive vacation in Thailand

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Jul 2413 min read

Plan an eco-friendly dive vacation in Thailand

Extending between the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand, Thailand has firmly cemented its reputation as one of the world's premier...

7 of the best places to dive in Malaysia + eco-friendly stays

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Jul 1812 min read

7 of the best places to dive in Malaysia + eco-friendly stays

From the beginner-friendly sites along the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia to world-renowned Sipadan in Borneo, this captivating...

Best places to dive in Mozambique + eco-friendly stays

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Jul 1510 min read

Best places to dive in Mozambique + eco-friendly stays

While it may not be one of southern Africa’s most well-known tourist destinations, Mozambique is an enchanting country that offers some...

9 of the best places to dive in Indonesia

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Jul 918 min read

9 of the best places to dive in Indonesia

Home to over 25% of the world's fish species and more than 70% of global coral species, Indonesia is widely regarded as an epicentre of...

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Jul 212 min read

Best places to dive in the Philippines

Located within the Indo-Pacific’s Coral Triangle , the Philippines encompasses over 7,000 islands that serve as the backdrop for some of...

Sustainable guide to diving in the Maldives

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Jun 289 min read

Sustainable guide to diving in the Maldives

Aside from being the definition of paradise, the Maldives is without a doubt one of the world's premier scuba diving destinations ....

7 of the best places to dive in Fiji (and eco-friendly places to stay)

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Jun 2710 min read

7 of the best places to dive in Fiji (and eco-friendly places to stay)

Set amidst the warm, turquoise waters of the South Pacific, Fiji is a scuba diving paradise that should be at the top of every avid...

Eco-friendly dive liveaboards around the globe

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Jun 186 min read

Eco-friendly dive liveaboards around the globe

With rising concern about the state of our oceans and threats to global marine life, many of today's dive liveaboards are designed and...

Packing list for an eco-friendly dive vacation

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Jun 106 min read

Packing list for an eco-friendly dive vacation

Whether you're a seasoned pro or embarking on your first dive vacation, having the right gear on hand is crucial for ensuring a...

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Jun 49 min read

5 of the best places to dive in Belize

With direct access to the thriving coral reefs of the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef - the second-largest barrier reef system in the world -...

6 of the best places to dive in Micronesia

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May 2713 min read

6 of the best places to dive in Micronesia

Scattered between the Philippines and Hawaii, Micronesia is a little-visited region encompassing thousands upon thousands of tiny...

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May 236 min read

5 eco-friendly Seychelles dive resorts

Hailed as a paradise on Earth , the Seychelles has dedicated more than half of its ocean and islands as protected areas. It has garnered...

7 of the best places to dive in Australia

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May 208 min read

7 of the best places to dive in Australia

Australia is renowned as one of the world's premier scuba diving destinations, with unparalleled opportunities to explore its diverse...

Best eco-friendly resorts in Bali for divers and surfers

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May 148 min read

Best eco-friendly resorts in Bali for divers and surfers

For diving and surfing, the Island of the Gods is a dream destination. Bali boasts incredible breaks for all levels of boardriders, as...

Everything you need to know about travel insurance for scuba diving

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May 87 min read

Everything you need to know about travel insurance for scuba diving

Going scuba diving is an exhilarating yet potentially dangerous activity that warrants careful consideration of travel insurance...

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May 67 min read

5 of the best places to dive in Mexico

From the nutrient-rich waters of the Sea of Cortez to the ethereal beauty of the Yucatan Peninsula's cenotes, the diversity and scale of...

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Apr 299 min read

Best places to dive in Papua New Guinea

Hugging the eastern half of the island of New Guinea, Papua New Guinea is a little-visited Melanesian gem for intrepid divers. ...

Green Fins-certified dive resorts for an eco-conscious stay

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Apr 289 min read

Green Fins-certified dive resorts for an eco-conscious stay

Our underwater world harbours a spectacular diversity of marine life and getting out to explore beneath the water’s surface offers...

Best luxury dive resorts for a sustainable scuba vacation

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Apr 268 min read

Best luxury dive resorts for a sustainable scuba vacation

In the past, if planning a sustainable dive vacation was your top travel priority, you could kiss comfort goodbye. But, thanks to the...

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Apr 106 min read

Eco-friendly resorts in Komodo Islands

Tucked between the Indonesian islands of Sumbawa and Flores lies Komodo National Park, a protected paradise that shelters a wealth of...

Eco-friendly dive resorts in the Philippines for a sustainable stay

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Apr 38 min read

Eco-friendly dive resorts in the Philippines for a sustainable stay

Situated at the very heart of the Coral Triangle, the Philippines boasts some of the best diving in Southeast Asia. It’s home to...

Best eco-friendly dive resorts in Indonesia

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Feb 197 min read

Best eco-friendly dive resorts in Indonesia

Most divers are well aware that Indonesia boasts incredible underwater environments, from the biodiverse reefs of Raja Ampat to the...

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Feb 125 min read

7 eco-friendly homestays in Raja Ampat

Raja Ampat is one of the world's last true wildernesses. The beauty of this sprawling archipelago almost defies description, with lushly...

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