DIVE Magazine - Why Wakatobi is a must-dive, Malta wreck gets wrecked,

Subject: DIVE Magazine - Why Wakatobi is a must-dive, Malta wreck gets wrecked,

29 April 2022

Why Wakatobi needs to be on your must-dive destination list

Wakatobi Resort occupies an isolated corner of a small island in Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia - far away from civilisation and home to extensive, pristine reefs where almost nobody else will disturb your visit. If that's not enough to start you thinking, here are 7 more reasons why Wakatobi is a scuba divers' favourite.

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Galápagos disaster averted

A sinking dive boat carrying thousands of gallons of diesel was prevented from unleashing a major environmental disaster by quick-acting park rangers.

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Fiji drops PCR requirement

Pre-departure PCR tests are no longer required to visit to Fiji, but in-country rapid antigen tests must still be booked in advance of travel.

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Featured Photographer - Frank Doll

Frank Doll, from Germany, has been diving for almost 25 years since he first learned in a cold, dark lake in his hometown Berlin. Since then he's done around 1500 dives all over the world together with his wife, and began his journey into underwater photography around 10 years ago. Check out his very international portfolio of images, and get in touch if you would like to see your work published on our website!

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Wreck dive wrecked

Malta sank a new wreck last year to encourage a post-pandemic return to diving, but very few divers got to see it before storms broke it up.

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Ferries linked to whale deaths

Scientists call for speed limits on fast ferries linking the Canary Islands as evidence mounts they kill sperm whales and other cetaceans.

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Conservation grants awarded

The PADI AWARE Foundation announces grants to be made available for local communities for ocean conservation activities in 2022

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Unsustainable octopus farms

A new report has found that not only are octopus farms not sustainable, but also raise huge concerns over the welfare of such intelligent animals.

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DIVE Spring 2022 Print Issue

Spring is here and in this issue, we have some very different ways of seeing things, as Douglas David Seifert investigates the eyes of the underwater world, accompanied by some out-of-this-world macro photography; Alfie Minnaar sets sail with the unlikely captains of Raja Ampat's Calico Jack; Christian Horras almost gets speared by marlin chasing a Baja Magdalena bait ball and Mark 'Crowley' Russell reports how high blood pressure may live up to its reputation as a 'silent killer' of scuba divers. Plus - we head back to Bonaire with Jeremy Brown; round up the best of the season's Featured Photographers; review some of our favourite books and - of course - take a look at another curiosity of the ocean depths. Subscribe now using the links below so you don't miss out!

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