Are there killer whales in Thailand? Orcas, also known as killer whales, are the largest members of the dolphin family and are known for their intelligence, strength, and predatory behavior. They are found in all oceans of the world, but the population in the…

Thailand is blessed with very rich waters in terms of flora and fauna. From the Gulf of Thailand to the Andaman Sea, Thai waters shelter plenty of different species of corals, fish, sharks, rays, and almost every other class of marine creature you can…

By now, most people have witnessed all the hype of reducing plastic use (bags, straws, etc.), but do you really know why people are pushing for it? Do you live in a land locked state or country and wonder how you reducing plastic use helps save the ocean from plastic killing marine life?

Moray Eels: Double-Jawed, Oddball Fish Would you believe moray eels are actually fish? Moray eels are such interesting creatures that are often a highlight of a scuba diving adventure. When on a dive, it becomes a sort of treasure hunt, looking into all the…

Frogfish: Masters of camouflage Frogfish are a true joy to encounter underwater; these are one of the hardest fish to spot underwater, in fact most divers who encounter them will usually tell you it’s a real stroke of luck to bump into a frogfish…

Whales are truly magnificent creatures, and while you may mentally associate whales with the deep open ocean or seas in the colder regions of the plant, you will be surprised to know that Thailand has more than its fair share of whales and dolphins….

Introduction Diving with dolphins is one of the most amazing experience a diver can have, even swimming or snorkeling with these creatures can be almost life changing. The impacts are so profound that contact with dolphins is even used in some therapeutic applications. Luckily,…

Introduction Take a look around you in nature and you will be surprised by the fact that no creature is an island, there are thousands of creatures living happily in symbiotic relationships. In fact, they are so common that even us humans live in…

Introduction The primary domain of divers is the coral reef, since most diving around the world takes place on coral reefs in the tropics. As divers we swim around reefs marveling at all the weird and wonderful creatures that surround us. While it is…

Introduction Chances are you have heard of coral reefs. If you are a diver then in all likelihood you have dived on a coral reef and like the rest of us have been amazed and stupefied at the sheer size, color and abundant life…

Introduction Comic book writers have often looked to the animal world for inspiration when creating their superheroes. From flying to the ability to crawl up walls and throw out a web from their wrist, tiny little animals have been the source of inspiration. However,…

Introduction If anything the magnificent manta ray reminds many people of watching an old war film or a busy airport. Your eyes are drawn to the distance and you are mesmerised as your see aircraft after aircraft appear in the gloom, and make their…

Let’s face it, divers need to see sharks underwater, it’s one of the most exciting and exhilarating experiences you can have, along with encountering manta rays and dolphins. If you still haven’t seen a shark or have seen many, then in all likelihood your…

Almost all dives are familiar with the beautiful and intriguing nudibranchs. These magnificent little creatures are so widespread around the globe that it is almost impossible to choose a dive destination that does not have some resident species of nudibranchs. Most divers are familiar…

Seahorses are hard to find and they are one of the favourites to spot by most divers. These super photogenic little creatures are considered by many to be one of the cutest animals in the underwater world. They have been known for centuries and…

Sea snakes are a paradoxical creature; on the one hand, they have a reputation for being gentle beautiful creatures that people often interact with while diving, and they don’t create anywhere near the fearsome and terrifying reactions that most of their land counterparts do….

Introduction If the animal Kingdom ever had a competition to crown its own superhero, with its supernatural freaky powers, the cute and colorful Mantis shrimp would be the outstanding favorite to claim the title. This humble crustacean packs an amazing array of unusual talents…

When you first glance the humble octopus while diving, it seems interesting but does not have the wow factor that some other species have. It is neither big or graceful like a whale shark or a manta, nor is it as hyper colorful and…

Ask any diver what is on their bucket list of things to see underwater, and in all likelihood the majestic whale shark will be top choice for almost every diver. This beautiful and utterly enormous creature attracts divers like the proverbial moth to a…