The Insider’s Guide to Exploring our Oceans

 

Ocean Travel

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The Ultimate Insider’s Guide to Diving Raja Ampat, Indonesia.

Planning a dive trip to Raja Ampat can be overwhelming – particularly if you haven’t been to the region before. We’ve created this insider’s guide to help you know when to visit, where the best dive sites are, and to decide whether a liveaboard or resort-based trip is the best option for you. Continue reading…

 
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Hi! We’re Simon & Mads :)

Dr. Simon J Pierce is a marine biologist and wildlife photographer from New Zealand. He’s a co-founder and Principal Scientist at the Marine Megafauna Foundation, where he leads the global whale shark research and conservation program.

Madeleine Pierce is a conservation designer from Australia. She’s lived amongst the wildlife in the African bush, and dived at many of the world’s most spectacular sites. Madeleine is the designer and editor of Nature Tripper Magazine and lends her expertise to global ocean conservation organizations.

 

Underwater Photography

Underwater Fluorescence Photography (Reef Raves for Masochists)

Bored of simply trying to take good photos, with complicated equipment, while lying suspended in thick liquid, within an unbreathable, alien environment? Don’t worry, I have a solution. We’ll do all of the above… at night. Also, let’s add a thick mask filter so you can’t see properly.

Welcome, gentle reader, to underwater fluorescence photography…

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