Scuba Diver/Asian Diver

Working with the world's best underwater photographers and journalists, premier dive magazine Scuba Diver sets the standard by which all other dive magazines are judged. For the modern diver who wants to discover everything they need to know about exploring our fascinating oceans, both in Asia and around the world. Travel destinations, where to find spectacular marine-life, what equipment you need, dive techniques plus news on discoveries and environmental issues - Scuba Diver has it all.

Scuba Diver Australasia and Ocean Planet are alternating titles with 4 issues each per year. While SD Australasia stays true to its roots with editorial coverage exclusively from the Asia Pacific region, Ocean Planet shines a light on top diving destinations from around the world.

ADEX TO ACQUIRE OZTEK ADVANCED DIVING CONFERENCE 2025 • Following the announcement of the joint ADEX Dive and Travel Show and OZTek Advanced Diving Conference 2025 earlier this year, Underwater360, the organiser of Asia Dive Expo (ADEX), has announced that it will acquire the OZTek show.

THE POWER OF SHARK DNA BARCODING • This powerful genetic tool is used for species identification, conservation and management, playing a key role in protecting these vulnerable marine predators from overexploitation.

911 EMERGENCY CALL TO SAVE OUR SHARKS

Scuba Fun Facts

Where Do You Go from Here? • You are now certified to scuba dive. What are your next steps? Here are some signposts to point you in the right direction

IMPROVE SKILLS • Just like any sport, the better you are at it, the greater the enjoyment. And the best way to get the most out of your dives is to do more dives, level up your skills and stay aware of the environment you are in.

EQUIPMENT • You are a newly-minted scuba diver, and love it so much that you want to make this a regular thing. Then you should consider purchasing your own personal gear, and boy, you’ll be spoiled for choice! There are several advantages to having your own equipment, the main ones being comfort and familiarity. If you’re on a budget, I would recommend getting these three main items first – a mask, wetsuit and fins.

TRAVEL • As a new diver with under 50 logged dives, there are really not many places you can go. I suggest doing an advanced open water course before attempting to go to places with strong currents or limited visibility. Increasing your skill level increases your comfort level, and ability to handle different water conditions.

UNDERWATER VOGUE-ING • Underwater photo pro Nicolas Remy shares some tips about how to jazz up your images with a human element

THE UNDERWATER CLUB

Birth of a Dive Resort • Since 2018, I had been organising dive trips, always relying on partner dive centres at various destinations. During the pandemic, I conducted numerous courses in Singapore, renting pools, boats and equipment. While this meant I didn’t have the liability of owning assets, managing multiple vendors was tedious and challenging. The thought of having something of my own thus began to take shape. I didn’t just want a dive centre though; I wanted a dive resort, a place where scuba diving was intertwined with a unique holiday experience. In 2022, the idea of building my own resort truly took hold.

FOR THE WOMEN ONLY • Celebrating the body’s natural rhythms, and going with the “flow”

THE MAGIC AND CHARM OF MIRI • A stone’s throw from Singapore, Miri will surprise you with her beauty and charm

Topside Attractions

GEMS OF THE SULAWESI SEA • Exploring Borneo’s Derawan Islands with the Raja Ampat Aggressor

STRENGTHENING DAN’S EMERGENCY HOTLINES ACROSS THE WORLD • Two medics exchange offices for two weeks to bring DAN’s resources closer together to deliver the best and most consistent experience possible for divers in need

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