We are in Lembeh Strait, the world´s capital of muck diving! However, what is muck diving ? Many times my guests and students ask me about it, and it is time to clarify this term. According to Collins dictionary (US) the word “muck” refers to: moist manure black earth containing decaying matter, used as a…
Did you know that some of the most iconic critters found when scuba diving in Indonesia come out to play after the sun has set? Many of our favourite species are nocturnal and can only be spotted during night dives. Other critters may be seen during the day but their most intriguing behavioral action can…
Tech diving and recreational scuba diving (“regular” scuba diving) share many similarities, but there are just as many differences between the two. If they were exactly the same – why bother with the additional equipment, after all! The depth limit for PADI Deep Diver Speciality certified divers and dive professionals is 40 meters because below…
Have you tried drift diving before? Are you anxious about diving in current? Whilst some divers love the exhilarating thrill of ‘flying’ along the reef, others find it a daunting and nerve-racking experience, however, there are some general guidelines that can help to make diving in currents both safer and more enjoyable. Here are some…
Do you want to reduce your air consumption? Have you often wondered why the Divemasters seem to finish a dive and still have half a tank left over when you are at 50 bar? How Does Buoyancy Affect Air Consumption? Think about a diver who is effortlessly gliding along with the current Vs a diver…
Bouyancy is one of the central aspects of fun diving on Nusa Lembongan, or taking the PADI Open Water and PADI Advanced Open Water dive courses. Here are 5 tips for better bouyancy we find especially useful. Tip #1: Bouyancy by relaxing and breathing It sounds so simple, but when there are mantas in the…
Diving has traditionally been taught and done in teams or with a buddy. The rationale behind this is that adding another person automatically adds safety (as well as enjoyment) to the dive. However, we believe there are exceptions to the rule: situations in which Solo Diving – or knowing how to safely dive on your…
This week, we were joined by Ismail from Jakarta, who specifically travelled to our Bunaken resort to get started on the route to technical diving. So far, so normal. Asked about his diving experience to date, Ismail said he had completed just under 30 dives, prompting the question what time is the right time for…