DIVErsion Dive (B)LOG

Raja Ampat’s biodiversity never fails to astound. Three new species of reef fish were discovered at Misool Eco Resort by Dr Mark Erdmann during Fish Geek Week, February 11-18th 2011. This brings the total number of identified species in Raja Ampat up to 1414. Wow! Mark found 2 new cardinal fish from different genuses, Siphamia […]

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Join dive legend Valerie Taylor on an exciting trip combining the best of Raja Ampat and the Banda Sea from 15-27 April this year. Valerie and her husband, Ron Taylor pioneered underwater photography and filmmaking in Australia and around the world. Film and TV credits include Shark Hunters, Blue Wilderness, Blue Water, White Death, The […]

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You maybe excused if Tingwon is not part of your standard Geography. You can find the real answer by joining this trip organised by Lissenung Island Resort in Papua New Guinea.  – or you can cheat and scroll to the bottom 9-day/8-night Exploratory Trip, Tingwon Island, 21-29 May 2011  During this 9-day trip, we will […]

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  PNG Highlands woman   Papua New Guinea men in traditional outfit “SING SING” is the name for those fantastic gatherings of Papua New Guinea people in their traditional outfits. Sing Sings happen on all sorts of family and tribal events during the year. However, there are some planned events where villagers gather to celebrate […]

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Australia’s Great Barrier Reef has been awarded one of world tourism’s most prestigious awards. The reef was voted the best destination by the World Travel and Tourism Council as part of its Tourism for Tomorrow awards, at a ceremony in Lisbon, Portugal, this week. Queensland Tourism Industry Council chief executive officer Daniel Gschwind said the […]

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